July's program is a Show and Tell

about your orchids. You may

bring one of your favorite
orchids, a photo, a painting, a
carving, piece of jewelry or book
that reminds you of orchids, or
what got you interested in the
hobby in the first place. This will
be a brief 2 or 3 minute
presentation by any of the club
members who wish to
participate...
Sandpiper Orchid Society
July 2014
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Sandpiper 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@gmail.com
July 24th
7:30 PM
July 14 Newsletter
in a
MAGAZINE FORMAT
Summer Fest 2014
July 25-27
The Orchid Help
Guys

Before the Meeting
7:15 PM
Ask the Orchid Help Guys before any
Sandpiper Orchid Society meeting
for advice on any culture problems you
may be having with your orchids.
Link to Parkside Orchids website
Plant Sales
Fri. 12Noon ! 7 PM
Sat. 10 AM ! 5 PM
Sun. 10 AM ! 3 PM
Education
Sat. 11 AM
Growing Japanese
Orchids
Sat. 1 PM
Growing Orchids in the
Home
Miscellaneous
Fri. 3 ! 7 PM
Live Music
Sat. 2 PM
AOS Orchid Judging
VENDORS on site at Summer Fest
Dragon Agro - www.dragonagro.com
Ecuagenera - www.ecuagenera.com
Fishing Creek Orchids - email fcvorchids@aol.com
Lois Duffin Orchids - www.loisduffinorchids.com
J&L Orchids - www.jlorchids.com
Kelly's Corner Orchid Supplies - www.kkorchid.com
Little Brook Orchids - www.littlebrookorchids.com
Main Street Orchids - www.mainstreetorchids.com
Marlow Orchids - www.marloworchids.com
New World Orchids - www.newworldorchids.com
Orchidphile - email orchidphile@optimum.net
Piping Rock Orchids - www.pipingrock.com
Stony Brook Orchids - www.stonybrookorchids.com
Waldor Orchids - www.waldor.com
Woodstream Orchids - www.woodstreamorchids.com
Q. Starting Backbulbs
I have several orchids, including Cuitlauzina pulchella and a
zygopetalum, that have many green, leafless backbulbs. Can
new plants be started from these and how? Edward Dane
A. Most orchids with pseudobulbs can be started from
leafless backbulbs. The easiest way is to keep front divisions
with three to five pseudobulbs (at least) to ensure flowering,
and to propagate any remaining leafless pseudobulbs. Most will
initiate growths on their own, but some do recommend the use
of hormone preparations in lanolin to induce activity in the
plants. There was an article in the April 2000 Orchids by Jim
Brasch to this effect. Otherwise, they will not even really need
to be potted as they will seldom have any live roots. If they
have no living roots, it is usually best to remove any leaves
they may have, even though green, to avoid undue desiccation.
Place upright in a shady spot and when growth is observed, pot
up as you would for any small division. Ned Nash
Paph culture by Helen Hersh
The speaker for last months meeting was Helen
Hersh, owner of MOUNT PROSPECT ORCHIDS and
her presentation was about how she grows Paphs. Helen
specializes in growing Paphiopedilums,
Phragmipediums, and Bulbophyllums, as well as
unusual species. She explained how she has adapted
her growing techniques over the years as her collection
out-grew their growing environment. Her presentation
was very well received by everyone, especially choosing
from the orchids she brought for sale.
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How the Points are Earned
Rosette Award ....... 10 pts
1st Place ...................... 5 pts
2nd Place .................... 3 pts
3rd Place ..................... 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 ONeal Award ! This award
was established in 2006 upon the
untimely death of then president
Lisa ONeal. Lisa was renowned for
displaying her nest 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.
SHOW TABLE & Orchid Shows
Point Standings thru
June 2014
Reserve the Date...
Sandpipers Annual
Orchid Auction
Thursday, September 25th
at 7:00 PM
.......more to follow
Block, L.
Bollenbach, G.
Capone, J.
Casioli, P.
Class, B.
Connolly, C.
Ellingsen, B.
Errickson, B.
Ference, R.
Fontaine, A.
Livesey, B
McClellan, M.
Michalenko, R.
Scheirer, C.
Shrouds, F.
Willan, B.
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Sandpiper Membership Form
To obtain Sandpiper Orchid Society Membership
information and a printable Application Form, click on
the link below.
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For this newsletter we will look at humidity and air movement, both qualities of the air that
surround your orchids, and you! Although there are genera-specific requirements for more or
less humidity, most tropical epiphytic orchids require between 50-70% humidity. Less than 40%
humidity can cause plants to grow poorly or at best, less than optimum. Plants transpire
moisture through stomata, tiny pores on the leaves. If the humidity of the growing
environment is too low, orchid plants will transpire water faster than they can take it up
through the roots and become desiccated. Roots and potting media will also dry out quicker
keeping a plant in a dehydrated state. Watering more frequently is not a solution for
dehydration and leads to root problems because of rapid media decay.
If you grow orchids in a
greenhouse it is most likely
properly equipped to provide an
acceptable range of humidity.
Evaporative coolers are an
excellent means of adding
humidity and keeping
temperatures cooler in summer. If
you grow orchids in the home, you
have more of a challenge to
maintain proper humidity. Winter
heating and summer air
conditioning both dry the air
significantly. For just a few plants
there is a classic solution that may
be somewhat limited in its
effectiveness, but is easy and provides some humidity. Fill a shallow tray, such as an aluminum
oven liner, with pebbles, then add water to just below the tops of the pebbles. Set your
orchid pots on the pebbles. Refill the tray every few days as needed (if algae builds up, empty
the pebbles into a colander in the sink and rinse with diluted bleach, then plenty of clean
water). This works well if you are growing just a few orchids on a windowsill. Misting can also
help, but the water evaporates so quickly the benefits do not last long. If you have a larger
collection that you perhaps grow on a plant stand or cart, an inexpensive humidifier can be
bought for slightly more than the cost of a couple of orchid plants. Look for one with a large
reservoir that does not need frequent refilling. Specific orchid growing setups such as
orchidariums, terrariums, Wardian Cases and many under-lights setups in basements all will
provide ample humidity.
Calendar of Events
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Philadelphia Horticultural Center Philadelphia, Pa.
website: http://www.orchidjudging.com/
28 Sandpiper Orchid Society Meeting
7:30 PM Galloway Branch of the Atlantic
County Library system Absecon, N.J.
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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. Youll join
18,000 others worldwide who share a passion for orchids, as well as furthering
conservation and research efforts for these wondrous plants. And youll enjoy
a wealth of membership benefits.
...membership to the American Orchid Society
American Orchid Society
O!cers
President Andy Fontaine 884!9232
Vice Pres. Maryann McClellan 365!8974
Secretary Jennifer Capone 442!8931
Treasurer Henry Zona 641!1986
AOS Rep. Walter O# 927!4126
Past Pres. Ron Ference 276!1644
Trustees at Large
Trustee 2014 Bill Class 965!5405
Trustee 2015 Bill Errickson $856% 825!3644
Trustee 2016 Rita Michalenko 625!0170
Trustee 2017 George Bollenbach 652!8259
Committee Chairs
Membership George Bollenbach 652!8259
Program Dir. Maryann McClellan 365!8974
Publicity Gail Zona 641!1986
Newsletter Vacant
Show Table Bill Class 965!5405
Hospitality Vacant
Website Vacant
Show Exhibits Andy Fontaine 884!9232
Historian Chrissy Schairer 965!2006
Photography Vacant
Refreshments Svetlana Errickson $856% 825!3644
Ra&e Bruce Montgomery 561!5858
Auction Vacant
DVOC Rep. Bruce Montgomery 561!5858
Sandpiper Orchid Society
all numbers are within the 609 exchange area except where noted
The Sandpiper OS is an A!liated Member of the American Orchid Society
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
8:30 - 9:15 am
Morning Refreshments & Sales Tables Open
9:30 - 10:15 am
Mike Mims: A Colorful Vision for Fragrant Phalaenopsis: Hybridizing at Home
10:30 - 11:15 am
Carri Raven-Riemann: Beyond the Ordinary: Brilliant New Directions
11:15 - 11:45 am
Mini Auction (to raise funds for future meetings)
11:45 - 12:45 pm
Lunch Break & Sales Tables Open
12:45 1:30 pm
Norman Fang: Moss Culture
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion with the Speakers
2:00 4:00 pm
Open House at Piping Rock Orchids
INTERNATIONAL PHALAENOPSIS
ALLIANCE
FOCUS ON PHALS DAY
Hosted by the North Eastern New York Orchid Society
Sunday, September 14, 2014
50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY
AOS Webinar Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8:30 pm
Lycaste skinneri and its hybrids
Reserve your seat now, space is limited!
(members only)
Come join Mario Ferrusi as he discusses Lycaste
skinneri and its Hybrids.
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
Mailing Label
ORCHIDS August Preview
...thanks to the American Orchid Society
Website: http://waldor.com
Waldor Orchids
Miltoniopsis roezlii - photo Greg Allikas

Australian Dendrobiums
The Genus Miltoniopsis
The Genus Goodyeara
Phalaenopsis taenialis in Nepal
Bulbophyllum claptonense

Sandpiper Orchid Society
Editor
PO Box 462
Waretown, NJ 08758
June 2014
Show Table
1st Place Winners
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Den. Gatton Sunray
Grown by B. Class
Lyc. macrophylla var. Pincelada
Grown by R. Michalenko
Paph. Vanguard
Grown by B. Ellingsen
Slc. Jinny Champion
Grown by G. Bollenbach
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C. walkeriana var. alba 'Kenny'
Grown by B. Class
Oncda. Chaculatum
Grown by G. Bollenbach
Epy. Serena O'Neill
Grown by R. Michalenko
Phrag. Grande 'Loch Raven'
Grown by R. Michalenko
Dtps. KV Charmer
Grown by Ellingsen
Dtps. Lester Poole
Grown by B. Ellingsen