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Sandpiper Orchid Society

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

Summer Orchid FestParkside Orchid Nursery

Ottsville, PA

Schedule of Orchid Fest Events

12th Annual Summer Orchid FestDates:  July 24, 25 & 26

Telephone:  610-847-8039

Website: http://www.parksideorchids.com/fest.htm

Arcadia Glass GreenhousesBlue Moon PotteryBrennans Orchids

Cal-OrchidCelebrate Orchids

Creative HydoponicsFishing Creek Orchids

Just Pat OrchidsJ&L Orchids

Kelly's Korner Orchid SuppliesLittle Brook Orchids

Lois Duffin Orchids Main Street Orchids

Marlow OrchidsOak Hill Gardens

OrchidphileParkside Orchid Nursery

Piping Rock OrchidsPlantio La OrquideaStony Brook Orchids

Waldor OrchidsWoodstream Orchids

Participants

JULY 2009

Welcome New Member As President of the Sandpiper OS, I would like to welcome Craig Connolly of Marlton, NJ, to the Sandpiper Orchid Family as a New Member and we are looking forward to seeing him at our future meetings. Ron Ference

July ’09 Newsletter in a

MAGAZINE FORMAT

Upcoming MeetingJuly 23rd

7:30 PM

Sandpiper 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

At our July meeting, Ron Ference will give a digital presentation on ways to better understand and appreciate the various aspects of your Monthly Newsletter and Sandpiper’s website, so that readers can better navigate through the various pages and the ‘active links’ that are present. Come to the July meeting and discover some of the ‘hidden gems’ of your Newsletter and website, that many readers have not yet discovered and didn’t realize even existed.

At Sandpiper’s last meeting Andy Fontaine and David Off gave a presentation and demonstration of numerous ways to pre-stake an orchid as it begins to produce new growth. Methods were discussed of training newly established growth, to produce a pleasant looking and structurally sound growing orchid, before it begins its flowering cycle. When your orchid begins to set buds and then flower, numerous techniques were demonstrated on how to position and attractively display and present your flowers, in order to obtain your own personal satisfaction or to present them as an option for being judged. Andy and David also showed and demonstrated all of the tools and devices that are necessary to be used in the form of a ‘Staking Kit’ that all orchid growers should be encouraged to accumulate and have in their possession.

July is another great month for locating types of Pine Barren Orchids. Toward the end of July and to the beginning of August, you may see the Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens). This orchid is

similar to the Jewel Orchid. The leaves are white and green. The flowers start out green and then change over time to white. The Rattlesnake Plantain orchid thrives where you can find Lycopodium and near old foundations of houses. I have only found this orchid on Nature Conservancy property in Galloway Township.

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Showing and Displaying Orchids

Benedict, B.

Bollenbach, G.

Bruno, P.

Cascioli, C.

Cascioli, P.

Class, B.

DelGuercio, M&S

Ellingson, B.

Errickson, B.

Fontaine, A.

Kruckner, R.

Jankowski, L&R

McClellan, J&M

Michalenko, R.

Montgomery, A&B

Schairer, C.

Trease, R.

Tusone, R.

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SHOW TABLE & Orchid Shows Point Standings thru

June 2009

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 Society Displays and the monthly Show Table results. Lisa O’Neal Award - This award was established in 2006 upon the untimely death of then president Lisa O’Neal. 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.

New Jersey Pine Barren Orchids

….. by Chrissy Schairer, a charter member of the Sandpiper Orchid Society, who is well known as an expert on the

native orchids of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

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Cattleya dowiana var. Rosita is native to the Atlantic coastal mountain areas in Costa Rica. This plant is considered extinct in nature and we know of only one clone that exists today as a mature plant. We have tried selfing this clone for 11 years. Finally, we were successful and now have seedlings available. What distinguishes this dowiana from others is the suffusion of scarlet veins in the petals, mimicking the lip.Light This Cattleya requires 1500-2000 footcandles to do well. As seedlings they should be kept shadier, almost in Phalaenopsis conditions, to promote larger leaf growth. When mature, this plant does not want high light like other Cattleyas. If the plant receives too much light, the flowers will be distorted.Temperature C. dowiana var. Rosita is a warm growing Cattleya, and should be grown at Phalaenopsis temperatures at all times. Nighttime temps should be between 60 - 65 degrees Fahrenheit and daytime temps at 75-85 degrees F.Humidity 50-60% or higher is ideal.Water We highly recommend using clean water, such as

rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water. Water as the plant approaches dryness during the growing season. During winter, dry out well between watering.Fertilizer Fertilize with GrowMore 20-10-20 at the rate of ½ teaspoon per gallon. We also highly recommend Green Jungle Orchid Food, especially formulated to work with rain, distilled, reverse osmosis water or water low in alkalinity. Fertilize with Green Jungle every time you water.Flowering Flowering season is usually late June to early July. The flowers are large,

well shaped with a lemony fragrance. The colors are yellow with scarlet veins in the lip and petals.Repotting Repot this plant only during periods of growth, when you see new growths beginning at the base of the plant. Do not repot this plant in midwinter or in midsummer, as this will cause the plant great stress and you may lose the clone.

Cattleya dowiana var. Rosita

...thanks to the Orchid Web website.

Bugs be gone With the splendid weather we've had the past few weeks, those of us who have plants outside can almost hear them purring. But, we need to remember the dreadful thought of bringing bugs back into our houses this fall. The easiest, and first step is to keep them up off the ground. They can be hung in trees or placed on benches. 20 inches above the ground is the minimum recommended height. Diazanon can be used around the area where your plants are located to further protect your babies from ants and sal bugs. Slug bait should also be periodically applied on and around the plants.  For those who still have their plants inside, this is a good opportunity to take any plants that have a bug problem and get them outside into an area that is protected from the sun, so natural predators can take care of the pests.

David’s Monthly Orchid Tips

David Off is a 3rd generation member of the highly respected

WALDOR ORCHIDS family.

SANDPIPER’S ANNUAL ORCHID AUCTION will be coming up at our October 22nd meeting. Now is a good time to begin setting aside those plants, divisions, or duplicate items

that you would consider parting with and could donate to our Annual Orchid Auction.

The Orchid Help Guys

Before the Meeting

7:15 PMAsk the Orchid Help Guys before any

Sandpiper Orchid Society meetingfor advice on any culture problems you

may be having with your orchids.

Dr. Cary Stone Bergie Ellingsen

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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

American Orchid Society

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

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

EXTENDED CALENDAR DETAILS

Calendar of Events

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Sandpiper Orchid Society

The Sandpiper OS is an Affiliated Member of the American Orchid Society

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 George Bollenbach Trustee 2010 Bergie Ellingson Trustee 2011 Dr. Cary Stone Trustee 2012 Pam Cascioli

Committee Chairs Membership George Bollenbach Program Dir. Andy Fontaine Publicity Gail Zona Newsletter Ron Ference Show Table Cary Stone Hospitality Alice Montgomery 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

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Renewing Member(s) _______ Year Joined Sandpiper OS _______ New Member(s) _______

Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________ State _________ Zip __________________

Phone (Home) ____________________________ Phone (Cell) _____________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________

Please Indicate: Individual ____ Family ____ (2 People residing at the same Mailing Address)$25 Yearly Dues running from January thru December

Web Users Please Print Out this Form

Please bring this completed Membership Form and your check made out to: ʻSandpiper Orchid Societyʼ to your next Society meeting.

Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Galloway Branch of the Atlantic County Library system located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ.

or Mail this form and check to:

MEMBERSHIP 239 E. Upland Avenue Galloway, NJ 08205

Sandpiper Orchid SocietyMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Monthly MeetingsA Monthly Newsletter is sent to all MembersExperienced Orchid Growers to Answer your QuestionsEducational Orchid WorkshopsGuest SpeakersSlide or Digital PresentationsMember’s Orchids displayed at Meetings

Member’s Orchid Greenhouse ToursOrchid RafflesSnacks, Beverages, DessertsAn Annual Membership PicnicParticipation in Annual Orchid ShowsAn Annual Membership Awards BanquetAn Annual Orchid Auction

Membership Benefits

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

Map of Meeting Location

June 2009Show Table

1st Place WinnersSHOW TABLE DETAILS

Paph. liemianumGrown by R. Michalenko

Pyp. Mariposa var. alba‘Green Valley’

Grown by A. Fontaine

V. Pat DelightGrown by B. Ellingsen

Den. HybridGrown by L&R Jankowski

C. Summer Spot 'Carmela'Grown by A. Fontaine

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SHOW TABLE DETAILS

Paph. PinocchioGrown by R. Michalenko

Epi. Fresh Valley ‘Lemon Tree’Grown by A&B Montgomery

Phal. HybridGrown by J&M McClellan

Sarcoglottis sceptrodesGrown by R. Michalenko

Blc. Amy Wakasugi‘Yamanashi’

Grown by B. Class

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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 August Preview

Ascocenda Udomchai Beauty 'Katherine Randall'HCC/AOS (V. Kasem's Delight x Peggy Foo) Grower: Tom Coffey Photo © Greg Allikas

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

How to Score with Vandas in Any Climate How to Grow Dendrobium jenkinii Captivating Coelogynes Orchid of the Month: Aeranthes