OCTOBER 2019 Wednesday, October 9Th., 2019 Regular Meeting at 7:30

OCTOBER 2019

Wednesday, October 9th., 2019 PROGRAMS Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Claudio Rossi of Cloud’s Orchids Holy Rosary Church Hall on 35 Queen Street North Dendrobiums Thorold

EXECUTIVE 2019-2020

President ...... Rick Rempel ...... 905-734-1588 Vice President ...... Nicole Therrien ...... 905-935-9345 Secretary ...... Isabel Streeter ...... 905-682-7792 Treasurer ...... Colin Burns ...... 905-684-9705 Newsletter Editor ...... Lydia Stewart ...... 905-354-4110 Membership ...... Joanne Madsen ...... 905-685-7478 Librarian ...... Michele Horvat ...... 905-356-2295 Publicity ...... Cheryl Maurice ...... 905-734-1257 Show Table ...... Michele Horvat ...... 905-356-2295 Hospitality ...... Barbara Berry ...... 905-227-4307 Program Co-Ordinator ...... Ted Kretz ...... 905-735-8381 AOS/COC Rep ...... Charlene Kretz ...... 905-735-8381

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www.cloudsorchids.com/nros SEPTEMBER SHOW TABLE

Class 1 Cattleya Alliance Slc. Smile Again ‘Hawaii’ Phil Hinman 1st. Bc. Angel Lace Phil Hinman 2nd.

Class 2 Paphiopedilum Paphiopedilum philippinense Darrell Grant 1st. Phragmipedium Elfin’s Spell Pete VanLoon 2nd.

Class 7 All Others *****Sigmatostalix radicans Nicole Therrien 1st. Bulbophyllum Cloud’s Khaleesi Phil Hinman 1st.

Class 9 Vanda Alliance Vanda Pachara Delight ‘Royal Blue’ Phil Hinman 1st.

*****PLANT OF THE MONTH

The following are the results of our Society display that we had entered in the COOS Show. Ted and Charlene Kretz #1 Lycaste Red Jewel #1 Aeranthes Hsinying Ramosa #1 Phal. Warleitt “White Pearl” #2 Blc. Izumi Charm SVO AM/AOS x Slc. Fire Fantasy “Royalty” #3 Potinara Naomi’s Choice #3 Mtssa. Dark Star “Orchidworks” Special Award for Ted & Charlene (Best Oncidium) #1 Mtssa. Kauai’s Choice

Rick Rempel #1 Potinara Burana Angel “Hsinying” BM/TOGA #2 Phrag. Cardinale “Kilworth” #2 Vanda Robert’s Delight “Blue Star”

Cloud’s Orchids #1 Angcm. Cloud’s Christmas Carole #2 Paph. Taisuco America’s Sprite #2 Cymbidium Green Maureen Special Award for Cloud’s (Species Allied to Vanda) #2 Arachnis labrosa

Phil Hinman #1 Mcv. Lanny Mory #1 Bulb. Elizabeth Ann Buckleberry FCC/AOS #1 Vanda Patcharee Delight “Royal Blue” Special Award for Phil (Cattleya - White) #1 Cattleya Angel Bells “Suzie” AM/AOS

We also got Second Place for Best Society display. Thanks to Charlene and Ted for setting up our display. Thanks to all our members that donated plants, and congratulations to all our winners!

BULLETIN BOARD Penny Sale A reminder to all our members that Meeting our penny sale will be taking place in Our October meeting will feature November. Please be sure to make a Claudio Rossi as our guest speaker. donation of a gift card, wine, or He will be giving us a presentation something that would be a suitable on Dendrobiums. As most of you are prize for the sale. Thank you. aware, Claudio is one of the owners of Cloud’s Orchids in Jordan Station. Hospitality He is an AOS accredited judge and A reminder to Pete VanLoon and one of the most knowledgeable Isabel Streeter that they are the people about orchids. So come on “bringers” of our sweets for coffee. out and hear Claudio’s presentation. Thanks Pete and Isabel!

Membership This is a reminder that membership dues of $20.00 are payable by the end of December. Please see Joanne Madsen at the meeting or send your payment to her address:

Joanne Madsen 37 Grantham Avenue, South St. Catharines, ON L2P 3B3

If you pay by November 30, your name will go into a draw for a prize to be decided later. The name of the winner will be drawn at the Christmas Party.

Christmas Party It’s that time of year again to let you know about our annual Christmas party. It’s a pot luck supper. There will be a sign-up sheet at both the October and November meetings. The party will be held the night of our December meeting on Wednesday, December 11th. starting at 6:30 p.m. The turkey will be supplied by the Society. More details to come later. Charlene wished me to pass on the following information in case any of our members are interested in going to the World Orchid Congress in 2020.

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Time is passing fast and WOC is coming next March!

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS NOTICE IS SENT OUT TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR SOCIETY

The COC is offering a discounted group rate for the 23rd World Orchid Conference to be held in Taichung, Taiwan March 9-15 .Please read the Information Sheet and also the information at the WOC23 site: https:/www.woc23.com

The deadline to register with the COC for this rate is October 11, 2019 with deadline of October 31 for payment . Once you have emailed your registration form ( Excel file attached with the information sheet ) to : [email protected] , you will receive payment information.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the 23rd World Orchid Conference in March

Sylvie Croteau , Secretary Canadian Orchid Congress ONCIDIUM Intergeneric Hybrids Pronounced: on-SID-ee-um

Crosses between various species and genera in the Oncidiinae tribe, have resulted in plants that have come a long way from the original species in beauty and ease of culture. These plants start blooming small with spikes of fancifully patterned flowers in shades of white, yellow, red and brown, and as they mature become large, robust plants with long stems of flowers.

Healthy Oncidiums start with healthy roots:

 Pot in a fine medium. Fir bark mixtures are best, with 0.5 to 1.0 cm chunks of bark, perlite and charcoal.  Report when the medium starts to break down or when the new growth will be over the edge of the pot.  Remove old medium if it is loose, any rotting roots or brown bulbs; choose a plastic pot that will allow for 2 to 3 new growths and position in the pot so that the new growths will grow from the middle to the edge.  Roots should dry out somewhat between watering. When the plant is actively growing, water when medium has just begun to dry out but is still slightly damp. When the plant is completing its growth start to let it dry more, to encourage flowers rather than vegetative growth. When it is dormant, typically in winter, do not water until medium is almost completely dry. When watering, water thoroughly, with a volume of water at least equal to that of the pot.  Do not use water softened in salt-consuming water softeners. Low mineral water is preferred, such as naturally soft water or rain water. If hard water is used, water very heavily to flush minerals.  Fertilize weakly and frequently with a balanced fertilizer. One-eighth to one-quarter strength recommended by manufacturer for house plants every week in spring and summer and every two weeks in autumn and winter.

Healthy leaves produce more and bigger flowers:

 High light levels are appropriate. Leaves should be a light green, not yellowish (too much light) or dark green (too little light). They should be firm, not long and floppy (more light needed). A slight red blush indicates an ideal light level on some plants. A more pronounced red blush will indicate too much light.  Four hours of sunshine on a windowsill (West or South) or 6-12” under an eight tube fluorescent fixture or under an HID sodium or metal halide lamp. Plant size usually prevents mature plants growing under fluorescent lights.  Recent pseudobulbs should be firm; if wrinkled, check roots for rot, and repot if necessary. High humidity (such as enclosing the plant in a plastic bag) will aid recovery if most or all of roots lost, but be careful of rot.  Oncidiums do best with 50-60% humidity but when mature will grow and bloom, although more slowly, in lower humidity. Use humidifier to raise humidity – humidity pans and misting minimally effective. Enclosing plant growing areas is effective but ensure fresh air and air movement to avoid mold and rot.  Grow Oncidium hybrids in intermediate temperatures with 14°C minimum winter nights and 29°C summer day maximum. Ensure 6-12°C day/night difference to aid flower formation.  Some varieties prefer slightly different temperatures: o Warmer temperatures: Brassia hybrids, including Miltassia, Beallara and Maclellanara. o Cooler temperatures: Odontoglossum hybrids, including Vuylstekeara and Odontioda.

Oncidiums usually bloom annually and the flowers individually last for three or more weeks:

 Maintain plant orientation while spike is growing for best display.  Oncidiums often provide much superior flower size and color as mature plants than as first bloom seedlings.  Buds turning yellow, wilting and falling prior to opening is from not enough energy in the plant Canadian Orchid Congress to open the flower either because the light is too dim, the plant is too small, or the roots have Copyright © 2003 rotted. Also due to ethylene gas (given off by ripening fruit), or large temperature changes.

Space prevents more detail here. The general “Orchid Culture” sheets in this series, available from your society or on the web at http://www.canadianorchidcongress.ca/ provide further cultural information. For specific help with your orchids or further information join your local orchid society.

Interested in attending the 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC) in Taichung, Taiwan? The Canadian Orchid Congress (COC) has been working with the organizers at the WOC for a discounted group rate for all members belonging to member societies of the COC from coast to coast. Instead of the regular rates of $200 USD-$250 USD, those who register under the COC/WOC group rate can take advantage of the discounted rate at $160 USD (~$210 CAD). In order for the COC to cover bank fees and to buffer the difference in currency conversions at the time of exchange, $10 CAD will be added to each registration; the total cost for COC/WOC group registration will be $220 CAD for each participant. Members of all COC member societies, as well as their spouse/partner with same the mailing address as the member, are eligible for this discounted group rate. For further information on the 23rd WOC, please visit: https://www.woc23.com/

Details of various registration categories can be found below:

Below is a snapshot of various entitlements under each registration category. Please note that for Group registration, entry to all events is included per the table below, except for the Gala Dinner, which is $100 USD. This can be added on after the group registration is processed.

Please note the group registration will only include entry to the 23rd WOC event per the Registration Entitlement table above. Registrants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel, accommodation, sight-seeing or any other group tours pre- or post- conference. If you are interested in taking advantage of the COC WOC Group rate, please complete the group registration form and return it to [email protected] by October 11th, 2019. Confirmation of receipt of registration form and detailed payment information will be sent to all registrants sometime in mid-October 2019; payments are due Oct 31, 2019. Payments in Canadian dollars will be accepted via cheque or interac e-transfer ONLY. Please note that payment instructions will be sent after the completed registration form is received and verified. Please address all inquires to the [email protected] email.

WOC Group Registration Form

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