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September 2013 Volume 53 Number 7

Visiting Society in September

is John Oxley Orchid Society Inc.

Affiliated Societies, Judging Roster for September

John Oxley O. S. 2nd Wednesday @ 7.30pm D Nitschinsk, L Rapkins, J Buckley, N Woolley.

Logan & District 3rd Tuesday @ 7.45pm K Webster, L Calligros, D Buhse, K Buhse.

Brisbane O. S. 4th Monday @ 7.45pm L Vickers, L Rapkins, M Illingworth, R Illingworth.

Beaudesert O. & F. S. 3rd Wednesday @ 7.30pm G Yong Gee, D Walker, Vacant.

Patron The Queensland Governor Ms Penelope Wensley, AC

President Mr Reg Illingworth r.m.illingworth@bigpond.com 07 3800 3213

Secretary Mrs Maree Illingworth qos.secretary@bigpond.com 07 3800 3213

Treasurer Mr Nick Woolley nmwoolley@optusnet.com.au 07 3201 6414

Editor Ms Trina Vinson tvinson65@gmail.com 07 32819180 A/H

Judges for Q.O.S. General Meeting on 9th September 2013

L Lobley, E Locke, L Rapkins, B Kable, K Webster, L Vickers

Next Committee Meeting at 6pm and also the

General Meeting at 8pm both on 9th September 2013 Venue: Red Hill Community Sports Centre

22 Fulcher Road, Red Hill, QLD 4059

September Meeting Information

Panel of Experienced Growers to Answer Any

Members’ Questions.

The Queensland Orchid Society Inc. whose members contribute to this Bulletin,

endeavour to assure the reliability of its contents.

Any cultural advice provided is a guide only and may not suit individual growers.

It is the responsibility of the individual to validate such advice before applying suggested methods.

The Society welcomes potential members to come to the general meetings as our guests, and advises those wishing to join

us that subscription fees (in Australian Dollar) are

$20 for a single, $25 for a family from 1st January

$10 for a single, $12.50 for a family from 1st July

Other Orchid Societies interested in affiliating with us are advised that Society Affiliation is $30

Payable on the 1st January each year.

PO Box 126

Browns Plains BC QLD 4118

Australia

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QUEENSLAND ORCHID SOCIETY INC.

GENERAL MEETING

Red Hill Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Red Hill

Minutes Monday, 12th August, 2013

The President, Reg Illingworth, declared the meeting open at 8.05 pm and welcomed the members and people

from other Societies.

Reg informed the Members that one of our long time Members, Valerie Hayden passed away. Val was the wife

of Stewart Heyden one of our eminent Phalaenopsis growers. Val will be sadly missed by her many friends.

The lady who organised the Western Australian Conference last year, Mrs. Merle Arrah died from a brain tumour,

this lady was well known by orchid people around Australia and Overseas. We also received news that Tom

Rivett suffered a heart attack and passed away on Sunday 11th August. We offer our condolences to Tom’s wife,

Marilyn.

The Judges at this meeting were –Les Vickers, Lynda Rapkins, and John Rooks. Ann Kable acted as steward and

Pam Price took care of the benching results.

Apologies: As per the attendance book.

Raffle: Reg announced details of the raffle for the evening and prompted members to obtain their tickets. Ten

raffle prizes were later presented. Thank you to the raffle ticket seller.

Correspondence: Members were advised that the Committee had attended to all routine correspondence.

Financial Report: The Treasurer, Nick Woolley, presented the financial report for the month of July 2013 and

moved acceptance. The report was seconded by Steve Waters. The treasurer’s report for July was on the notice

table for Members to check.

Notice of Society shows, and other sundry notices were also on the notice table.

Reg has Updated Copies of Orchidwiz for sale for $100 each. Great value for this product. If anyone is interest-

ed, please contact Reg on 3800 3213.

Guest Speaker: This evening Dave Groffen presented a talk on “How He Grows His Species” Dave’s talk was

very interesting, and Dave was very generous with his knowledge.

Supper was then served, thank you to Margaret Horsey, Val Marsden and Myra Westphal for the supper. We

always have such a variety of great food.

After supper Nick drew out 10 raffle tickets, the winners each won a well grown orchid plant or other.

Albert Gibbard, our Show Organiser encouraged the Members to bench plants at our show and reminded them

that our show Dates are as follows

Thursday, 12th September, benching from 2pm

13th, 14th & 15th September open to the public at Mt. Coot-tha Auditorium

Albert reminded the Members that we need help to set-up the Show starting at approx.12 noon on Thursday 12th

Sept.

We will have two tills operating in the plant sales at this show. This should speed up the service to customers.

We will need people to bring in some cardboard boxes for the sales, and also some food for the Judges supper.

Plants Tabled –

The First Prize winner of Judges Choice in Hybrid Orchid was Steve Waters with Paph. Macabre

The First Prize winner of Judges Choice in Species was Maree & Reg Illingworth with Dchlm. wenzelii

Gary Yong Gee provided the plant commentary for the night. Thank you Gary.

The Lucky Exhibitor was Laurie Baxter.

Reminder: The Judges have asked that the members have their plants benched by 7.45pm at the latest Members

are asked not to interrupt the Judges for any reason whilst the plants are being Judged. Judges would like to be

able to finish their work quickly before the Guest Speaker commences

This notice will appear in the next few Bulletins. Continued on page 3.

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SPECIAL INTEREST PLANT - AUGUST 2013

Exhibitor’s Plant Name Esmeralda cathcartii

Owner’s Name Gary Yong Gee

Judge’s Comments: Unusual plant

OWNERS COMMENTS:

Housing: Polycarbonate house with automated misting system and air conditioning system to try to

keep to a maximum of 28 degrees C. Summer Temperatures.

Watering Three times a week in Spring till Autumn. Twice a week in Winter as aerial roots dry

quickly.

Feeding Program: About once a week in Spring till Autumn with HSO22 and once a fortnight

with HSO12 during colder weather.

Potting Medium Mounted on cork bark but plant hangs down with thick aerial roots in the air

and some eventually going into nearby pots.

Other Cultural Comments Species from the Himalayas and Nepal. Flowers face the ground so

the plant is awkward to display. It likes cool moist conditions, otherwise buds will abort.

Continued from Page 2

The Plant of Special Interest was owned by Gary Yong Gee Details will appear in the Bulletin.

Reg thanked Pam Price and Anne Kable for attending to the benching and also for acting as a steward

for the Judges. Reg also thanked all those who helped set up the hall.

Closure: As there was no further business the President closed the meeting at approx. 9.35pm and

wished all members and visitors a safe journey home.

A FIRST FOR THE QUEENSLAND ORCHID SOCIETY WEBSITE

A Website for the Queensland Orchid Society Inc. has now commenced, still in the early stages, but

coming along very well. Our Website Master is a young man with the name of “SoundEagle”.

The work SoundEagle has completed is beautifully illustrated,

easy to comprehend and so very different.

Those of you who can log on to the site please do so by clicking the web address below.

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SHOWS FOR SEPTEMBER 2013

Alstonville OS 4/7 September, Alstonville Plaza

Shopping Centre

Tweed OS 5/7 September, Jessie McMillan

Hall, Murwillumbah

Childers & Isis OS 6/7 September, Isis Cultural Centre,

Churchill St

Innisfail OS 6/7 September, Central Arcade,

Innisfail

Nambour OS 6/7 September, Uniting Church

Hall, Coronation Ave, Nambour

Byron OS 7/8 September, Ex Services Club,

Mullumbimby

West Brisbane OS 7/8 September, Botanic Gardens,

Mt. Coot-tha

Sunshine Coast OS 12/13 September, Pelican Waters

Shopping Centre, Pelican Waters Caloundra

City of Lismore OS 12/14 September, Lismore Central

Shop Centre, Carrington St

Lockyer Valley OS 12/14 September, Cultural Centre,

Laidley

Queensland OS 13/15 September, Auditorium, Botanic

Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha

Townsville OS 13/15 September, TOS Hall,

Charles St, Kirwan

Beaudesert DOFS 14/15 September, Canungra

School of Arts Hall, 2 Pine St.

Capricorn OFC 14/15 September, Refer to Secretary

Maryborough OS 19/21 September, St Paul’s Memorial

Hall, Cnr, Adelaide & Ellena St

Native OS of Toowoomba 19/24 September, St John’s

Lutheren Church Hall, Bridge St, Wilsonton

Noosa OFS 20/21 September, RSL Memorial Hall,

Maple St, Cooroy

Atherton Tableland OS 20/21 September, Anglican Church

Hall, Vernon St

Toowoomba OS 20/25 September, Centenary Heights

School Hall, Ramsay St

Bowen OFS 21/22 September, Bowen Show

Grounds

Eastern District OS 21/22 September, Bayside Uniting

Church Hall, 420 Wondall Rd

Mackay OS 21/22 September, Orchid Extravaganza

Weekend, Refer to Secretary for further information

Casino OS 26/28 September, St Marks Parish

Hall, Barker St

North Star Orchid Circle 26/28 September, Burpengary Plaza,

Station Rd

McLean OS 27/28 September, McLean Bowls

Club, McLachlan St

Ipswich OS 28/29 September, Silkstone State

Primary School

GOODBYE GRANDPA

A father put his 3 year old daughter to bed, told her a story and listened to her prayers which ended by saying.

“God bless Mummy, God bless Daddy, God bless Grandma and good-bye Grandpa.

The father asked, “Why did you say goodbye Grandpa?”

The little girl said, “I don’t know Daddy, it just seemed like the thing to do.”

The next day Grandpa died.

The father thought it was a strange coincidence.

A few months later the father put the girl to bed and listened to her prayers which went like this.

“God bless Mummy, God bless Daddy and good-bye Grandma.”

The next day the Grandmother died.

“Holy hell”, thought the father. “this kid is in contact with the other side.”

Several weeks later when the girl was going to bed the dad heard her say.

“God bless Mummy and goodbye Daddy.” He practically went into shock.

He couldn’t sleep all night and got up at the crack of dawn to go to his office.

He was nervous as a cat all day, had lunch and watched the clock.

He figured if he could get by until midnight he would be okay.

He felt safe in the office, so instead of going home at the end of the day he stayed

there, drinking coffee, looking at his watch and jumping at every sound.

Finally midnight arrived, he breathed a sigh of relief and went home

When he got home his wife said “I’ve never seen you work so late, What’s the matter.”

He said, “I don’t want to talk about it, I’ve just spent the worst day of my like.”

She said, “You think you had a bad day, you’ll never believe what happened to me.

This morning my golf pro dropped dead in the middle of my lesson.”

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JUDGES’ CHOICE - HYBRID: 1 Paph. Macabre S & D Waters

2 Paph. Transvaal ‘Panorama’ S & D Waters

3 Srts. Bravehart M. Tierney

JUDGES’ CHOICE - SPECIES: 1 Dchlm. wenzelii R & M Illingworth

2 Rhy. gigantean ‘Illustre’ L. Baxter

3 Osmoglossum pulchellem G. Yong Gee

CATTLEYA EXHIBITION OVER 90mm: 1. Rlc. Burdekin Storm x Rth. Sunset Mel I R Kidd

CATTLEYA EXHIBITION UP TO 90mm: 1. Blc. (Aoga Jewel ‘Fame’ x Orange Nuggett) L. Baxter

CATTLEYA NON-EXHIBITION: 1. Lc. Bijou d’Or I R Kidd

PAPHIOPEDILUM EXHIBITION 1. Paph. Personella S & D Waters

2. Paph. Frank Pearce L Vickers

3. Paph. White Knight ‘Tierdon’ ...M Tierney

PAPHIOPEDILUM OTHER: 1. Paph. Macabre S & D Waters

2. Paph. Transvaal ‘Panorama’ S & D Waters

3. Paph. Formosa Lady L Vickers

ONCIDIUM ALLIANCE: 1. Onc. Moon Shadow ‘Tiger Tail’ M. Westphal

2. Onc. Russiker Gold R & M Illingworth

3. Oncidopsis (Oi.). Living Fire ‘Lava Flow’ T Jenkins

ONCIDIUM EQUITANT: 1. Tolu. (Kyelle’s Dream x Patricia Tolem) S & D Waters

VANDACEOUS: 1. Srts. Bravehart M Tierney

2. Rhy. (gigantea x Hirato ‘Spots’) G Grant

3. Rhy. (gigantea var. alba x Hirato) G Grant

PHALAENOPSIS: 1. Phal. I-Hsin Black Jack G Grant

2. Phal. Fuller’s Sunset G Grant

3. Phal. Crystal Veil G Grant

ANY OTHER GENERA 1. Bulb. Thai Spider H & C Edwards

SPECIES SYMPODIAL : 1 Dchlm. wenzelii R & M Illingworth

2 Osmoglossum pulchellum G Yong Gee

3 Scaphyglottis prolifera G Yong Gee

SPECIES OTHER: 1. Rhy. gigantean var. Illustre L Baxter

2. Phal. aprodite var. Gwen’s Delight G Grant

3. Esmeralda cathcartii G Yong Gee

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE SPECIES: 1. Taurantha collina G Yong Gee

2. Pterostylis curta G Yong Gee

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HYBRID: 1. Den. Star of Riverdene R & M Illingworth

2. Den. Graham Hewitt R & M Illingworth

Orchids with an ‘* asterix’ after the name

indicates the plant has been registered.

Please change your name tag.

ATTENTION PLEASE NOTE

The next Meeting on Monday 9th September is the last meeting before the Spring Show which is Set-up

on Thursday, 12th September and open to the public on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th.

Open all days 8.30am-3.30pm. The Workbook will be available on the Meeting night for you sign in.

There will be plenty of opportunities for you to help your Society, so please do give us some of your

time. Even 1 or 2 hours would be very acceptable.

Benching Tags and Sale Tags for the Show will be available at the next Meeting, Monday 9th Sept.

Members are asked to volunteer to be Stewards for the Judging, this is an interesting and easy job.

There will be two Bus Trips arriving on the Friday morning, which means we will need extra people

available to help buyers select sale plants, help with morning teas, and a few to go around with people

when they are viewing the benched plants. So please consider attending on Friday morning by 8.30am

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Photography by Jim McCubbin

Judges Choice Hybrid Judges Choice Species

Plant :- Dchlm. wenzelii

Grower :- R & M Illingworth

Plant :-Paph. Macabre

Grower :- S & D Waters

Plant :- Srts. Bravehart

Grower :- M Tierney

Plant :- Den. Star of Riverdene

Grower :- R & M Illingworth

Plant:- Onc. Moon Shadow ‘Tiger Tail’

Grower:- M Westphal

Plant: Phal. I-Hsin Black Jack

Grower: G Grant

Plant :- Rlc. Burdekin Storm x

Rth. Sunset Mel

Grower:- I R Kidd

Plant :- Lc. Bijou d’Or

Grower :- I R Kidd

Plant :- Paph. Personella

Grower :- S & D Waters

Plant :- Bulb. Thai Spider ‘

Grower :- H & C Edwards

Plant :-Tolu. (Kyelle’s Dream x

Patricia Tolen

Grower :- S & D Waters

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BARK FROM NEW ZEALAND NOW AVAILABLE

A special bark from New Zealand that is highly recommended by orchid growers in Asia and the USA is now available in the

UK and Australia. Sold under the tradename Orchiata, it is sourced from sustainable forest of Primus radiata.

It is cleaned, steam-treated to extract resin, soaked in a calcium-magnesium solution and baked dry. There is no need to soak

it before use, and it holds and releases nutrients efficiently. Orchiata is more expensive than other bark, but lasts longer so

plants need less repotting.

Read more on the manufacturer’s website: besgrow.com/orchiata

This bark can be obtained from Albert Gibbard, Phone 3269 1631

In 2012, the orchids listed above were known as (from left to right) Ascda Yip Sum Wah, Ascda Meda

Arnold, and Ascda Suk Sumran Beauty

Do you know their new names?

There has been a reclassification of orchids in the Vandaceous family. OrchidWiz 10.1 makes

understanding the changes to the Vandaceous much easier.

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New Names

From left to Right the orchids are now known as:

Vanda Yip Sum Wah, Vanda Meda Arnold, and Vanda Suk Sumran Beauty

The biggest change stems from the reclassification of ascocentrums as vandas. Most importantly, Asctm. curvifolium was renamed V. curvifolia and Asctm. miniatum became V. miniata.

This caused a ripple effect throughout the database as follows:

1,899 Ascocenda (Asctm x V) became Vanda

239 Vascostylis (Asctm x Rhy x V) became Vandachostylis (Rhy x V)

166 Mokara (Arach x Asctm x V) became Vandachostylis (Rhy x V)

97 Kagawaara (Asctm x Ren x V) became Renantanda (Ren x V)

86 Christieara (Aer x Asctm x V) became Aeridovanda (Aer x V)

65 Devereuxara (Asctm x Phal x V) became Vandaenopsis (Phal x V)

49 Asconopsis (Asctm x Phal) became Vandaenopsis (Phal x V)

The next biggest change is some vandas were reclassified as papilionanthes. Importantly, Vanda teres became

Papilionanthe teres and V. hookeriana became Ple. hookeriana:

664 Vanda became Papilionanda (Ple x V)

169 Ascocenda (Asctm x V) became Papilionanda (Ple x V)

17 Vascostylis (Asctm x Rhy x V) became Vanchoanthe (Ple x Rhy x V) Etc.

Of note, Neofinetia falcata was reclassified V. falcata; Christensonia vietnamica became V. vietnamica; and Aerides

flabellata became V. flabellata.

26 Nakamotoara ( Asctm x Neof x V ) became Vanda 25 Christieara (Aer x Asctm x V) became Vanda

18 Vandofinetia ( Neof x V ) became Vanda Etc. In total over 4,300 Vandaceous were changed.

For a list of all new genera in Vandaceous and their respective member count, please consult OrchidWiz analysis

"ALL Genera," selecting Group "Vandaceous."