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MEETINGS

PO Box 127 Bribie Island Q 4507

www.bribieislandorchidsociety.com

Patron: Cr. Gary Parsons

President: John Hopgood 54976835

Secretary: Lynnette Hauck 3410 1919

Treasurer: Bernie Schulz 54295649

Editor: John Stokes 3408 9228

Committee Meeting

Held on the first Wednesday of the month. The meeting commences at 1.00 pm at The Orchid

House. This meeting is restricted to Committee members only.

Cultural Meeting

Held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at The Orchid House, 156A First Avenue, Bribie

Island. Meeting time is 1.30pm. Plants must be benched by 1.15pm when judging will

commence.

New Growers Meeting

Normally held on the second Saturday of the month. These meetings are held at The Orchid

House, commencing at 1.30pm.

Note : Experienced Growers can also bench as many plants as they wish at these meetings,

for discussion purposes, but these will not be judged so as not to detract from the New

Growers’ plants.

Bribie Island Orchid Society Bulletin October 2014

Its Show time again!

Spring is in the air and may all your blooms

excel on the benches.

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For our

Melbourne Cup Luncheon

11.30am on

Tuesday 4th November 2014

Luscious Lunch

Entertainment Lucky Door

Raffles Sweeps

Prize for Best Dressed Lady and Gent

RSVP 23rd October Annette on 5497 6042

Cost $10.00 BYO Alcohol

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3 Cultural Meeting September

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A Little Background on the Major Winners Popular Choice Orchid– C. Little Big Man (Mini Purple x Kalama, regd 1999, 2 registered

hybrids, no awards)

Popular Choice Foliage-Anthurium (a genus of 1000 species)

Judges Choice Novice Orchid-Den. Yukidaruma x Sir W. Moore (Yukidaruma, Shiranami x Pinocchio, was registered in 1973 and is well known on the benches having 53 offspring

and 12 awards but the second name is unknown to Orchidwiz and may be misspelt)

Judges Choice Open-Lc. Gold Digger ‘Fuch’s Mandarin’ (This is another well known cross,

between Red Gold and Warpaint which was registered in 1974 and has 84 offspring and 21

awards. ‘Fuch’s Mandarin’ is a clonal/cultivar name given by the grower Fuch who is a big

name in the USA orchid industry.)

All the talk at this meeting was about preparations for our Autumn Show which, by the time

you read this, will be upon us.

However there were some nice plants on the benches, particularly in the Novice Section,

which was pleasing to see.

Also nice to see one of these novice plants win a ribbon (for second in its class) at the

Glasshouse Show.

Congratulations Paul and Tierney.

Next Meetings

New Growers Steph Maller will lead

a discussion about

growing soft cane

orchids accompanied

by a Powerpoint

presentation.

Cultural Des Warnock from

Batphone will present

his usual informative

talk about alternative

forms of cultivation

aids.

Clockwise from top

Judges’ Choice Novice,

Popular Choice Open,

Judges’ Choice Open.

4 September Benching Results

1st (Plant Name) 1st 2nd 3rd

Open

Cattleya

Exhibition Lavender/Mauve/Purple

C. Aran Powder Puff Z&D Holm S. Maller Z&D Holm

Exhibition Predomi-nately White

C. Hawaiian Jewel Z&D Holm

Exhibition Any Other Colour

Rlc. Redland Landing Z&D Holm Z&D Holm Z&D Holm

Miniature or Compact C. Little Big Man Z&D Holm Z&D Holm Z&D Holm

Novelty Blc. Orglades S. Maller Z&D Holm S. Maller

Cluster Lc. Gold Digger ‘Fuch’s Manda-rin’

Z&D Holm S. Maller Z&D Holm

Species C. walkeriana S. Maller J&B Hopgood J&J Stokes

Dendrobium

Any Other Den. Unknown S. Maller S. Maller D&T Walterfang

Vandaceous

Over 60mm V. Princess Mikasa J&B Hopgood

Under 60mm V. Susn Ong Ah Mooi J&B Hopgood J&B Hopgood J&J Stokes

Other Rhy. Chorchalood J&J Stokes

Phalaenopsis

Any Type Unknown Z&D Holm Z&D Holm J&J Stokes

Paphiopedilum None benched

Oncidium None benched

Miscellaneous

Hybrid Bulb. Affine x macranthum J&J Stokes

Species Bulb. sulawesi J&J Stokes

Cymbidium

Cym. Glowing Sands J. Atkins J. Atkins

Aust Natives

Hybrid Den. delicatum J&J Stokes J&J Stokes

Novice

Cattleya any Rlc. Burdekin Dream G. Hayman G. Hayman

Other Hybrid Den. Yukidaruma P&T Thomas P&T Thomas P&T Thomas

Native Den. speciosum P&T Thomas

Foliage

Foliage

Bromeliad D. Sirett D. Sirett

Anthurium B&C Schulz B&C Schulz

Tillandsia D. Sirett

Species Coel. massangeana C. Burke

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Popular Vote Orchid– C. Little Big Man (Z&D Holm)

Popular Vote Foliage– Anthurium (B&C Schulz)

Judges Choice Open– Lc. Gold Digger ‘Fuch’s Mandarin’ (Z&D Holm)

Judges Choice Novice– Den. Yukidaruma King x Sir W. Moore (P&T Thomas)

Judges– J. Hopgood, T. Davis, J. Stokes

Scribe— B. Hopgood

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Club Shirts

and Name

Badges now

available

from Bev

Hopgood.

Sad News

Sad to hear that one of our past members, Henry Sampson passed away during the last

month at the age of 90 years.

Henry was an avid collector of orchids which were displayed all over his backyard.

He and his wife Ruth used to enjoy our bus trips so that he could add to his collection.

Our sympathy is extended to Ruth at this sad time.

Phalaenopsis Symposium Don’t forget the Phalaenopsis

Symposium on 25th October at

Caloundra. Details in last Bulletin

or from John Stokes.

On right

Visitors from Mt Cootha Day

Orchid Society listening with

rapt attention to Lynn.

Blackbutt

even had

a pet

goanna!

6 DATES TO REMEMBER IN 2014

International/National/Regional Events

16-23 September 2015 20th AOC National and 50th TQOC Conference and Show at Mackay

11-12 June 2016 STOCQ Orchidfest/Diamond Festival of Orchids at Kawana

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23rd September Cultural Meeting

1st October Committee Meeting

31 Oct-1 Nov Nambour Species show

4-5 October BIOS Spring Show

25th October Phalaenopsis Symposium Caloundra

4th November Melbourne Cup Luncheon

8th November STOCQ Meeting at Noosa

25th November BIOS Xmas Party

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From Our Social Organiser Annette Trott Our trip to the Blooming Blackbutt Festival attracted 40 people on the bus and a further 6

travelled independently. The organisers of the Festival are to be congratulated for attracting so

many interesting stalls and one of our members even one a prize in the Orchid Show which was

a part of the Festival. All in all a good time was had by all.

Pics below of our member and organiser, John Atkins, at the orchid display, the container

garden section and part of the group beside Dave’s new bus.

The visit of the Mt Cootha Day Orchid Society was also a big success with close to 50 people

in attendance. Once again our Providore, Maureen, and her helpers turned on a spread to be

proud of and feedback from the visitors was excellent. Unfortunately Zelda was unable to give

her expert presentation on growing cattleyas but the visitors were happy with the substitute

Powerpoint Presentation on Spatulata Dendrobiums loaned by Charlie McMonagle.

Our next big social event is The Melbourne Cup Lunch. Please see the Flyer on page 2 and

advise me asap if you intend to join us (my telephone 54976042 or see me at the Show).

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Nambour Show It was pleasing to have plants

for our display contributed by

six of our members.

Results were:

J. Stokes, one first, two thirds.

J&B Hopgood, one first

S. Maller, one second

J. Atkins, one second

V. Anderson, one second

Overall Results

Champion Orchid, Champion

Species, Champion Specimen

Den. spectabile, J. Robertson

(pic below).

Glasshouse Show

We had a another pleasing response to our call for plants

for this show with 9 members supplying plants for the

display.

Bribie Results were as follows:

J&B Hopgood 1x First, 2 x Seconds

J. Stokes 1 x First, 1 x Second

P&T Thomas 1 x Second

J. Atkins 1 x Third

The Show Champion was the Lycaste shown below.

The other photo is of our display stand.

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News/Notices

Noosa Orchid Show

This was a benching only show.

Results were :

Champion and Champion Species :Ryn. gigantea (M. Wheeler)

Reserve Champion and Champion Australian Native: Den. speciosum

Champion Specimen: Epi. Stamfordianum

Library Corner The Library has many books on its shelves for readers seeking information and inspiration

on how to grow their orchids.

There are books on all genera.

Now is the right time to check out if you are doing the right thing by your orchids.

This month with longer days and sunlight increasing in strength our orchids are starting to

show signs of progress which is very encouraging

For new growers I would like to recommend the following titles to get them

started:

The Orchid Specialist by David Squire

The Orchid Expert by Dr. E.G.Hessayon

Basic Guide to Orchid Growing by Ross Maidment

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The ‘Oncidium Alliance’ - Making sense of the new taxonomy

There are now 7 main genera, with many former Odontoglossum species now included in Oncidium, and some former Oncidium species now

moved into the new genera Gomesa, Trichocentrum, Rhynchostele, and Tolumnia.

So now the ‘Oncidium Alliance’ includes the seven main genera below, together with some other minor genera.

1. Oncidium (Onc.) The name refers to the warty callus on the base of the lip. There are 381 species recognised, but many of the species

now included in Oncidium used to be Odontoglossum species eg. Onc. alexandrae used to be Odontoglossum crispum.

This is a large and variable group, widespread over almost all of tropical America. Oncidiums as a whole are epiphytes (grow on trees) but

there are lithophytic (grow on rocks)occurrances and some can be terrestrial. Culturally as a whole, intermediate, well watered, even condi-

tions year round, with moderate shade will be successful.

2. Miltonia (Milt.) There are 21 recognized species ranging through Brazil and into Peru. Despite being easy to grow, Miltonia species

tend to be subject to spots on their thin leaves, generally caused by fungi proliferation and normally, when exposed to the amount of light they

need to achieve a full bloom, their foliage gets a bit too yellow-colored, although they should never be exposed to full sunlight. Finding the

right balance of light exposure to avoid yellow leaves but still produce nice blooming is important and with some precautions the grower will

succeed. Despite the fact that they exhibit a rest period after blooming, Miltonias always need to be watered regularly, and more abundantly

during active growth and blooming. They need at least 65% relative humidity and good ventilation all the time. Moderate weekly fertiliz-

ing with a balanced formula is beneficial during active growth. They can be potted in a free draining but moisture retentive medium.

3. Brassia (Brs.) There are 67 species spread throughout tropical America at altitudes below 1500 meters. They are commonly called

'The Spider Orchid' because of the flowers unique shape. This genus is extensively pollinate by female wasps that sting at the column attempt-

ing to pull it away to consume it, and in their struggle pick up the pollina on their head. They then move to another flower where the pollina is

stripped from their head by the bottom of the column where it enters the stigma. Culturally plants do well mounted on tree fern, in a basket, or

potted with a well draining medium, and grown in intermediate conditions.

4. Gomesa (Gom.)There are about 125 species in this group, and most of the members of this new genus used to be Oncidiums. Gomesa

now contains what used to be the ‘Varicosa’ and ‘Crispum’ types of Oncidium. ‘Varicosa’ types often have bright yellow colours with large

showy ‘skirts’, while ‘crispum’ types are often brown and yellow with quite large flowers. Both types usually have branching inflorescences

and both types have been used widely in hybridising, so there are now many new intergeneric hybrid names as well (about 75).

5. Trichocentrum (Trt.) These used to be known as ‘Mule-Ear Oncidiums’ because of the single large fleshy leaf on each pseudobulb.

They need to be grown a little drier than other ‘Oncidium alliance’, and do well mounted or potted in a free draining mix. They often produce

a large branching inflorescence. There are about 78 species in total. The species commonly grown here include Trt. splendidum and Trt.

lanceanum.

6. Rhynchostele (Rst.) This is another new genus made up of 19 species, many of which used to be Odontoglossums. The species used

most often in hybridising are Rst. Bictoniense, Rst. rossii, and Rst. uroskinneri. Culturally these can be treated the same as Oncidium.

7. Tolumnia (Tol.) These small plants useds to be known as ‘Equitant Oncidiums’. The 27 species are endemic to the Caribbean Basin

with many confined to a single island. Most are found in intermediate to warm conditions on twigs exposed to bright light and air movement.

Humidity is high and heavy dews or rain showers occur daily. Air movement is constant and plants never remain wet for long. Leaves, which

are triangular or circular in cross section, overlap each other at their base to resemble a fan. The inflorescences arise between the leaf base and

bear colorful, showy flowers. The labella are large, ornamented by variously shaped calli. The column bears prominent wings flanking the

stigma. These do best on a mount so they dry quickly. Pieces of old, weathered, untreated hardwood fence palings work well.

Some commonly grown ‘Oncidium Alliance’ hybrid genera:

Brassidium (Brsdm)= Brassia x Oncidium Miltonidium (Mtdm.) = Miltonia x Oncidium Miltassia (Mtssa.) = Miltonia x Brassia Odontocidium

(Odcm.) = Odontoglossum x Oncidium

Colmanara (Colm.) = Miltonia x Oncidium x Odontoglossum Aliceara (Alcra.) = Brassia x Miltonia x Oncidium Vuylstekeara (Vuyl.) = Coch-

lioda x Miltonia x Odontoglossum Wilsonara (Wils.) = Cochlioda x Odontoglossum x Oncidium Oncostele (Ons.) = Rhynchostele x Oncidium

All are beautiful and interesting, despite the names!

(Thanks to the Hervey Bay Orchid Society for this very useful summary)

11 Innovation African Style!

That’s all folks.

(Note-Bulletins can be viewed in colour on our website)

Contact Editor John ( phone 3408 9228 email stokes@sillyfrog.com) for more information on any of

above items.

DISCLAIMER While the Executive Committee and the editor of the BIOS Newsletter endeavour to en-

sure the accuracy of the content of this Newsletter, neither the editor nor the Executive Committee and

members of BIOS can assume any responsibility or liability for the views expressed or information in-

cluded in this Newsletter.

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