July - Bromeliad Society/Houston

Bromeliad Society
Vol 48 No 7
July, 2015
June 2015 ABCs Picnic
Hockley, Texas
MEETING DATE:
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 p.m.
PROGRAM SPEAKER:
Odean Head
PROGRAM TITLE:
SEEDLING:
TBA
Orthophytum gurkenii
Supplied by Jimmy Woolsey. In bright light, O. gurkenii forms a dark brown, banded, stiff-leaved rosette.
At antithesis, it blooms with an erect stalk on which
pups will form. It grows well in a mix like Jungle
Growth with 13-13-13 Nutricote and plenty of light
and water. Above picture by Michael Andreas courtesy of fcbs.org; the plant pictured was entered by Allyn Pearlman at 1998 WBC in Houston. Some cultural information provided by Sam Chism.
MEETING AGENDA:
 Greetings/Call to Order/Member Plant Sale
 Show and Tell
 Meeting
 Short Break/Refreshments/Buy Plants, Raffle
Tickets
 Program
 Adjourn
AUGUST PROGRAM:
NEXT BOARD MEETING:
TBA
Thurs., 7/23, 7:00 p.m.
DEADLINE FOR AUGUST BULLETIN:
7/25/15
*** The regular membership meeting will be held at the
Moody Park Community Center on Fulton street from
7:00 PM until 9:30 PM.
*** The board meeting will be held in room #3 of the
Metropolitan Multi-Service Center on West Gray starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Bromelia ‘Que Sera’ in the Lee’s greenhouse
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous chang-
es,” says the philosopher. “Don’t resist them; that
only creates sorrow.”
The ABC’s of Bromeliads on June 20 was relocated
from Beaumont to Hockley in the northwest area of
Harris County. We thank Frank and Cherie Lee
for stepping up when change had to take place. The
Lees played host and hostess to around 25 members
of the society by providing a beautiful home and
grounds.
The food was great, the conversation lively, and the
presentation done by Chris Nguyen was inspiring.
We thank Chris for demonstrating that we can salvage Dyckia pups when we divide the plant (well
almost always).
We send a big, “Thank you” to everyone who attended and brought food. Needless to say, we appreciate the Lee’s generous offer of shelter in the face
of change. I think I can say with certainty that a
good time was had by all.
(Text by Linda Whipkey – photos by David Whipkey)
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President’s Page
h! Summer has arrived. I can tell because the
talking head on the TV weather segment gives
the same forecast day after day “High 95°, Low
78°, with a 10% chance of rain.” Not good for people.
Not good for plants.
Most plants don’t like hot humid weather. The sun’s
rays are most intense in the summer. The rate of photosynthesis maxes out at about 75° to 85° F. At about 93°,
it stops. No photosynthesis, no food. It is that simple. I
forget how hot and humid it is. I overwater, over fertilize and give them too much light. They don’t like excess, so they let me know by dying.
Enough about my plants, I must say I enjoyed the ABCs last month. Chris did a great program on working with Dyckias, and he did it without gloves. I picked up some great tips.
Thanks Chris for sharing your secrets.
Our regular meeting will be at the Moody Park Community center from 7:00—9:30 PM.
Please note the earlier time.
We will be having a Board meeting July 23rd at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be at the MultiService Center on West Gray. Anyone who would like to add something to the agenda, please
email it to me ASAP.
Hope to see you at the meeting.
Bring your July seedlings from previous years to the meeting for
Show and Tell, including Dyckia dawsonii (2014) pictured at left,
courtesy of the fcbs.org website. Seedlings from July of previous
years are Cryptanthus ‘Starlight’ (2013); Neoregelia ampullacea X plutonis (2012); Billbergia ‘Hallelujah’ (2011); Vriesea
fosteriana ‘Rubra’, (2010); Neoregelia ‘Scarlet Charlotte’ (2009); Neoregelia ‘Oeser’s 100’ (2008); Alcanterea imperialis (2007). See pictures in the 2013 July Bulletin.
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Meet our July Speaker:
Odean Head
Odean Head is a familiar name to BS/H members, as he has been an active member for 40 years.
He joined BS/H in 1974 together with his wife, Betty, who also was an
ardent fan of bromeliads. Odean has served as President, Vice President,
Treasurer and Director. He served as Co-Chairman of the BSI World
Conference in 1998 when the Bromeliad Society/Houston hosted the
event. Odean also served as a Director and President of the BSI. For his
many years of service, the BS/H Board of Directors voted to present Odean with the first Outstanding Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2014.
Throughout the years, Odean accumulated and maintained an outstanding collection of bromeliads which he
has always been willing to show and share. Because of his special love for Neoregelias, he has created many
Neo hybrids and registered 46 of them.
Odean has been a BSI Accredited Judge for many years. Judging bromeliad shows is a natural for Odean, as it
is a wonderful way to meet new people and see how bromeliads are grown all over the country. Our society
was fortunate to have published Odean’s informative ‘Cultural Tips’ articles in our bulletin for many years.
He has also had articles published in the BSI Journal and bulletins of other societies throughout the world.
Another of Odean’s major contributions is the programs he has presented to BS/H, other bromeliad societies,
plant groups and garden clubs. These programs have resulted in the recruitment of many new members to BS/
H.
More 2015 BS/H Show Winners
Clockwise from upper left: Best in Div. I, Section A, Dyckia
marnier-lapostollei X platyphylla, entered by Gene Powers; Best in
Division II, Section A, Tillandsia streptophylla, John Schmidt;
Best in Div. I, Section B, Dyckia ‘Brittle Star’ F2, Cherie Lee; Best
in Div. IV Section A, Neophytum ‘Galactic Warrior’, David Whipkey
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2015 BS/H
Show
Winners
(continued)
Top row left to right: Winner of Judges Challenge, Tillandsia ehlersiana, Margo Racca; Best in VIII Sec. A,
Dyckcohnia ‘July’, Carole Richtmyer; Best in Div. III Sec. D, Billbergia ‘Cold Fusion’, Cherie Lee
Middle row left to right: Members Choice, Quesnelia marmorata ‘Rafael Riveira’, Cherie Lee; Best in Div.
III Section C, Araeococcus flagellifolius, Gene Powers; the Lindsey Stowe Cryptanthus Sweepstakes winner
represented by “Popping up all over” with Cryptanthus ‘Thriller’, Allyn Pearlman
Bottom row left to right: Best in Div. III Sec. A, Neoregelia marmorata X ‘Avalon’, John Edmonson; Best in
Div. V Sec. C, Tillandsia concolor, Rick Richtmyer
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Lots blooming now in
President Whipkey’s
garden...
Top row from left: Tillandsia streptophylla, Aechmea fasciata variegata; bottom row from left: Canistrum
seideliana; a bird’s nest among the broms; Tillandsia ‘Red Fountain’; Orthophytum conquistensis
Pictures by David Whipkey
The River Ridge Bromeliad Society presents the
37th ANNUAL SOUTHWEST BROMELIAD GUILD SHOW
14th INTERNATIONAL CRYPTANTHUS SOCIETY SHOW
“Bromeliads in the Louisiana Swamp”
The Crown Plaza New Orleans Airport
2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner La., 70062
October 9th 10th and 11th 2015
The Southwest Bromeliad Guild, the River Ridge Bromeliad Society and the Cryptanthus Society invite you
to join us in The Swamp for a weekend of fun at “Bromeliads in The Louisiana Swamp”
The BSI Standard Bromeliad Show, Bromeliad Market (Sale), Southwest Guild Fall Meeting, and the Southwest Bromeliad Guild Auction, as well as the Banquet, will be held at the Crown Plaza New Orleans Airport
Hotel. The Crown Plaza Hotel room rate is $115.00/day + tax (1-King or 2 Double beds) for October 8th to
October 11th. Please register before September 8, 2015 to guarantee the room rate.
Reserve your room at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/Southwestbromeliadguild (Use code BGZ)
The Plant Sale will include General Guild Member Sales and Commercial Booths. The Sale will be open on
Friday evening, October 9th, to the registrants only. Rare plants for the Guild Auction will be appreciated.
REGISTRATION: The $65.00 per person fee includes the right to enter exhibits in the Show, sell in the General Guild Member Sales or the Commercial Sales, the Banquet, and the Southwest Guild Auction.
Please reserve early. No reservations will be accepted after October 8th or when the Banquet Room capacity is reached, if this comes earlier. If you haven’t yet received a registration form, please contact
Bryan Windham, your Southwest Guild representative or someone on the BS/H Board of Directors (See
page 7 of this bulletin).
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July
Birthdays
The Houston Orchid Society, Inc.
www.houstonorchidsociety.org
Regular meeting first Thursday of month
at 7:30 PM
First Christian Church
1601 Sunset Blvd
Next meeting will be August 6, 2015
Dave Schneider
Doug Trahan
Maylon Lemar Adams
Allyn Pearlman
Joan Beaubouef
Mary Cinotto
Texas Gulf Coast Fern Society
www.tgcfernsoc.org
Regular meeting third Sunday of month
at 2:00 PM
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center
2020 Hermann Drive
Next meeting will be July 19, 2015
7/01
7/04
7/07
7/12
7/16
7/25
Meeting
Refreshments

Judges Symposium and Election, August 29,
2015 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mercer Arboretum
Back to the N-Zs
again to step up and
bring some special
refreshments to the
July meeting.
We
know the food will be
great, as always, and coffee and punch will
be furnished by the club.

Southwest Bromeliad Guild and International
Cryptanthus Shows, October 9-11, Kenner,
LA
Member News:
Dates to Remember

BS/H Holiday Party, December 5, Salt Grass
Steak House

BSI World Bromeliad Conference, June 1319, 2016, Houston, TX

David Whipkey will be presenting a program
on bromeliads at the Tomball College and Community Library during the libraries “Laua @ the
Library!” celebration on August 8, 2015 at 10:30
AM. David’s presentation, “Knowing and
Growing Your Bromeliads” will cover basic bromeliad identification and culture.
Jimbo’s Nursery
15019 8th St., Santa Fe,TX 77517, 409-925-6933
www.Jimbosnurserytx.com;email: Jimbos3@earthlink.net
We have a large selection of Aechmea, Billbergia, Cryptanthus, Dyckia, Neoregelia, and Tillandsia. Please compare our prices and our quality.
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BROMELIAD SOCIETY
INTERNATIONAL
BROMELIAD SOCIETY/HOUSTON INC.
MEMBER OF
SOUTHWEST BROMELIAD
GUILD
AFFILIATED WITH THE
CRYPTANTHUS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
About the Bromeliad Society/Houston
This corporation is organized exclusively for purely public charity and strictly educational purposes. Specific
goals of the Society shall be to:
Increase knowledge of bromeliads through interchange and dissemination of information.
Use such funds as are available for the purpose
of research and/or equipment in institutions of
higher learning within the State of Texas.
Officers and Chairmen
David Whipkey
21503 Cypress-Rosehill Road
Tomball, TX 77377
281-255-6154
dawhip49@hotmail.com
Vice President
Wray Page
Secretary
Charlien Rose
Treasurer
Allyn Pearlman
Past President
Gene Powers
Board of Directors
Term Expires
12/31/15
12/31/16
12/31/17
Gordon Stowe
Don Green
Jan Garver
Vickey Gurka
Steve Reynolds
Rick Richtmyer
President
There are two classes of membership:
I.
Individual
Family
$20.00 per year
$30.00 per year
All memberships begin with January of the current year.
Visit our website at www.bromeliadsocietyhouston.org
for more information.
______________________________________________
The Bulletin is published monthly and is mailed or emailed to members of the BS/H, Inc. prior to monthly
meetings. Articles and any other information pertinent to
bromeliads are solicited. Articles may be reprinted with
proper acknowledgment given to author and publication.
A Yearbook is published annually based on the membership roll at the end of the regular February meeting of
each year and distributed to members of the BS/H, Inc.
Please address any correspondence regarding this publication to:
Carole Richtmyer
18814 Cypress Mountain Drive
Spring, TX 77388
planobrom@aol.com
Standing Committees
1. Publicity
Allyn Pearlman
Bulletin Editor Carole Richtmyer
2. Plant Sales Chairman
Allyn Pearlman
Members: Phil Speer, Lynn Friedman,
Ken Gardner
3. Programs Chairman
Wray Page
Standing Committees Ex-Officio Members:
David Whipkey/Gene Powers
II.
Committees of the Board
1. Annual Show
Charlien Rose
2. Bromeliad Culture
Open
Members
Chris Nguyen
3. Holiday Party
Allyn Pearlman
4. Garden Tours
John Schmidt
5. Historian
David Whipkey
Vice Chairman
Jimmy Woolsey
6. Hospitality Coordinator
Verna Powers
Members:
Daryl Page
7. Librarian
Ruby H. Adams
8. Membership
Allyn Pearlman
9. Raffle Plants
Cherie and Frank Lee,
Wray Page
10. Seedlings
Provided by Jimmy Woolsey
11. Show & Tell
Rick Richtmyer assisted by
Chris Nguyen, Wray Page, Gary Gallick, and
Lynn Friedman
12. Members and Visitors Registrar
Ken Gardner,
Noreen Tolman, Midge Gorman
13. Courtesy
Midge Gorman
14. Webmaster
Joy Reynolds
Representatives
Southwest Bromeliad Guild Charlien Rose, Ray Johnson
Bromeliad Society International
Gene Powers
Vol 48 No 7
July, 2015
Bromeliad
Society
Carole Richtmyer
18814 Cypress Mountain Drive
Spring, TX 77388
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