Sandpiper Orchid Society AWARDS BANQUET

at theCRAB TRAP RESTAURANT

inSomers Point, NJ

Dinner served at 5:45 PM

JANUARY 2009

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Sandpiper Orchid SocietySandpiper Meetings

Location Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library

system located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road

Galloway, NJ Phone 609-652-2352

Map of Meeting Location

Website: http://www.SandpiperOrchidSociety.com Email: SandpiperOS@comcast.net

January 25th5:00 PM

Welcome New Guests As President of Sandpiper OS, I would like to welcome Debbie Luke and Kathleen McKernan, both of New Gretna, as guests to our December meeting and hope to see them at our future meetings. Ron Ference

Sandpiper Orchid Society will once again, exhibit a display at the

Deep Cut Orchid Show.

    We are honored to have as our guest speaker for the Banquet, Chris Rehmann, a current Vice President of the AOS, and former President of the Sandpiper Orchid Society. Chris will deliver a digital presentation of the recent Taiwan Orchid Show in which it took two days for the judging to be completed, as over 120 Awards were given out for orchid excellence.

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Bollenbach, G.Bruno, P.Cascioli, C.Cascioli, P.Class, B.DelGuercio, M&SEllingson, B.Errickson, B.Ewing, D.Fontaine, A.Gerard, L&MJankowski, L&RKaufman, L&TKruckner, R.Lin, N.McClellan, J&MMichalenko, R.Montgomery, A&BPeacock, J.Penso, M.Schairer, C.Turner, M&STusone, R.

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SHOW TABLEPoint Standings thru November 2008

How the Points are Earned Rosette Award ....…... 10 pts 1st Place ....................... 5 pts 2nd Place ..................... 4 pts 3rd Place ...................... 3 pts Honorable Mention ... 1 pt Joe Myers Award - Awarded to the member that accumulates the highest point total for the year as determined from the monthly showtable results. Lisa O’Neil Award - This award was established in 2006 upon the death of then president Lisa O’Neil. Lisa was renowned for displaying her finest orchids on the monthly show table. The winner of this award is acknowledged as having grown the most outstanding orchid of the year which is chosen from those plants that received the 10 point Rosette Award.

Orchid AddictionFinal Yearly Results will be

revealed at the January Awards Banquet

Culture checklist for January and February

Cattleya Watering and fertilizing will be at a minimum, as will potting. Be on the lookout for senescing sheaths on your winter-into-spring bloomers. Careful removal of the dying sheaths will still allow buds to develop without the danger of condensation-induced rot. Low light will lead to weak spikes, so, and as noted above, staking is critical. If you have a chance to get out to nurseries, there may still be a chance to acquire good plants in sheath for spring bloom. Getting them now not only ensures that you'll have them, but allows them to acclimate to your conditions and bloom at their best.

Cymbidium We are well into the flowering season now. Outdoor growers should be cautious of freezing temperatures. Damage starts to occur below 30 F. Be

diligent about tying the inflorescences for best arrangement of the flowers. Also watch closely for slugs and snails. If weather is quite wet, protect the plants from the rain and this will help to reduce the risk of botrytis spotting.

Lycaste The most glorious of all orchids, Lycaste, will be moving toward their flowering season. Make sure the palm-like leaves do not interfere with the emerging inflorescences. Tying them loosely together often is helpful. Some growers cut the leaves off at the pseudobulb, but this removes part of the attractiveness of this elegant orchid. Resist picking up the plant to inspect those beautiful buds and then setting it down in all different directions as the flower buds will be forced to re-orient themselves to the light source each time and will not open as nicely as they should. Keep plants a little drier during the shorter days.

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At Sandpiper’s last meeting, Walter Off, of Waldor Orchids, led a lively discussion on Orchid Addiction: How did you get hooked? Nearly all of the 35 members present, volunteered their individual stories about their different experiences regarding how they obtained their first orchids. Then they explained why they couldn’t stop adding to their individual collections. Whether it’s only a few or dozens or hundreds, when the fever strikes, the only cure is to obtain more orchids; Yes, you’re hooked! Walt also spent a considerable amount of time going over the many

entries of Sandpipers splendid Show Table, giving a lot of detailed information about the plants to the audience. And we can’t forget the fine work Pam Cascioli did in arranging for a refreshment table full of delicious Holiday goodies for all of us to enjoy.

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Paph. delenatii is native to Vietnam and was first discovered in the early 1900's. It was thought to be extinct until recent discoveries yielded new color forms. Today the plants are grown quite rapidly from seed and can flower within 3 to 4 years from flask. The plant is smallish with a leafspan of 6-8 inches. The leaves are pleasantly variegated. This plant typically blooms most often in late winter and early spring months, but has been known to bloom at other times of the year as well.Light This plant prefers light as for a Phalaenopsis, from 750 to 1000 footcandles. East windows are ideal. This plant can be grown under fluorescent lights at 2 feet from the tubes. It will also do well under sodium light culture.Temperature Paph. delenatii prefers temperatures in the mid 60's at night, with day temperatures of 75 to 85 degrees.Humidity This plant likes higher humidity and will do well in 50% or above humidity level. This plant also likes good air movement. Water This plant likes moisture, and should be

allowed to just approach dryness between waterings.Fertilizer Use GrowMore 20-10-20 at the rate of 1/2 teaspoon per gallon every other time you water in summer and every third time in winter (if using municipal water). If using rain, reverse osmosis, or distilled water, be sure to add 5 to 10 percent of your municipal water back in for the necessary calcium and magnesium.Flowering The peak flowering season for the USA seems to be January.

The flowers are borne on a 10"-12" stem, and have a light to dark pink pouch with very round, white petals. They are 3 to 3 1/2 inches in size and have a slight sweet fragrance, reminiscent to roses. The flowers generally hold for up to two monthsRepotting Repot yearly in the spring in a medium grade fir bark mix for larger plants. Plastic pots work best.

Paphiopedilum delenatii

...thanks to the Orchid Web website.

David’s Monthly Orchid Tips David Off is a 3rd generation member of the highly respected WALDOR ORCHIDS family.

When January winds blow... January is typically one of the coldest months of the year. To orchid growers, this means two things. Cold drafts from leaky windows and greenhouse panes, and Hot drafts from heaters working overtime. Neither are good for your plants. Make sure that temperatures on your windowsills, right where the plants are, do not get too cold for the variety of orchids that you are growing there. They may need to be moved back from the glass. Walk around the outside of your greenhouse and fill in any holes. Silicon is an excellent way to fill in small holes. Also, consider covering the entire greenhouse with heavy plastic. Just make sure you will be able to ventilate in some way, if the greenhouse would happen to get too hot. Remember to keep plants away from hot air drafts as well. This is especially important for plants in bud or flower, as they will not tolerate hot drafts. If there is a heat register or baseboard below the window you are growing in, make sure there are no leaves or flowers hanging above it, as they will get too hot.

-2009 Society Dues- Please remember to see

George Bollenbach about yourSandpiper Orchid Society Dues

at the January 25th meeting.

The Orchid Help Guys

Before the Meeting7:15 PM

Ask the Orchid Help Guys before anySandpiper Orchid Society meeting

for advice on any culture problems youmay be having with your orchids.

Officers President Ron Ference Vice Pres. Andy Fontaine Secretary Alice Montgomery Treasurer Henry Zona AOS Rep. Walter Off Past Pres. John McClellan

Trustees at Large Trustee 2009 Presently open Trustee 2010 Bergie Ellingson Trustee 2011 Presently open Trustee 2012 Pam Cascioli

Committee Chairs Membership George Bollenbach Publicity Gail Zona Newsletter Ron Ference Show Table Cary Stone Hospitality MaryAnn McClellan Website Ron Ference Show Exhibits Andy Fontaine Historian Chrissy Schairer Photography Ron Ference Refreshments Pam Cascioli Raffle Bruce Montgomery Auction Ron Ference DVOC Rep. Bruce Montgomery

Sandpiper Orchid Society

SANDPIPER ORCHID SOCIETY AWARDS BANQUET

Please Print, Cut Out and Mail Banquet Form

SANDPIPER AWARDS BANQUET

Make check payable to Sandpiper Orchid Society. The cost is $29.00 each. Guests are welcome. Name_____________________________________ Number Attending__________ Dinner Choice: Prime Rib___________________ Crab Imperial______________

Mail this form and your check to: Henry Zona 1013 Shelbourne Ave. Absecon, NJ 08201

Sandpiperʼs Annual Awards Banquet is being held on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the Crab Trap Restaurant in Somers Point. Our room will be available at 5:00 PM. Dinner is scheduled to be served at 5:45 PM. Please

complete the form below and mail it to Henry Zona, along with your check. The cost this year is $29.00 per person. YES, there will be a Show Table.

Thanks, Henry ZonaAlice Montgomery, Secretary 609-641-1986 609-561-5858 email: hzona@comcast.net

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LAST CHANCE

TO SIGN UP

FOR THE

AWARDS BANQUET

   We are honored to have as our guest speaker for the Banquet, Chris Rehmann, a current Vice President of the AOS, and former President of the Sandpiper Orchid Society.

Chris will deliver a digital presentation of the recent Taiwan Orchid Show in which it took two days for the judging to be completed, as over 120 Awards were given out for orchid excellence.

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EXTENDED CALENDAR DETAILS

Calendar of Events

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American Orchid Society

5-8 Deep Cut Orchid Society 11th Annual Show Dearborn Market Holmdel, N.J. website: http://deepcutorchids.googlepages.com/

12-15 New Jersey Flower & Garden Show New Jersey Convention Center Edison, N.J. website: http://macevents.com/show.cfm/eventID/121

14 Paphiopedilum Forum U. S. National Arboretum Washington, DC website: http://www.ncos.us/ncos/paph.htm

18 Mid-Atlantic Judging Center Philadelphia Horticultural Center Philadelphia, Pa. website: http://www.orchidjudging.com/

26 Sandpiper Orchid Society Meeting 7:30 PM Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library system Absecon, N.J.

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Odontoglossums Odontoglossums and their intergeneric hybrids offer a great splash of color now. Though once thought of as being difficult to grow and requiring cool temperatures due to the emphasis on odontoglossum breeding, the new intergeneric hybrids made using Oncidium and Brassia, for example, are just the opposite. These plants are quite content in more intermediate conditions. New growths generally emerge in the spring, later forming beautiful plump pseudobulbs. Look for the flower spikes to emerge from the inner sheath of the pseudobulb. If

your plant's pseudobulbs are shriveled, then the plants have been kept too dry or too wet. Inspect the roots to determine which condition prevailed. If the lead pseudobulb is large, plump and green (and back bulbs are shriveled) but no flower spike is evident, the plants may have been kept too dry.

Paphiopedilum The standard Paphiopedilum insigne-derived hybrids, which are called "bull dogs" and "toads," are at their peak. Unlike most other orchids, they can even be potted while in bud. There really is no wrong time to pot a paphiopedilum, and no other orchid responds so favorably to fresh mix and

a cleanup. Keep an eye on watering until roots begin to grow.

Phalaenopsis Now is the peak of spike development, with the first plants in full flower. Staking and plant preparation is a must for those all-important spring shows. Correct staking now will give a better display and also make it much easier to transport to your society meetings and shows. Care with watering is vital to avoid mechanical damage to the flowers, as well as rot-related problems. Keep spent blooms cleaned up to avoid botrytis inoculation. Do not repot this month.

The AOS thanks Ned Nash and James Rose for this essay.

The Benefits Of Membership

Whether a beginner or an expert orchid grower, you will find membership in the American Orchid Society a truly rewarding experience. You’ll join 18,000 others worldwide who share a passion for orchids, as well as furthering conservation and research efforts for these wondrous plants. And you’ll enjoy a wealth of membership benefits.

...membership to the American Orchid Society

December 2008Show Table Winners

SHOW TABLE DETAILS

Paph. spicerianumGrown by R. Michalenko

Den. Emma WhiteGrown by B. Ellingson

Bc. MaikaiGrown by J&M McClellan

C. PortiaGrown by R. Tusone

B. Little StarsGrown by J&M McClellan

V. Bennett x lilacinaGrown by B. Ellingson

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SHOW TABLE DETAILS

Onc. Mendenhall ‘Hildos’Grown by A. Fontaine

Masd. Hampshire ProlificGrown by R. Tusone

Phal. amabilisGrown by A&B Montgomery

Phrag. Young LindleyGrown by B. Class

Ludisia discolorGrown by P. Cascioli

Paph. Hsinying RavenGrown by J&M McClellan

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Waldor Orchids The largest supplier of orchid plants and supplies

in the Delaware Valley.

10 E. Poplar Ave. Linwood, N.J. 08221-2526

Phone: 609-927-4126 Fax: 609-926-0615

Fridays and Saturdays 9AM - 5:30 PM

Sandpiper Orchid SocietySecretary23 Alexander Dr.Hammonton, NJ 08037

Mailing Label

Orchids February Preview

Phalaenopsis gibbosa, ...a show-stopping miniatureGrower: Sorella Orchids Photographer: Ron Parsons

...thanks to the American Orchid SocietyWebsite: http://waldor.com