Re: [OGD] ... orchid popularity

2008-08-06 Thread WM PAUL MTCHELL
Tricia Gentle OGDers, As to promoting orchids and the orchid societies in my area, one of the things I have done in the past was to keep a few information cards about my local orchid society in my wallet so I could offer one to someone, if I was in Home Depot, Lowes, etc., when saw them looking

[OGD] Campbelltown and District Society (Australia)

2008-08-06 Thread viateur . boutot
the Campbelltown and District Orchid Society's Late Winter Orchid Show... The society meets... in Campbelltown on the second Tuesday of each month URL : http://camden.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/fertile-seed-of-inspiration/1236682.aspx * Regards, VB

Re: [OGD] Re nurseries and mass produced imports

2008-08-06 Thread Stitzelweller
Jerry, You wrote, The plants looked a little strange but... That's an alarm! You should have ended any thoughts of a buy right then. Stitzelweller **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos.

Re: [OGD] Re nurseries and mass produced imports

2008-08-06 Thread lilfrog
Hi -- that helps explain a problem I had this spring, with plants bought at midwest orchid shows -- more than one -- from growers that I trust. I had Phals and Intergenerics both have what looked like bacterial infections shortly after bringing them home. Fortunately, they didn't get into the

[OGD] QUARANTINE ALL PURCHASED ORCHIDS

2008-08-06 Thread peter croezen
Avoid heartaches and financial losses. 1. Purchase orchids species/hybrids from reputable vendors, and /or experienced in-vitro propagators. 2. Be extra careful when purchasing in a foreign country; don't be blinded by low prices or sweet talk. 3. Do not purchase when they look strange, not