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Maroochydore Orchid Society, P.O. Box 382, Maroochydore 4558 MAY 2015

www.maroochydoreorchidsociety.com.au

Patroness - Rosanna Natoli

President - Duncan McMartin (07) 5448 5300

Secretary - Kathy Howatson (07) 5448 4450 maroochyorchid1@optusnet.com.au

Treasurer - Del Whittaker (07) 5476 5305

Editor - Merryan Hardman hmerryan@yahoo.com

CULTURAL MEETING

Cultural Meeting is held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Girl Guide Hall, Beach Road, Maroochydore,

7.30pm. AGM will be held at October meeting. Members and visitors are welcome. All plants to be tabled by

7.30pm for judging.

2015 CALENDAR

Society Show Dates:

7th – 8th May – M.O.S. Mother’s Day Show (CLOSED), Big Top Shopping Centre,

Maroochydore (set up 6th May – take down 9pm 8th May)

8th – 9th May – Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society (CLOSED), RSL Hall, Cooroy

20th June - STOCQ Meeting, Uniting Church Hall, Coronation Ave, Nambour, hosted by

Nambour Orchid Society

3rd – 5th July – Caboolture Orchid Society Show (DISPLAY), Morayfield Community

Complex, 298 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield (set up 2nd July 3pm)

7th – 8th August, M.O.S. Annual Show (BENCHING), Millwell Road Community Hall,

Millwell Road East, Maroochydore (set up 6th August 3pm)

28th – 29th August – Nambour Orchid Society Show (DISPLAY), Uniting Church,

Donaldson Street, Nambour (set up 27th August 3pm)

10th – 11th September – SCOSC Spring Show, Pelican Waters Shopping Village (CLOSED)

16th – 23rd September - 20th A.O.C. National and 50th TQOC Conference and Show,

Mackay

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Annual Fee $10 Badge $10

All enquiries, please contact Del.

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18th – 19th September – Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society Show (BENCHING)

Community Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy (set up 17th September 3pm)

18th – 23rd September - The triennial AOC Orchid Conference and Show, Mackay

Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC)

25th – 26th September – Glasshouse Country Orchid Society Show (DISPLAY) Beerwah

Community Centre, Peachester Road, Beerwah (set up 24th September 3pm)

3rd – 4th October – Bribie Island Orchid Society Spring Show (BENCHING) 156a First

Avenue Bongaree (set up 2nd October 3pm)

30th – 31st October – Nambour Orchid Society Species Show (BENCHING), Uniting

Church, Donaldson Road, Nambour (set up 29th October 3pm)

November - STOCQ Meeting, (Venue and date TBA), hosted by Hervey Bay Orchid Society

11th – 12th June 2016 – Diamond Festival of Orchids

NZ - 22nd – 25th September 2016 – Auckland Orchid and Flower Show, ASB

Showgrounds

April CULTURAL MEETING RESULTS

CATEGORY FIRST SECOND THIRD

OPEN Rhyds.Changmai Paph.Hasta La Vista Mtsa.Aztec x

Onc.Sarcodes

John Salway Peter Henssler OAM Bill Letcher

INTERMEDIATE - - -

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NOVICE V.Jose Coronodo x

V.Madame Rattana

Aliceana.Sunday Best Den.bigibbum

Loraine Hocking Loraine Hocking Loraine Hocking

SPECIES Coel.celebensis Paph.henryanum Phal.tetrapsis

Bill Letcher Peter Henssler OAM Rod Aisthorpe

FOLIAGE Maidenhair Fern Unknown Unknown

Merryan Hardman Loraine Hocking Loraine Hocking

We had a small turn out at the meeting this month, so there is not too much to report. We are trying to generate

interest in a bus trip – check details below.

It is appreciated that winter-like conditions are fast approaching, but it we want speakers to make the effort to give us

a talk on differing orchid subjects, we need members to make the effort to attend meetings.

Our Mother’s Day Show at the Big Top is in the planning. All members are encouraged to visit the area around the

stage, which is where we will set up our display. There will also be an area for sales. Parking may be an issue, but this

will be discussed at the next meeting, once we have seen the area and have ideas. Set up time will be on the

Wednesday at 5pm. Take down will be on the Friday night at 9pm. Members will need to volunteer and help with

sales, and chat with the Public. Peter will no doubt man the raffle table. That man loves to outdo himself every year!

Good work!!

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Some other beautiful entries:

Open winner - Phyds.ChangmaiSpecies winner-Coel.celebrensis

Novice winner - V.Jose Coronodo x V.Madame Rattana

Foliage winner - Maidenhair Fern

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CALOUNDRA AUTUMN SHOW

Displays abounded at Caloundra in April as did the wonderful orchids. Lots of competition, but it came down to these

five. Congratulations to the winners, especially Russell and Jan Hopkins for two Champion ribbons.

Here are some of our entries:

Champion & Champion Species Orchid -

C.guttata

Reserve Champion Orchid -

Bulb.Annandalei

Champion Specimen Orchid - Brat. Dennis

Kleinbach

Champion Foliage -Xanthosma Lindenii

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ORCHIDACEOUS SUPPLIES

Regulars to the Coast’s orchid Shows know of Orchidaceous Supplies. Owned and run by Margaret and Grahame Muller, they

have everything necessary and not so necessary for the improved growing of our orchids. Whatever it is you need, or want, they

will either have it, or can offer suggestions on how to obtain it. Between them, they have years of experience. I had to pleasure

of a chat with our lovely suppliers to find out a little more about them.

Margaret, tell us a little of the history of your Company.

We started out as Orchidaceous Books, selling orchid books in Dec. 1999 and moved to orchid supplies in Sept. 2006. We were,

along with a number of others - distributors for Easy Orchids. As the business grew and our range increased we realised there

was an opening in the market for supplies at orchid Shows and so we branched out into our own business.

What supplies do you provide?

Short answer- too much, if you look at how much we carry and set up at each Show. No, seriously though, we stock a wide range

of items. Pine Bark, charcoal, perlite, a huge range of pots in different sizes and shapes, labels, pens and pencils to write on those

labels, tools, hangers, clips – serious and novelty, trays, bamboo, Portugal Cork and fertilizers and more. We are the proud

Australian importer and distributor of Kiwi Orchid Bark. We do not carry fungicides and insecticides as the range is enormous

and they can have a fairly short shelf life - best bought fresh from nurseries.

Where can we find you?

At most Shows. If there are two Shows on at the same time, I will do one Show and Grahame will do the other. If you miss the

Shows and need an item, we have a website – www.orchidaceoussupplies.com.au for online orders, or email us at

supplies@orchidaceoussupplies.com.au and we can have an item ready waiting at the Show, or can give it to someone you

authorise to collect on your behalf. Our phone numbers are 07 4122 1251 or 0408 076 511. We are happy to take orders in

whichever way is easiest for you.

In all the time you’ve been doing this, I am guessing you have the odd funny moment?

Funny? Maybe not. Getting to the Show venue and unpacked, only to find we’ve left the credit card machine behind on one

occasion and the cash tin on another. Hate to admit it, but that has happened.

Strange question, but are you into orchids yourself?

Yes, I love native orchids. I have been persuaded to grow some other types, but my heart belongs with natives.

Thanks for your time, Margaret. Great chatting with you. Look forward to seeing you at future shows.

As you can see, this is definitely the place to buy your supplies. Remember, Members, if we support Margaret and Grahame,

they will support us. Look for them at the Shows and say hello

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INTEREST IN BUS TRIP

We are in the process of organising a bus trip. Please keep Sunday 21st June free as we are hoping to

arrange a trip to Robertsons, Trost’s, and Frizzo’s – all great orchid stockists. The cost – if we get 17 people,

will be $15 per head. We will be stopping at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny. There is a kiosk

with delectable nibbles or you can pack a picnic and bring it with you. More details will be available at the

next meeting for anyone interested who wants to join in on the fun.

SUPPER ROSTER 2015

Month Person

June Kev Rimmington

July John Salway

August Robyn Volz

September John Thelander

October Louise Myers

November Merryan Hardman

December Joe Mercieca

Disclaimer: While the Editor endeavours to ensure the reliability of this newsletter, neither the Editor nor the Maroochydore Orchid Society Inc.

can assume any responsibility for the information or advice given to readers of The Observer.

Results of the Gympie Show.

Thank you to Duncan and John S. for going to Gympie on Friday night in that

terrible weather. John Salway received 4 first prizes, 1 second and 1 third prize.

Duncan McMartin received 1 second and 1 third prize. Duncan also picked up the

trophy for “Plant of Unusual Botanical Interest” for his Trichatosia velotina. Kathy

Howatson received 1 first. Thank you to the people who went up on Sunday to help

pull down.

We’ll leave the last word to ‘Cousin It’. That’s all, folks.