Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.

REVIEW
February 2024
Post Print Approved 100002180

Orchid of the Night: Brassia verrucosa

Grown By: Michael & Wendy Lodge
 Gawler Districts Orchid Club Executive Positions

Patron Dr. Bruce Eastick

President Gloria Chester (8280 7940)
Secretary Robert Albrecht (0419 847 724)
Treasurer Robert Hall (0403 646 871)
Past President Trevor Lehmann (0418 231 794)
Show Marshall Peter Aigner-Muehler (0422 483 567)
Life Members: 1991 John & Lyn Howard
Denotes Deceased Member 1994 John & Liz Pohl
1994 Roger & Pauline Rankin
1997 Stan Isaacson
1998 Gordon  & Margaret Hewitt
2003 Ross & Freda Woolford
2005 Allan & Doreen Garner
2005 David & Pat Harmer
2016 Dennis Greenwood
2017 Brian & Mary Heddle
2017 Murray & Margaret Page
2017 Steve Howard
2018 Jim & Evelyn Cuming
2018 Graham & Sue Zerbe
2022 Robert Pfitzner
2023 Peter Aigner-Muehler
2023 Graeme Hazledine

UNDER INSURANCE GUIDELINES ALL MEMBERS, VISITORS

AND COMMITTEE ATTENDING ANY FUNCTION OR MEETING
HELD BY THE CLUB MUST NOW PROVIDE THEIR NAME AND
SIGNATURE IN THE CLUB’S ATTENDANCE REGISTER.

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 Club Correspondence to:
PO Box 32 GAWLER, S.A. 5118
Email: gawlerorchids@gmail.com
Phone enquiries to
President Ph. 8280 7940
Secretary Ph. 0419 847 724
Editor Ph. 8254 4253

CONTENTS
Committee and member news………………………….….....…….-03-07
December Monthly Meeting results …….……………………..…..08-10
Culture notes, ads, programme & other clubs………………..….....11-16

Copyright: All contributions to this review, which have acknowledged authors,

including photos, are covered by copyright. Consent for use of this material elsewhere
must be obtained from the Secretary. The Club accepts no responsibility for transactions
between advertisers and readers for the material content of advertisements and the views
expressed by authors. Kyle Howard – Editor. Flower of the month and monthly winner
digital images by Alan Jabs

President’s Report: It was delightful to enter the hall and see how
beautifully it was decked out. Many thanks to Peter and Marilyn who did
a splendid job of setting up and decorating individual tables and chairs
for us to celebrate our last meeting for the year. Members had brought in
a huge selection of food and Christmas fare to share with drinks and
lollies provided by the Club for a great evening. Members were also
generous in their donations for our charity hamper. Once again, many
varied genres were presented to give our judges a good work out. Thanks
must go to their dedication of turning up every month to impart their
knowledge. We finished the festivities with our monster raffle. Members
each provided a present for the table and most people went home with a
gift they selected. Interestingly the wine bottles seemed to leave earliest!
Nominations were received for next year’s committee which will be
decided at our first meeting in February. I would personally like to thank

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last year’s committee for being so easy to work with and thank all those
members who work quietly in the background to make this Club so
successful.
- Gloria Chester

Birthday Draw December: Ursula Maddison

Lucky Name Badge: Margaret Ciccone

Trophy Winners: Congratulations to all the Trophy Winners for 2023.

The trophies (as listed below were presented at the December Meeting).

A special Congratulations to Robert Pfitzner, who was the inaugural

winner of the Andrew Koch Memorial Trophy for the Highest
Cymbidium aggregate for the year. Well done Robert!

Open Division and overall

winner – Steve Howard

First Division – Wendy and

Michael Lodge

Second Division – Ken &

Rhonda Stock
Champion Sarcochilus – Jim
Shaughnessy
Best Seedling Trophy – Steve
Howard

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Membership Fees for 2024 are now due: It would be appreciated
if members could renew their membership as soon as possible.
Payment can be made to the Treasurer at monthly meetings, posted
to P.O box 32 Gawler 5118 or paid directly into the Club’s bank
account: BankSA Gawler BSB 105-009. Account Number 065 534
140. If depositing via bank, please add your full name with ‘Sub’ at
the end.
Alternatively, Post the completed form with a cheque payable to
Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc. PO Box 32 Gawler SA 5118
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RECOMMENDATION for LIFE MEMBERSHIP 2024:

Maureen Hazledine
Maureen Hazledine has been a member of The Gawler and
Districts Orchid Club for 27 years.
In that time she has established herself as a very good grower of
orchids. She is very well known for the way that she presents her
plants, regardless of genera, in very good condition and very well
grown. The quality of her plants has resulted in her receiving
multiple AOC awards and winning Grand Champion at several
Club shows. Maureen has supported the Club for many years by:

(a) working multiple shifts on the trading table at Club shows;

(b) assisting the judging at monthly meetings and shows by
acting as a penciller for the judges when required;
(c) giving talks at Club meetings on the preparation of show

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plants and the cultural elements of different genera such as
Paphiopedilums;
(d) volunteering to be stand-by replacement speaker in the event
that a scheduled speaker had to cancel;
(e) bringing plants to shows for both the display and the trading
table as well as benching plants at Club meetings.

Maureen has always been polite and welcoming to members and

willingly shares her vast knowledge with members who ask for
advice. At Club meetings, and at shows, Maureen has made
herself available to talk to members with any queries on growing
or showing their orchids. The committee unanimously
recommends Maureen for life membership.

Committee Membership 2024: It is expected that there will be a

few vacancies on the Committee for 2024. If you are interested and
would like to support your club by serving in that way – please
speak with a current committee member. The AGM 2024 is
scheduled to be held on February 8th 2024.

Plant displays at meetings: Club members are encouraged to bring

plants that have an interesting or impressive display to share with
club members (even though they might not be judged for points).
Judges may still choose to give a commentary regarding plants as
displayed on this table. Members are reminded of the 6-month
ownership rule for display of plants for judging. Please respect this
arrangement. Members have requested that plants remain on display
for 15/20 minutes after close of the meeting to allow viewing. Your
assistance in this regard would be appreciated. These plants are for
VIEWING ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH

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Review via E-Mail: If you wish to have a copy emailed to you,
even though you have elected to have a printed copy posted, then
please send a request to the Editor, Kyle Howard. If you wish to
cancel the hard copy, please notify Debbie Turk at
debturk@bigpond.com. Kyle can be contacted at
GawlerDistrictsOrchidClub@hotmail.com. N.B. an emailed copy
will show images in colour!

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Get your culture right first, and then you can distort it as much as
you please – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

Member News
Best wishes to the following club members who will celebrate
birthdays. Trusting that you all have wonderful celebrations on your
special day.
January Birthdays
John Arthur, Rowan Crowhurst, Mike Gray, Margaret Hall, Ross
Kemp, Malcolm Osborn, Murray Page, Lorraine Smith, Trevor
Smith, Ray Stock
February Birthdays
Mary Heddle, Kenneth Hinsliff, Trevor Lehmann, David Pittaway,
Chee Ng, Graham Semmler

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To any member who has been unwell recently, we hope that you
can join us at our next meeting. We look forward to having you
back with us. Special Birthday (0 & 5 last numeral) & Get-Well
wishes can only be acknowledged if we have the information –
please pass on information to the President, Gloria Chester on 8280
7940
The art of conversation is not lost; just put any group of orchid growers
together – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise

DECEMBER MONTHLY FLORAL RESULTS

Orchid of the Night

Brassia verrucosa Wendy & Michael Lodge
Orchid of Open Division
Encyclia atrorubens Steve Howard
Orchid of First Division
Brassia verrucosa Wendy & Michael Lodge
Orchid of Second Division
Sarco. ceciliae Tania Maddison
Popular Vote – Open Division
Mltnps. Darling Blossom Steve Howard
Popular Vote – First Division
Brassia verrucosa Wendy & Michael Lodge
Popular Vote – Second Division
Phal. Unknown May Weibel
Popular Vote of the Night
Brassia verrucosa Wendy & Michael Lodge

Open Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
1st Cym. Kuranda Steve Howard

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Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
1st Sarco. dilatatus Rob & Lyn Albrecht
2nd Saccalabiopsis armitii Steve Howard
3rd Sarco. ceciliae Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Australian Native Terrestrial – Species
1st Spiranthes australis Steve Howard
Laeliinae - Non Standard Hybrid
1st C. ( Hawaiian Wedding Song x G & M Hazledine
Laeliinae - Species
1st Enc. atrorubens Steve Howard
Oncidiinae - Hybrid Over 60mm
1st Mltnps. Darling Blossom Steve Howard
Other Genera - Hybrid not listed elsewhere
1st Den. Banyad Pink Maureen & Graeme Hazledine
Otrher Genera - Species not listed elsewhere
1st Den. moschatum Steve Howard

First Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
1st Cym. Little Beauty ' Sundani ' Kyle Howard
Cymbidium over 90mm White/Cream/Yellow/Green
1st Cym. unknown Gloria Chester
Cymbidium under 60- any other colour
1st Cym. Mad Magic ' Amber ' Gloria Chester
Laeliinae - Standard under 100mm
1st Blc. ( Fantasy Maker x Lc. Tokyo Magic Gloria Chester
Laeliinae - Standards Hybrid Cluster
1st Epi.( Snow Cocktail x Wedding Valley) Kyle Howard
2nd Lc. Chit Chat ' Tangerine ' Gloria Chester
Oncidiinae - Hybrid Under 60mm
1st Onc. Sharry Baby ' Sweet Fantasy ' Wendy & Michael Lodge
Oncidiinae - Species

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1st Brassia verrucosa Wendy & Michael Lodge
Otrher Genera - Species not listed elsewhere
1st Chysis Olympia Wendy & Michael Lodge

Second Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
1st Sarco ceciliae Tania Maddison
2nd Cym. madidum Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
Cymbidium under 60 Species
1st Cym. finlaysonianum Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
Oncidiinae - Hybrid Under 60mm
1st Mltnps. Darling Blossom Robert Hall
Oncidiinae - Species
1st Onc. sphacelatum Mike Gray & Vu Xuan
2nd Brassia. verrucosa Mike Gray & Vu Xuan

Culture Notes:
Group Watering Feeding Pest and General
disease Advice

Natives Mounts 1 Slow Keep water Last month

to 2 times release or out of new to re pot
per day. bloom growths. terrestrials.
Pots twice booster Fungal Additional
weekly, types. Feed problem shade for
more if weekly as called boil Sarcochilus
pots small many in prevalent if very hot.
or new growth now. Pull Sitting
conditions now. A bit sheathing plants in
hot. of higher bracts from saucer of
nitrogen ok leaves of water helps.

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 at this stage, recently Stake or tie
don’t matured unruly
overdo it. growths if dendrobium
susceptible. canes so
they are
straight.
Cyms 2 to 4 Balanced to 2 spotted Mist leaves
times per higher mites in the
week potash. increase as evening
depending Good time weather when hot to
on to add dries. cool them
conditions. Epsom salts Water down. Now
Can be and Seasol. under is the time
daily Seasol leaves to temp drops
during helps them reduce needed to
heat cope with them. Eco assist spike
events. high temps. oil sprayed initiation.
fortnightly
will control
them.
Zygos 2 to 4 Weekly, Caterpillars Keep water
times per high relish soft out of new
week. potassium new growth in
as new growth. hot weather.
leads fill Inspect
out. frequently.
Hand
removal
sufficient.

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Cattleyas 2 to 4 High potash Ants can Stake show
times per for bifoliate be an issue plants now
week clusters as eating for best
they sheaths and presentation.
develop for buds as
autumn food
flowering. becomes
scarce. Use
dusts or ant
rid.
Oncids 2 to 4 Last month Usually Hang for
times per for higher free this maximum
week. Up nitrogen time of light.
to twice based year. Oncids with
daily or feeding as smaller new
more for psuedobulbs growths can
mounts. mature still be
Mist roots divided this
not plant. month.
Keep cool
afterwards
though.
Paphs 2 to 4 Every Usually Flush pots
times per second free of in between
week. watering. pests and fertilising.
Rainwater disease. They resent
best. salt build up
in the mix.
Additional
shade

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 needed over
the worst of
summer

Misc 2 to 4 Most in Slugs will

genera times per growth be active in
week, mode. the pots
depending Higher even if dry.
on pot nitrogen for Check for
size. those in snail trails
Bigger the growth. If and treat.
pot the canes or
less they psuedobulbs
need have
watering. matured,
then reduce
nitrogen
and increase
potassium.
General Avoid over watering during heat. Fine misting or
advice fogging with good air movement is more effective
and avoids root problems associated with over
watering. Once fruit trees are finished mice and rats
are looking for their next favourite food...orchids. set
baits now to avoid losses.
- Steve Howard

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 Financial Sponsors & Supporters

Major Sponsor

Barrita Orchids
World leading Cymbidium & Sarcochilus breeders. Laboratory (Orchid
Flasks) and suppliers of virus test kits.
www.barritaorchids.com www.facebook.com/BarritaOrchidsKulnura

Sponsors
Sims Orchids
Hybridisers and suppliers, cymbidiums orchids from flask to flowering
size, mericlones, seedlings, show bench & pot plant.
Contact Moss & Rosemary Bray
123 Barcelona Rd, Noarlunga Downs, SA, 5168
Ph. (08) 8382 8822

Nicky’s Slippers
Exciting new Paphs & Phrags
www.facebook.com/NickysSlippers www.nickysslippers.com.au
Mob. 0405 088 479

3 Amigos Orchids
Specialists breeders of exhibition Cymbidiums and more.
www.facebook.com/3AmigosOrchids 3amigosorchids@gmail.com
Ph. Chee Ng 0411 776 507

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Other Orchid Clubs –Where & when they meet:

South Coast Orchid Club: Colonel Lights Garden; St George RSL, 4

Prince George Pde, Colonel Light Gardens from 8:00PM on the 2nd
Monday of each month. Learners class from 7:20PM
Daytime Chapter: - Meets in Lou Kesting Hall, Dover Square, off
Broadway, South Brighton at 2:00PM on the 2nd Thursday of the month
Southern Region Group: - Meets Carrikalinga House 17- 19 Torrens St.
Victor Harbor on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2.pm. Learners class at
1:15PM.
The South Australian Orchidaceous Society: - Meets at Plympton
Community Centre at 34 Long St, Plympton on the 3rd Wednesday of the
month from 7:30PM. Parking at side & rear of hall.
Murray Bridge & Districts Orchid Club: - Meets at Seventh Day
Adventist Hall, Corner Myall Ave & Standen St, Murray Bridge on the
4th Sunday of the month at 1:45pm.
The Native Orchid Society of South Australia: - Meets at the St.
Matthew’s Hall Bridge St. Kensington on 4th Tuesday of Month at
7:30pm.
Cymbidium Orchid Club of Sth. Aust: - Meets at Burnside Community
Centre, 401 Greenhill Rd Tusmore on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at
7:30pm
Orchid Club of South Australia: - Evening Group: Meets at the
Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Rd., on the 1st Thursday of the
Month at 8:00pm.
Daytime Group: - meets at Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Rd
Enfield on the 2nd Friday of the Month. 2.00pm – 4.00pm

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Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.
Elderly Centre
37 Fourteenth Street, Gawler

Next Monthly Meeting

Thursday February 8th
8PM

Topic:
AGM followed by monthly meeting

Regular Features:
- Beginners Group
- Plant Benching & Judging
- Lucky Name Badge (Must be wearing)
- Birthday Draw: January & February
- Popular Vote
- Supper

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