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Newsletter of the
Species Orchid Society of
Western Australia (Inc)
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Download; Plant Display Template
The Anne O'Callaghan Cultural Award:
Awarded to Noel for Ansellia africana.
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NEXT MEETING
- TUESDAY 10th October 2017
@ 7.45
AT WILSON COMMUNITY HALL, Braibrise
Rd, WILSON
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GENERAL MEETING -
12th September 2017.
Opened By: Adrian. Time 7:58PM
Next Gen. Meeting: 10th October 2017 Time 7:45PM
Next Com. Meeting: 28th Sept 2017 at Sharon's. Time 7:30PM
Last Home Visit: Rod and Heather.
Next Home Visit: 1st Oct at Graham & Margaret's.
Members 36 present as per the register.
New Member: Paul A #23.
Apologies: 7 as per register.
Minutes of the previous meeting:
Acceptance moved: Ray Seconded: Jacqui
Business arising from the minutes: Nil
Raffle: Maxine, Eva, Lina and Ken.
Name Badge: Adrian & Dee
HOME VISIT: Badge Prize: Paul & Andrea.
Raffle winners: Ian, Adrian, Ray, Noel, Eva, Tony, Rod and John.
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Siva's Orchids
Cattleya forbesii
Cattleya intermedia
Dendrobium tetragonum
Sarcochilus falcatus
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FORTH-COMING EVENTS
Home visits:
At 10 am on the Sunday after the fourth Thursday of each month. Please
bring chairs and food to share.
29 October - Lynne, Eden Hill
26 November - Charly & Gerda, Sinagra
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Ray's Orchid
Dendrobium polyanthum
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A message from The Water Corporation
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Adrian & Dee's Orchids
Dendrobium gracilicaule
Dendrobium x gracillimum
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The
difference between
Phalaenopsis
amabilis & Phal. aphrodite subsp. formosana
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Maxine's Orchids
Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum
Bulbophyllum wendlandianum
Cattleya amethystaglossa
Cattleya intermedia
Lycaste aromatic
Promenea ovatiloba
Rhyncolaelia glauca
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WA terrestrial orchids in situ – a four-day field trip to the Mid-west
One of the major attractions for some of the interstate and overseas registrants for the WA Orchid Spectacular was the opportunity to see West Australian terrestrial orchids in their natural setting. Two four-day field trips to the Mid-west were offered to registrants, and were sold out with the maximum number of 20 persons for each signing up. The tours were led by Andrew and Garry respectively, and left Perth at 8.30 on the Monday and Tuesday mornings after WAOS.
Tour 2 group - Photo Chris
The tours included all transport, accommodation and all meals. The first
night was spent in Dongara, the second in Kalbarri and the last night
back in Dongara. Each day, the groups made 4 or 5 stops to see WA terrestrial
orchids in flower, in bud and some that were leaf only.
Andrew and Garry had visited most of the proposed sites the week prior,
and had abandoned some planned stops as there were few or no plants in
flower, and even fewer in bud that were advanced enough to be open a week
later. However, they man-aged to find other locations that provided exactly
what the tour participants wanted - lots of orchids in flower!
I was fortunate to be on the second tour which benefited from the regular
daily communication between Andrew and Garry about what was in flower
and where it was. Our group included three New Zealanders and two Queenslanders,
two Victorians all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The rest
of us came from WA.
Over the 4 days, we saw thirty seven different species and four hybrids
in flower, many of these in more than one location. Garry was able to
identify the species for us, and after we left each location, would tell
us what we saw so that those members who wanted to be able to label their
photos could do so. Garry has also provided us with maps showing where
we stopped each day, and a list of the orchids that were sighted at each
location.
For many of us, this field trip was our first opportunity to see the Queen
of Sheba in the flesh rather than in pictures. On the last day, at our
last stop, this ambition was realised as we sighted two flowering plants
of Thelymitra pulcherrima, the Northern Queen of Sheba. We had
help from Andrew who marked to location the day before, and a colleague
of theirs who sighted the first plant and gave them a GPS location. A
member of our group then found another nearby. While it was a quite a
walk into the location through soft sand, everyone was delighted
once we got there and found the orchid in flower on a somewhat overcast
day.
Andrew's group the previous day had not been so fortunate with the weather,
and it needed a little 'hot' Andrew breath for the Northern Queen of Sheba
to open up for them. The low scrubby habitat looked most uninviting compared
with some areas that we visited, but delivered exactly what we all hoped
to see (although there were relatively few plants readily sighted).
Thelymitra pulcherrima Photo Manee
Thelymitra pulcherrima habitat
So, let's start from the beginning. We
left Scarborough a little after 9.00 as the bus had a flat battery (which
had to be changed and did not bother us again) and headed up through Wanneroo
to Mogumber where we made our first stop where we sighted 7 species in
flower, Diuris brumalis, Diuris refractor, Diuris brumalis x Diuris
refractor, Pheladenia deformis, Pterostylis orbiculatus, Pterostylis platypetala
and Pterostylis brevisepala ms [Pterostylis spp short sepals].
After 45 minutes or so, we travelled further north to Bulbarnett Reserve
where we also saw 7 species in flower, Caladenia dundasiae, Caladenia
longicauda subsp. (sp Bullbarnett), Diuris refractor, Pheladenia deformis,
Pterostylis orbiculatus, Pterostylis platypetala, and Pterostylis
scabra. After collecting lunch in Moora, we visited Candy's Reserve
where we saw 4 species in flower, Caladenia exilis subsp. vanleeuwenii,
Diuris recurva, Pterostylis scitula and Pterostylis scabra.
Then back on the bus before stopping briefly at North
West Road where we saw only one species in flower, Diuris tinkerii.
Our last stop for the day was Coomaloo just outside Dongara where we saw
3 species in flower, Pheladenia deformis, Pterostylis dilatata and
Pterostylis orbiculatus. Our overnight accommodation at Dongara
Motel was excellent, with a great meal and comfortable rooms. A few of
the orchids we saw on day 1 were:
Caladenia longicauda ssp Bullbarnett
Caladenia dundasiae
Massed Pterostylis scabra
Garry advising the orchid hunters
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Correspondence:
Inwards:
GCA (AGM),
Mavis with 2018 Home Visit roster,
Ken with the WAOS 2017 expenses and WAROO (Minutes of the 9th of Sept
GM).
Outwards: None.
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Graham & Margaret's Orchids
Caladenia arenicola
Caladenia catenata
Caladenia chapmanii
Caladenia nobilis
Caladenia polychroma
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NOTES FROM YOUR COMMITTEE
1. Thanks to all the helpers at the Spring Show at Cannington
on 26-27 August, and to those members that brought plants for our display
and the general display.
2. While the number of display plants were down due to season conditions,
we managed to put on a creditable display that was attractive to show
visitors. The sales table sold $2,975 worth of plants generating commission
of $297.50 for the Society
3. Bill Thoms' informal, but informative and challenging presentation
was enjoyed by all. As both Bill and Marni Turkel are now members of the
Species Society, we want to say big thank to both of them for making the
effort to come to WA , to share their knowledge and experience with us,
and to bring orchids that we would not otherwise be able to obtain. Hopefully,
in the future we will see some of the deflasked species as our monthly
plants.
4. If you haven't ordered your new badge
yet, please see Mich. The cost for badges with a magnetic clip is $13.50,
and with pin is $11.50.
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Unusual and Surprising Orchids and their
Reproductive Biology
by Ken Jones
Cont. next month
See the whole article (so far)
HERE
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Noël and Eva's Orchids
Angracum eburneum
Ansellia africana var. gigantea
Calanthe vestita
Dendrobium jonesii
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MONTHLY PLANT
Tolumnia varigata
Cost: $5.00
Country of origin: Hispanola and Cuba
Description: Equitant Oncidium species that in its habitat is a twig epiphyte
Difficulty: A relatively easy plant to grow and flower.
The monthly plant for October has been supplied by Tony. They have been
grown on from divisions of a plant that he acquired several years ago
that is often seen on our display bench.
Tolumnia variegata (Sw.) Braem 1986 is found on the islands of
Hispanola and Cuba. It is one of the parents of the many equitant Oncidium
hybrids now being sold. W.W. Goodale Moir started breeding these hybrids
some 60 years ago and they are now sold worldwide as colourful, compact
and free flowering orchids.
Their natural habitat is dry scrub, woodlands and often fence posts at
sea level to 700m. The distinct, serrulate (triquetrous) leaves are very
distinctive. This species flowers on erect, simple or branched multi-flowered
inflorescences up to 80cm tall. It will also flower again on the same
inflorescence, so do not cut it once flowering has finished. This species
blooms from Spring to Autumn, with long-lasting,
pleasantly fragrant flowers.
For best results, this species should be mounted. Well weathered timber,
natural cork, plastic mesh, pond filter mesh or terra cotta pots/slabs
are all suitable mounts, with the choice determined by your cultural conditions.
This species requires medium light (what you would provide for Cattleya
species) and plenty of air movement . In situ, moisture is provided by
high humidity, daily rain showers or heavy dews, but due to constant air
movement, plants never remain wet for long periods.
This species is particularly susceptible to cotton scale and hard scale.
Inadequate air movement accentuates this problem.
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Fiona Stanley Hospital Site Terrestrial Orchids
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Paul and Andrea's Orchids
Caladenia arenicola
Dendrochilum glumaceum
Maxillaria variabilis 'Chocolate'
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Hygienic
Practice
The benefits of hygienic practice in keeping your collection free of plant diseases.
Hygiene tips to keep your orchids disease free.
See the full article HERE
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Courtney's Orchids
Dendrochilum cobbianum
Zygopetalum crinitum
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Treasurers Report - Charly provided the
financial report and the current balance is $4 021.61. We also have $6
000 in a term deposit.
Moved: Lynne Seconded: Kirsty
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Bruce's Orchid
Brassavola glauca
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Imported plant news
Our quarantine facility is now closed. Further imports of plants will
now need to be flasks or plants from the Eastern States and local nurseries.
Ken & Chris
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Ken and Chris' Orchids
Angraecum eburneum
Coelogyne flaccida
Dendrobium farmeri
Dendrochilum latifolium. Gary Yong Gee says.... Ken and Chris’
Dendrochilum latifolium is Ddc. cobbianum. Ddc. latifolium
has a differently shaped lip and much larger floral bracts which cover
the ovary and the back of the flower. Ddc. latifolium is just beginning
to produce new growths for me and usually blooms in summer and the flowers
have a scent like chocolate.
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GENERAL BUSINESS:
Species Orchid Society Rules PDF
General Business:
1. Jacqui gave information about the GCA President's visit to WA.
2. He arrives on the 16th of October. We are all invited to a Morning
Tea at the Zamia Café (in Kings Park) on the 23rd of September
at 10:30AM. There is a $10 menu and a $15 Menu.
3. The Spring Show was a financial success for our Society. Ken thank
those who helped him. Courtney pointed out that there will not be one
at that venue next year. He thanked all people who helped.
4. The 2018 Inter Society Workshop and Display will be run by us. It may
be held in Morley.
5. Ken wanted to thank all who helped with the WAOS 2017 and made an exception
by naming several people including Chris and Barbara who set up the two
displays, Brenda and Judith for their calm contribution and Lina as well.
Paul helped with the technical side of the presentations. Judith assisted
Bill Thoms, Charly was great on construction whilst Kirsty was a driving
force on the joint sales table. Mich also sincerely thanked those who
put the WAOS 2017 together. Our Society has managed to purchase a good
variety of plant for the future.
6. The future of our printing will be decided by the Committee.
7. Paul will be newsletter editor when Ken is away.
8. Ray asked that anyone wishing to order Orchiata Bark to see him so
that we can get a pallet of it.
9. Ken and Chris will be visiting Marnie Turkle in the USA.
Plant descriptions then followed.
Norm then auctioned two of Noel's plants. They were won by Judith and
Brenda.
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Norm's Orchids
Dendrobium kingianum
Dendrobium speciosum var. curvicaule
Pterostylis baptistii
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STANHOPEAS
by Bill Mather & Ken Jones
See the whole article
HERE
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Tony & Mavis's Orchid
Tolumnia varigata
Trichocentrum stipitatum. Gary Yong
Gee says... Tony & Mavis’ Trichocentrum stipitatum is
Trt. cebolleta. This seems to be a much-confused group but the lip
shape and callus shape fit Trt. cebolleta.
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As usual, any and all comments are welcome