Re: [OGD] Cymbidium dayanum dark red form

, and for this reason, this form has not been given a varietal/subspecific/form name. Lovely picture, I have found it difficult to photograph well, probably because auto-focus has a problem reading dark red. Regards, greig russell Valhalla, Osborne Lane, 7975 KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. REPUBLIC

[OGD] orchid chomping beetles

, or access to it, I would deeply appreciate a scan of the page(s) concerning Bradylema grandis (from page 489). Thanks, greig russell Valhalla, Osborne Lane, 7975 KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ PASSION IS THE ONLY REASON

[OGD] Colour Perception

To all those who rendered comment on the importance of colour perception in orchid judges, I would like to extend my gratitude for the time and trouble taken. I found it most interesting and informative, and hope that others did too. Regards, greig russell"Valhalla", Osborne

[OGD] Colour perception

Hi,I am interested in opinions on the importance of "normal" colour perception in orchid judges.Since it appears that all people perceive colour differently to some extent, how "abnormal" must colour vision be before it presents a problem. Regards, greig russell"Val

[OGD] Louis Vogelpoel

, please let me know. Regards, greig russell"Valhalla", Osborne Lane,7975 KOMMETJIE,Western Cape.Republic of South Africa http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/http://tygerorchids.itgo.com PASSION IS THE ONLY REASON ___ the OrchidGuide D

[OGD] The Evolution of Thought

of God's Breath. Surelyattributing to God the much lesser job of dealing with the nuts and bolts of the contents of the Earth, is to sell Him so very short. Regards, greig russell"Valhalla", Osborne Lane,7975 KOMMETJIE,Western Cape.Rebublic of South Africa http://www.geocities.com/p

[OGD] Album etc.

tin, vol. 49 (8), pp. 863-867, August 1980. Regards, greig russell"Valhalla", Osborne Lane,7975 KOMMETJIE,Western Cape.(021) 783 3962http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/http://tygerorchids.itgo.com PASSION IS THE ONLY REASON ___ the O

[OGD] Stelis Identity

I would like to thank everone who answered my call for help in identifying the unknown Stelis, both on the Digest and by e-mail. The general concensus is that this is Stelis argentata. Thanks, greig russell ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL

[OGD] Regarding Cym lowianum concolor

Advocate. If you are unable to source the relevant journals, get back to me and I will forward the necessary information electronically. regards, greig russell Valhalla, Osborne Lane, 7975 KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. Republic of South Africa http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ http://tygerorchids.itgo.com

[OGD] Stelis species

appreciated. Thanks, greig russell Valhalla, Osborne Lane, 7975 KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. Republic of South Africa http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ http://tygerorchids.itgo.com PASSION IS THE ONLY REASON ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED

[OGD] greig russell on species

. I however do have different names for them - I call them autogamous and normal S. plicata (what else?) and I value my ability to see them as separate things, because they would be used very differently in any Spathoglottis breeding program that I may undertake. Regards, greig russell

[OGD] Defining a species

is, must obviously affect ones view of this. To me, a species is an ecological thing, not just a state of having more or less the right DNA - particularly if this DNA only allows for growing under some strange artificial set of conditions. Regards, greig russell KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. http

[OGD] pansy-lipped dendrobiums

to please offer me a scan of this one? many thanks, Regards, greig russell KOMMETJIE, Western Cape, South Africa http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ http://tygerorchids.itgo.com PASSION IS THE ONLY REASON ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL

[OGD] Pansy lipped Dendrobiums.

I had hardly sent off the message when Ken Roberts sent me the scans. Thanks Ken. Thanks to all who help. Regards, greig russell ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Dendrobiums - OGD 6/366

isolated from other populations by barriers to gene exchange. This is a lot more airy-fairy - but its elegance appeals to the aberrant proteins that float around in my skull. This approach better suits the compiler of the Monograph of a genus. There are yet other forms of Species. Regards, greig russell

[OGD] OGD Vol6 issue 355

of D. biggibum. Dear Peter, 24 years ago I looked into this question and wrote a piece for the South African Orchid Journal - my first article published. I have scanned it and put it up on my website at http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/dendrob.html Have a look and pull it to bits. regards, greig

[OGD] In the case, Dr Braem vs Prem Subrahmanyam

by the literature more readily to hand. Regards Love, greig russell Valhalla, Osborne Lane, 7975 KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. (021) 783 3962 http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ http://tygerorchids.itgo.com ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[OGD] Re OGD 6/288/5

to prove. So, basically, we are putting in charcoal because it works. I like Aaron's magic explanation - it is almost as good as the rest. regards, greig russell Valhalla, Osborne Lane, 7975 KOMMETJIE, Western Cape. (021) 783 3962 http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ http://tygerorchids.itgo.com

[OGD] Re: Orchids Digest, Vol 6, Issue 284/6

As I remember, Graphite was used by Prof Joseph Arditti as a colourant for agar about 30+ years ago when he was working with antimicrobials in culture media which would have been trapped by charcoal. A good source of powdered graphite is puff lubricant for keyholes. regards, greig - Original

[OGD] Micholitz 6/277/2

Dear Sue, I am in posession of the book Frederick Sander - The Orchid King. This is my main source of info on Micholitz. What i was trying to ascertain is whether the book: Kej Hielscher Renate Hucking's Pflanzenjager - In fernen Welten auf der Suche nach dem Paradies. (2002). contained any new

[OGD] Oncidium insigne

the reference. Lovely article with beautiful photos: Orchids 71: 925 (2002). greig russell http://www.geocities.com/pennypoint9/ http://tygerorchids.itgo.com ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids

[OGD] Oncidium Varicosum

into the complex? There is a picture at the bottom of the webpage I am building. Regards, greig russell http://tygerorchids.itgo.com The page I am working on is: http://tygerorchids.itgo.com/plants/mayplat.html ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL