November 2004
The Orchid Grower
Upcoming Events
- Dec. 4
Porter's Orchids Open House
- Dec. 3-5
J&K Orchids Open House
Meeting Dates
- Nov. 21: Visit to Ackers
- Dec. 12: Holiday Party & Dendrobiums, Hermann Pigors
- Jan. 16: Orchid Quest Preparations
- Feb. 20: Those Challenging orchids, Member Discussion
- Mar. 20: Stay Tuned
- Apr. 17: Stay Tuned
- May 15: Potting Orchids, J & K Orchids
Psychopsis papilio, grown by Jan Rapacz
Officers and Committees
| President: | |
| To be filled (2006) | |
| Vice President: | |
| Elaine Malter (2005) 608-238-5871 egadzicki@charter.net |
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| Secretary: | |
| Meg McLaughlin (2005) 608-592-5331 lodi4ever@charter.net |
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| Treasurer: | |
| Steven Thimling (temporarily helping in 2004) 608-643-6917 orcidbrd@chorus.net |
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| Board: | |
| Brook Johnson (2005 ) 608-819-0267 bbj@tinamoupottery.com Liz Wood (2006) 608-238-2919 ewood@biochem.wisc.edu Sandy Delamater (2007) 608-835-8118 sldjn@aol.com |
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| Past President: | |
| Doug Dowling 608-244-2123 ddowling@mhsjvl.org |
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| Away Shows: | |
| To be filled (2006) | |
| Hospitality: | |
| Dawn Weckler (2005) 920-563-3192 Jeri Gjertson (2005) 920-563-7442 |
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| Librarian: | |
| Liz Wood (2006) 608-238-2919 ewood@biochem.wisc.edu |
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| Membership: | |
| To be filled (2006) | |
| Newsletter: | |
| Brook Johnson | |
| Orchid Quest: | |
| Board of Directors | |
| Programs: | |
| To be filled (2006) | |
| Ribbon Judging: | |
| Mark Nofsinger (2005) mnofsing@mailbag.com |
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| Web Master: | |
| Brook Johnson 608-819-0267 bbj@tinamoupottery.com |
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| Liaisons: | |
| Alliant: Steven Thimling (2006) AOS: Jill Hynum (2005) MAOC: Don Lamb (2005) Orchid Digest: To be filled (2006) |
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November 21 Meeting at Orchids by the Ackers
This will be a very exciting meeting because we will be starting two
orchid growing contests. Every member in attendance will receive one Phrag.
seedling and one mature Phal.
Contest 1 - Grow the best Phrag.
This contest lasts for one year. Every member will receive the same cultivar
and age Phrag. The goal is to grow this plant for one year. At the Nov
2005 meeting, Chuck will judge which Phrag was grown the best and award
that person a prize. Your plant need not have bloomed to win.
Contest 2 - Survive and Thrive
For this contest, every member will be given a different mature Phal that
is completely root bound and in need of a transplant. Along with the plant,
you will receive one plastic pot. The goal of this contest is to have
your plant in flower to be judged Jan. of 2006. If your plant blooms before
the judging day, a photo entry will be acceptable.
Chuck Acker is going to give a talk as well. Maybe he will even give some
advice on how to grow a prize winning Phrag.
Remember to bring your plants in for ribbon judging.
Renew Your Membership
Remember that membership dues are due by the end of the year. You can fill out a membership form and give it to Steve at the November meeting. Download the pdf form here.
December Potluck Dec. 12
The guest speaker for the December meeting will be Hermann Pigors of
Oak Hill Gardens. Please call (847-428-8500) or email (oakhillgardens@sprintmail.com)
him if you want to order plants or supplies. Visit his web to see what
he offers at oakhillgardens.com.
Remember that the the potluck costs $5, and you will receive one orchid
to take home.
Blackhawk Orchid Society Show and Awards
Date:
10/22/04
Exhibit set up by: Sue Reed, Sandy Delamater
Exhibit taken down by: Wayne King, Arlene King, John King, Tim Muldowney
Exhibit Award:
First Place
Wayne King
Ctna Why Not (Radiance' x 'Comet') 3rd
Brassavola nodosa 1st
Paph Vanguard 2nd
Paph philippinense 1st
Sue Reed
Paph (maliopoense x gardinerii) 2nd
The Kings
Phal. Be Tris 3rd
Paph. Oriental Tapestry 3rd
Aerides Pixie 3rd
Ascf. Petite Bouquet 3rd
Jan Thayer
Cymbidium- Earli Sue 'Paddy' 2nd
Sandy Delamater
Vanda-Pakchong Blue 3rd
Meg Mclaughlin
Phrag. Sedenii 'Blush' 1st
Ackers
Phrag. Barbara Le Ann 2nd
Dtps. (New Cinderella x Rose Valentine) x Phal. Strawberry Sugar
2nd
Lc. Ackers Madison x Slc. Golden Wax 3rd
Cym. Pipeta 'York' 1st and special
Fall Auction
The fall auction was very successful, and it brought in $153.50 to the Guild.
Standings as of October 1.
| Class 0: 1-2 Yrs | |||
| 30 | Delamater, Sandy | ||
| 6 | Thayer, Jan | ||
| Class 1: 3-5 Yrs | |||
| 4 | Malter, Elaine | ||
| 4 | Thistle, Jody | ||
| 3 | Johnson, Brook | ||
| Class 2: 6-10 Yrs | |||
| 67 | Thimiling, Steve | ||
| 47 | Nofsinger, Mark | ||
| 24 | Kiergaard, Cleo | ||
| 30 | McKaughlin, Meg | ||
| 15 | Lensmeyer, Gary | ||
| 3 | Dowling, Doug | ||
| Class 3: 11 or More Yrs | |||
| 80 | King, Wayne | ||
| 74 | Reed, Susan | ||
| 45 | Acker, Chuck | ||
| 11 | Rapacz, Jan | ||
| 10 | Pfarrer, Dennis | ||
| 10 | Orcutt, Anne | ||
Recent Ribbon Judging
June 2004 Membership Meeting Ribbon Judging Results
Plants Provided for Judging: 7
Wayne King (4)
Gary Lensmeyer (1)
Steven Thimling (2)
First Place Ribbons:
Wayne King: Lc Irene Finney
Steve Thimling: Cadetia taylori
Second Place Ribbons:
Wayne King: Phrag. Sedenii 'Roseum', Dtps (Hwafong Redjewel x Sinica Sunday)
Gary Lensmeyer: Masd. Redwing
Steve Thimling: Colmanara Wildcat 'L'
Third Place Ribbons:
Wayne King: Epc. El Hatillo 'Santa Maria'
September 2004 Membership Meeting Ribbon Judging Results
Plants Provided for Judging: 4
Mark Nofsinger (4)
First Place Ribbons:
Mark Nofsinger: Paph superbiens var. Curtisii, Masd. June Winn
Second Place Ribbons:
Mark Nofsinger: Masd. Mardi Gras x floribunda 'Red'
Third Place Ribbons:
Mark Nofsinger: Masd. Canary x Angel Tang
October 2004 Membership Meeting Ribbon Judging Results
Plants Provided for Judging: 5
Brook Johnson (1)
Steve Thimling (4)
First Place Ribbons:
Steve Thimling: Den. Rigidum, Brassada Orange Delight ‘Starbek’
HCC/AOS
Second Place Ribbons:
Brook Johnson: Paph spicerianum
Steve Thimling: Den oligophyllum
Third Place Ribbons:
Steve Thimling: Epidendrum porpax
Porter's Orchids Open House
Porter's Orchids invites you to our annual Holiday Open House:
| When? | Saturday, December 4, 2004 |
| Time? | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Where? | Porter's Orchids Greenhouse, 10868 Royston Road, Grand Ledge MI 48837 |
| Map | Printable map available on our website: www.portersorchids.com |
| Contact | orchidsuzi@aol.com (517) 626-7295 |
A few special prices, and holiday delights!
Don't miss this opportunity to boost your collection of quality orchids,
and think about orchids as gifts for your family and friends.
J & K Orchids Open House
Our open house will be December 3rd 4th and 5th 9:00 to 5:00 Friday and
Saturday, 9:00 to 5:00 Friday and Saturday, Sunday 10:00 to 3:00.Sunday
10:00 to 3:00.
There will be repotting demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00.
A bonsai demonstration on Saturday at 10:00 by Gerry Knops he has awesome
bonsai.
Saturday we have piano students playing Christmas music for entertainment.
We will have discounted pricing on bare root full size Vanda's for
as little as $15.00. Full size Phalaenopsis for as little as $12.00, Oncidiums
as little as $6.00, full size Cattleya's as little as $15.00, imported
in from Thailand and Taiwan. Plants include clones and selected hybrids.
There will also be discounted pricing throughout the greenhouse.
Saturday is generally very busy. My advice would be to come on Friday
or Sunday.
We are offering a Sun Systems IV grow light as a door prize. You must
register to win.
The NEWOS also does a raffle to support the society and puts up a display.
Sincerely,
Joe & Kathy Van Den Heuvel
J & K Orchids
3360 Orchid Lane
Neenah WI 54956
(920) 836-2379
WSOS Orchid Show Correction
A third place ribbon was omitted from last months newsletter, so here it is:
Jan Rapacz
LC Arctic Star 'Snow Queen' - 3rd place
Submit Your Photos
Every month we want to include a gallery of photos to enjoy. I don't have many plants in bloom, so I will need your help. Email your photos to me (Brook orchids@tinamoupottery.com) by Dec. 1 for inclusion in next months newsletter.