Bribie Island Orchid Society Bulletin October 2012 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 0419721752 Editor: John Stokes 3408 9228 MEETINGS Committee Meeting Held on the first Tuesday of the month. The meeting commences at 1.30 pm at The Bribie Island Bowls Club. 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 to be benched by 1.15pm please. New Growers Meeting Normally held on the second Saturday of the month. These meetings are also held at The Orchid House commencing at 1.30pm. Its Show Time Again 13/14 October Please check out the Timetable (page 4) to see where you may be able to help out and if you are without a job see Judy (Show Organiser) or Mel (Assistant Show Organiser). And you can also study the Show Schedule on page 8 to see which class your plants would fall into. Note this year we will not be having a Floral Art class. Show plants can be benched as soon as the tables are set up from around 4.30pm to 5.00pm.. Judging commences at 7.00pm. A new stall to look out for will be The Book Stall being manned by Jeanette, mainly to sell Gwendella s collection. For all you New Growers there will be a potting demonstration around 1.30pm (substitutes for the normal Saturday meeting). And of course plants galore from both our own and vendor stands, to add to your collections. Lets all make this another standout success!
September Cultural Meeting It must be Spring again. Our last meeting saw the largest and best benched plants since, well last Spring! We also had a very good attendance of members to hear Ann Sales presentation on some selected species she grows. All in all a good day. Judges Choice on left and Popular Choice on right Judges Choice Barry and Maureen brought along German Exchange Student Malin and Tom cut his 80th birthday cake. Popular Choice Next Meeting Mel will be doing a slide presentation of some photos from the recent A.O.C. Show in Perth followed by a short commemorative service for our 25th anniversary led by Don Neldner.
SEPTEMBER BENCHING RESULTS 1 st (Plant Name) 1st 2nd 3rd Cattleya Exhibition C. Prado x Blc. Erin Kobayashi M&V Anderson Z&D Holm Z&D Holm Miniature or Compact Gsi. Aussie Sunset Z&D Holm Z&D Holm D&M Neldner Novelty Lc. Gold Digger Z&D Holm J&J McKinnon Z&D Holm Cluster Epi. Topaz Gem D&T Walterfang D&T Walterfang D&M Neldner Species C. intermedia B&M Elliot J&J Stokes J&B Hopgood Dendrobium Any Other Den. Jenny D&T Walterfang D&T Walterfang D&T Walterfang Species Den. Farmeri J&B Hopgood J&B Hopgood B&M Elliot Vandaceous Over 60mm V. unknown J&J Stokes J&B Hopgood J&J Stokes Under 60mm Ascda. Boonyarit Beauty J&B Hopgood J&J Stokes J&B Hopgood Species Rhy. gigantea M&V Anderson J&B Hopgood Phalaenopsis Any Type Dtps. Bribie Q150 M&F Wheeler M&F Wheeler Z&D Holm Species Phal. amabilis M&F Wheeler M&F Wheeler J&J Stokes Paphiopedilum Species Paph. esquirolei S. Maller B&M Elliot S. Maller Oncidium Miscellaneous Species Zygo. mackayi S. Maller D&M Neldner Hybrid Phycal. schroderiana J&J Stokes Cymbidium Cym. Pee Wee D&M Neldner J&J Stokes M&F Wheeler Aust Natives Species Den. linguiforme J&B Hopgood J&J Stokes J&J Stokes Hybrid Den. delicatum J&B Hopgood J&J Stokes D&M Neldner Terrestial Phaius wallichii D&M Neldner J&J Stokes Novice Cattleya C. walkeriana B&C Schulz Hybrid Den. Hambulien Gold B&C Schulz B&C Schulz Phalaenopsis Unknown B&C Schulz Native Den. unknown B&C Schulz Cymbidium Cym. aloifolium B&C Schulz C. Burke Foliage Anthurium D&M Neldner M&F Wheeler M&F Wheeler Ferns D&M Neldner M&V Anderson Bromeliad M&F Wheeler M&F Wheeler M&F Wheeler Tillandsia S. Maller J. Saviane Foliage other M&F Wheeler M&F Wheeler B&C Schulz Special Award Epiphyllum German Express D&T Walterfang Popular Vote Orchid Phaius wallichii (D&M Neldner) Popular Vote Foliage Epiphyllum German Express (D&T Walterfang) Judges Choice Phal. amabilis (M&F Wheeler) Judges M. Wheeler, T. Davis, J. Stokes Scribes B. Hopgood.
Its BIOS Showtime Again Its on again for young and old. Timetable Thursday Collect tables from Orchid House around 2.00pm. Friday Commence set up at 2.30pm. Benching from about 4.30pm. Sales plants from about 4.30pm. Dinner for judges and stewards and workers from 6.00pm. Judging at 7.00pm (until approx. 9.00pm). Saturday 8.30pm Arrive and take up positions. 9.00am Show opens. 1.30pm Potting Demo for New Growers and Other Interested Parties. 4.00pm Show closes (Go home and recover). Sunday 8.30am Arrive and take up positions. 9.00am Show Opens. 2.00pm Show Closes and Presentation of Ribbons and Raffle Draw. After Presentation Removal of Exhibits and Plants (not before). Then clean up and transport tables and other show equipment to Orchid House. New Growers The New Growers gathering for September took the form of a bus trip to the EDOS Show and a visit to Aranbeem Nursery. A good time was had by all and the popular choice of the day seemed to be flowering plants of the spectacular Aussie Sunset from Aranbeem, several of which found seduced their way into the hearts and collections of our new growers.
News from Near and Far Diatomaceous earth - also known as D.E. or diatomite, is a naturally occurring, soft, silica rich, sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It has a particle size ranging from less than 1 micrometre to more than 1 millimetre, but typically 10 to 200 micrometres. This powder has an abrasive feel, similar to pumice powder, and is very light as a result of its high porosity. Diatomite forms by the accumulation of the non toxic amorphous (non crystalline) silica (opal, SiO 2 nh 2 O) in remains of dead diatoms (microscopic single-celled algae) marine sediments. Uses include, filtration medium, absorbent (kitty litter), a rich source of silica for agriculture and garden use, making biodynamic pastes, can be used as a growing medium & silica source in hydroponics. Plants that have an abundance of silica available are generally tougher and more resilient to heat stress, frosts and may increase pest or fungal resistance. Diatomite supports healthy growth of plant root systems. It conditions the soil The by Winner from making silica Sunshine available Coast to plants and by helping the soil to retain Our moisture. Display It retains water in potting mixes and is used as a grass underlay. This product Absorbacide is BFA Registered and has been registered with the AVPMA as an Absorbent Dust Insecticide for the control of various stored product insect pests in farmstored feed and seed grain, and grain for human consumption. Refer to manufacturer web page for further registration conditions. Mode Of Action Diatomaceous earth is a form of amorphous silica that can kill insects by desiccation, by absorbing the oily or waxy outer cuticle layer by direct contact. When the thin, waterproof layer is lost, the insect loses water and dies. In addition to its desiccant action, it works abrasively to rupture insect cuticles. Some insects are more vulnerable due to their anatomy and physiology. Those with large surface area to volume ratios (often smaller insects) are more susceptible Toxicity Ingestion of diatomaceous earth is not toxic to mammals, but care should be taken to avoid getting the dust (any type of dust for that matter) into your lungs or eyes. Protect yourself with goggles and a face mask. The only possible health effect comes from long term chronic exposure to quantities of the inhaled dust. It is important that only natural diatomaceous earth be used for insect control & soil additives, not DE treated for swimming pool filter use, as this contains crystalline silica, a dangerous respiratory hazard. Crystalline silica poses a serious inhalation hazard because it can cause silicosis. Diatomite produced for pool filters is treated with high heat (calcining) and a fluxing agent (soda ash), causing the formerly silicon dioxide to assume its crystalline form. A mask is necessary for working with either product. (Thanks to Des Warnock from Batphone for this article) Deep out in the desert, little things are growing; little rare things called metallic sun orchids. You might need a handy four wheel drive and a good nose to find them, but they're out there. There are only 1,000 metallic sun orchids left in the world, and Victoria and South Australia are the only Australian states where they still grow. Now the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority is leading an effort to revive the endangered species' population. Researchers have been breeding the orchid in a lab, and teams of volunteers are helping to plant around 3,000 of them throughout west and southwest Victoria. Photo by Lucy Barbour. Thelymitra epipactoides
DATES TO REMEMBER 13-14 October BIOS Show 13 October New Growers Meeting/Potting Demo at Show (1.30pm) 23 October Cultural Meeting 26-27 October Nambour Species Show 6 November Melbourne Cup Function at Orchid House 7 November Committee Meeting at Orchid House 17 November STOCQ Meeting at Maroochydore 27 November BIOS Xmas Party National/International Shows. 1. 8-9 June 2013, Gympie Golden Orchid Spectacular
NOOSA AND GLASSHOUSE SHOWS Noosa Show was for benching only and there were no Bribie members plants benched but 4 of our judges attended to participate in the judging. There were some excellent plants on the bench and the Champion was awarded to a lovely little version of Dal s Emperor (see below). Also awarded an AM quality award on the night was a Phaius tankervilleae with very large flowers and segments (also below). At the Glasshouse Show we did have a display (see below) and came away with six firsts, three seconds and two thirds in the Orchid Classes as well as four foliage ribbons. Mel was the big winner on the day with his Phallies and Foliage starring but Dries and John and Bev both secured firsts and John Stokes a second. The Champion at this show as a superb cultivar of Den. amethystoglossum which also secured Champion Species and Specimen and was awarded a quality and cultivation award on the night. The Reserve Champion was Chysis limmimghei. BIOS display at Glasshouse and Champion and Reserve Champion Im- Dal s Emperor and Phaius tankervilleae
SHOW SCHEDULE Champion Classes 0.01 Champion Orchid of Show 0.02 Reserve Champion 0.03 Champion Species 0.04 Champion Specimen 0.05 Champion Australian Native 0.06 Champion Foliage Cattleya 1.01 Exhibition type predominantly White 1.02 Exhibition type predominantly Yellow or Green 1.03 Exhibition type predominantly Lavender, Purple, Pink 1.04 Exhibition type any other colour 1.05 Exhibition type 75mm to 110mm 1.06 Exhibition type up to 75mm 1.07 Non Exhibition type -Novelty 1.08 Cluster non Exhibition 5 Flowers or more 1.09 Cluster Exhibition Type 1.10 Species 1.11 Broughtonia type hybrids Dendrobium 2.01 Intermediate type 2.02 Spatulata type 2.03 Eugenanthe type any colour 2.04 Dendrobium Species 2.05 Any other type 2.06 Indian Species -any other colour 2.07 Indian Species -Yellow 2.08 Indian type Hybrids Vandaceous 3.01 Vanda 3.02 Ascocenda less than 60mm 3.03 Ascocenda 60mm and over 3.04 Vandaceous - any other hybrid 3.05 Vandaceous species Phalaenopsis 4.01 Exhibition type predominantly White 4.02 Exhibition type predominantly Pink 4.03 Exhibition type any other colour 4.04 Yellow any type 4.05 Harlequins 4.06 Novelty or Non Exhibition 4.07 Species 4.08 Miniature Under 60mm 4.09 Dtps Bribie Q150 Bribie Members Only Oncidieae 6.01 Tolumnia Type 6.02 Any Other Oncidium 6.03 Intergeneric Hybrid 6.04 Oncidium Species 6.05 Brassia Hybrid Cymbidium 7.01 Exhibition Type Any Colour 7.02 Miniature & Intermediate Hybrid 7.03 Species Australian Native 8.01 Dendrobium Any Species 8.02 Australian Native Species Any Other 8.03 Species Terrestrial 8.04 Native Hybrid incl Aust & Spatulata Hybrid 8.06 Sarcochilus Hybrid 8.07 Sarcochilus Species Miscellaneous 9.02 Any Other Intergeneric Hybrid 9.03 Any Other Species not in Schedule 9.04 Any Orchid with flowers less than 10mm Foliage 10.01 Bromeliad 10.02 Tillandsia 10.03 Foliage 300mm & over 10.04 Foliage under 300mm 10.05 Flowering Anthurium 10.06 Fern or Allied Plant Novice Bribie Members Only 13.01 Cattleya 13.02 Dendrobium 13.03 Any other Hybrid 13.04 Species 13.05 Native Paphiopedilum 5.01 Exhibition type 5.02 Multi-Hybrid 5.03 Primary Hybrid 5.04 Species
FINAL WORD Wanted to Buy One of our new members is ready to start their orchid collection and would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who may have a Bush House for sale. If you can assist or know of anyone who can please contact Edna or John Jones at: johnedjones@gmail.com or 3408 8082. Dries gorgeous Epiphyllum German Express 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 ensure 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 included in this Newsletter.
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