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Is Homestead too far to go? Shouldn’t be. The Redland International Orchid Show will be there on May 14-16 at the Fruit and Spice Park. For all the details check out www.orchidworks.com/redland/webad/ Over 50 vendors from around the world will be there. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi everyone, I went to my first orchid show yesterday. It was amazing!!!! It was the Tropical Orchid Society’s Orchid Exhibition and Plant Sale. It was at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, Fl . There were vendors from all over Florida there. I got some wonderful deals on small Vandas $5.00 and others. The orchids there were beautiful. I was wondering if anyone could tell me of other shows in the West Palm, Florida area Or even north or south of WPB that are similar. Not only did they have orchids but all plants so I got a few other items also. It was a great experience and I hope all you new Orchid Lovers get to a show. You would be in awe just like I was!!!!!
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Jan go to the AOS webpage and they’ll give a listing of shows – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi everyone, I went to my first orchid show yesterday. It was amazing!!!! It was the Tropical Orchid Society’s Orchid Exhibition and Plant Sale. It was at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, Fl . There were vendors from all over Florida there. I got some wonderful deals on small Vandas $5.00 and others. The orchids there were beautiful. I was wondering if anyone could tell me of other shows in the West Palm, Florida area Or even north or south of WPB that are similar. Not only did they have orchids but all plants so I got a few other items also. It was a great experience and I hope all you new Orchid Lovers get to a show. You would be in awe just like I was!!!!!
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Hi everyone, I went to my first orchid show yesterday. It was amazing!!!! It was the Tropical Orchid Society’s Orchid Exhibition and Plant Sale. It was at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, Fl . There were vendors from all over Florida there. I got some wonderful deals on small Vandas $5.00 and others. The orchids there were beautiful. I was wondering if anyone could tell me of other shows in the West Palm, Florida area Or even north or south of WPB that are similar. Not only did they have orchids but all plants so I got a few other items also. It was a great experience and I hope all you new Orchid Lovers get to a show. You would be in awe just like I was!!!!!
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Clarification: Getting to Guelph is no Problem Getting to the Hall at the University is where I need help – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How would I get there using highway 24? From where I live its way longer using the 401 as first I have to get to it-which puts me almost in Guelph anyway. Just a notice that the Central Ontario Orchid Society is holding its annual show next weekend (Sept 25,26) at the Univ of Guelph. For details and a map refer to the COOS web site below. Guelph, Ontario, Canada The Orchid House: http://retirees.uwaterloo.ca/~jerry/orchids COOS: http://retirees.uwaterloo.ca/~jerry/orchids/coos.html — MZ
– MZ
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Just a notice that the Central Ontario Orchid Society is holding its annual show next weekend (Sept 25,26) at the Univ of Guelph. For details and a map refer to the COOS web site below. Guelph, Ontario, Canada The Orchid House: http://retirees.uwaterloo.ca/~jerry/orchids COOS: http://retirees.uwaterloo.ca/~jerry/orchids/coos.html
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How would I get there using highway 24? From where I live its way longer using the 401 as first I have to get to it-which puts me almost in Guelph anyway. Just a notice that the Central Ontario Orchid Society is holding its annual show next weekend (Sept 25,26) at the Univ of Guelph. For details and a map refer to the COOS web site below. Guelph, Ontario, Canada The Orchid House: http://retirees.uwaterloo.ca/~jerry/orchids COOS: http://retirees.uwaterloo.ca/~jerry/orchids/coos.html
– MZ
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Working a few these last two years,what comes to mind are,’sore feet’ and ‘dry mouth’.You talk alot,and are constantly busy!It’s worth it to go to the preview night,not so crazy[although the free glasses of wine can make it *interesting*] Go to your show,have fun,talk to people,have a budget,and wear comfortable shoes!! Kim
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Oooh, preview night. Be very careful when attending preview night. The free wine (thanks Glen Ellen!) seems to enable my wallet to be lightened a bit quicker than it normally would ; ) Scott BTW: our local society meeting is very nice, maybe 15-20 vendors. The Pacifac Orchid Expo in SF was _almost_ overwhelming with it’s 60 some odd vendors. Almost too many (haven’t said that too often!) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s worth it to go to the preview night,not so crazy[although the free glasses of wine can make it *interesting*]
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WARNING!!!! Orchid shows are extremely dangerous places to frequent!!! Orchids are known to give off Orchids are known to give off subliminal messages, begging for more companions…
Prem, I think we have already established that the orchids are in charge, not us, and that they demand individual attention—at least, from some of us fools. As for the orchid show–I find that viewing all those orchids, displays, etc–sends me into a dizzy reel–my eyes are full of beauty and my nose with orchid fragrance (smokers banned to the outdoors)–and as I reel toward the vendors’ booths, my arm mysteriously extracts my wallet from my purse…. LOL! you know the rest! As I stagger home with the load of goodies, DH sighs and asks, "OK, how many did you buy this time?" It’s a mystery to me, as I loathe shopping and avoid shopping malls, etc.
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Prem, This was a good one. We got a good laugh out of it. Mainly because it is so true!!!!! Carol – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m a new orchid grower and thinking of attending the next orchid show in my area which is I believe the Massachusetts Orchid Show in November. I’m curious what orchid shows are like. I assume they’ll be lots of plants on display and awards. How much time would it take to see everything? Will there be enough to make it worth an hour drive? Will vendors be selling supplies and plants? How will prices compare to the internet places? Has anyone ever been to the Mass show who can tell me what to expect? Would non-orchid people (spouses) enjoy going for a bit? WARNING!!!! Orchid shows are extremely dangerous places to frequent!!! Orchids are known to give off subliminal messages, begging for more companions…the average hobbyist is only exposed to low doses of these messages from his/her own plants, and can hence resist going overboard in providing new companion orchids for his/her existing collection. At shows, this subliminal pressure is magnified by hundreds of times, exerting a profound force on your wallet/purse/checkbook. Leaving your wallet at home is not a good remedy, as you might get busted by cops while driving to the show, and get ticketed/arrested/whatever for driving without a license. It can also lead to ugly crimes like pickpocketing and purse snatching once at the show so you can get your orchid fix. Added to that, the sheer array of dizzyingly beautiful flowers has been known to cause temporary psychosis. So, unless you’re prepared to go absolutely mad, and you currently have the budget to absorb at least $100 in new orchids, I would highly recommend avoiding the show. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! The preceding post should have been read with your tongue pressed firmly into the inside of your cheek. If you did not do this when reading, place your tongue in the appropriate position and re-read the above post. Enjoy the show! — Prem . Animator, programmer, and orchid and fossil nut extraordinaire… . DNRC Title: Minister of Lightwave 3d Plugin Design Foolishness . Home – http://www.PremDesign.com . "This sig line for rent…"
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I’m a new orchid grower and thinking of attending the next orchid show in my area which is I believe the Massachusetts Orchid Show in November. I’m curious what orchid shows are like. I assume they’ll be lots of plants on display and awards. How much time would it take to see everything? Will there be enough to make it worth an hour drive? Will vendors be selling supplies and plants? How will prices compare to the internet places? Has anyone ever been to the Mass show who can tell me what to expect? Would non-orchid people (spouses) enjoy going for a bit?
Ken, Without going into all the specifics, one word comes to mind: "Chaos". -Rod- Rod & Susan Venger, Venger’s Orchids http://www.vengers.com/ Our IRC (Chat info) http://www.vengers.com/page.htm
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Add to the below warning the pressure of the buying frenzy created by all those around you. If you don’t grab that beautiful plant NOW…someone else will. It will certainly be gone the next time you circle the sales area… Don’t think. Just buy. Also, I have learned to go directly to the sales area. The plants in the *show* aren’t going anywhere… And if you really must have only the best then join the society in question and be sure to attend the ‘preview party’ which usually is open to members only and includes a romp (stampede) through of the sales area the night before it is open to the public… Al – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -WARNING!!!! Orchid shows are extremely dangerous places to frequent!!! Orchids are known to give off subliminal messages, begging for more companions…the average hobbyist is only exposed to low doses of these messages from his/her own plants, and can hence resist going overboard in providing new companion orchids for his/her existing collection. At shows, this subliminal pressure is magnified by hundreds of times, exerting a profound force on your wallet/purse/checkbook. Leaving your wallet at home is not a good remedy, as you might get busted by cops while driving to the show, and get ticketed/arrested/whatever for driving without a license. It can also lead to ugly crimes like pickpocketing and purse snatching once at the show so you can get your orchid fix. Added to that, the sheer array of dizzyingly beautiful flowers has been known to cause temporary psychosis. So, unless you’re prepared to go absolutely mad, and you currently have the budget to absorb at least $100 in new orchids, I would highly recommend avoiding the show. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! The preceding post should have been read with your tongue pressed firmly into the inside of your cheek. If you did not do this when reading, place your tongue in the appropriate position and re-read the above post. Enjoy the show! — Prem . Animator, programmer, and orchid and fossil nut extraordinaire… . DNRC Title: Minister of Lightwave 3d Plugin Design Foolishness . Home – http://www.PremDesign.com . "This sig line for rent…"
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I’m a new orchid grower and thinking of attending the next orchid show in my area which is I believe the Massachusetts Orchid Show in November. I’m curious what orchid shows are like. I assume they’ll be lots of plants on display and awards. How much time would it take to see everything? Will there be enough to make it worth an hour drive? Will vendors be selling supplies and plants? How will prices compare to the internet places? Has anyone ever been to the Mass show who can tell me what to expect? Would non-orchid people (spouses) enjoy going for a bit?
WARNING!!!! Orchid shows are extremely dangerous places to frequent!!! Orchids are known to give off subliminal messages, begging for more companions…the average hobbyist is only exposed to low doses of these messages from his/her own plants, and can hence resist going overboard in providing new companion orchids for his/her existing collection. At shows, this subliminal pressure is magnified by hundreds of times, exerting a profound force on your wallet/purse/checkbook. Leaving your wallet at home is not a good remedy, as you might get busted by cops while driving to the show, and get ticketed/arrested/whatever for driving without a license. It can also lead to ugly crimes like pickpocketing and purse snatching once at the show so you can get your orchid fix. Added to that, the sheer array of dizzyingly beautiful flowers has been known to cause temporary psychosis. So, unless you’re prepared to go absolutely mad, and you currently have the budget to absorb at least $100 in new orchids, I would highly recommend avoiding the show. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! The preceding post should have been read with your tongue pressed firmly into the inside of your cheek. If you did not do this when reading, place your tongue in the appropriate position and re-read the above post. Enjoy the show! — Prem . Animator, programmer, and orchid and fossil nut extraordinaire… . DNRC Title: Minister of Lightwave 3d Plugin Design Foolishness . Home – http://www.PremDesign.com . "This sig line for rent…"
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Hello again, I see that this show is being held at a botanical garden so regardless of how big the orchid show is, it sounds like it would be an enjoyable afternoon for everyone. Orchid shows can be a few displays and vendors in a community building or 50 to 60 displays and vendors in a convention hall or shopping mall. I’m not familiar with this show so I’d recommend that you call the contact person and ask such things as, how big is the show?, is there an entrance fee?, and are there lectures and/or demonstrations? Orchid shows are usually put on by orchid societies or committees with reps. from local societies. Societies, individuals, and other organizations are invited to put in displays and compete for trophies or monetary awards. Commercial growers are invited to sell with a fee but are also required to have a display. Individual plants are judged by local hobbyists and given ribbon awards with section winners given trophies. The sponsoring organization can pay a fee and have American Orchid Society judges come and judge plants and displays. — Matt Swift AOL Instant Messenger – "Tolumnia1" employed at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Website: http://www.sborchid.com
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m a new orchid grower and thinking of attending the next orchid show in my area which is I believe the Massachusetts Orchid Show in November. I’m curious what orchid shows are like. I assume they’ll be lots of plants on display and awards. How much time would it take to see everything? Will there be enough to make it worth an hour drive? Will vendors be selling supplies and plants? How will prices compare to the internet places? Has anyone ever been to the Mass show who can tell me what to expect? Would non-orchid people (spouses) enjoy going for a bit?
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I’m a new orchid grower and thinking of attending the next orchid show in my area which is I believe the Massachusetts Orchid Show in November. I’m curious what orchid shows are like. I assume they’ll be lots of plants on display and awards. How much time would it take to see everything? Will there be enough to make it worth an hour drive? Will vendors be selling supplies and plants? How will prices compare to the internet places? Has anyone ever been to the Mass show who can tell me what to expect? Would non-orchid people (spouses) enjoy going for a bit?
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Hi all, In addition to the weblink to the SCU Pomona site, you might care to browse the following: http://www.thecorner.com/orchid/index1.html http://www.fijifvb.gov.fj/tours/ssorchid.htm Both these sites have references or information about the Raymond Burr collection in the South Seas (Fiji Islands) where Mr. Burr had a home. Happy hunting.
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For anyone interested in items from the collection, I recommend calling Frank Fordyce. Not only is he knowledgeable on the history of Mr.. Burr’s collection, but he has a few remaining plants. Cattleya Alliance was Mr. Burr’s specialty, as I understand it. As always, Fordyce orchids is reasonable and reasonably priced. If you call, please tell him I (Mary Rushen) recommended it. I get NOTHING from this but a little satisfaction:) Be aware that the new Fordyce Orchids number is (925) 447-1659. I just got the Pot. Tiger Eye ‘Pansy Rock’ from the collection. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all! — Mary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Kelly, For information about the Raymond Burr Collection, you might try writing or calling Frank Fordyce at: Fordyce Orchids 1330 Isabel Ave. Livermore, Ca. 94550 Tel: (510) 447-7171 Fax: (510) 828-3211 I believe Mr. Fordyce was the person responsible for the sale of plants from the collection and is the person with the most knowledge regarding it. Some of the more unique and valubable orchids were retained by the college (I believe it is in Santa Rosa, Ca.) that the collection was donated to by R. Burr. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Is there anyplace (a book, video, website) where a person can see pictures of some of the plants from this collection? I’ve heard almost mythic descriptions for years, and I’d love to be able to look at them. It will be very sad indeed if they are ‘blown to the four winds’! regards, Catherine. Most of the plants were cattleyas that Raymond Burr had bred himself. I hate to say it but, they were rather, ahem, ugly. OK, they weren’t that bad, but I doubt that he knew what he was doing and just went crazy making crosses with anything in bloom without any regard to what might come out of it. Trust me, you do not want to see pictures of those plants and, no, I don’t know where you would find pictures of them. Matt Swift – residence – Ventura, CA employment – Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, CA
In case you are not inclined to follow Mr. Swift’s advice I have found a few pictures: http://www.csupomona.edu/~agri/nursery/BURR.HTML Enjoy! Kelly — Need a Web Site? Please visit http://www.virtualmeridian.com/ Personal Site: http://home.earthlink.net/~mkgagne/index.html
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In case you are not inclined to follow Mr. Swift’s advice I have found a few pictures: http://www.csupomona.edu/~agri/nursery/BURR.HTML Enjoy! Kelly
Thanks, Kelly! If I’m ever in Pomona, maybe I’ll see if I can stop by their greenhouses . . . . Catherine.
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I called the nursery and was told they sell orchids but none from the collection. From the web page it indicates they do sell a "few" from the collection, but apparently this is not the case. I am going to try again today to see if I can get a different warm body to tell me they can sell some from his collection. Maybe we need to call Helen Strong!
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I called the nursery and was told they sell orchids but none from the collection. From the web page it indicates they do sell a "few" from the collection, but apparently this is not the case. I am going to try again today to see if I can get a different warm body to tell me they can sell some from his collection. Maybe we need to call Helen Strong!
Hi, I have purchased 4 of the plants. The Tags are from Sea God Nursery. They are coded as RBX. There are many students working at the nursery. The ones I encountered did not know too much about orchids. Most of them were not very helpful either. I recommend visiting the greenhouses in person when you are in the area (if feasible). They do not seem like they would do mail order. They take cash and checks, they do not even ask for ID. As for not selling the collection, that is only partly true. They have some beautiful plants that are locked away from the public. These are probably the ‘prize ones’. They are used for the purposes of the students only. I was lucky enough to run into a student/faculty member and they let me in for a look. Good Luck! Kelly — Need a Web Site? Please visit http://www.virtualmeridian.com/ Personal Site: http://home.earthlink.net/~mkgagne/index.html
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Hi Kelly, For information about the Raymond Burr Collection, you might try writing or calling Frank Fordyce at: Fordyce Orchids 1330 Isabel Ave. Livermore, Ca. 94550 Tel: (510) 447-7171 Fax: (510) 828-3211 I believe Mr. Fordyce was the person responsible for the sale of plants from the collection and is the person with the most knowledge regarding it. Some of the more unique and valubable orchids were retained by the college (I believe it is in Santa Rosa, Ca.) that the collection was donated to by R. Burr. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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If you want more information you could contact Frank Fordyce, a hybridizer of miniture cattleyas who recieved a goodly portion of the collection to help liquidate. The nursery, Sea God Nurseries, was Burr’s and maintained many older cultivars of cattleya alliance hybrids like Schombocattleyas, and many of the things W. G. G. Moir bred in Hawaii. These things had long since fallen out of the trade and so it was sad to see this collection spread to the winds so these plants were no longer available. One would hope that some (ideally many) of the recipients of these special plants will caare for them well and make divisions available for sale or trade so that such a wonderful legacy of plants will not be completely lost to cultivation. Alas, many who bought them will not realize there significance. This is especially true of those plants that were in the stud collection! Regards, Paul University of South Florida "Time wounds all heels." -Frank Case Bayboro Campus ("Tales of a Wayward Inn") St. Petersburg <Eventually I plan to procrastinate. Florida Agricultural Zone 10 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi All, I stumbled upon a few hundred orchids at a local school. They are from the Raymond Burr Collection. Does anyone have any references for this collection? I would also like to know if anyone may know any information about: RBXH LC. San Francisco x C. Horace color? background? The date is circa 1994. Thanks in advance, Kelly — Need a Web Site? Please visit http://www.virtualmeridian.com/ Personal Site: http://home.earthlink.net/~mkgagne/index.html
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Is there anyplace (a book, video, website) where a person can see pictures of some of the plants from this collection? I’ve heard almost mythic descriptions for years, and I’d love to be able to look at them. It will be very sad indeed if they are ‘blown to the four winds’! regards, Catherine.
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Is there anyplace (a book, video, website) where a person can see pictures of some of the plants from this collection? I’ve heard almost mythic descriptions for years, and I’d love to be able to look at them. It will be very sad indeed if they are ‘blown to the four winds’! regards, Catherine.
Most of the plants were cattleyas that Raymond Burr had bred himself. I hate to say it but, they were rather, ahem, ugly. OK, they weren’t that bad, but I doubt that he knew what he was doing and just went crazy making crosses with anything in bloom without any regard to what might come out of it. Trust me, you do not want to see pictures of those plants and, no, I don’t know where you would find pictures of them. Matt Swift – residence – Ventura, CA employment – Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, CA
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Hi All, I stumbled upon a few hundred orchids at a local school. They are from the Raymond Burr Collection. Does anyone have any references for this collection? I would also like to know if anyone may know any information about: RBXH LC. San Francisco x C. Horace color? background? The date is circa 1994. Thanks in advance, Kelly — Need a Web Site? Please visit http://www.virtualmeridian.com/ Personal Site: http://home.earthlink.net/~mkgagne/index.html
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They are from the Raymond Burr Collection. Does anyone have any references
for this collection? Not sure what you mean by references. The late actor Raymond Burr, who played Perry Mason, had a large orchid collection. At one time he owned a commercial orchid nursery and did some breeding. I don’t remember any details, but when he died, I believe a lot of his orchids were given to a botanical garden or university. Some of them could easily have found their way to a school. Iris, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "The trouble with people is not that they don’t know but that they know so much that ain’t so." Josh Billings, 1818-1885.
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Can anyone help with contacts (suppliers/clubs/enthusiasts) in England. My interest in orchids is recent and my knowledge is close to zero. This NG seems very US oriented, hardly surprising I guess considering the English climate. Cheers Terry
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Hello Terry, You live in the country with the world headquarters for all orchid registrations, the Royal Horticultural Society at Kew. If you live anywhere near Kew, you might try visiting there as they have many knowledgeable people there. Additionally they should be able to direct you to local suppliers and clubs in the area. You are lucky to live so close to the RHS. They have quite a few Botanical Gardens filled with plants from around the world. Also, there is the Chelsea Flower and Garden Annual Show (I forget when it is held) which you can visit. I hear the orchid exhibits there are out of this world. Hope this helps. If you would like further assistance or information, let me know. Good luck and good growing.
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*We* call that thar plant the TEXAS Star Hibiscus, pardner!! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I believe you are talking about Hibiscus coccineus, though I am not familiar with the thorns you describe. It is tropical looking but is native to eastern United States coastal areas. It is perennial in zones 5-9. – GREEN palmate leaves that are 5-fingered. Several people thought they were marijuana plants before they flowered! This description clinched the ID for me, unless there is another red hibiscus out there with leaves like this. There is an old lady who lives up the street from me. She lives across the street from a high school and right next to a sign that reads ‘Drug Free Zone.’ She has this plant growing next to her front door and most of the first summer I noticed this plant from the street I was amazed that she was getting away with growing marijuana so brazenly. Then it flowered and I had to go ask her what it was because I din’t think marijuana has 5 to 6 inch funnel shaped flowers… I have since planted this and several cultivar/hybrids of hibiscus in my garden and they come back every year in my zone (7) -Al http://www.orchidexchange.com Greetings, I have had some great luck with a neat hibiscus plant. I have seen two different common names where it is offered locally, but neither nursery knows the true botanical name for it. Here is the description of what they describe as "Maroon" or "Tea" hibiscus: – A VERY Big Shrub approximately 6′ X 6′ with all branches appearing to emanate from a low point on a main stalk or two – Some thorns on the stems – GREEN palmate leaves that are 5-fingered. Several people thought they were marijuana plants before they flowered! – Large 4" dark maroon flowers. Almost look like giant hollyhocks and seem to open one a day up the stalk (or down?). – I think it is a tropical plant because it grew VERY FAST from a 4" pot to around 3-4 ft tall in the wicked heat we had this summer if regularly watered. – It is not the red non-flowering "tea" hibiscus Any identification and further info on this plant is appreciated. I am having trouble finding the seeds on it, so any advice on how to propagate appreciated. Great plant for here in Austin, z8b! Direct email copy appreciated!!!!! Thanks. John R
– Elsie, Zone 8b, Texas A house without a cat is like a garden without flowers.
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Hibiscus cannabinus. It’s gorgeous, isn’t it?? We grow them in front of the Extension office – makes for some very interesting conversations….. Reseeding annual here. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings, I have had some great luck with a neat hibiscus plant. I have seen two different common names where it is offered locally, but neither nursery knows the true botanical name for it. Here is the description of what they describe as "Maroon" or "Tea" hibiscus: – A VERY Big Shrub approximately 6′ X 6′ with all branches appearing to emanate from a low point on a main stalk or two – Some thorns on the stems – GREEN palmate leaves that are 5-fingered. Several people thought they were marijuana plants before they flowered! – Large 4" dark maroon flowers. Almost look like giant hollyhocks and seem to open one a day up the stalk (or down?). – I think it is a tropical plant because it grew VERY FAST from a 4" pot to around 3-4 ft tall in the wicked heat we had this summer if regularly watered. – It is not the red non-flowering "tea" hibiscus Any identification and further info on this plant is appreciated. I am having trouble finding the seeds on it, so any advice on how to propagate appreciated. Great plant for here in Austin, z8b! Direct email copy appreciated!!!!! Thanks. John R
– Elsie, Zone 8b, Texas A house without a cat is like a garden without flowers.
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Greetings, I have had some great luck with a neat hibiscus plant. I have seen two different common names where it is offered locally, but neither nursery knows the true botanical name for it. Here is the description of what they describe as "Maroon" or "Tea" hibiscus: – A VERY Big Shrub approximately 6′ X 6′ with all branches appearing to emanate from a low point on a main stalk or two – Some thorns on the stems – GREEN palmate leaves that are 5-fingered. Several people thought they were marijuana plants before they flowered! – Large 4" dark maroon flowers. Almost look like giant hollyhocks and seem to open one a day up the stalk (or down?). – I think it is a tropical plant because it grew VERY FAST from a 4" pot to around 3-4 ft tall in the wicked heat we had this summer if regularly watered. – It is not the red non-flowering "tea" hibiscus Any identification and further info on this plant is appreciated. I am having trouble finding the seeds on it, so any advice on how to propagate appreciated. Great plant for here in Austin, z8b! Direct email copy appreciated!!!!! Thanks. John R
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Hi, I believe you are talking about Hibiscus coccineus, though I am not familiar with the thorns you describe. It is tropical looking but is native to eastern United States coastal areas. It is perennial in zones 5-9. – GREEN palmate leaves that are 5-fingered. Several people thought they were marijuana plants before they flowered!
This description clinched the ID for me, unless there is another red hibiscus out there with leaves like this. There is an old lady who lives up the street from me. She lives across the street from a high school and right next to a sign that reads ‘Drug Free Zone.’ She has this plant growing next to her front door and most of the first summer I noticed this plant from the street I was amazed that she was getting away with growing marijuana so brazenly. Then it flowered and I had to go ask her what it was because I din’t think marijuana has 5 to 6 inch funnel shaped flowers… I have since planted this and several cultivar/hybrids of hibiscus in my garden and they come back every year in my zone (7) -Al http://www.orchidexchange.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings, I have had some great luck with a neat hibiscus plant. I have seen two different common names where it is offered locally, but neither nursery knows the true botanical name for it. Here is the description of what they describe as "Maroon" or "Tea" hibiscus: – A VERY Big Shrub approximately 6′ X 6′ with all branches appearing to emanate from a low point on a main stalk or two – Some thorns on the stems – GREEN palmate leaves that are 5-fingered. Several people thought they were marijuana plants before they flowered! – Large 4" dark maroon flowers. Almost look like giant hollyhocks and seem to open one a day up the stalk (or down?). – I think it is a tropical plant because it grew VERY FAST from a 4" pot to around 3-4 ft tall in the wicked heat we had this summer if regularly watered. – It is not the red non-flowering "tea" hibiscus Any identification and further info on this plant is appreciated. I am having trouble finding the seeds on it, so any advice on how to propagate appreciated. Great plant for here in Austin, z8b! Direct email copy appreciated!!!!! Thanks. John R
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Hi All here I am planning to do as BSc Project something about Propagation of endemic orchids of Mauritius. I have to start by this time next year. My worry is whether at the time I’ll start the project I’ll have the seeds viable to germinate. Can anyone tell me what can I do to store them. If I start collecting them by now, can I keep them in cool temperature and low humidity for more than two years? — Ro
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Sorry but I must have missed the announcement…when is it? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks for the info. I’m headed there in a few weeks:) Mary
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Thanks for the info. I’m headed there in a few weeks:) Mary
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -the easiest way is to take the metro to the smithsonian stop. then find the castle (one of the old smithsonian buildings right on the mall – old red stone and guess what, it looks like a castle) near the side of this building towards the washington monument is the entrance to the ripley center. It is a round building that looks like a hat. there is a large sign by the door advertising the orchid show. take the stairs down as opposed to the escalators, as there are some orchids along the way.
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the easiest way is to take the metro to the smithsonian stop. then find the castle (one of the old smithsonian buildings right on the mall – old red stone and guess what, it looks like a castle) near the side of this building towards the washington monument is the entrance to the ripley center. It is a round building that looks like a hat. there is a large sign by the door advertising the orchid show. take the stairs down as opposed to the escalators, as there are some orchids along the way.
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Could you please give a few more details on that location of the exhibit in DC (I.e., how does one get to the site from Union Station) Thanks! Mary P.S. Sorry, this may have not been appropriate for group posting. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I heard something about an Orchid Show at the Botanical gardens in DC. Anyone have the specifics, dates, etc? There is no orchid show this year at the botanic gardens because they are closed for long needed repair. There *is* an exhibit of orchids going on now at the Ripley Center (underground next to the Freer) which includes botanic garden material. I think it’s supposed to run until April, but don’t hold me to that. C. Wingate
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I heard something about an Orchid Show at the Botanical gardens in DC. Anyone have the specifics, dates, etc? Mike
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I heard something about an Orchid Show at the Botanical gardens in DC. Anyone have the specifics, dates, etc?
There is no orchid show this year at the botanic gardens because they are closed for long needed repair. There *is* an exhibit of orchids going on now at the Ripley Center (underground next to the Freer) which includes botanic garden material. I think it’s supposed to run until April, but don’t hold me to that. C. Wingate
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Can anyone point me to virtual garden tours such as the one seen at the Bermuda Perfumery & Gardens website http://www.bermuda-perfumery.com ? Does anyone know of Gardens which have similar virtual tours planned?
Seems that I saw one, once upon a time, when I began surfing the net at the Missouri Botanical Gardens…. Can’t tell you the URL. Try Yahoo for a search (I think it was a link from one of the orchid pages as that was my primary search criteria at that point.) Good luck Laurie — Laurie J. Hughes These opinions are mine, I don’t need anyone to tell me how to think. as of 01/31/97.
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Hi folks, Question #1: Can anyone tell me if any of the public horticulture exhibits in New York City (e.g. the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens) include orchid collections? I’m headed to NY in a couple of weeks for some "R and R" and would like to take in an orchid exhibit/collection if someone could recommend one. Question #2: I’ve been looking over brochures and literature from various greenhouse vendors as I am hoping to build one in spring. Has anyone had experience with "Janco," "Florian," "Under Glass," or "Texas Greenhouse" that they would be willing to share with me? I have a million questions that would so if you’re interested in sharing your wisdom and experience, please let me know. Thanks in advance, — John Clausen
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Hi folks, Question #1: Can anyone tell me if any of the public horticulture exhibits in New York City (e.g. the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens) include orchid collections? I’m headed to NY in a couple of weeks for some "R and R" and would like to take in an orchid exhibit/collection if someone could recommend one.
[SNIP] You bet. Both the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the New York Botanical Gardens (located in the beautiful Bronx (off the Mosholu Parkway)) have orchid collections. It’s been years since I’ve been to the Brooklyn Gardens – they have a beautiful outdoor Japanese Bonsai garden, too – so I’m not sure about the state of their collection these days, it used to be so-so in the mid-80’s, long after Carl Withner left. The NYBG has, or had, a very nice collection at about that time and was still very nice a couple of years ago when I last was there. If you are there at the right time of the month – try to attend a meeting of either the Manhattan Orchid Society or the Greater New York Orchid Society – both are generally well attended and a lot of fun. If you have any questions – email me. Hope this helps, Marquis Marquis Z. Hodes, MD, PhD Fellow in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology-Bone Marrow Transplantation University of Minnesota
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Header says it all…any help very welcome
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Lee, The San Francisco Orchid Society’s annual show "Journey to a Rain Forest Full of Orchids" will take place February 24-25, 1996 at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Saturday, February 24th, 9am to 6pm and Sunday, February 25th, 10am to 5pm. General admission $8.00, Seniors, Disabled $5.00. There will be a benefit preview night (for the Conservatory in Golden Gate Park–they recently sustained millions of dollars in storm damage) on Friday, February 23rd, 6-10pm for $20.00. For Show and Sale Tickets or info call 415-665-2468 Run, don’t walk to this show. It is definitely an incredible experience. The show displays and the sales area will blow you away. This year in particular will be special. There will be a HUGE rain forest display with a lot of related educational stuff–orchids AND rain forest info. We anticipate having 40 UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Docents showing ca. 400 SF school kids around the exhibits. In case you hadn’t guessed, I’m a SFOS member/volunteer. If you have any more questions, email me, or call the phone # above. Parking can be tricky around Fort Mason (see that phone #), but we have ample parking arranged. Regards, Mike Pinkerton (Sales Co-Chair)
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