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ST. IVES ORCHID FAIR 17 – 18 – 19 AUGUST 2018

DISPLAY SET UP IS FROM 9AM THURSDAY 16TH AUGUST We need your plants for our display. We realise some members belong to other societies and usually put their plants in that display but it would be nice if you could spare some plants for us. Please bring in your

plants early so we can plan the display and also don’t forget to fill in the plant list to help judges identify who owns plants. President’s report Congratulations to everyone that benched at Orchids by the Sea, and to all of the class winners and champions. It was great to see the prizes spread out over so many growers. I honestly didn’t think we would see as many plants there as we did, but was pleased to be wrong. Thank you to everyone that helped, it was another great success this year and as always a special thank you to the indefatigable committee. My apologies for missing the last meeting. From all accounts it was an incredible talk given by Alex Zaslawski from AWZ Orchids. Not every day we get a talk from someone from Brazil, special thanks to Alex for doing that for us - I'm upset I missed out. I look forward to seeing you all at St. Ives, as always any help people can give volunteering over the weekend would be appreciated. Dylan

GUEST SPEAKER. There will be a culture class with a potting

demonstration. Please feel free to bring in any problem plants for the experts to give an opinion. SUPPER – Our supper volunteers this month are Ros Mathews for sandwiches and we don’t have a volunteer for something sweet. Thank you to those who brought in something extra for the supper table last month.

ISSUE 570

August 2018 PATRON Ian Nelson PRESIDENT Dylan Morrissey VICE PRESIDENTS Cary Polis Angie Sulfaro SECRETARY Tinka Riddell tinkariddell@ yahoo.com.au 9940 0797 TREASURER Sheree Howard COMMITTEE Guy Cantor Joy Lumby Val Houley Michael Howard Mark Asbury ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO The Secretary, MWOS Inc 3 Kristine Place, Mona Vale. NSW. 2103. NEXT MEMBER’S MEETING Thursday 23rd August at 8pm Cromer Community Centre, Fisher Road North, Cromer. NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday 6th September 2018 at the DYRSL 7.30pm. WEB SITE - www. orchidsociety.com.au

NEW MEMBER Welcome to Jo Thompson and we hope you enjoy your time with us. Members please make her feel welcome and show her the ropes. LIBRARY. The library still operates so please make use of this facility as we have some very good books. SALES TABLE. There are pots in all sizes available and also plant labels. You are welcome to bring in your excess plants for sale. AUCTION 18TH NOVEMBER – A reminder to those members participating that the auction is fast approaching and to get those plants ready. The plant lists will go out shortly. GET WELL wishes to Val Houley who had a fall and is recovering in rehab at Hunters Hill. Reports indicate that she is looking well and is well looked after. DIARY DATES August 17,18,19 St. Ives Fair August 23rd Member’s Meeting September 13,14,15 Spring Show @ the Dee Why Grand September 8-9. ANOS Warringah Group Spring Show, Memorial Hall, Starkey Street, Forrestville. September 27th AGM & Member’s Meeting October 13 SPECIES Show & Auction, West Pennant Hills Community Centre, October 25th Member’s Meeting November 18th Auction November 22nd Members Meeting December 2nd Christmas Party December 20th Member’s Meeting Hybrid Plant of the Evening Grown by A. Sulfaro Phalaenopsis Unknown

Despite being so common and generally what the uninitiated think of when we say orchid, not many of our members grow Phalaenopsis. I’m glad some of you do, and I’m glad Angie does so well. They are a fantastic addition to our displays at shows, and I can’t remember the last time this section of the bench was empty at a monthly meeting.

Specie Plant of the Evening Grown by C. Polis Ansellia africana var. nilotica

Probably the best known orchid of mainland Africa, Ansellia africana is a fascinating orchid. Officially a monotypic species, it is now widely accepted to be a species complex of multiple, very closely related species. Most commonly it grows as an epiphyte, high up in trees, and its roots have a tendency to grow upwards into a basket shape to catch leaf litter. They have been known to form massive specimens,

estimated to be up to a tonne in weight and are often used by large species of bird to nest in. It also readily hybridises with other

genera such as Cymbidium, Catasetum and Promenaea.

Specimen Plant of Evening Grown By T. Riddell Dinema (Encyclia) polybulbon

Definitely a plant meant to be a specimen, Dinema polybulbon is quick to multiply and adapts well to growing as a mound more so than mounted or in a pot. The secret is plenty of water and light to grow it quickly and get a high flower count (not that that is a real secret, it applies to most plants). Since being moved from Encyclia, it is now considered a monotypic genus (containing only one species). Found growing on oaks in the mixed forests of Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba and Jamaica, it is quite adaptable to a range of conditions and is worth a place in everyone’s collection.

Novice Plant of the Evening Grown by M. & S. Howard Jumellea sagittata

Madagascar and the other islands of the east coast of Africa are absolutely full of botanical wonders, and the orchids from this region certainly don't disappoint. Of all the Angraecinae subtribe, Jumellea sagittata seems to be on the easier side to grow, however they dont seem particularly common. Which is a shame. They are the most pristine white and beautifully scented. Once again, very well grown by Michael and Sheree.

JULY BENCHING POINT SCORE 2018

OPEN DIVISION

1. Sarcochilus Hybrid 0 Plants

2. Australian Native Hybrid 13 Plants 1. Den. Pinterry KWR ‘Bright Purple’ R. Schneidereit

2. Den. Hilda Poxon A. Sulfaro

3. Jonathan’s Glory ‘Dark Joy’ M. Korda

3. Australasian 1 Plant 1. Gowan’s Tangello C. Polis

4. Dockrillia Hybrid 5 Plants 1. Dock Tweetas ‘Red Lip’ R. Schneidereit

2. Dock. Tweetie x teretifolum ‘Judy’ R. Lumby

3. Dock. Tweetas ‘Red Lip’ R. Schneidereit

5. Laeliinae Hybrid (Exhibition) >120mm 2 Plants 1. Blc. Pastoral ‘Innocence’ C. Polis

2. Blc. Dundas ‘Olga’ C. Polis

6. Laeliinae Hybrid (Exhibition) <120mm 4 Plants 1. C. Lon Harrolan No. 11 A. Sulfaro

2. Lc. Intercepts P. Christie

3. Rlc. California Girl ‘Orchid Library’ x Dal’s Beau ??

7. Laeliinae Hybrid (Multifloral/Novelty) 0 Plants

7A. Laeliinae (Novelty Type) Hybrid 3 Plants 1. Cat. unknown A. Sulfaro

2. Blc. Waianiae Leopard Ching Hua x

Jungle Treasure A. Sulfaro

3. Rlc. Swan’s Regal Rosella x Rth. Rosella’s

Horace Tara A. Sulfaro

8. Laeliinae Hybrid (Miniature) 3 Plant 1. Pot. Burana Angel Hsinying A. Sulfaro

2. Cat. Rosella’s Spice ‘Tara’ A. Sulfaro

3. C. Eloise Dream Peace A. Sulfaro

8A.Laeliinae Epidendrum 3 Plants 1. Enc. Sunburst T. Riddell

2. Epicattleya Rene Marques ‘Flame Thrower’ x

Epi. veruscriptum P.Christie

3. Epi. Wedding Valley ‘Sakura’ C. Polis

9. Cymbidium Standard 1 Plant

1. Cym. unknown A. Sulfaro

10. Cymbidium Intermediate 1 Plants 1. Cym. Red Promise .Nicholle’ A. Sulfaro

11. Cymbidium Minature 4 Plants 1. Cym. Ice on Fire ‘Nikietta’ A. Sulfaro

2. Cym. Pumisan Cooksbridge T. Riddell

3. Cym. Pumisan Cooksbridge A. Sulfaro

12.Dendrobium 1 Plant 1. Den. (canaliculatum x tangerinum) C. Polis

13. Oncidiinae 30mm and less 4 Plants 1. Onc. Twinkle ‘Red Fantasy’ P. Christie

2. Onc. Twinkle yellow A. Sulfaro

3. Onc. unknown R. Schneidereit

14. Oncidiiae 30mm - 60mm 6 Plants 1. Onc. Midnight Miracles ‘Massai Splash’ S. Torrisi

2. Colm. Massai Splash F&M Lee

3. Colm. Massai Splash A. Sulfaro

15. Oncidiiae 60mm and above 0Plants

16. Paphiopedilum Exhibition 5 Plants 1. Paph. Orchilla ‘Chilton’ R. Nurthen

2. Paph. Hama Chilium x Thunder Cat R. Nurthen

3. PPaph. (Candero x Viision) x Warp Dream R. Nurthen

17. Paphiopedilum Novelty 2 Plants 1. Paph. Nitens M. Korda

2. Paph unknown ??

18. Phalaenopsis Exhibition 3 Plants 1. Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro

2. Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro

3. Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro

19. Phalaenopsis Novelty 4 Plants 1. Phal. Eiderstedt C. Polis

2. Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro

3. Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro

20. Vandaceous >51mm 1 Plant 1. Ascda. (Fuch’s Golden Leopard ‘Lipstick’ x

Tubtim Velvet ‘White Angel’) C. Polis

21.Vandaceous/Ascocendas 2 Plants 1. Vanda merrilli x ? I. Nelson

2. Ryps. Dixie Delight C. Polis

22. Other Orchid Hybrid 7 Plants 1. Calanthe Veitchii I. Nelson

2. Zyga. Adeliade Jester x Arthur Elle ‘Essedon’ F&M Lee

3. Zygo. Maculatum R. Schneidereit

SPECIES

38. Sarcochilus Species 0 Plant

39. Australian Epiphyte Species 3Plants

1.Liparis reflex R. Schneidereit

2. Den. prenticei R. Schneidereit

3. Den. canaliculatum C. Polis

40. Australasian Epiphyte Species 2 Plants

1. Den. alexandrae I. Nelson

2. Den. bracteosum J&C McAuley

41. Dockrillia 4 Plants 1. Dock. rigida C. Polis

2. Dock. teretifolia G. Cantor

3. Dock. rigida C. Polis

42. Australasian Terrestial 1 Plant 1. Pterostylus curta I. Tanner

43. Laelinae Alliance (cattleya & laelia)) 1 Plant

1. Laelia anceps var tripetabides C. Polis

44. Laeliinae Alliance 6 Plants 1. Encyclia polybulbon T. Riddell

2. Encyclia pateus C. Polis

3. Epi. engolatum A. Sulfaro

45. Oncidiiae Alliance Species 4Plants 1. Onc. chrysomorphom P. McDonough

2. Osmoglossum pulchellum P. McDonough

3. Onc. sotoanum I. Tanner

46. Other Species ‘The Americas’ 7 Plants 1. Max. picta P. McDonough

2. Max. tonsbergii P. McDonough

3. Max. picta P. McDonough

47. Dendrobium Species 3 Plants 2. Den. sulawesiense T. Riddell

2. Den. aphonochilum J&C McAuley

3. Den. dicksonii G. Cantor

48. Paphiopedilum Species 9 Plant 1. Paph. insigne J. Grady

2. Paph. wardii ‘alba’ J&C McAuley

3. Paph. wardii A. Sulfaro

49. Phalaenopsis Species 3 Plants 1. Phal. pallens C. Polis

2. Phal. pallens C. Polis

3. Phal. cornu- cervi C. Polis

50. Vandaceous species 4 Plant 1. Rhyn. Gigantean C. Polis

2. V. merrilii G. Cantor

3. V. tricolor C. Polis

51. Dendrochilum Species 2 Plants 1. Ddc. convalliariforme A. Sulfaro

2. Ddc. irigense P. McDonough

52. Other Species ‘Asia & Rest of World’ 3 Plants

1. Ansellia Africana var nilotica C. Polis

2. Coel. mooreana var Brockhurst A. Sulfaro

3. Coel. viscosa G. Cantor

53. Miniature max. 150mm 7 Plant

1. Tubsolabium C. Polis

2. Dock. rigida C. Polis

3. Holcoglossum J&C McAuley

54. Miniature Species min. 150mm 2Plants

1. Restripa lanobergi T. Riddell

2. Den. malbrowiniea C. Polis

55. First Flowering Species 1 Plant 1. Encycla cordigera C. Polis

56. First Flowering Seedling Hybrid 0 Plant

NOVICE

23. Australasian Species 0 Plants

24. Laeliinae Species 0Plants

25. Oncidiiae Species 0 Plant

26. Any other Species of Americas 7 Plants 1. Pleuro. semiscabra M&S Howard

2. Pleuro. restrepiones M&S Howard

3. Pleuro. alvaroi M&S Howard

27. Species Rest of the World 1 Plants 1. Jumella sagittata M&S Howard

28. Australasian Hybrids 1 Plant 1. Den. Jonathan’s Glory ‘Dark Joy’ T. Agrela

29. Cymbidium Standard 3 Plants 1. Cym. unknown R. Mathews

2. Cym. unknown C. Sinclair

3. Cym. lowiana ‘Compte de Hemptune’ C. sinclair

30. Cymbidium Intermediate & Miniature 0 Plant

31. Paphiopedilum Hybrid 1 Plant

1. Paph. invincible T. Agrela

32. Dendrobium Hybrid other than Australasian 0 Plants

33. Laeliinea Hybrid 3 Plants 1. Blc. Dream Trader ‘Seawing’ P. Johnson

2. Epi. unknown C. sinclair

3. Bl. Sea Urchin L. Foley

34. Oncidiiae Allied Genera Intergeneric Hybrid 2 Plants 1. Onc. Twinkle ‘Red Fantasy’ R. Mathews

2. Lsz. Lava Burst ‘Puanani’ AM/AOS L. Foley

35. Hybrid of Americas All Others 1 Plant 1. Phal. unknown G.Cadwallader

36. Other Orchid Hybrid 0 Plant

37. Junior 0 Plant

ORCHIDS BY THE SEA

GRAND CHAMPION & CHAMPION AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE HYBRID – DEN. NEIFERT’S EXCEPTION

GROWN BY PHIL & YVONNE SPENCE

RESERVE CHAMPION & CHAMPION

EXOTIC SPECIES – DENDROCHILUM

PULCHERRIMUM

GROWN BY A. SULFARO DISPLAY OF 6 PLANTS & FOLIAGE 1. A&G Cushway 2. A. Sulfaro 3. C. Polis

ORCHIDS BY THE SEA 2018 RESULTS GRAND CHAMPION Den. Neifert’s Exception P&Y Spence RESERVE CHAMPION Dendrochilum pulcherrimum A. Sulfaro CHAMPION SPECIMEN Maxillaria picta P. McDougall CHAMPION NOVICE Paph. Invincible T. Agrela CHAMPION STANDARD CYMBIDIUM Cym. Maclure’s Angel ‘Samantha’ T. Maclure CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE/MINIATURE CYMBIDIUM Cym. Little Big Horn ‘Rose Blush’ N. Gill CHAMPION AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE HYBRID Den. Neifert’s Exception P&Y Spence CHAMPION LAELIINAE Laelia Santa Barbara ‘Sunset’ J. Costa CHAMPION PAPHIOPEDILUM HYBRID Paph. Magic Pool x Magic Oro M. Korda CHAMPION VANDACEOUS/PHALAENOPSIS HYBRID Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro CHAMPION ONCIDIINAE HYBRID Odcdm. Dorothy Wisnome ‘Golden Gate’ A. Sulfaro CHAMPION OTHER HYBRID Lycaste Shoalhaven F&M Lee CHAMPION EXOTIC SPECIES Dendrochilum pulcherrimum A. Sulfaro CHAMPION AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE SPECIES Den. alexandrae I. Nelson CHAMPION SEEDLING Cym. Brian’s Yellow x Roger Roger T. Maclure PRESIDENT’S AWARD S. Torrisi OPEN Cymbidium Standard Hybrid – 90mm & over 1. Predominately Red or Pink 1. Luna Flame ‘Dural’ x Flaming Vulcan ‘Dural’ T. Maclure 2. Surnam’s Rose x Kahn Flame ‘Le Marne’ T. Maclure 2. Predominately Green or Yelllow 1. unknown A. Sulfaro 3. Predominately Cream or White 1. Maclure’s Angel ‘Samantha’ T. Maclure 2. Lovely Angel ‘Bubbles’ S. Torrisi 4. Any other color or combination of colors 1. unknown A. Sulfaro 2. Khan Flame ‘Mocca’ S. Torrisi Cymbidium Intermediate Hybrid – 60mm & under 90mm 5. Predominately Red or Pink 1. Luna Flame x Blazing Fury ‘DYRSL’ T. Maclure 2. Show Girl x Yowie Rose J. Costa 6. Predominately Green or Yellow 1. Pure Sarah ‘Starburst’ S. Torrisi 2. Pure Sarah ‘Starburst’ A. Sulfaro 7. Predominately Cream or White 1. Nil 8. Any other color or combination of colors 1. Druin Masterpiece A. Sulfaro 2. Flaming Pepper ‘Kirrawee’ T. Maclure Cymbidium Miniature Hybrid – Up to 60mm 9. Predominately Red or Pink 1. Red Promise ‘Nichole’ A. Sulfaro 2. Jacinta’s Pride ‘Gemima’ N. Gill 10. Predominately Green or Yellow 1. Little Big Horn ‘Rose Blush’ N. Gill 2. Freeling ‘Green Ice’ A. Sulfaro 11. Predominately Cream or White 1. Ice on Fire ‘Nikietta’ A. Sulfaro 2. Cindy Lou ‘105’ J. Costa 12. Any other color or combination of colors 1. Pumisan ‘Cooksbridge’ A. Sulfaro 2. Mem. Marvin Gaye ‘Royale’ G. Williams Australian & Australasian Hybrids

13. Sarcochilus Hybrid nil 14. Terrestrial Hybrid nil 15. Dockrillia Hybrid 1. Dock. Tweetie x Fay Moore x fulignosa x dilicophylla R. Lumby 2. Dock. Tweetie x teretifolium ‘Judy’ R. Lumby 16.Best Australian Dendrobium Hybrid white/cream nil 17. Best Australian Dendrobium Hybrid pink/red 1. D. Esmee Poulton ‘Tinonee’ G. Williams 2. D. Samford rose A. Sulfaro 18. Best Australian Dendrobium any other color 1. D. Starsheen Botanic Fireworks G. Williams 2. D. Hilda Poxon x bilface A. Sulfaro 19. Best Dendrobium Australasian Hybrid 1. Neifert’s Exception P&Y Soence 2. macrophyllum x forbesii ‘Mt. Ombre’ P&Y Spence Dendrobium 20. Best Dendrobium Other than Australian or Australasian 1. Den. (canaliculatum) x tangenimin C. Polis 2. Den. Hysing Ying ‘Glomo’ F&M Lee Laelinae Hybrid 21. Best Exhibition 120mm Min. 1. Lc. Maris Song x Chincogan ‘Erin’ A. Sulfaro 2. Blc. Brunswick Bonanza x Rlc. Swan’s Regal Rosella A. Sulfaro 22. Best Intermediate Exhibition 75mm-120mm 1. Pot. Lisa Taylor Gallis ‘Nora’ G&A Cushway 2. Dal’s Grace x Pot. Dal’s Moon A. Sulfaro 23. Best Novellty/Multifloral (min. 5 flowers) 1. Laelia Santa Barbara ‘Sunset’ J. Costa 2. Rth. Varut ‘Chien Ya’ C. Polis 24. Best Miniature under 75mm 1. Caty. Elusive Dream ‘Peace’ A. Sulfaro 2. Rth. Burana Angel ‘Hsinying’ I. Nelson Oncidiinae Hybrid 25. Best Oncidiinae Alliance under 30mm 1. Onc. Twinkle ‘Red Fantasy’ A&G Cushway 2. Onc. Twinkle Red Fantasy A. Sulfaro 26. Best Oncidiinae Hybrid over 30mm-60mm 1. Odcdm. Dorothy Wisnome ‘Golden Gate’ A. Sulfaro 2. Colm. Massai Splash F&M Lee 27. Best Oncidiinae Alliance over 60mm 1. Maclellanara Mem. Arthur Elle ‘Luke’ N. Gill 2. Oncostelle Massai Splash G&A Cushway 28. Best Paphiopedilum Exhibition 1. Paph. Magic Pool x Magic Oro M. Korda 2. Paph. unknown R. Nurthen 29. Best Paphiopedilum Novelty 1. Paph Unknown C. Polis Phalaenopsis Hybrid 30. Best Phalanopsis Exhibition 1. Phal unknown A. Sulfaro 31. Best Phalaenopsis Novelty/Hybrid 1. Phal unknown A. Sulfaro 2. Phal. unknown A. Sulfaro 32. Best Vandaceous over 50mm 1. V. Robert’s Delight C. Polis 2. V. Princess Mikasa ‘Sotoan’ I. Nelson 33. Best Vandaceous under 50mm 1. V. merrillii x unknown I. Nelson 2. Ryos. Dixie Delight C. Polis 34. Best Other Hybrid 1. Lycaste Shoalhaven F&M Lee 2. Calanthe Veitchii I. Nelson Australasian Native Species 35. Best Sarcochilus 1. Sarco. falcatus C. Polis 2. Sarco. falcatus G. Cantor 36. Best Dockrillia 1. Den. rigida C. Polis 1. Den. teretefolia G. Cantor 37. Best Dendrobium Australian 1.Den. cacatua G. Cantor 2. Den. cacatua L&B Dobson 38. Best Australasian Native Epiphyte other than Australian 1. Den. alexanderae I. Nelson

39. Best Australasian Native Terrestrial nil Exotic Species 40. Best Dendrobium 1. Den. sulawesiense T. Riddell 41. Best Oncidiinae Alliance 1. Onc. chrysomorphum P. McDonough 42. Best Paphiopedilum 1. Paph. spicerianum T. Riddell 2. Paph. insigne G&A Cushway 43. Best Miniature 1. Tuberolabium odoratissimum C. Polis 2. Acriopsis lilifolia C. Polis 44. Best Dendrochilum 1. Ddc. pulcherrimum A. Sulfaro 2. Ddc. convalliariforme A. Sulfaro 45. Best Laeliinae 1. Encyclia polybulbon T. Maclure 2. Encyclia polybulbon T. Riddell 46. Best the Americas 1. Maxillaria picta P. McDonough 2. Maxillaria picta P. McDonough 47. Best Rest of World 1. Angraecum eburneum T. Riddell 2. Ansellia Africana var. nilotica C. Polis Seedling Open/Novice/Junior 48. Best first flowering cymbidium 1. Cym. Brian’s Yellow x Roger Roger T. Maclure 2. Cym. Flaming Pepper ‘Kirrawee’ x Red Khan T. Maclure 49. Best first flowering Australasian 1. Den (alexanderae x pulchrum) x macrophyllum P. Spence 50. Best first flowering other 1. Oestedellia centradernia G. Cantor 2. Enc. cordigera x self C. Polis NOVICE CLASS 51..Cymbidium Standard – 90mm & over Cym unknown M&S Howard 52. Best Intermediate – 60mm to 90mm 53. Best Miniature – 60mm & under 1. Cym. unknown M&S Howard Australasian 54. Best Species nil 55. Best Hybrid 1. Dock. Tweetie x teretifolia M&S Howard 2. Den. Jonathan’s Glory ‘Dark Joy’ T. Agrela 56. Best Laeliinae 1. Dinema polybulbon M. Asbury Exotic Species 57. The Americas 1. Stenorrhynchos speciosus M. Asbury 2. Pleurothalus phacangifera M&S Howard 58. The rest of World 59. Best other orchid 1. Paph. Invincible T. Agrela FLORAL ART – 1. Bridal Modern Bouquet - wired 1. L. Pramana 2. Bridesmaid Posy - wired 1. L. Pramana 3. Horizontal with candles 1. L. Pramana 2. T. Riddell 4. Asian 1. L. Pramana 2. R. Mathews NOVICE 5. Round Arrangement with Candle 1. C. Sinclair 6. Small Oriental Style Arrangement 1. C. Sinclair CHAMPION FLORAL ART L. Pramana