Re: [OGD] speciation

2008-09-30 Thread K Barrett
question was if the area isn't well studied how does anyone know what was there in the first place in order to know what's gone missing? K Barrett N Calif, USA In OGD V10 #287, K Barrett (perhaps wrongly) cited a study (possibly by Koopowitz) that says the more a place is studied the more

Re: [OGD] macchu Picchu speciation

2008-09-28 Thread K Barrett
. Extinction and Persistence of Rare Orchids in Veracruz, Mexico, in: Conservation Biology 12(2): 451-455. - at http://www.jstor.org/pss/2387515 Sorry, it only gives the first page. Perhaps your secluded valley hides 'The stuff that dreams are made of. K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] corybas

2008-09-24 Thread K Barrett
list, eBay or from a bakery going out of business K Barrett N Calif, USA You might be successful with Corybas if you can keep them cool in the summer, especially at night, in some controlled environment. A terrarium at room temperature does not seem to be sufficiently cool (or lacks

[OGD] Australian terrestrial lip detail

2008-09-21 Thread K Barrett
, but then I realized they were pointing in the 'wrong' direction, keeping insects out. Are they sticky, to trap insects at the column? Or have nectar on them as an attractant? Any discussion would be interesting. K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] Midwestern storms

2008-09-21 Thread K Barrett
occasional tests to be sure the dang thing operates. (sigh, so many chores, so little time) K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post

Re: [OGD] Texans

2008-09-19 Thread K Barrett
in California, to be oblivious to annual cyclonic storms. It'd be a different thing if we had annual earthquake season, LOL! [crossing fingers, hope I haven't jinxed us.] K Barrett N Calif, USA From: Carlos Antonio Akselrud de Gouveia I met Nina today (18). She?s in Rio de Janeiro, working in a Gas

[OGD] How are our Texans?

2008-09-17 Thread K Barrett
I hope Anita Aldritch, Nina Rach and our other Texas friends are surviving the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com

[OGD] Blc Mem. Bess Thompson

2008-08-31 Thread K Barrett
with 'Lemon Chiffon' and once with 'Orange Pumpkin'. Mine's blooming for the 1st time and I hope its as nice (mine's w/ 'Orange Pumpkin') TIA K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be—learn how to burn

[OGD] orchid pollen

2008-08-29 Thread K Barrett
for nothing. I WAS WRONG. They do nice things even for people they don't know. So don't anyone think poorly of Andy's Orchids. Think poorly of me. K Barrett N Calif, USA I don't expect a business to do something for free for someone who they don't know from Adam. Again, I'm not opposed

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 253

2008-08-28 Thread K Barrett
I don't expect a business to do something for free for someone who they don't know from Adam. Again, I'm not opposed to random acts of kindness, but I don't expect it. I expect to pay my way. K Barrett N Calif, USA K Barrett said Andy's Orchids says they'll sell me pollen if ever

Re: [OGD] illegal importation

2008-08-14 Thread K Barrett
There's more to this story. He and his brother-in-law faked documents and switched plants after inspection. Governments don't like that. http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls/PressReleases/080812-01.html K Barrett N Calif, USA A... Fort Lauderdale orchid seller pleaded guilty... to illegally

Re: [OGD] name changes

2008-08-14 Thread K Barrett
. But that's not the answer members deserve. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get Windows Live and get whatever you need, wherever you are. Start here. http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Home_082008

[OGD] temps and blooms

2008-08-10 Thread K Barrett
? K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM ___ the OrchidGuide

Re: [OGD] orchid time machine

2008-08-10 Thread K Barrett
that right, Jim! Us orchid fans are out there and don't let anyone fool you into thinking we aren't. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get more from your digital life. Find out how. http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid

Re: [OGD] cattleya names

2008-07-26 Thread K Barrett
on Amazon so don't know how these two treatments differ. (Or even if they cover the same subjects) If its not too lenghty and involved maybe someone can comment. Either on or off list if I'm the only one interested. K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] Further on kovachii

2008-07-25 Thread K Barrett
Taxon articles are also free. IIRC they start in the Nov 2006 issue. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008

[OGD] There goes that idea...

2008-07-24 Thread K Barrett
Joan tells me pictures and graphics are the worst feature of her Kindle, Black and White and grainy. So there goes that idea K Barrett Always thinking in N Calif. _ Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows

Re: [OGD] New cattlerya names

2008-07-24 Thread K Barrett
The full article can be found at Neodiversity http://www.neodiversity.org/latestissue.html K Barrett N Calif, USA Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:36:43 -0400 From: Wesley Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [OGD] New Cattleya Names For those who have not seen van den Berg's New Combinations

Re: [OGD] nothogenus

2008-07-16 Thread K Barrett
Cynthia, in looking through OrchidWiz I don't see that there is one yet, but I bow to those more knowlegeable than me. Can I suggest Kbarrettara? Or maybe that would be xKbarrettara, *G*! K Barrett N Calif, USA Can someone tell me what the nothogenus name would be for the grex

[OGD] naming questions

2008-07-05 Thread K Barrett
winning move is not to play. So who has street cred? Will Soph become C? Will it stay that way? Will these 'groups' be something we need to be famiar with? (Dear God keep them away from the color forms of L purpurata! or is it Soph purpurata? or C purpurata...?) K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] Goleta/Santa Barbara fires

2008-07-04 Thread K Barrett
quality is anything like how our air quality was last week just breathing has to be suffering for sure. Well, actually its worse. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fires5-2008jul05,0,7374426.story K Barrett N Calif, USA _ It’s

Re: [OGD] NOID vandas

2008-06-06 Thread K Barrett
rises I'm sure my wallet will soon follow, LOL! (Of course that only encourages the practice.) But what the hell. Western Civilization has already fallen, *G*. K Barrett N Calif, USA From: ROY LEE I had another look at the Ascocenda and I feel that it is a hybrid from Ascda Tubtim Velvet

Re: [OGD] NOID Vandas

2008-06-04 Thread K Barrett
a darker blue. When she bought the plant the flowers were white. Anyway, thnaks for your comment K Barrett N Calif, USA This name chase is not unusual. I had a look on the net and found pictures of the plants in question in another forum posted by the grower??? and also in an picture posting

[OGD] NOID Vandaceous Hybrids

2008-06-02 Thread K Barrett
bought them 2 yrs ago from small vendors in Florida who have no idea what the backgrounds of the crosses are. I thought the darkening of the Ascda to be interesting, so I wanted to know what made up the cross. That these are so vigorous is also a plus. Any help? K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] Orchid genera

2008-04-26 Thread K Barrett
were in vol 115 no 1277 but each edition has something interesting to say at the end of the list. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger

Re: [OGD] crown rot on phals

2008-03-26 Thread K Barrett
in the axils and crown only leads to trouble (in my hands). Eventually they will lean to the side in the pot, or you can intentionally pot them so they don't stand upright, allowing water to shed from the crown. K Barrett N Calif, USA If their is a more safer chemical to control these types of problems

[OGD] 'Don Brown' pic

2008-02-17 Thread K Barrett
A picture of the Den speciosum 'Don Brown' is on line on the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate's web page. Pieces of it are sold out but the pic is still there. http://www.sborchid.com/plantdisplay.php?ocode=CBO2153 Truly a phenomenal orchid. K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 37

2008-02-04 Thread K Barrett
a guess.) K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 38

2008-02-04 Thread K Barrett
From: K Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Harold Koopowitz has done a very nice job with his new book 'Tropical Slipper Orchids'. Koopowitz has made me reconsider paphs. Well, actually he's made me see that every paph in my collection is crap and I need to start over again. Sounds

[OGD] Koopowitz' Paph book

2008-02-03 Thread K Barrett
. Koopowitz has made me reconsider paphs. Well, actually he's made me see that every paph in my collection is crap and I need to start over again. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Now, when is that tax rebate coming? K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] WOC Catt changes

2008-01-30 Thread K Barrett
of renaming the genus for the Brazilian laelias to one that honored Brazil, but it was hinted that a more in depth assessment or taxonomic realignment was coming. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word

Re: [OGD] flamingoes

2008-01-30 Thread K Barrett
habits of birds should probably be taken off list before I truly tick someone off, LOL!! As to Jay's cold, the viral pool at the WOC probably came in from all over the planet, no? The poor Keys boy didn't stand a chance! K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] Cycnoches culture

2008-01-30 Thread K Barrett
started pulling them out of the pot once they go dormant and leaving them in an empty pot (no medium whatsoever.) That way no inadvertant water could cause the back bulbs to shrivel and rot. But again, which species are we talking about? K Barrett N Calif, USA Dear OGD readers! I have been

[OGD] how'd they do that?

2008-01-28 Thread K Barrett
in place without harming them? (They don't look chained in any of the pics I've seen... are they too stupid to move? *G*) And how'd other countries ship their plants without a blemish? Or damage from import inspections? Did they import them months ago and bloom them here? Awesome show. K

[OGD] Any pictures/blogs from the Miami WOC?

2008-01-27 Thread K Barrett
For those of you able to get usenet newsgroups people have started posting their pictures from the WOC in Miami. alt.binaries.pictures.orchids Any one know of any other sites/blogs with pics? K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Connect

[OGD] Colin Hamilton

2008-01-16 Thread K Barrett
Speaking of web savvy-ness Colin and Wolfgang got an award for the Orchids Australia website at the Dijon WOC, something I'd forgotten. You are right, he's gone too soon. K Barrett N Calif, USA Yes most Australians have that type of self deprecating humour and Colin did that quite well. He

[OGD] RIP Colin Hamilton

2008-01-14 Thread K Barrett
Australians write, *G*, no pretentions or bull. Anyway, I thought some of you may be interested to learn of it. Sorry it had to be sad news. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http

Re: [OGD] Onc Beatrice Emery

2008-01-04 Thread K Barrett
on some of the references viateur found. Thanks for your help, K Barrett N Calif, USA The Auckland WOC was in 1990, the Tokyo WOC was in 1987. Neither have Trichocentrum ( Syn Oncidium) Beatrice Emery on the cover of the Proceedings. There are several pictures in AQplus 3.1. icones

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 10, Issue 4

2008-01-04 Thread K Barrett
Thanks, Viateur, That's a start. I'll bet the family had the Wellington culture guide in mind when they thought of the pic. K Barrett N Calif, USA looking for a photo of ... Oncidium Beatrice Emery Trichocentrum (Oncidium) Beatrice Emery = Trichocentrum stramineum x Trichocentrum

[OGD] AOS web page

2008-01-04 Thread K Barrett
wonder if FTD would put up with so many. Bah. Enough griping, its a new year. No downers so early, there's too much year left. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http

[OGD] Need Photo Onc Beatrice Emery

2008-01-03 Thread K Barrett
K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 392

2007-12-28 Thread K Barrett
I know Mark Chase did a lot of the work but there are plenty of others, too. You can start with http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10./j.1355-4905.2005.00466.x There's a little link towards the upper right that'll take you to a .pdf for the complete article K Barrett N Calif

[OGD] DNA barcoding

2007-12-17 Thread K Barrett
biodiversity and compenate for uses of a country's biodiversity. Definitions of species come and go. What was/is a species now versus 20 years from now could be quite critical. And valuable. It might be worth a better understanding of the dynamics involved, if any. K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] Back Issues in general

2007-12-03 Thread K Barrett
magazine. The Orchidarian etc. I know the WAOS has made some old public domain orchid books available on CD for a paltry sum. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate.  Join

Re: [OGD] indexes

2007-12-03 Thread K Barrett
Hi Eliot, I look forward to the scanned back issues of the AOS Bulletin. I'm thrilled this project is nearing completion. For those of us who already have a decent Bulletin/Orchids collection will an online index be available? Maybe in the Members Only section? K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] indexes

2007-12-02 Thread K Barrett
-round. Or found an article on a topic I didn't know I needed to know about until years later. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista® + Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/windows

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 365

2007-11-30 Thread K Barrett
. Orchidwiz has both the Bulletin/Orchids and the Orchid Digest Corp author title indexes (but not by subject) K Barrett N Calif, USA Does anyone have a complete table of content for the AOS magazines? If so can you please send me off line. PDF format would be best as I am sure it will be a large

Re: [OGD] illegal plants

2007-09-30 Thread K Barrett
Thanks Peter. I'd forgotten Lee Moore told the story. K Barrett N Calif, USA The story was told by Lee Moore, the American, I have it on file and will be pleased to send it anyone who wants to read it. Contact me off OGD via e-mail. peter

Re: [OGD] illegal plants

2007-09-29 Thread K Barrett
, but the vendor/collector was never truly identified, the plants never came to light, nor as far as I know were they ever sold. Openly that is... K Barrett N Calif, USA Its the stuff dreams are made of. - Dashiell Hammett _ Discover

[OGD] Reverse Pksychology

2007-09-22 Thread K Barrett
Snap! Hook, line and sinker! *G* K Barrett N Calif, USA The question was asked, Who is Alfredo Manrique?[snip] peter _ Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. http://www.cafemessenger.com

[OGD] Phragmipedium kovachii

2007-09-21 Thread K Barrett
I'm using Bob Wellenstein's advice for Paph compots (on his web page ladyslipper.com) for growing a Phragmipedium kovachii compot. I've put the undisturbed compot complete with agar in a plastic pot and in-filled with small bark (about 1/4 inch). As the agar melts away I infill with more

[OGD] Pksychology

2007-09-19 Thread K Barrett
in this somewhere. Orchid Fever part deux. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. http://www.cafemessenger.com?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_SeptWLtagline

Re: [OGD] OGD Host Changes

2007-08-23 Thread K Barrett
, yes I like the email format. I looked at the freelist.org website and that's about all I know about that, *G*. Thanks for everything you do, Kenneth. K Barrett N Calif, USA Hello all, Over the past couple of months (and I'm sure it has been years to some) I have received more and more

Re: [OGD] cladistic analysis

2007-07-28 Thread K Barrett
taxonomic relationships now. And that's this DNA/cladistic analysis. I don't understand it. I never will. I've decided to drink the Kool-Aid. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=drink+the+kool-aid K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] OW Tutorial

2007-07-15 Thread K Barrett
you see every day.)( Which isn't to say they are *bad* images, just that I don't want people to think they are the AOS award images) (Oh bother, how do I get myself into these messes?) I have no affiliation with OrchidWiz. (Obviously, *G*) K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] AOS Index of sorts

2007-06-23 Thread K Barrett
issues of these magazines become more valuable, and not just potential trash, I figured I'd let you all know. One's available. I have no affiliation with Orchid Wiz, K Barrett N Calif, USA _ PC Magazine’s 2007 editors’ choice for best

Re: [OGD] copyright pictures/ebay

2007-06-11 Thread K Barrett
, people taking claim to the copyright need to be challenged, else your claim to sole rights isn't as strong. There used to be a decent page on copyright you can google. eBay isn't selling, its gambling. You 'win' it on eBay. Whatabunchamalarkey. K Barrett N Calif, USA Hi Eric-- Can you

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 185

2007-06-07 Thread K Barrett
Here's OGD 185. I, too, do not have 182/183. I'll bet the computer ate them, *G* K Barrett N Calif, USA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: orchids@orchidguide.com To: orchids@orchidguide.com Subject: Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 185 Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00:13 +0200 Send Orchids mailing

Re: [OGD] AOS fees

2007-05-16 Thread K Barrett
photos. Or if there are photos they will be black and white. (Sorry I can't recall which right now) K Barrett N Calif, USA From: Lisa Thoerle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd rather see the AOS retain the higher judging fees and lower the cost of membership. If the goal is to expand, the way to do

Re: [OGD] AOS judging question

2007-05-15 Thread K Barrett
ribbon judging and trophy awards, which are a different judging system. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Like the way Microsoft Office Outlook works? You’ll love Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid

Re: [OGD] Apple Moths

2007-05-12 Thread K Barrett
Up in Washington you'll have to contend with the bark mold problem, no? *G*! And don't forget water runoff problems. Its always something! K Barrett N Calif, USA Welcome back to the Mainland. any time that Ag..can make life more difficultwell just guess...You can bet

[OGD] Light Brown Apple Moth

2007-05-10 Thread K Barrett
and California are affected, I'd expect additional procedures and (maybe even fees?) to be assessed for handling and documents? Yes? No? http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/pdep/lbam_main.htm K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Catch suspicious messages

[OGD] Lawson?

2007-05-06 Thread K Barrett
I'm looking for the name/company of the Lawson who registered Bc. Mother Lawson and Blc Rebecca Lawson. Somehow I don't think its the same T Lawson from Britan who registered many Paph hybrids in the 1940s. Any help? K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] ploidy etc

2007-03-19 Thread K Barrett
Thanks Oliver, I may not be able to find the paper you referenced, but nevertheless I see your point. I agree with you about needing benchspace in order to bloom out the result of such breeding. Thansk for taking the time. K Barrett N Calif, USA Now... Is it too insane for me to ask

Re: [OGD] Nature mag

2007-03-16 Thread K Barrett
Nature's website offers individual articles for sale. Orchid magazines might be able to copy their lead on use of a web site to market their magazine. Just a thought. K Barrett N Calif, USA The 15 March issue is very interesting, as it is dedicated to Linnaeus' memory, and reviews the state

Re: [OGD] haploids

2007-03-15 Thread K Barrett
to get at. Now... Is it too insane for me to ask for a dumbed down version as to how one does this? It seems awfully complicated. One would have to isolate the gene/chromosome etc. Or does one just surmise its isolation from the outcome of the cross? K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] haploid

2007-03-14 Thread K Barrett
Andy, Thanks for answering. I've emailed you privately with more questions. K Kathy, I have never heard of any authenticated haploid strains of orchids in any genus. Can you or anyone else point me in the direction of some paper or publication where they are documented? I think the

[OGD] amphidiploids in breeding

2007-03-13 Thread K Barrett
pass along virus or its own mutations from the mericlone process. Is this how progress in blue cattleya breeding has come as far as it has? I read in Kamemoto's dendrobium book that breeding with polyploids is more advanced than I'd ever suspected. K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] wet wall

2007-03-11 Thread K Barrett
Hi Nicholas, Ed Wright had a discussion on hobby GH construction a few years ago on OrchidSafari. If you go down about 2/3's to 3/4's of the page you'll see a photo of his design for sealing a wet wall for winter. http://www.orchidtrek.com/ghse/ghse1.html K Barrett N Calif, USA Thank you

Re: [OGD] Eric Young

2007-03-08 Thread K Barrett
in the past decade. Did you guys ever make it there? K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more….then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1FORM=MGAC01

[OGD] Eric Young/ Alex D. Hawkes

2007-03-07 Thread K Barrett
?? Passed away in 1984 after a meeting of the RHS...??? And there's nothing whatsoever on Alex D, Hawkes. Any guidance is appreciated. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Win a Zune™—make MSN® your homepage for your chance to win! http

Re: [OGD] Buffalo Orchid Show

2007-02-24 Thread K Barrett
and environs, let the rest of us see how you grow orchids in balmy Buffalo, NY. Just how deep *was* the snow, anyway? K Barrett N Calif, USA (dragging orchid shows into the 21st century) The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society will hold its annual Orchid Festival and Sale on Saturday (2/24

Re: [OGD] Tennessee orchids

2007-02-22 Thread K Barrett
Yes Rivermont is what I was thinking of...if I recall correctly they used to breed a lot of Catts. Was owned by Clint Dade or McDade? Did some of the first work with Don Wimber and cloning? or poliploidy... (yes? no? my brain is rapidly turning into mush,LOL!) K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] Orchids Tennessee

2007-02-21 Thread K Barrett
Does nothing exist anymore of Riverbend Orchids in Signal Hill? K Barrett N Calif, USA Hi Martin, Welcome to Tennessee. Knoxville, Tennessee's climate lends itself to growing virtually any but the very coldest growing orchids with ease. There are a couple local orchid businesses

Re: [OGD] AOS awards/commercial aggrandizement

2007-02-17 Thread K Barrett
was only making a joke which the two Peters have chosen to take too seriously. Note to the public at large: Do not be fooled. Just because an orchid gets an award doesn't mean it'll bloom equally as good for you in your conditions. Caveat emptor. K Barrett N Calif, USA

[OGD] Peter Crozen take a valium

2007-02-17 Thread K Barrett
Who died and made you God, Peter? K Barrett N Calif, USA Calm down, stop fuming, write brief and clear replies and accept reality. peter _ Want a degree but can't afford to quit? Top school degrees online - in as fast as 1 year

Re: [OGD] AOS product endorsement

2007-02-14 Thread K Barrett
status..hmmm, that would depend on how the contract was written... after all God is in the details. Too many musings from me. *G*! K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger

Re: [OGD] AOS endoirsement

2007-02-14 Thread K Barrett
to buy potting material then that's one thing. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get connected - Use your Hotmail address to sign into Windows Live Messenger now. http://get.live.com/messenger

Re: [OGD] Orchid Wiki

2007-02-14 Thread K Barrett
Can whoever posted a link to their attempt to create an orchid wiki please repost? I didn't know what a wiki was. I didn't realize one coud be set up for just about anything. What a concept. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Live

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 9, Issue 52

2007-02-11 Thread K Barrett
is what one person told me. So I figured 'Why bother? And don't *even* get me started on the eAOS program. Well, I need coffee. It too early in the AM for this stuff. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Live Search: New search found http

Re: [OGD] scaphosepalum

2007-02-08 Thread K Barrett
According to OrchidWiz Scaphosepalum is Sppm. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Get connected - Use your Hotmail address to sign into Windows Live Messenger now. http://get.live.com/messenger

Re: [OGD] Bill Bergstrom

2007-02-08 Thread K Barrett
. They are asking for it. K Barrett N Calif, USA I have known Tennis for some time.SorryI cannot believe anyone could come up with such stuff to degrade the AOS...I cannot condone it...What is he talking about? [snip] William Hubert Bergstrom...(shows my attitude..doesnt

Re: [OGD] Orchid Digest

2007-02-07 Thread K Barrett
other good orchid information could have been published instead. Like a good scientific article on orchid scent. K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Personalize your Live.com homepage with the news, weather, and photos you care about. http

Re: [OGD] Bulbo/Cirro

2007-02-03 Thread K Barrett
Thanks for taking the time to answer so completely Peter. You are always informative! K Barrett N Calif, USA _ Personalize your Live.com homepage with the news, weather, and photos you care about. http://www.live.com

Re: [OGD] More on Bulbophyllum masdevalliaceum vs. B. blumei

2007-02-01 Thread K Barrett
distance. One has a longer rhizome than the other... which I always thought was sort of dependent on culture and age of plant So I wondered who was the bulbophyllum expert upon whom I could hang my hat. K Barrett N Calif, USA Also changing tags

[OGD] Science is where you find it.

2007-01-17 Thread K Barrett
. As someone once said about Eric Hansen's book 'Stranger in the Forest', 'River of Doubt' is a cracking good yarn. No orchids per se, but a cracking good yarn. A blend of excitement and science, what more could you ask for? K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] AOS

2007-01-10 Thread K Barrett
participate in. So quitcherbitchin and get involved. Secondly, it makes absolutely no difference if a discussion is carried on here on the OGD. If you want you comments heard, why not CC them to Carlos Fighetti? [EMAIL PROTECTED] K Barrett N Calif USA

[OGD] CO2

2006-11-19 Thread K Barrett
to replace the word 'marijuana' with 'orchid' on this page you'd get some pretty standard advice for growing orchids. Right down to feeding with 1/4 tsp per gallon Peters 20-20-20! http://www.greenmanspage.com/guides/advanced.html Happy growing. K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] seedling growth

2006-09-25 Thread K Barrett
at the OrchidSafari Archives. The link should be near the top.http://www.geocities.com/brassia.geo/OSTA.html K Barrett N Calif, USA From:RobertHoffman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:[OGD]OptimumPhotoPeriodforCattleyaSeedlingGrowth WitheverincreasingcostofelectricityinCalifornia(soontobe $.49/kwattforhighendusers

Re: [OGD] aos award

2006-09-18 Thread K Barrett
Let me know what you decide Sirleen, so I can delete it from the Pac Central web page.Then no one will know you're a good grower [http://www.aospacificcentral.org/SantaCruz2005/latifolium.html] K Barrett N Calif, USASearch from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live

Re: [OGD] PCR research

2006-09-03 Thread K Barrett
Project with the same idea. I doubt they make a damn dime on their efforts, but they're doing something they like. Priceless! K Barrett N Calif, USA Doyouthinkthereisanymoneyinvirustesting,usingmodernPCR techniques?IdolotsofPCRinmyjob(mousetissue,notplant,butPCR isPCR

Re: [OGD] Kovachii seedlings

2006-09-03 Thread K Barrett
, attention to detail being what it is. *G*YMMV, K Barrett N Calif, USA IhavebeengrowingkovachiisinceAprilof05andIhaveanumberof plantsinthe8to9inchrangeand5-7inchrangeaswellasa numberofsmallerones.Thecrossthatseemsmostvigoroustomeis the'Jewel'x'Roseline'sib.Othersibsareslowerandfewerin

Re: [OGD] Viruses again

2006-09-01 Thread K Barrett
Thanks to Terry Glancy and Robert Bedard for their information in the last digest. Its nice to know how virulent these viruses are.I'm glad someone is going forward with PCR protocols in virus testing. I imagine the stumbling block to expanding this to other viruses is getting the infrastructure

Re: [OGD] viruses again

2006-08-30 Thread K Barrett
Thanks for doing that Cynthia. Open question: Does anyone have any other experience with the ELISA test (even in another line of work) so we can judge as to how correct it is? Like the rates of false negatives/false positives? K Barrett N Calif, USA

Re: [OGD] Viruses/need reference

2006-08-26 Thread K Barrett
this for me? (pleasepleaseplease) K Barrett N Calif, USA Youneedtogoto: http://crittercreeklab.s5.com/ Theyareoneofthebestknownofthelabortoriesthattestfororchid viruses.Lookoverthemenuontheleft.Lotsofinfoaboutwhatandhow theydoit.AlsohasanFAQ.Ihavenotusedtheirservicesbutknow

Re: [OGD] viruses/AJ Hicks

2006-08-26 Thread K Barrett
in their flower. Now that I know the tests aren't great, well. I'm not sure what to say. K Barrett N Calif, USASearch from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! Try it now! ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids

Re: [OGD] Orchids Digest, Vol 8, Issue 289

2006-08-26 Thread K Barrett
that's the take home message. Wow. Suddenly I have bench space... K Barrett N Calif, USASearch from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! Try it now! ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http

[OGD] Orchid Viruses

2006-08-25 Thread K Barrett
. Obviously I've got a lot to learn K Barrett N Calif, USASearch from any Web page with powerful protection. Get the FREE Windows Live Toolbar Today! Try it now! ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [OGD] Arditti

2006-08-18 Thread K Barrett
in support.I asked Joe some time ago if he'd consider coming back, and he said only if Hideka could return, too. Speaking of MIAs, anyone know whatever happened to George Norris? Is he out of jail yet? K Barrett N Calif, USABe one of the first to try Windows Live Mail. Windows Live Mail

Re: [OGD] Mary Lou Porlick

2006-07-29 Thread K Barrett
Arh! The pain! How sad to lose Mary Lou. Such a nice lady. Teacher, friend. K Barrett _ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01

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