SONOMA COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY...2014/08/08 · orchid and other plant enthusiasts and their...
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Page 1 SCOS August 2014 Newsletter
SONOMA COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY
August 2014
A California Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation
IN THIS ISSUE
1: Ron Parsons' Bio
2: President & Member-
ship Columns; Dinner
With Speaker
3: Refreshment List and
Thank You
4: BBQ Info.; Judging
Center 's Speakers' Day
5 – 6: Orchids
Blooming in August
6: Orchid Cards and
Posters, A Repotting
Puzzle
7: Classifieds and Other
Notices
8: Upcoming Events
9: BBQ & Auction
Flyer
10: Dale Martin's Open
Greenhouse
11: Membership
Application
Our August meeting is on August 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, SR
GUESTS WELCOME
_____________________________________________________________ WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME RON PARSONS WHO WILL SPEAK ON "ORCHIDS AND
OTHER WILDFLOWERS OF CRETE" Like many of us, Ron is a true plant lover and has
been growing orchids, cacti and bromeliads for over
30 years and carnivorous plants for over 10 years.
Ron willingly shares his knowledge about orchids,
their habitats and suggestions for culture with all
who are interested.
Ron Parsons is considered by many to be one of the
finest flower photographers in the United States. His
photography and encyclopedic knowledge of orchids
is known both nationally and internationally. He has
been photographing orchids, wildflowers, and almost
every other kind of plant for over 25 years, and has a
slide collection that numbers well over 80,000 slides!
He has since gone "digital" and in a short time he has
taken thousands of photos of orchids, wildflowers
and other rare plants. See the orchid photogallery for
some of his digital photographs. Ron loves to travel,
photograph orchids and wildflowers in situ, visit
orchid and other plant enthusiasts and their collections, and most of all, to take photographs
of plants and flowers that he likes.
Ron's photos have been featured in journal articles, book covers, and in several books. Please
see his publications page for more information about his books and journal articles.
Ron will talk to us about "Orchids and other Wildflowers of Crete". It was during this trip,
his first springtime visit to Europe to view orchids and wildflowers. where he was able to see
30 species in 10 days.
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, and it is rich in terrestrial orchids, particularly the
fascinating Bee Orchids of the genus Ophrys. The island is steeped in history, beautiful
scenery and habitats for its orchids and other plants, which range from coastal beaches to the
alpine reaches.
OPPORTUNITY TABLE TO BE SUPPLIED BY AUSTIN CREEK ORCHIDS!
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR DINNER WITH THE SPEAKER AT SIMPLY VIETNAM,
966 N Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa at 5:00 p.m. RSVP to Kathie Hile 585-1912 or
President’s Corner
Summer is going to wind
down in a few weeks. It is
almost time to get ready for
the SCOS second biggest
fund raiser! Our Annual
BBQ and Auction is coming
up next month. It will be
held at Becky and David
Jackson’s home on Saturday, September 13th. It will be
an entertaining and fun filled day with orchids, food and
drinks! What could be better? Invite your family and
friends! Get your plants ready for the auction sale table
or think about donating a few plants to benefit SCOS!
We LOVE to receive donated wine or dinners too!
There is also a wonderful Speaker’s Day on
Saturday, August 2rd. It is hosted by the California
Sierra Nevada Judging Center. There is a trio of
exceptional speakers to enjoy. It’s a short hour and a
half drive to Sacramento to this fun event. It’s well
worth the trip.
Think about how you can help keep our Society
thriving. I recommend that everyone volunteer for
something. If everyone does their part, the Society runs
much smoother.
See you at the next meeting, August 12th! Ron
Parsons will wow us with his beautiful photos and
amazing knowledge of plants. Don’t miss it!
Thanks for all your support!
Susan
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THERE WAS NO BOARD MEETING IN JULY
MEMBERSHIP COLUMN
WE WELCOME ALL OUR
NEW 2014 MEMBERS!!
Welcome to Dan and Tabby Parker and Michael
and Anna Golicle, who joined in July.
Membership dues are due for the July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2015 year. We presently have 68 paid members.
The Board wants all of our members to know that our
society is dedicated to your education about all aspects
of orchid growing. We are lucky to have many expert
growers among us! We are all at different levels in our
orchid knowledge, but we are all here to help each other.
Don't every feel shy to ask a question of any society
member. No question is a "dumb" question. There are
probably other members who would also like to know
the answer.
Or you can call or email board members. To email, go to
our Society webpage www.sonomaorchids.com, click on
the "contacts" link and email any officer. Through the
website, you can also read back issues of our newsletter.
Remember, we were all newbies at some point in our
orchid journey.
Wear Your Name Badge and Sign In! Wear your
name badge or make a paper name-tag at the
membership table when you enter the meeting room.
Then, sign the list at the Membership Table. At each
meeting, one name will be drawn and that person will
receive a free raffle ticket.
Those who would like to order a name badge should
email Jeanne at [email protected].
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PLEASE CHECK THE SCHEDULE BELOW TO
SEE IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO BRING A
FINGER FOOD TO THE AUGUST MEETING.
(Anyone can bring a refreshment at any time.)
REMEMBER, if you bring a refreshment, you
receive a raffle ticket to be placed in a special
drawing for only those bringing refreshments that
evening. You get first choice from the opportunity
table.
Refreshments
Please bring a refreshment if the first letter of your last name
corresponds with the monthly meeting.
T – Z January, 2014
A – B February
C – De March
Di – Fo April
Fr – H May
J – Le June Ice Cream Social July
Li – M August
Bar-B-Q & Auction September
No Meeting in September
N - R October
S November
Holiday Dinner December
No Meeting in December
THANK YOU!
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who brought toppings and ice
cream to our Bingo night and came and participated!
Thank you to Patty Connick for collecting the money
and handing out the bingo cards. And a huge thank you
to Dale Martin and Austin Creek Orchids for
providing so many blooming plants for the winners to
choose from. See Austin Creek website at
http://www.austincreekorchids.com
Thank you Ann Possinger and her team for getting the
SCOS budget in order for the coming year. Joining
Ann was Karen Wofford, Ann Conger, Angelique
Fry, Lynne Murrell, and Susan Anderson. Thank
you all for your hard work! SCOS really appreciates it!
Thank you Susan Anderson for again hosting the
ingoing/outgoing BBQ for Board members and
Committee Chairs. It was a great event.
Change of address, email or to
unsubscribe to newsletter? To send an address or email change, or to
unsubscribe from our newsletter, go to our Society
website at www.sonomaorchids.com and use the
"contacts" link to send an email to the membership
chair.
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Our Society’s Bar-B-Q and Auction is on
September 13 (see flyer on page 9). The
following is what you can do to help make this
fundraiser a success:
The first thing you can do is to plan to attend
the BBQ and bring family and friends. $6 per
person for all you can eat beef, chicken, side
dishes & desserts. The society provides beef,
chicken, water and soft drinks, members bring
side dishes & desserts. Feel free to bring wine
or beer to share.
Another thing you can do is find items for the
silent auction table:
solicit donations of wine; wine tours
and/or tastings; lunches or dinners; services;
gift certificates, or orchid items
begin grooming your orchids and/or
other plants for the silent auction table. Check
carefully for pests. Insect infested plants will be
removed. All orchids must be named.
AOS Monthly Checklist for July and August
Follow this link:
http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=188 to find the
American Orchid Society's (AOS) checklist for July
and August Orchid Culture.
For articles on basic orchid culture, see:
http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=72
Consider becoming a member of the AOS. Not only do
you have "members only" access to key information of
their website, you receive the beautiful and
informative, monthly Orchids Magazine. Or, you can
get a discount on your membership if you choose to
receive the digital-only copy of Orchids Magazine.
Go to http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=69 for
membership information.
While on the AOS website, check out all the other
information available. The basic cultural articles are a
great way for new members to begin to learn about
orchids.
California Sierra Nevada Judging Center's
Speaker's Day
Date:
Saturday,
August 2
Place: Odd
Fellows Hall,
1831 Howe Avenue, Sacramento
While the speakers are still working on their
titles for their presentations, the speakers
are Jim Rose from Cal-Orchids, Carlos
Fighetti, President of the International
Phalaenposis Alliance and Teresa Hill from
the Northwest.
Tickets are $10 (pre-sell) for a sponsoring
society of CSNJC or AOS member, $20 at
the door for sponsoring society or AOS
member and $25 general admission.
The event starts at 9am and will end at 5pm.
Tickets can be bought by mailing a check
(made out to CSNJC) and sent to Susan
Wedegaertner, 1348 Kieman Avenue,
Modesto, CA 95356. Please designate on
your check "2014 Speaker's Day".
[email protected] for more information
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LOOK FOR THESE ORCHIDS BLOOMING IN AUGUST
(Pictures from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, where plants may be purchased)
Angraecum distichum This compact species from Central Africa has unusual stems of
succulent-like, plaited leaves and tiny white flowers. It is sweetly
fragrant. Grows in medium shade, and temperatures similar to
Phalaenopsis (warm to intermediate). It is easy to grow but very slow
growing and resents repotting, so if grown in a pot, use a medium
that will last awhile. Keep damp year round, but reduce water in
winter as plant has ability to hold water in its leaves (increasing
watering if you see wrinkles appear on the leaves).Will bloom year-
round on a mature plant.
Encyclia advena This species grows as epiphyte in filtered light on the eastern coast
of Brazil. Flowers are base color green overlaid with light red
tessellation and a lip of lavender on white. In the southern
hemisphere, it blooms in December, thus the name the '"The Advent
Encyclia". Here it is the opposite, providing intriguing, very fragrant
flowers in the middle of summer. Without flowers the overall height
is about 20", with flowers about 40". Tolerates cool to warm growing
temperatures.
Epidendrum (now Coilostylis) oerstedii This species from Central America produces large, exotic looking,
fragrant flowers of white and green from slender pseudobulbs. It is
easy to grow under bright, intermediate, Cattleya-like conditions.
Does best mounted or in a basket. Recently renamed Coilostylis
oerstedii. August - September blooming. See article by Chuck
McCartney in June, 2012 issue of Orchids.
Laelia pumila var. coerulea (now Cattleya) This species blooms in the Brazilian Spring, our late summer and
early fall. They are temperature tolerant, coming from high altitudes
with humid summers and cool winters. August - September
blooming. Moderate to bright light should be somewhat filtered or
diffused. Strong air movement should be provided at all times. Plants
should be watered heavily while actively growing, but roots must
always dry rapidly after watering. Water should be gradually reduced
after new growths mature in autumn.
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Oncidium varicosum Generally known as the "Dancing Lady Orchid", the flower spikes are
long, branched and very flexible and sway easily in the slightest
breeze. Native to South America, this species grows both
epiphytically and lithophytically. It is best mounted, due to the
rambling nature of the plants. The roots like to roam freely and a
large mount should be chosen to provide plenty of space for root
growth. They like good air movement at all times and must be kept
moist to keep the bulbs from shriveling. They are temperature
tolerant and easy to grow.
Pleurothallis pubescens (now Acianthera) A wide-ranging, from Mexico through Central and South America,
epiphytic species that lives in dense humid forests. Blooms from
summer to winter with several fragrant (not nice) flowers.
Keep plant in partial shade in intermediate to warm conditions.
Grows well in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Keep potting
media moist.
Prosthechea brassavolae (previously Encyclia) A temperature tolerant epiphyte from Mexico to Central America.
Flowers from spring to fall with 6 to 9, long-lasting, faintly fragrant
flowers that can persist for several months. Plants grow in cool to
warm conditions, but need temperatures that fall to near 50°F in
winter to ensure flower development. Can be grown in medium size
fir bark with perlite. Prefers drying periods between watering and
bright light is recommended. Lengthen drying-out period a bit in the
winter.
Stanhopea embreei One of the most spectacular and fragrant species of this genus,
native to the western Andes in Ecuador and Peru. It grows in moist
cloud forests and is often subjected to cool winds and temperatures.
Individually, these fragrant flowers are short-lived, blooming only
for about 7 to 10 days, but more mature plants produce multiple
spikes sequentially, extending the bloom season. The strong
fragrance is tangy and sweetly spicy. Grow in a basket with medium
fir bark or sphagnum moss, in shady condition and water regularly.
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CLASSIFIEDS COLUMN Don't forget you can get orchid supplies from Kris
and Jim Foster [email protected] or 707-762-7124
Small and medium Rexius bark
Perlite
Sphagnum
Orchid labels
Stakes
Charcoal
ORCHIATA BARK ($17 includes tax) AND
NUTRICOTE ($3 for 1# bag) FOR SALE BY
YOUR SOCIETY!
Orchiata:
Classic #9 1//4" – 3/8" chips
Power #5 3/8" – 1/2" chips
Power #5a 1/2" – 3/4" chips
Super #7 3/4" – 1" chips
Email Angelique to Order and arrange for pick-
up
TED PRUDEN'S 10' x 14' GREENHOUSE IS STILL
FOR SALE – TAKE A LOOK AND MAKE AN
OFFER
Everything included: Reverse Osmosis water system,
holding tanks, benches, misting system, heater, etc.
Call Kathleen Pruden to see greenhouse 707-528-
7710. $3,500.00 or best offer.
DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR SALE
ADVERTISE HERE – FOR FREE!!
for the 2014 – 2015 Year
Please bring your check for $25 to the
August Meeting and give to Jeanne at the
membership table. Thank you for renewing
your membership. WE NEED YOU! Please complete the membership form on page 11 of this
newsletter, which must accompany your check. The reason
we ask active members to complete a new form is to keep
our records complete and to insure accurate address,
telephone and email information.
_________________________________________
Something to consider. You know that your
Society is a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to foster
and encourage the culture, growing, hybridization,
preservation and perpetuation of orchids and their habitats
and to educate members and the public about orchids.
Although the Society does donate some of its proceeds,
most of the proceeds, go back into the Society to obtain
speakers, opportunity tables and provide the events that
make learning about orchids fun for its members. What can
you do to help your non-profit Society?
Donate a little extra when you renew your
membership;
Support the opportunity table by purchasing raffle
tickets (the proceeds from ticket sales rarely cover
the cost of the plants);
Write a check for any amount, any time during the
year and give to our Treasurer;
Remember the Society with a bequest in your Living
Trust or Will.
Any donation is tax deductible. Ask Ann Possinger for a
form.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August
8/2 California Sierra Nevada Judging Center's Speaker's Day, Odd Fellows Hall, 1831 Howe Ave., Sac. See flyer on page 10. Vendors are Hillsview Gardens (Paphiopedilums), Cal-Orchids (a variety of orchids), Gold Country Orchids (Mini-cattleyas that bloom 2-3 times a year), Carlos Fighetti (Phalaenopsis) and D&D Flowers (Dennis will have whatever the others do not) Call Susan Anderson for Advance $10 Ticket sale; $20 at door for AOS members; or $25 general admission. See notice on page 4. 8/2 – 8/3 Orchids in the Park Sale Sat - Sun 10 AM- 5 PM. San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, San
Francisco, CA. Admission $3.00. Call 415-665-6079- or visit the website at www.orchidsanfrancisco.org for information and directions. See postcard on page 3. 8/9 DALE MARTIN'S OPEN GREENHOUSE AND PLANT SALE. See flyer on page 10. 8/12 SCOS MEETING. Ron Parsons' presentation is called "Orchids and other Wildflowers of Crete" and is about his first springtime orchid trip to Europe where he saw 30 species in 10 days. Ron says Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, and is rich in terrestrial orchids, particularly the fascinating Bee Orchids of the genus Ophrys. The island is steeped in history and beautiful scenery, and habitats for its beautiful flowers, which range from the coastal beaches to the alpine reaches. 8/19 SCOS BOARD MEETING at the home of Ann Possinger. 5421 Santa Teresa Avenue, SR. Any member welcome to attend, but please RSVP early to Ann.
September
9/9 SCOS MEETING. Liz Charlton will give a hands-on orchid mounting presentation. Liz will also bring the opportunity table, which we understand is very good. 9/13 SCOS BBQ & AUCTION. A great event. A sign-up sheet will be at the August meeting. If you don't sign up at a meeting, be sure to RSVP to Becky. See flyer on the following page. 9/27 FOSTER OPEN GREENHOUSE AND ORCHID SALE. Kris is closing one of her greenhouses and selling plants. Come and snap up some bargains.
October
A correction to the July newsletter. Liz Charlton will give her talk on mounting orchids on October 14, not September 9 as previously announced. THERE IS NO MEETING IN SEPTEMBER. INSTEAD, COME TO THE BBQ & AUCTION!! 10/14 SCOS MEETING. Liz Charlton will give a hands-on orchid mounting presentation. Liz will also bring the opportunity table, which we understand is very good. ??? CYNTHIA BATTERSHALL'S OPEN GREENHOUSE AND ORCHID SALE. Date and time to be announced.
November
11/11 SCOS MEETING. Scott Collins will be our speaker. Subject to be announced.
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Sonoma County Orchid Society
Annual BBQ & Auction
Please come to the BBQ and Auction on Saturday, September 13, 2014
A fun-filled day of Orchids, Friends & Food
1451 Keiser Avenue, Santa Rosa
Silent Auction, Tri-tip or Chicken BBQ, followed by Live Auction
Silent Auction Begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends when lunch is ready (between noon and 12:30). Live Auction begins immediately following lunch.
Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids,
Auctioneer Extraordinaire
Something for everyone
Silent auction plants must arrive by 10:00 a.m. or earlier to complete all paperwork by 11:00
$6.00 per person - bring a potluck side dish to share
Friends and Family welcome
Donations Appreciated
Parking is available at 1411 Keiser Avenue
RSVP by email to [email protected] and designate for each person
a choice of either beef or chicken
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Announcement Mark Your Calendars
Please Note: Dale will have ORCHIDS FOR SALE
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