Cape May County ZooThe Day Includes:

Protective PavilionPicnic with Society Members

Show TableGuided Tour of Special Off-Limit

Zoo AreasFUN, FUN, FUN

LINK: Cape May County Zoo

This months program will be presented by Dr. Cary Stone who will be doing a slide presentation on Intergeneric & warm growing Oncidiums. All members and guests are welcome and urged to attend.

APRIL 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

April 23nd7:30 PM

SEPOS SHOW RESULTS

May 17th1:00 PM

Sandpiper OS Picnic

The Sandpiper Orchid Society successfully participated in the recent SEPOS Orchid Show held within the large Conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.

Sandpiper earned the distinction of placing 2nd in the very competitive Orchid Societies Display competition.

I’d like to extend an appreciative “thank you” to the many members who gave of their time and participated in the many aspects of putting together this year’s Show. Ron Ference Pres. SOSAdditional SEPOS Show Highlights

Bollenbach, G.

Bruno, P.

Cascioli, C.

Cascioli, P.

Class, B.

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

March 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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Orchid Show Preparation The Sandpiper Orchid Society held its March meeting one

week early, at Waldor Orchids, in preparation for the upcoming Longwood Gardens Show which took place March 27th through March 29th. Walter Off, of Waldor Orchids, demonstrated the proper method of tying up and staking plants, to

make them show ready and then members starting the grooming process of preparing the orchids for the upcoming SEPOS Show. Walt and Dr. Cary Stone privileged us with their commentary on the Show Table

orchid plants brought in by the Sandpiper members. They pointed out the weaknesses and strengths of the plants being awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention and then encouraged the members to place these

plants in the Longwood Gardens Show. There was a question and answer session to wrap things up. Walt’s workshop was of equal interest to newer and more experienced members alike.

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Membership Form

The Orchid Help Guys

Before the

Meeting7:15 PM

Ask the Orchid Help Guys before anySandpiper Orchid Society meeting

for advice on any culture problems youmay be having with your orchids.

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Truly an amazing species discovered in Sumatra in 1993. A nigro-hirsute variety, with black hairs covering the canes. Large cream flowers heavily overlaid in bright green. The keeled tongue like lip is colored in strong red markings. This species is fragrant but most likely at a certain time of day after the flowers have been open a week or so. Easy to grow producing flowers several times per year on the sides and tips of the canes. Light Medium, from 1000 to 2,500 foot candles. East south or west windows are ideal. This plant will also perform well under artificial light culture.Temperature Intermediate to warm with Winter day temps being 70 or above and nights being 58 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temps can be 10 to 20 degrees warmer.Humidity This plant likes a relative humidity of 50 percent or higher. The use of humidity trays or room humidifiers is beneficial. Water Water with rain, distilled or reverse osmosis water for best results. Municipal or well water that has a PH of 7.5 or lower is also acceptable. Water as the mix approaches dryness during flowering and subsequent growth. During the winter months from Late November to mid January allow the mix to become somewhat drier between watering. Resume watering at normal intervals once you have reached mid January or

when you see buds forming on the plant. Fertilizer Use Green Jungle Orchid Food, especially formulated to work with rain, distilled, reverse osmosis water or water low in alkalinity. Fertilize with Green Jungle every time you water if plants are planted in bark. Be sure to flush the mix with clear water only once per month to prevent fertilizer salt build up. For plants in moss or mounted on slabs, feed every third or 4th watering as the moss holds a lot of nutrients. Flowering This plant can flower at different times of year but appears to be heaviest in the spring months. The flowers

can be 2 and a half to 3 inches in size and on larger plants the flowers can approach 4 inches. The flowers are fragrant and can last for 2-3 months. This species will prove very useful in hybridization providing interesting color, shape and substance to new crosses. The plants themselves are not large and can begin flowering at just a few inches in height making this a good plant for those with limited space.Repotting Repot in fall or spring using New Zealand sphagnum moss for best results. Repot on an annual basis.

Dendrobium tobaense

...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.

An Event Not To Be Missed! I would like to encourage all Sandpiper Members to attend this year's DVOC Speakers Forum. It is always a great learning experience and this year there are three outstanding speakers. Jim Rose from Cal-Orchids in Santa Barbara, CA will be speaking on a really fascinating genus ‘Lycastes'.  He does a great job of growing them and he will be bringing some real beauties for sale. Michael Sinn from Canaima Orchids will be lecturing on ‘Venezuelan Cattleya Orchids In Their Habitat’.  I always enjoy seeing orchids growing in their native natural environment. And don't forget the great buffet lunch!  It is always the highlight of the day and worth the price of admission. After lunch will be our keynote speaker, Bill Thoms.  He spoke last January at the World Orchid Conference and nearly everyone agreed that it was one of the best lectures that they had ever attended.  Bill's talk will be entitled ‘Growing Award-Winning Bulbophyllums'. He and his wife, Doris Dukes, have won over 150 cultural awards from the AOS judges over the years! I sincerely hope that every Sandpiper Member is able to make it this year to the DVOC Speakers Forum as it is going to be a fantastic day.

Dr. Cary Stone Bergie Ellingson

Sandpiper OS MembershipDownload a Membership Form from this link:

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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

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EXTENDED CALENDAR DETAILS

Calendar of Events 2 DVOC Speaker’s Day Forum Wyndham Hotel 8:30 AM – 4 PM Mt. Laurel, N.J. For more information contact Lois Duffin: 215-248-362617 Sandpiper Orchid Society Meeting 1:00PM Picnic/Show Table CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO Cape May Court House, NJ website: LINK to CMCZ

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

May 10 Mothers DayMay 25 Memorial 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 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

Sandpiper Orchid Society

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March 2009Show Table

1st Place WinnersSHOW TABLE DETAILS

Masd. HeathiiGrown by R. Michalenko

Phal. Frog HollowGrown by A. Fontaine

Bllra. Big Shot 'Kitty Kat'Grown by A. Fontaine

Milt. Goodnews BayGrown by L&R Jankowski

Phrag. Grande 'Monroe'Grown by B. Class

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SHOW TABLE DETAILS

Phal. Little SweetheartGrown by L&R Jankowski

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

Paph. Grand OnyxGrown by R. Michalenko

Blc. HybridGrown by J&M McClellan

Epic. HybridGrown by L&R Jankowski

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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 May Preview

Rossioglossum (syn. Odontoglossum) insleayi 'Erin'HCC/AOS

Grower: Jordan Hawley Photographer: James W. McCulloch

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

Growing Rossioglossums Dendrochilum cootsii Orchids in the Big Easy Growing Orchids for Their Foliage