I don't quite understand what all the fuss is about. It is apparent to me that Peter, in Canada and vendor for one Peruvian source (CJM), has said he will not sell Pk seedlings until they are "compot size." Barbara's source is apparently Jerry Fischer and Chuck Acker, who purchased their Pk flasks from the other Peruvian source (PeruFlora), who, I understand, made them sign an agreement to not sell their seedlings prior to a certain time, whereas CJM made no such requirement.
So speaking as an outsider to the discourse below, here are my observations: --I don't see any inuendoes in Peter's postings -- he is up-front in what he says. Peter is not yet selling Pk, but he is taking pre- orders as are the US vendors of PeruFlora plants. --Barbara seems to be saying that no one should be selling Pk flasks yet. Since she is in the US, and I know of only one place that is currently selling them, she must be talking about Piping Rock Orchids. Note that Piping Rock is selling flasks, not Pk seedlings out of flask as yet. --I suspect were it not for the agreement signed, Orchids Limited and Chuck Ackers would also be selling their Pk now. I could, of course, be wrong. --Unlike Barbara, I have no problem with Piping Rock selling their Pk flasks and hybrid seedlings now. I purchased my Pk flask from Piping Rock Orchids, whose Peruvian source is also CJM. The seedlings in my flask were beginning to touch the top of the flask when I put them into compot, where they were doing fine until I made a mistake and sprayed them with Physan. I lost a few, but the others seem to be recovering. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed.) I'm also finding they prefer temperatures cooler than 72-73ºF, which has been difficult for me to achieve this summer. Speaking for myself only, I am happy that I purchased a Pk flask. While it is true that there is little information about the specifics of growing them, I'm glad to be part of the experiment. Time will tell whether any "rumors" are true about whether any Pk flasks/seedlings are actually not Pk. The US players here, the Fischers, Chuck Ackers, Glen Decker... are all excellent growers. I think they all know that honesty is the best policy. There is too much at stake to be otherwise. Cover-ups usually don't work in the long term. Dot _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
