July - The Orchid Society of New South Wales

Orchid News July 2016
Orchid News
July 2016
Volume 40, No. 7
Next Meeting: 25th July, 2016 . We visit Sabah and Borneo with Ian Chalmers
Hybrid of the Night
Onc. Twinkle 'Red Fantasy'
owned by J Gafa
Species of the Night
Ddc. luzonense owned by V Clowes
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Orchid News July 2016
WHAT'S ON AT FUTURE OSNSW MEETING 2016
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OSNSW MANAGEMENT 2016
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25 July
President: Chris Dalrymple (the.dalrymple@gmail.com)
We visit Sabah and Borneo with Ian Chalmers
Immediate Past President: Irene Bodell
irene.bodell@bigpond.com
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29 August
Secretary: Veronica Clowes
(secretaryosnsw@yahoo.com.au) M: 0424 070 757
AGM and talk from Sam Tsui
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26th September
Treasurer Ralph Payne (raljo8@bigpond.com)
M: 0409 154 041
Stage 2 Equador by Garrie Bromley
Registrar Ian Chalmers (ichalmers@optusnet.com.au)
M: 0400 220 192
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Editor/Web Toni Benton
(orchidsocietynsw@hotmail.com)
4754 5480
Hello fellow growers,
I am just back from visiting the daughter in northern America.
I managed a few orchid events there visiting the Orchid
Society of Minnesota, Orchids Limited and the botanic
gardens. I look forward to telling you all about what is
happening there. Arrangements for the 2018 Australian
Orchid Conference are progressing. I hope to see you at
various shows in the next few months.
Good growing, Chris
Committee
Ken Siew | Garrie Bromley | Gary Hart | Jane D'Olier
Peter D'Olier | Geoff Fulcher | Jean Fulcher
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2016
 National Orchid Extravaganza 12-14 August, The
Centre, 1 Pellitt Lane, Round Corner Dural
JUDGES ROSTER JULY-SEPTEMBER, 2016
July
August
 St. Ives Orchid Fair 19-21 August, St Ives
Showground
September
Panel 1
G Hart
N Gill
J Keenan
G Scott-Harden
J Allen
T Peterson
B Richens
C Polis
D Brooks
Panel 2
L Bromley
D Brooks
P Anderson
T Beehag
K Koutsoukis
P Radford
W Chapman
P Miszalski
C Scott-Harden
Panel 3
K Siew
A Cushway
W Dhu
M Aldridge
J McAuley
B Britton
L Bromley
H Choo
J Robinson
Award
Panel
P Radford
S Tay
C Scott-Harden
T Yee
N Gill
B Richens
G Hart
K Siew
P D'Olier
 Southern Orchid Spectacular 7-9 October,
Caringbah High School
AVAILABLE ON OSNSW WEBSITE
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Various Powerpoint presentations for members:
http://www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au/MembersInfo.htm
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Slideshow of selected plants from the Orchid Society of
NSW monthly meetings
http://www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au/
PhotosMeetings.htm
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Excel spreadsheet of all NSW Awards from 1944-present
http://www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au/Documents/
OSNSWdatabase1944_2016.xls
N.B. Reserves and Associate judges for panels will be chosen on the
night
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Orchid News July 2016
Orchid Society of NSW Monthly General Meeting held on
Monday 27th June 2016 at the Ermington Community Centre, River Rd, Ermington
Opening
Tonight’s meeting was declared open at 8.00 pm by Past President Irene Bodell who welcomed those present.
This evening we look forward to seeing and hearing about 2016 APOC in Bangkok as reported by Ken Siew.
Apologies
Chris Dalrymple, Elizabeth O’Hara, Phyl Murn, Nola Briscoe-Hough, Marie and Fred Bradd and Warleiti Jap.
New Members approved by Committee: Anita Williams of Mac Masters Beach NSW, Lencia Macleod of Leichardt, Ernest Taylor of
Roselands, Mellessa Wheatley of West Kempsey and Keith Edwards of South West Rocks
Welcome to you all.
Confirmation of Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 30th May 2016 were confirmed as a true account of that meeting.
Moved for acceptance by Veronica Clowes and seconded by Graham Larkham – accepted unanimously.
Passing of York Meredith Irene advised members of the passing of York Meredith on 2nd June. York was the owner of the famous
Dos Pueblos orchid nursery and was a very well respected orchid teacher. York was 87 years old.
Members stood for a minute of reflection and memories of their association with York.
Matters Arising
Annual fees now due.
General Business
 The 3 month review about the cost of production and posting of newsletter has resulted in the recommendation of a $10.00
charge p.a. for those members who wish to receive hard copies. The charge will commence from July 1st 2016, and members
will find a space to ‘tick the box’ on the renewal form if they wish to take up the offer.
 Affiliated Societies Orchid of the year competition – about to close for 2015. Entries will be prepared and sent out for
Judging. Result will be announced at our AGM/August General Meeting.
There is now a powerpoint presentation about the Affiliated Societies competition on our website to assist those who need to
refresh the rules.
 21st AOC Conference and Show – NSW ‘Orchids in the Foothills’ – 18th to 22nd July 2018.
Last meeting we were pleased to announce that the venue for the 2018 AOC Conference and Show, hosted by OSNSW will
be held at the Windsor YMCA Stadium. Contract negotiations are now complete and our agreement signed off (currently with
YMCA General Manager for his signature). The inaugural meeting of the Primary committee is scheduled for 17th July.
Expression of Interest Form is circulating around societies. Please add your details to this list so that you will be updated on
all the conference news as it happens, or email Veronica who will add your details to the list.
Affiliated societies should start thinking about their participation at this event. We have added a page to our website
dedicated to the 2018 conference, and will eventually open a conference website. Watch out for new information as it
happens.
 Orchids Out West – 26th - 28th May 2017
 Southern Orchid Spectacular – 7th - 9th October 2016
 OSNSW Winter Show – 22nd July - 24th July 2016. Because of circumstances beyond our control this show has been
cancelled for 2016. We will reassess the situation next year with a view to holding this show at a different time to avoid
clashing with other shows in this very busy time of year.
 Ira Butler competition - Competition now open for 2016. Details on website.
Treasurer's Report
Bank balance of $11,308.39
Investment parcels totalling $153,632.26 in two parcels, ($93,632.26 and $60,000.00)
Ralph told members that the surplus from OOW ($5352.00) has been distributed to participating societies. He also reported a
slight downturn in attendance which he felt should be addressed by the OOW committee.
Membership and Affiliated Societies fees now due.
Registrar's Report
Awards
20-4-16 Hunter panel 2 awards:
 Zelenkoa onusta 'Double D' AM 82 pts P & S Radford
 Cattleya Lakehaven Flash 'Magic' AD 81 pts B Wood
25-4-16 OSNSW Monthly Meeting
 Paph. purpuratum 'TOM' AM 82.75 pts S Tay
 Cattleya Royal Beau 'Allan' AM80.6 pts G & A Cushway
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13.5.16 OOW
 Zds. Memoria Matthew Neuendorff 'Zelda's Pride AM 80 pts D Woolf
 Oberonia complanata 'Donna' ACM 84 pts B Shearin
 Den. Kiilani Stripe 'Hew' AM 80.5 pts J Gafa
 Fredclarkeara After Dark 'Donna' AM 80 pts G Talbot
20-5-16 Bankstown O S Show
 Paph. Yongala 'Rock N Roll' AM 82 pts V Clowes
13-5-16 OOW unregistered grex awaiting registration
 Paph. (Lovesong x Great Pacific) 'Stars & Stripes' AM 80 pts N Zurcher
13-6-16 Sutherland OS
 Paph (waiting reg) AM81.5 See Ting Ho
4-5-16 Grafton Show
 C. Mini Purple ‘Tracy’ AM 81.3 Peter Zyrstra
6-5-16 Woodburn Autumn Show
 Gomesa Bob’s Dream ‘Chocolate King’ AM 83 Bob Saunders
Regional Judging Panel News
Metropolitan and regional panels are going well.
Ian handed out award certificates to G and C Scott-Harden, Seong Tay, G and A Cushway, Royale Orchids, Jody Cutajar, Joe
Gafa and several awards to the Hunter panel and the Mid Nth Coast.
Guest Speaker
Ken Siew spoke about the Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) 2016 and showed members many great pictures of exhibits and
entries into the competition. In particular Ken mentioned the numerous cut flower entries, often displayed in hanging
arrangement rather than upright display.
Ken also spoke about the other areas of Thailand which he visited, and about the local flower market where hundreds of orchids
are available for sale for incredible prices ($2.00 for a flowering size Paph)
Thank you Ken, another great talk.
Benching Results
Best Species – Dendrochilum luzonense owned by Veronica Clowes
Best Hybrid – Oncidium Twinkle ‘Red Fantasy’ owned by Joe Gafa
Lucky exhibitor – Gloria and Alan Cushway
Following the raffle draw with prizes won by Trish Peterson, Jean Fulcher, Graham Larkham, Lencia Macleod x 2 and Toni
Benton. Irene thanked everybody for attending, those who helped provide and prepare the supper, and wished everybody a safe
trip home.
Future Meetings
July 25th Sabah and Borneo with Ian Chalmers
Aug 29th AGM and Sam Tsui
Sept 26th Stage 2 Equador by Garrie Bromley
The next meeting is on 25th July. The meeting was declared closed at 9.30pm
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I don't trip over things, I do random gravity checks.
Old age is coming at a really bad time.
When I was a child I thought Nap Time was a punishment ... now, as a grown up, it just feels like a small vacation.
The biggest lie I tell myself is ... "I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it."
Lord grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change things I can and the friends to post
my bail when I finally snap.
I don't have grey hair. I have "wisdom highlights".
My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.
Teach your daughter how to shoot, because a restraining order is just a piece of paper.
If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would've put them on my knees.
The kids text me "plz" which is shorter than please. I text back "no" which is shorter than "yes".
I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do that second week.
Even duct tape can't fix stupid ... but it can muffle the sound.
Why do I have to press one for English when you're just gonna transfer me to someone I can't
understand anyway?
Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice.
At my age "Getting lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I actually came in
there for.
Wouldn't it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes; come out wrinkle-free
and three sizes smaller.
Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven't met yet.
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AFFILIATED SOCIETY SHOWS JULY-AUGUST, 2016
JULY
20-23 July
Boolaroo Orchid Society
Stockland Mall, Wallsend
20-23 July
Fairfield District Orchid Society
Fairfield Forum Station Street Fairfield
22-23 July
Batemans' Bay Orchid Club
Soldiers Club Beach Rd, Bateman's Bay
21-24 July
Cumberland Orchid Circle
Home Hub, Castle Hill
28-31 July
Bankstown Orchid Society
Bass Hill Plaza, 753 Hume Hwy, Bass Hill
4-7 August
Five Dock RSL Orchid Society
Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre, Roseby St Drummoyne
5-7 August
Manly Warringah Orchid Society
Dee Why RSL Club, Pittwater Rd, Dee Why
11-14 August
Campbelltown District Orchid Society
Narellan Town Centre, Camden Valley Way, Narrellan
12-14 August
National Orchid Extravaganza
The Centre, 1 Pellitt Lane, Round Corner, Dural
18-21 August
Western Suburbs Orchid Society
Ashfield Mall Shopping Centre, Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
19-21 August
St Ives Orchid Fair
St Ives Showground
19-21 August
Sapphire Coast Orchid Club
Twyford Hall, Market St Merimbula
26-28 August
Eurobodalla Orchid Club
Leisure Centre, Narooma
31Aug - 3 Sept
Alstonville Orchid Society
Alstonville Plaza, Alstonville
31Aug - 3 Sept
Fairfield District Orchid Society
Fairfield Forum, Station Street, Fairfield
AUGUST
National Orchid
Extravaganza
Friday
12 August 9am-4pm
Saturday 13 August 9am-4pm
Sunday 14 August 12noon-4pm
The Centre, 1 Pellitt Lane, Dural
Website: http://ccansw.com.au/events_dural.html
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Orchid News July 2016
Sale of Murray Coirrigan's Orchid Collection
The auction and sale of Murray Corrigan’s orchid collection will take place on Sunday 7th August 2016, at his home at 19
Allington Crescent, Elanora Heights, NSW. Unfortunately Murray has been unable to maintain his plant collection after suffering a
stroke, and is now in a nursing home at Narrabeen.
The auction (of 80 select plants – many specimen size) will start at 11.00 am, with viewing of the collection from 10.00 am. Most
of these have been grown in a cold glasshouse, with a number in the shadehouse or outside under cover. There are a lot of
Australian Dendrobium specimen plants that would make ideal garden subjects, as the tags are faded. All plants are to go on the
day. For further information, contact David Banks on 0412123036 or email david@hillsdistrictorchids.com
1.
Coelogyne stricta
28. Bulbophyllum affine
55. Bifrenaria harrisoniae
2.
Dendrochilum uncatum
29. Coelogyne fimbriata
56. Bulbophyllum graveolens
3.
Coelogyne fragrans
30. Bulbophyllum appendiculatum
57. Bulbophyllum graveolens
4.
Maxillaria cucullata
31. Pleurothallis grobyi
58. Bulbophyllum wendlandianum
5.
Jumellea comorensis
32. Bulbophyllum odoratum
59. Dendrobium chrysotoxum
6.
Bulbophyllum scaberulum
33. Bulbophyllum lasiochilum
60. Coelogyne viscosa
7.
Bulbophyllum levatii
34. Dendrobium lindleyi
61. Coelogyne pulverula
8.
Bulbophyllum maximum
35. Bulbophyllum tricornoides
62. Arpophyllum giganteum
9.
Bulbophyllum crassipes
36. Bulbophyllum ramossii
63. Laelia superbiens
10. Dendrobium friedericksianum
37. Bulbophyllum pardalotum
64. Paphiopedilum haynaldianum
11. Scaphyglottis behrii
38. Bulbophyllum pectinatum
65. Bulbophyllum rothschildianum
12. Dendrochilum curranii
39. Bulbophyllum pectinatum affin.
66. Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum
13. Pleurothallis restrepioides
40. Bulbophyllum Wilber Chang
67. Bulbophyllum polypodoides
14. Vandopsis gigantea
41. Grastidium sladei
68. Dendrobium prenticei
15. Vandopsis gigantea
42. Jumellea comorensis
69. Coelogyne flaccida
16. Angraecum eburneum
43. Coelogyne trinervis
70. Dendrobium jonesii
17. Acampe praemorsa
44. Epidendrum rigidum
71. Dendrobium jonesii
18. Angraecum reygaertii
45. Bulbophyllum ambrosia
72. Coelogyne lactea
19. Aerangis modesta
46. Grastidium sladei
73. Dendrobium Gatton Sunray
20. Paphiopedilum philippinense
47. Bulbophyllum carayanum
74. Bulbophyllum lobbii
21. Coelogyne fragrans
48. Coelogyne viscosa
75. Coelogyne trinervis
22. Coelogyne Unchained Melody
49. Dendrobium flaviflorum
76. Dendrobium tetragonum
23. Phragmipedium Grande
50. Bulbophyllum baucoense
77. Dendrobium chrysotoxum
24. Coelogyne nervosa
51. Bulbophyllum lasiochilum
78. Laelia superbiens
25. Bulbophyllum fascinator
52. Lycaste aromatica
26. Bulbophyllum Louis Sander
53. Bulbophyllum chryseum
27. Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann
54. Eria queenslandica
79. Dendrobium Delicatum 'Murray's
Giant'
80. Dendrobium kingianum album
'Murray's White'
Orchid News July 2016
BENCHING RESULTS JUNE 2016
Best Species
V Clowes
Ddc. luzonense
Class 19 - Oncidiinae (36mm to 60mm)
Odcdm. Wildcat 'Ocelot'
1. S Levi
Onc. Wildcat 'Bloodshot'
2. D Law
Class 19A - Oncidiinae (up to 35mm)
Onc. Twinkle 'Red Fantasy'
1. T Peterson
Onc. Twinkle 'Red Fantasy'
2. G&A Cushway
Onc. Twinkle 'Red Fantasy'
3. J Gafa
Best Hybrid
J Gafa
Onc.. Twinkle 'Red Fantasy'
Open Classes - Hybrids
Class 1 – Cymbidium
1. D Law
Cym. unknown
Cym. Valley Palace 'Snow Queen'
2. D Law
Cym. Ruby Valley 'Claire'
3. D Law
Class 3 – Laeliinae 120mm and over
Blc. Pamela Hetherington 'Coronation'
1. G&A Cushway
Blc. Goldenzelle 'High Noon'
2. G&A Cushway
Class 4 – Laeliinae Cluster (min 5 flowers)
Ett. Volcano Trick 'Orange Fire'
1. J Gafa
Class 5 - Laeliinae (71mm - 119mm)
1. J Gafa
Lc. Aloha Case 'Ching Hua'
Sc Lana Coryell 'Alex L' x Blc. Burdekin
2. G&A Cushway
Bells 'Rosco'
Sc. Royal Beau 'Dendi'
3. L&G Bromley
Class 6 - Laeliinae Miniature (up to 70mm)
Sc. Rosella Charm
1. G&A Cushway
Class 7 - Paphiopedilum Classical Shape
Paph. TB Fruit Cake
1. R Nurthen
Paph. Blenhill x Sioux
2. R Nurthen
Paph. Orchilla 'Chilton'
3. J&M Bartlett
Class 8 - Cypripedioideae Maudae Shape
1. L&G Bromley
Paph. Leeanum
Class 8a - Cypripedioideae Other
Paph. victoria-regina x praestans
1. J Gafa
Paph. Prince Edward of York 'Jesse'
2. P&S Radford
Paph. Green Envy
3. T Peterson
Class 9 - Specimen Orchid
1. J Gafa
Onc. Twinkle 'Red Fantasy'
Ddc. luzonense
2. V Clowes
3. D Law
Cym. Sarah Jean 'Ice Cascade'
Class 10 - Terrestrial Species/Hybrid Any Genera
1. T Peterson
Cbs. pruinosus
Class 11 - Seedling Any Genera
Fdk. After Dark
1. J Gafa
Gtd. Kulnura Calypso
2. G&A Cushway
Class 12 – Phalaenopsis (75mm and over)
Phal. Kulnura Rose x Lippezauber
1. L Mayer
Class 13 - Phalaenopsis (51mm to 75mm)
Phal. unknown
1. N&K Koutsoukis
Class 14 - Phalaenopsis (up to 50mm)
1. N&K Koutsoukis
Phal. unknown
Phal. Little Skipper
2. C Bradley
Class 15 - Vandaceous (up to 50mm)
Van. Pine Rivers 'Pretty'N'Pink'
1. L&G Bromley
Class 16 - Vandaceous (50mm and over)
1. S Levi
Ascda. Ashley Lowe 'Tangerine'
Ascda. Yeo Geck Bee 'Lavender Lady'
2. L&G Bromley
Van. Tristar Gold 'Adisak's Gold'
3. L&G Bromley
Class 17 - Dendrobium
Den. Tweetas 'Red Lip'
1. L&G Bromley
Den. Masako Taki 'Blue'
2. L&G Bromley
Class 18 - Oncidiinae (> 61mm)
Mps. (Jersey x Anne Port) x Leo
1. R Nurthen
Holguin
Colm. Masai 'Splash'
2. C Rethers
Class 20 – Australian Native Hybrids
1. I Tanner
Den. Hilda Poxon
Sarco. Bonanza
2. C Bradley
Den. Hilda Poxon
3. C Nidagal
Class 21 - Pleurothallidinae
1. J&C McAuley
Masd. Tarnie 'Elizabeth'
Masd. Dark Star 'Beenak'
2. Yeung&Keenan
Masd. Ada's Delight x Funky Leopard
3. Yeung&Keenan
Class 22 - Hybrid Not Elsewhere Specified
Fdk. After Dark 'Gozo'
1. J Gafa
Bulb. Elizabeth Ann 'Buckleberry'
2. L&G Bromley
Lyc. Jackpot 'Bankstown'
3. C Nidagal
Open Classes - Species
Class 23 - Laeliinae
1. I Tanner
L. anceps 'Wallburn' x 'Helen'
L. anceps 'Kathleen'
2. N&K Koutsoukis
Epi. hugomedinae
3. L&G Bromley
Class 24 - Cypripedioideae
Paph. venustum fma. alba
1. L&G Bromley
Paph. villosum
2. R Nurthen
Paph. fairrieanum
3. V Clowes
Class 25 - Vandaceous
1. Yeung&Keenan
Phal. hieroglyphica
2. L&G Bromley
V. tessellata
3. S Levi
Rhy. gigantea 'Red'
Class 26 - Oncidiinae
Pyp. papilio
1. G&A Cushway
Class 27 - Dendrobiinae
1. G&A Cushway
Den. ceraula
Class 28 - Australian Native Dendrobium
Den. speciosum var. capricornicum
1. C Bradley
2. C Bradley
Den. bigibbum
Class 30 – Miniature flowers (less than 12mm and the
distance between the first and last flower is
less than 200mm)
1. C&G Scott-Harden Css. senilis
2. G&J Fulcher
Angcm. distichum
3. T Peterson
Ddc. javieri 'Louanne DB'
Class 31 – American Species Other
Lyc. guatemalensis
1. J&M Bartlett
Max. schunkeana
2. C Nidagal
Class 32 - Pleurothallidinae
1. Yeung&Keenan
Masd. menatoi
Masd. atahualpa
2. C Nidagal
Pths. semiscabra
3. T Peterson
Class 33 – Species not elsewhere specified
Cym. traceyanum albanistic x F
1. D Law
2. V Clowes
Ddc. formosanum
Bulb. dentiferum
3. C Nidagal
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Ett. Volcano Trick 'Orange Fire' (J Gafa)
Pleuro .palliolata (D Law)
Paph. venustum fma alba (L&G Bromley)
Paph. Green Envy (T Peterson)
Den. Tweetas 'Red Lip' (L&G Bromley)
Cbs. pruinosus (T Peterson)
C. wittigiana (G&J Fulcher)
Onc. Ruth's Rainbow (G&J Fulcher)