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At our June meeting we will be looking at three areas of plant preparation for Showing and Displaying orchids Walt Off will be discussing ways to prep your plant as it grows, and how plants are judged using score cards. David Off and Andy Fontaine will be going over Staking and Grooming; also, how to check your plants for insects and ways to tie and clean the plant for the best presentation at judging time. They will also touch on types of plants that can be mounted and some creative ways to do that.

Welcome New Members As President of the Sandpiper OS, I would like to welcome Richard & Marcia Rosenberg of Margate, NJ, to the Sandpiper Orchid Family as New Members and we are looking forward to seeing them at our future meetings. Ron Ference

June 25th7:30 PM

JUNE 2009

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Sandpiper Orchid SocietySandpiper 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

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

Ocean City Flower Show

Sandpiper Orchid Societyʼs Artistic Design entry that took FIRST PLACE in the Ocean City Flower Show

that was held on June 5, 6 and 7. Numerous entries of orchids were submitted by the members of

the Sandpiper Orchid Society at this yearʼs Flower Show. A sampling of pictures showing a few of the entered orchids

may be seen on Page 5.

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.

Tusone, R.

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SHOW TABLE & Orchid Shows Point Standings thru

May 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.

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Annual Picnic with theSandpiper Orchid Family

On Sunday May 17th, the Sandpiper Orchid Society held it’s Annual May Meeting-Picnic at the Cape May County Zoo. Many of the Society’s membership attended the day’s activities which included the annual Society May picnic, a

beautiful display of member’s orchids on the monthly Show Table and a specially arranged off-limit areas guided tour by the Zoo personal.

Numerous candid pictures were taken of

members during the day and several are shown here and on page 5.

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Paphiopedilum Vanda M. Pearman is a hybrid made between Paph. delenatii from Vietnam and Paph. bellatulum from Thailand. This is a delightful plant with large flowers up to 4" across in colors of light pink finely spotted in dark purple and are very often 2 flowered. They have beautiful foliage in colors of dark green, blue green, silver, and burgundy and are stunning plants even when not in flower.

Light Paph. Vanda M. Pearman requires the same light as for other paphiopedilums, about 800-1000 foot-candles.

Temperature This plant likes intermediate to warm temperatures, with night temperatures from the mid to low 60's, and day temperatures in the 70's to 80's. Somewhat cooler temperatures can be tolerated during the winter months if the plant is kept a bit more on the dry side.

Humidity This hybrid will grow well in humidity of 45% or above.

Water Water as this plant approaches dryness. Allowing the plant to just dry out between waterings is important for this type of hybrid. In the winter, it is best to keep the plant somewhat drier between waterings, perhaps watering every week and a half to two weeks rather than every 4-7 days in the summer. By late March or early April, the plant should be getting moisture on a more continual basis. This plant

will tolerate water with more minerals such as calcium and magnesium and iron.

Fertilizer For best results, use GrowMore Urea-Free 20-10-20 if you use municipal water, which has limestone added, or Cal-Mag. 15-5-15 if using rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water.

Flowering This hybrid tends to bloom mostly in the late spring to early summer months with one to two flowers in the range of 3.5 to 4"

across. Flowers are long lasting, and quite beautiful in colors of pink and burgundy. Flowering season is usually triggered by longer, warmer days, having come out of a somewhat drier period during the winter.

Repotting The best time to repot Paph. Vanda M. Pearman is in the spring before flowering or in the fall at the onset of the dry season. Keep this plant dry for the first couple of weeks after repotting in the fall. Use a medium grade fir bark mix with 10% charcoal and 15% perlite added. Adding dolomite to the mix, dusting the top of the medium will help this plant to perform better.

Paphiopedilum Vanda M. Pearman

(bellatulum x delenatii)

...thanks to the Orchid Web website.

David’s Monthly Orchid Tips

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

WALDOR ORCHIDS family.

The Tough Bloomers We all have those few plants in our collections that we just love to see the flowers, but for one reason or another we simply cannot bloom them. We have had several cases of this even at the shop. One of these is L. lobata ‘Estrella’. We bought the plant from H&R and even at wholesale, it wasn't cheap. It was blooming size when we bought it and after growing it for 3-4 years we finally flowered it. As "seasoned" growers we tried everything we could think of; more light, cooler temperatures, less water, changes in fertilizer, etc., all with no luck until now. The plant looks no different than any other year, some divisions are even stronger than the ones that bloomed. So what I'd like to say is just to persevere, and don’t give up. Change what you can, and just be patient, the prize is well worth it. 

After 3 years, I'm blooming 2 standard Catt’s in a window at my house. Here is my L. purpurata var. Carnea; the plant I referenced above. Remember… PATIENCE.

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June is another great month to look for orchids. You can find the Lily-leaved Twayblade, Liparis lilifolia and Grass Pink, Calopogon pulchellus, also known as Calopogon tuberosus. Lily-leaved Twayblade grows along oak forests from late May to late June. The flowers are a translucent purple color. As a result of the translucent color, it is difficult to find the Twayblade. One location I know of to find Twayblades is at “Head of the River” off of Rt 50.

Another wonderful plant blooming at this time is Grass Pink. The Grass Pink blooms from early May to late June. This plant is similar to Meadow Beauty and blooms at the same time. The flowers are purple in color and they look like they bloom upside down. Calopogons grow in boggy sphagnum areas. Some of the best locations to find Calopogons that I have found are the fields at Batsto, bogs within the Wharton State Forest and Greenwood State Forest, Great Creek Road Bog in Galloway, and along the roadside at 5th Avenue and Moss Mill Road in Mullica Township.

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.

Lily-leaved Twayblade

Grass Pink

2009 Summer Sale at Waldor OrchidsJune 19th & 20th

Waldor invites you to our Annual Summer Sale. We will be offering

20% off all plants and supplies.

10 E. Poplar Ave. Linwood, N.J. 08221-2526

Phone: 609-927-4126 Fax: 609-926-0615

Fridays and Saturdays 9AM - 5:30 PM

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

Telephone:  610-847-8039

Parkside Orchid NurseryOttsville, PA

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

Website: http://waldor.com

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Annual Picnic with theSandpiper Orchid Family

……. continued from page 2Here is a small sampling of the members and

guests that enjoyed the day’s activities.

Ocean City Flower Show

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For additional pictures of Sandpiper’s Annual May Picnic, click on the link below.

Additional Picnic Highlights

Additional OC Flower Show Highlights

J&L Orchids’ Annual Summer SaleJune 26-July 5   9-4 each day

Lots of Blooming Orchids!15% Off All Regular J&L Stock*

Special Guest Vendors June 26, 27, 28James Rose of Cal-Orchid, Inc.

Carri Raven-Riemann of the OrchidPhileWorkshops and lunch on the first weekend!

J&L Orchids 20 Sherwood Road  Easton, CT 06612

(203) 261-3772 www.jlorchids.com

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 Ellingson

Here are a few of the orchids that were exhibited in this years Ocean City Flower Show.

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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

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

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

24-26 12th Annual Summer Orchid Fest Parkside Orchid Nursery 2503 Mountainview Drive, Ottsville, Pa. Phone: 610-847-8039 website: http://www.parksideorchids.com/fest.htm

EXTENDED CALENDAR DETAILS

Calendar of Events

July 2009Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa

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Jul 3 'Independence Day' observed Jul 4 Independence Day

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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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.

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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

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Map of Meeting Location

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May 2009Show Table

1st Place WinnersSHOW TABLE DETAILS

Paph. Armeni White ‘Moon Light’Grown by B. Benedict

L. purpurata ‘Cindarosa’Grown by L&R Jankowski

Ascda. Princess Mikasa BlueGrown by A. Fontaine

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

Den. Sea Mary 'Snow King'Grown by L&R Jankowski

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SHOW TABLE DETAILS

Phal. Ganlin Yellow ‘Lover’Grown by B. Ellingsen

Tolumnia Genting VolcanoGrown by A. Fontaine

Phal. Little SweetheartGrown by L&R Jankowski

Ascda. Zengyo ‘Blue Spots’Grown by A. Fontaine

Paph. Jerry Spence

Grown by B. Ellingsen

Paph. liemianumGrown by R. Michalenko

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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 July Preview

A ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) in bloom

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

Two Viewpoints of the Ghost Orchid Trichocentrum pulchrum: A Summer-Blooming Miniature How to Grow Brassavolas Taiwan International Orchid Show 2009