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Volume 9, Issue 7 December 2011

Bayard Saraduke of Pinelands Orchid Society, will bespeaking on the Japan Grand Prix Interna onal Or-chid Fes val 20th Anniversary Show at the TokyoDome he a ended in February 2010. It is the largestorchid show in the world with more than 100,000plants represen ng more than 3,000 varie es of or-chids. He was given permission to photograph theconstruc on of exhibits, the entry of individualplants, the judging process, the selec on of theGrand Champion and the opening ceremonies andsubsequently wrote an ar cle about his experienceswhich was published in Orchids magazine.

He has grown orchids for more than 30 years andspecialize in Ca leya species and hybrids which aregrown in his 200 square foot a ached greenhouse.He has also par cipated in the Philadelphia Interna-onal Flower Show as Co-Chair of orchids and am

currently a Student Judge at the Mid-Atlan c centerin Philadelphia.

Join some fellow DOS members for dinner before the meeting at

Stanley�’s Bar & Grill at 5:30�– 5:45 p.m.

If you would like to join us, confirm your attendance with Phyllis Railson

(302-475-6034)

Delaware Orchid Society February 2012 Volume 10, Issue 2

General Meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Speaker: Bayard Saraduke Topic: “Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival”

Brassia Datacosa�—�”Best Grown�” -John Rogan

Reminder:

There is will be DOS Board mee ng be-fore the mee ng�—star ng at 6:00.The agenda and no ce have beenemailed to all Board Members.


US Botanical Gardens and Smithsonian Greenhouses�— By: Olivia Landis

Join the Delaware Orchid Society on a trip to Washington, DC on Saturday, March 31, 2012. We will be taking a56 passenger "luxury" bus (with bathroom and DVD players on board!) to Washington DC to view the orchiddisplay at the United States Botanical Gardens (USBG), the greenhouse/produc on areas of the USBG, and theorchid greenhouses of the Smithsonian (8,000 plant collec on and stomping ground of our Guide TomMiren-da).

The i nerary is:

7:15 am: Mee ng in the parking lot of our regular DOS mee ng loca onEmmanuel Presbyterian Church1006 Wilson Rd.Wilmington, DE

7:30 am - Bus departs for Washington DC (DOS will provide co ee, donuts and mu ns on bus!)10:00 am -11:30: Arrive at US Botanic Gardens for orchid exhibi on11:30am: Box lunch (included in price of trip- will include sandwich, drink, chips and cookie)12:00pm - Tour of USBG produc on facility2:00pm - Behind the scenes tour of Smithsonian Facility at Suitland, MD4:00pm - Depart for home. We will stop for dinner at a restaurant or rest stop as me permits

(not included in price of trip!) by 7:30 pm - arrive at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Cost for DOS members: $30Cost for Guests and Non-DOS Members: $35

Please note: Only DOS members may purchase ckets un l February 21, 2012. DOS members may also pur-chase ckets for up to 2 guests before February 21 at the $35 rate. A er February 21, anyone may purchaseckets. Olivia will be collec ng money at the DOS mee ng on February 14, 2012. Please make all checks paya-

ble to the Delaware Orchid Society.

Any ques ons, please contact Olivia Landis at (856) 678-8334 or [email protected]

Payments may be mailed to:

Olivia Landis99 Delaware Dr.Pennsville, NJ 08070


C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

FEBRUARY 10 - 12, 2012 DEEP CUT ORCHID SHOW

DEERBORN MARKET, HOLMDEL, NEW JERSEY

FEBRUARY 14 DOS GENERAL MEETING

PLACE: EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TIME: 7:00 PM Speaker: Bayard Saraduke, Pinelands Orchid Society

FEBRUARY 14 DOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

PLACE: EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TIME: 6:00 PM MARCH 4-11 PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

PLACE: PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER MARCH 13 DOS GENERAL MEETING

PLACE: EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TIME: 7:00 PM Speaker: Roger Mustalish of ACEER (Amazon Center for Environmental Educa-tion and Research): “Topic TBD”

MARCH 23-25 INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW & SALE

PLACE: LONGWOOD GARDENS APRIL 10 DOS GENERAL MEETING

PLACE: EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TIME: 7:00 PM SPEAKER: TO BE DETERMINED APRIL 14 ANNUAL PLANT AUCTION

PLACE: EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TIME: 10:00 AM MAY 8 DOS GENERAL MEETING

PLACE: EMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TIME: 7:00 PM Speaker: Leon Glictenstein

JUNE 12- DOS BANQUET

PLACE: GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Speaker: David Off

THE DELAWARE ORCHID SOCIETY

Officers

Scott Cunningham, President John Rogan, Vice-President Joel Balogh, Treasurer Nancy Sato, Secretary

Board of Directors

Olivia Landis Marie-Christine Viallet Dave Emerson Lynn Fuller Adrian Ross Fr. Jerry Ozlanski, Past President

Committee Chairs

Program Mali Rao Library Vicki Gawiak Show Table John Rogan Membership Vera Lee Rao Hospitality Lori Weaver Maryann Ozlanski Vicki Gawiak AOS Rep Lynn Fuller

Delaware Orchid Society Mee ngs are

held the second Tuesdayof each month

(except July and August) atEmmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1006Wilson Road, Wilmington, Delaware at

7 PM.Visitors are always welcome.

Check out our website!

www.delawareorchidsociety.com

Doors open: 7:00 p.m.

Social/Judging 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Business Meeting: 8:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Den. speciosum�—Barry Woolf�“Best Grown�”


Pot. Free Spirit�—John Rogan

Vanda coerulea�—Steve Chang

Wils. Tiger brew�—Dave Walsh

Bc. Princess Teresa�—�”Best Grown�” -John Rogan

Thank you to all those who broughtplants in for the Show Table. It hasbecome a very impressive sight each

month.

Paph. (Via Muchos Ninos x Elfstone �‘Moongold�’) -Harry Kutch

Paph. Izanaminomikoto�—Sol & Bee Fenick


Sheldon ("Shelly") Isakoff passed away in his home on Sunday January 29, 2012 at the age of 86. He was proceeded in death by his wife Anita who died last February. Sheldon and Anita were long time supporters and members of the DOS. They had an extensive collection of Paphliopedilums, Oncidiums and Cattleyas that many of us remember well. For many years, particularly when Anita was president and on the Board of the DOS, we had a "summer picnic" at the Isakoffs in Chadds Ford. Pieces of many of their Oncidium spacelatums featured prominently on our auction tables for more than a decade. In his professional life, Sheldon Isakoff, was a member of the National Academy of Engineering, president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, and a fellow of the American Association for the Advance-ment of Science. He received his Ph.D. in engineering from Columbia and was a recipient of Columbia Uni-versity's Pupin Medal and Egleston Medal of Excellence. He was also an accomplished speaker and author of numerous publications on chemical engineering. More locally, many of us knew him in his role as a former director of Engineering Research and Development at DuPont. After retirement, Sheldon also served as the president of United Engineering Trustees and Chairman of the Chemical Heritage Foundation board. The Isakoff family has donated Anita and Sheldon's orchid collection to the Delaware Orchid Society. With the help of a number of our members, the Isakoffs' plants will be featured at our meetings and annual auction. The Isakoffs will be missed. If you would like to send a letter of condolence to the Isakoff Family please send it to:

Peter Isakoff, 10732 Ardnave Place, Potomac, MD 20854.

Robique a cerina�—Mary Ann Ullman


Paph. fairieanumDuane & Judy Erdmann

JANUARY 2012 SHOW TABLEGREENHOUSEC. Nancy O Mary Ann UlmannCym. Easter Bunny "Pths. schweinfunthii "Robique a cerina "Masd. veitchiana "Masd. June Winn "Frdck. A er Dark "Ascocenda Prema Indigahawela (Asctm.miniatum X V. testacea) "Tolu. Ge ng Yellow(not registered) �“Zootrophion species Duane & Judy ErdmannLc. Harold Carlson Steve ChangC. trianae "Cym. Magellica "Den. Spider Lily "Den. Green Elf "Den. speciosum �“Best Grown�” Barry WoolfC. Pink Empress �“Max. cucullata �“Den. (tetragonum X Zoom) �“Ddc. wenzellii �“Restrepiella ophiocephala �“Liparis elegans �“Brassia Datacosa �“Best Grown�” John RoganBc. Princess Teresa �“Best Grown�” �“Pot. Free Spirit �“Blc. Teresa Winklemann Carolyn & Marsh Wa sEnc. radiata Pam Downs

NON GREENHOUSEMasd. peristeria Duane ErdmannDen. peguanum Judy ErdmannPaph. fairrieanum Duane & Judy ErdmannDen. Mini Snowake Dave EmersonOnc. Twinkle "Den. Leoiki (Hepa XJaquelyn Thomas) "

Mediocalcar decoratum "Paph. (Via Muchos NinosX Elfstone �‘Moongold�’) Harry Kutch

Paph. (Winston ChurchillX Linda Vasquez) "Onc. Twinkle "Paph. Izanaminomikoto Sol & Bee FenickPaph. Great Pacic Joel Balogh

Den. peguanum - Judy Erdman

Frdck. A er Dark�—Mary Ann Ullman


Are you in need of a gi for your favorite orchid hobbyist?As a member of the American Orchid Society, you may get a5% discount on all purchases from the following vendors asan added benet of membership: Exo c Orchids of Maui,June's Orchid Estate, Krull-Smith, Orchid Doctor, Orchid Inn,Ltd., Seagrove Orchids, Sunset Valley Orchids, and Wood-stream Orchids. Another gi op on could be to purchase anAOS gi membership or renewal -- for a 2 year renewal theywill receive directly from AOS headquarters a cer cateworth worth $30 o of an order of $100 or more from yourchoice of one of the following vendors: Carmela Orchids,Carter & Holmes, Dan &Margie Orchids, Exo c Orchids ofMaui, Gold Country Orchids, Hillsview Gardens, Indoor Gar-dening Supplies (IGS), June's Orchid Estate, Kelley's KornerOrchid Supplies, Krull-Smith, Li le Brook Orchids, Marsh Hol-low Orchids, Mountain View Orchids, New Earth Orchids,Norman's Orchids, OFE Interna onal, Orchid Doctor, OrchidInn Ltd., Piping Rock Orchids, Quest Orchids, RF Orchids,Ravenvision, Roberts Flower Supply, Soroa Orchids, Inc., Sun-set Valley Orchids, Tropical Gardens Orchids. Some of thesevendors allow these cer cates to be used at the shows ifthey are vending (be sure to have the cer cates in handhowever in order to take advantage of this benet). Infor-ma on on how to contact these vendors, as well as manyothers, may be found in the 2012 Orchid Source Directory(OSD) which was mailed to all AOS members last fall. This

directory also has a lis ng of the then-current A liated Soci-e es of AOS (a more current updated list is on the AOS web-site). I have been told by some that they never leave homewithout their OSD and that it is a great tool for discoveringlocal orchid �‘spots�’ while on a road trip.

An orchid event not to miss coming up (April 25 �– 29, 2012)is the AOS Trustees and Members mee ng at the Hya Re-gency in Wichita, Kansas, sponsored by the Kansas OrchidSociety �– besides a show and all the AOS Commi eemee ngs, the annual elec on of o cers and trustees willtake place. More detailed informa on and registra onforms may be found on their website atwww.kansasorchidsociety.com or on the AOS website underEvents/Orchid Event Calendars/Members Mee ng Datebook.There are also many regional local shows coming up in thenear future. They are all listed in the new calendar formaton the AOS website under Events/ Event Calendar/ShowSchedule. Be sure to check out all the possibili es in yourregion. Orchidists, through their a liated socie es workvery hard to put these shows together and we should all sup-port their e orts by a ending or par cipa ng in the stagingof the shows.

Lynn Fuller, ChairAOS A liated Socie es Commi ee

AOS Corner

February 9-12 -Deep Cut Orchid Society Show, Dearborn Market, 2170 Route 35, Homdel Twp., NJ. Contact:Faye Arne , 4 Nolen Dr., Millstone Twp, NJ 08510; (732) 786-8583; farne @gmail.com.

February 11�— 34th Annual NCOS Orchid Auc on (see ad for informa on)

February 15, 2012�—Mid-Atlan c AOS Judging �—Fairmount Park Hor culture Center, 100 N. Hor cultural andMontgomery Drs., Philadelphia, PA , 7:00 pm

February 19, 2012�—32nd Annual Paph Forum�—BEHNKE NURSERIES, 11300 BALTIMORE AVE, BELTSVILLE, MD.More informa on and registra on: www.ncos.us

March 4�–11 �– Philadelphia Interna onal Flower Show�—PA Conven on Center

March 9-11 - Maryland Orchid Society Show, Maryland Home and Garden Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200York Rd., Timonium, MD. Contact: William Scharf, 7768 Fulton School Rd., Felton, PA 17322; (410) 456-1794;[email protected].

March 23�—25 �– Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kenne Square, PA.


Blc. Teresa Winkleman�—Carolyn & Marsh Wa s

Den. Mini Snowake�—Dave Emerson


2012 NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHID SOCIETY 32nd Annual PAPHIOPEDILUM FORUM

Sat urday, February 18, 2012

BEHNKE NURSERIES (11300 BALTIMORE AVE, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705)(301) 937 1100 www.behnkes.com/website/

The 32nd annual NCOS Paph Forum will feature internationally renowned speakers, an unparalleledselection of Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium plants for sale by leading vendors, a show table featuring hundreds of slippers in bloom, ribbons and trophies for outstanding show plants, door prizes,a silent auction to benet the Slipper Orchid Alliance, and American Orchid Society judging.

Sales begin at 8:00 am, the program begins at 9:45 am, and the event concludes at 4:30 pm.

2012 Paph Forum Speakers

Dr. Holger Perner China

Hengduan Mountains Biotechnology in Sichuan, China�“Paphiopedilum Species from China�”

Arnold J. Klehm �– Illinois Klehm Growers�“Complex Paphiopedilums�”

Eric Sauer �– Ohio River Valley Orchids�“Phragmipediums�”

Bryan Ramsay �– Maryland National Capital AOS Judging Center�“Overview of Recent Slipper Awards�”

2012 Paph Forum Vendors: Plant Vendors: Cove Corporation, MD; Floradise Orchids, VA; HengduanMountains Biotechnology, China; Klehm Growers, IL; Marriott Orchids, NC; Orchid Enterprise, VA;Orchidview Orchids, SC; Parkside Orchids, PA; Piping Rock Orchids, NY; River Valley Orchids, OH;Woodstream Orchids, MD.

Pre registration is required. The entry fee of $50.00 includes lunch and a door prize ticket. Participation is limited to the rst 140 registrants!. To register visit www.ncos.us to get registration form.$50.00 per person, includes box lunch and door prize ticket. Payment must be received by Monday, February 13, 2012. Space is limited and last minute registrations may not be accept-ed. Confirmation may be requested by email at [email protected] .


Philadelphia International Flower Show

Hawaii—Islands of Aloha (March 4—11, 2012) We are pleased to announce that the American Orchid Society is once again staging an exhibit at the Philadelphia International Flower Show to be held March 4 - 11, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PIFS theme this year is Hawaii—Islands of Aloha .

All who participated last year feel the 2011 AOS Exhibit was a tremendous success in awards, promoting AOS (procuring new members) and promoting the hobby of orchids in general. This is your exhibit. We are asking again for your assistance and that is the purpose of this email. Michael Bowell of Create A Scene is our designer again this year and AOS Exhibit theme and description is:

“Sharing in the Spirit of Aloha” A tropical retreat awaits visitors where they can see, touch and smell the beauty of Orchid flowers ‘up close and personal’. American Orchid Society members share their plants, knowledge and expertise to all who wish to learn about these exotic beauties. AOS members from around the country are involved in the staging and staffing of this interactive exhibit with the goal of spreading their infectious enthusiasm to all who will listen. Features include artistic compositions of potted and mounted specimens of exotic species, old and modern hybrids along with a supporting cast of rare and exotic tropical plants. Miniature orchids in terrariums shall enamor with their delicate forms, brilliant colors and architectural detail. Ongoing demonstrations shall further the AOS goals of supporting Orchid Culture, Education and Conserva-tion.

Generally our needs are: Blooming orchids. Last year the plants belonging to individuals were the highlight of the exhibit. Visitors were simply amazed that the beautiful flowers were grown by folks just like them! Providing plants will also give you an opportunity to have your plants AOS judged. Last year there were several plants in the exhibit garnering AOS awards, in addition, the exhibit won 2 Peoples’ Choice Awards and the Best Society Exhibit. Volunteers. For everything from helping with set up, meet and greet and to take down the exhibit the last Sunday evening. Maintenance of the exhibit prior to opening each morning. Demonstrations. This year there will be demonstrations on orchid care. In that, we are looking for assistance in procuring and coordinating that pro-cess. We are looking for ideas for these demos as well getting the people and materials needed to make them successful. The Flower Show opens on Saturday afternoon, March 3 to PHS members and then to the public on Sunday, March 4 with hours of 8:00 am – 9:30 pm; Monday - Friday, March 5-9: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm; Saturday, March 10; 8:00 am - 9:30 pm; and Sunday, March 11; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. This call to volunteer is being forwarded to the affiliated societies including the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and DC. We would appre-ciate your announcing this at your upcoming meetings, asking if anyone is interested in volunteering, that they get in touch with us as soon as possi-ble. This is an opportunity for a free admission to the show. As an alterna-tive, could e-mail this to your members individually so they all have the opportunity to help us out and let us know as soon as possible.

More specifically we need volunteers for:

• Exhibit set up on Tuesday, February 28 during the hours 11 am through 4 pm;

• Exhibit set up on Wednesday, February 29 hours during the 10 am through 4 pm

• Exhibit set up on Thursday, March 1 during the hours 9 am through 6 pm

• Exhibit set up on Friday, March 2 during the hours 9 am through 6 pm • Exhibit Maintenance from Sunday, March 3 through Sunday, March 11

during hours 6 am to 9 am • Volunteers for Exhibit take down on Sunday, March 11 during the hours

6 pm through 11:30 pm • Greeters and AOS Volunteers Sunday and Saturday, March 4 and 10

during the hours 8 am through 9:30 pm • Greeters and AOS Volunteers Monday through Friday, March 5 to 9

during the hours 10am through 9:30 pm • Greeters and AOS Volunteers Sunday, March 11 during the hours 8 am

through 5 pm

• Presenters for DEMO Area at booth - during the hours 8 am through 6 pm

Important to Note:

Show passes will be made available for all those who volunteer – we ask that a commitment of 3-4 hours be made for the greeters and AOS volun-teers. Special passes will be given to those for set up and take down as well as the maintenance. Any plants for the Exhibit may be delivered to Michael by Thursday, March 1st. We need names of plants for ID and label purposes by March 1st. You may send them to Michael at 2148 Bodine Rd. Malvern, Pa 19355-8617 or the earlier the better or delivered directly to exhibit at Flower Show on Friday, March 2nd (if possible, it would be helpful if you let us know what you are bringing beforehand). We are also looking for miniatures, pleurothallids, etc. to exhibit in Wardian Cases and terrariums. We have some empty or partially planted terrariums and one large Wardian case available. We are also looking for completed terrariums to display as is. Forgive us should your society receive this email more than once....this plea is being sent to multiple email addresses in the area societies in order to spread the word quickly as well as those who volunteered last year. If you are reading this and are interested in helping out, please reply to us at the email addresses below. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Flower Show! Feel free to contact one of us for more information. Lynn Fuller, Affiliated Societies Committee Chair, AOS – coordinating vol-unteer schedule 302-438-7699 [email protected] Barbara Noe, Membership Committee Chair, AOS – coordinating volunteer schedule [email protected] 804-852-3453 Michael Bowell, Create a Scene – coordinating exhibit design, execution and procurement [email protected] (Preferred) 484.238.7412 Tim Brooks, Exhibit Coordinator [email protected] 859-533-7809

You are Invited The Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society will host a vendor appreciation dinner March 23, 2012. Vendors participating in the International Orchid Show and Sale at Longwood Gardens will be honored guests. Also invited are AOS judges, AOS affiliated society members, SEPOS members, friends and family. EVENT Sit-down dinner (served buffet style) featuring served salad, multiple entrees, accompaniments, carving station, selection of non-alcoholic beverages & assorted desserts. Vegetarian entrée available by advanced request. CASH BAR TIME Friday March 23, 2012 6:30 PM

VENUE The Red Clay Room 423 Dalmation Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 DRESS Casual COST Thirty-five dollars ($35) per person with advanced reservations only. RESERVATIONS To make reservations and purchase tickets contact: Marie-Christine Viallet 16 Theresa Drive Malvern, PA 19355 (610) 246-4861 [email protected] DEADLINE Saturday, March 17 DIRECTIONS From Longwood Gardens: Exit Longwood onto Route 1 westbound (East Baltimore Pike) Go 1.7 mi, bear right following E. Balt. Pike (do not get on by-pass) Go 0.5mi (E. Balt. Pike becomes Miller Hwy. becomes E. State St.) Turn left on Walnut St. Go 0.3 mi, turn right on Juniper St. Go 0.1 mi, turn left at “T” onto Dalmation St.

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Delaware Orchid Societyc/o Lynn Fuller1401 Pennsylvania Ave, # 1604Wilmington, DE 19806

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