The Monthly Publication of the Bunbury Orchid Society

September 2016 Next Meeting

Sunday 4th December All correspondence to Secretary

PO Box 1074, Bunbury, WA 6239

BUNBURY ORCHID SOCIETY

Orchid Talk

Dend. Tyabb x Victorian Flare

PRESIDENTS REPORT

2016 is nearly done and dusted!!. Our next Meeting is scheduled for Sunday the 4

th December commencing at

9.30am, and the format will change as previously advised to incorporate a Lunch-eon catered for by the Society. If you require alcohol that will be each member’s responsibility. Instead of the usual Hamper, Members are asked to donate $5 each with pro-ceeds to go to a local welfare Group such as the Salvos. Members are asked to also kindly donate such items as Orchids, fertiliser or the like for our large Raffle. This time of the year involves the usual upkeep of our collection, such as re-potting those Orchids hat require attention, if in doubt tip the plant out of its pot and see how the roots are growing!! Another reminder is for Members to consider positions on the Executive Commit-tee as the AGM will be held in the New Year. Not much happening at the moment Society wise, we cancelled the last Executive Committee Meeting due to my illness and apologies from several others. Kind regards, Rick Winch President

Sarco. Amber x Kunama ‘ Nugget’ Grown by John Palmer

Editors Edition No pics from the last meeting so they are all mine.

Sarco. Bunyip x Heidi

Sarco. Kunama ‘ Golden Eye’

Sarco. Weinhart

Sarco,. Snowhart x Duno Nickys Twin ‘ Eloise’

EDITORS EDITION CONT

Sarco. Heidi x sibling Sarco. hartmannii ‘White Snow’

Sarco. hartmannii ‘Snowy’ Sarco. hartmannii ‘BS Baby’

Watering your Orchids

by Alan Kerruish

How often should I water? This question would with out doubt be the most asked question by the new or novice grower. The easy answer is of course water your plants only when they need it, but how does one go about determining when they need it? Plants need water for the process of photosynthesis. They need water when they are in ac-tive growth and they need water when they are transpiring heavily. From this it could possi-bly be said that for plants under shade-house conditions it is almost impossible to over-water in summer and conversely it is almost impossible to under water in winter. This is as-suming of course that the plants have adequate drainage. Generally during the very hot summer months when the air is extremely dry most growers find it necessary to water twice a day. In winter once a week or even once a fortnight may be sufficient. It is something of a paradox that the further we are away from the equator the more watering is required. This is due to the fact that the humidity is much lower in the temperate regions and must be com-pensated for by using more moisture retaining material and more frequent watering. This then leaves autumn and spring as the seasons that give most trouble. In spring a good indicator of watering needs is the condition of the root tips. If you can see green tips on the ends of the roots then the plant is commencing active growth, so it is time to begin regular watering. If the roots are not active the plant will not be able to, no will it require much water. In such cases water can not only rot roots and set the plant back but the excess water may encourage fungal disease. In autumn as the days shorten and the nights grow longer most plants move slowly into dor-mancy. Decreasing the frequency depends not only on the season but also the potting medi-um or type of mount, the size of the container and the plants? position in the shade-house relative to sunlight and air movement. A fine potting medium will retain more moisture than a course mix, a cork mount will dry quicker than a treefern mount, a plant suspended near the roof will need more water than those in a cooler position. Experienced growers are usually able to tell by their nose when a shade-house has suffi-cient humidity. A humid shade-house has a particular smell about it, what the old books re-ferred to a "a buoyant atmosphere". There is no substitute for experience in this. Until your nose develops this sense of smell you should be particularly attentive when visiting the shade-houses of other growers and take note of the smell and feel of the atmosphere within the house. Some further points to bear in mind are that no two shade-houses are identical and what works for one grower will not necessarily work for another. Different combinations of temper-ature, light and humidity produce a wide range of differing requirements. Don't follow other people's advice slavishly and don't be afraid to experiment.

Source: Elanbee Orchids, http://members.optusnet.com.au/bdobson/Natural%20Insecticides.html

Meeting held in the Australind Hall 6

th November. President opened the meeting at

9.30am and asked those attending to sign the attendance book also any apologies to be added. Members were welcomed and Life Members in attendance recognised. A welcome was also extended to Phil Bunney and his wife. Nice to see you feeling better. Our thoughts go to Dick Light who is currently in hospital in Perth, and our Treasurer Andrea who is recovering after a farm accident. Get well to all. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Rick. Business Arising. Dates of the October show held in Centrepoint needed to be changed. Bill Dear(m) the minutes be accepted (s) B Harwood All were in favour. Finance Report. With the absence of the Treasurer Rick read the report. OB $ 10,315.31 CB $7,485.06. An invoice has been sent to WAROO for Challenge re-imbursements. That will be cleared at the WAROO meeting held today. No busni-ness arising. S Nelson(m) the report be accepted ( s) B Harwood. Correspondence Inwards…

Vouchers received from EziGro. Club newsletters received. Italian Club confirmed dates for 2017. 15

th and 16

th September.

Thankyou card from Bethanie fields where some members put on a display. Garden Club bulletin, annual report and magazines. Cacti and Succulent circle asked if we wish to participate with a sales area on 26

th

November. Outwards….

Italian club re dates. Ordered 4 new trophies. Invoice to WAROO re Challenge.

Correspondence accepted (m) Bill Dear (s) G Bradshaw. All in favour. General Business..

XMAS MEETING. Derease Meade is taking names of those who wish to attend the luncheon for catering purposes. Please phone Derease on 0412884937.

Bill Dear will demonstrate repotting of native terrestrials. Members discussed the idea of donating $ instead of bringing an article in for the

hamper. I Gilmore (m) members to donate $5. At Xmas meeting and proceeds will go to the Salvation Army (s) S Nelson. All in favour.

Bill Dear asked if other items can be brought to meetings for the raffle. Plant items or any item of produce may be brought in to the meeting to hold a continuous raffle until all items are gone.

E. The cacti and succulent circle asked if we wish to have a sales table at their meeting in November. Members discussed this and declined.

f. Pot hangers were displayed and are for sale from Gina. S. g. ALL FUTURE MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 9.30am. h. Awards and sashes will be presented at the Xmas meeting along with the Judges

awards. i. The Orchid Talk will need to be sent to members earlier this month with information

on changes. j. Centrepoint show . Thankyou to those who came along to help and displayed

November Monthly Meeting Minutes

BOS Monthly Judging results NOV 2016

OPEN SECTION

Class 1 F Non Std Hybrid

1st G Winter Epi. Rene Marquis' Flame Thrower'

Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 3A Paphiopedilum Species

1st G Winter Paph.gratrixiannum Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 6E Any Other Oncidinae Hybrid

1st A Blee Bealleara. Eurostar Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 8A Aust Native Epiphyte Any species

1st R Winch Sarc.hartmannii ' Sharkies' Entries 4

2nd R Winch Sarc.hartmannii ' White Gun'

3rd G Winter Sarc. Hartmannii

Class 8B Aust Native Epiphyte any hybrid 1st W Heath Sarc. Galaxy Entries 32 / Sect A

2nd R Winch Sarc. Galaxy

3rd R Winch Sarc.George Colthrup

Sect B

1st R Winch Sarc. (Snowhart x DNT "Eloise')

2nd L Munnings Sarc. Kulnura Dragonfly

3rd R Winch Sarc. Magic' 2013 Confer-ence'

Sect 3

1st R Winch Sarc.(Madge 'Daisy' x To-paz'Yeallw' )

2nd W Heath Sarc. Roberta 'Golden eye'

3rd W Heath Sarc. Amber

Class 12A Specimen Any Genera

1st L Munnings Sarc. Ice Magic ' Geographe' Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 13 A Seedling Any Genera 1st R Winch Sarc. ( Madge x Amber) Entries 9

2nd G&J Winter Sarc. ( Flirt x Molly)

3rd L Munnings Sarc. (Rebecca ' Red Beau-ty' ) X (Kulnura Lickety' Revesby' )

NOVICE SEC-TION

Class 15B Laelinae Std over 90mm

1st Derise Mead Blc. Tangerine Jewel x Bora- Za Queen

Entries 2

2nd Derise Mead Blc Momilani x Slc . Dals Buddy

3rd

Class 15 F Laeliinae Non Std Hybrid

1st G Jackson Epidendrum Unknown Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 18 A Dendrobium species (Not including Australian)

1st J Hodges Den. Miyakii Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 22 A Australian Native Epiphyte species 1st D. Meade Sarc. Falcatus Entries 1

2nd

3rd

Class 22 B Aust Native Epiphyte Any hybrid

1st D. Meade Sarc.( Rebecca' Red Beauty' xKulnura Lickety' Revesby' ) Entries 3

2nd D. Meade Sarc. Starhart x Ice Magic

3rd D. Meade Sarc. Heidi x weinthallii

Monthly Judging Results Nov 2016 Cont

K Club seedlings are nearing completion. B Harwood (m) the club purchase 3o of each genera being Aust Native, laeliinae and oncidinae. We have 3 cymbidi-ums, a potinara and a zygo left in the comp. This was explained to new mem-bers. l. Lloyd Edwards will be visiting Busselton 5

th December and Rick will ask for a

list of plants available for sale and distribute to members. m. Positions vacant are the Editor and Registrar. Please give some considera-

tion to taking these positions. ASAP………………………………………………………

n. Thankyou to Marg in the kitchen and Jodie for the delicious cake. o. Plant description was given by Rick Winch. A very interesting and informative section on sarcochilus was enjoyed by all. Topics covered were the explanation of seedlings, mericlones, specimen rules, colours and breeding. Other tabled plants were discussed. A little bit of humour goes a long way. Must be the Xmas spirit arriving early. Thankyou Rick. Thanks to those who helped clear the hall. Meeting closed 11.20am L Harwood.

Monthly Meeting Minutes Cont

Dend.Brinawa Sunset ‘ Orange Blush’

Hi All,

I hope this Edition of the OT finds you all well and starting to feel a little bit festive . I believe

this my last edition of Orchid Talk and unfortunately my phone hasn't been ringing hot for offers to

take over the Editors job . It’s a great time of year with all our plants moving into their growth stage

with new canes popping up everywhere. Its also a time of the year where fungal diseases are very

prevalent so it’s a good idea to be using a fungal preventative regularly .Dont wait till your new

canes are rotted its too late then .

I would like this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe festive season .

Unfortunately I wont be able to make the Chrissy Luncheon meeting so I will see you all in the

New Year. Don’t forget to get you confirmations or apologies in to Derise so she has a firm grasp

on attending numbers for lunch.

Good Growing and a Merry Christmas to you all.

John Palmer, Editor.

08 97 312112.

FROM THE EDITOR

A Message from the Secretary Dear Members, Just to notify you all of the format for the Xmas meeting.

Meeting commences at 9.30am . Reports etc. Guest speaker Bill Dear. Presentation of awards. Luncheon. Drawing of Xmas raffles. Please note…Instead of an article for the door hamper please bring $5. To support the

Salvo appeal for those less fortunate than ourselves. IF YOU HAVE AN ARTICLE FOR THE FREE RAFFLE IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

( It is Xmas) Thanking you all and hope to see you at our December meeting. Lyn

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BUNBURYORCHID SOCIETY INC, NORMAL MEETING DATES

Society Meetings: 9:30 am –1st Sunday of Month Australind Hall, behind the Australind Shop-

ping Centre (Next Meeting 6th Nov 2016)

Committee Meeting: 7:30 pm 3rd Monday of Month

Contacts: Secretary: Lyn Harwood 97 219147

Orchid Talk Editor: John Palmer 97 312112

Dend. farmer x densiflorum