Talks Available

“Cycnoches, Mormodes, Catasetums recent trends”
A review of the amazing world of Catasetinae, a lively and entertaining presentation, amazing pictures and the making of Fredclarkeara After Dark ‘the blackest orchid seen' also includes a through review of plant culture. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Trends in Multifloral Paphiopedilums section Coryopedilum"
A review of the influential species, primary and advanced hybrids in this section. This talk is a summary of the current state in multifloral breeding. A PowerPoint presentation.

"Multifloral Paphiopedilums with Parvi and Brachy influence"
A review of the influential species, primary and advanced hybrids of this amazing group. This talk is a summary of the current breeding trends using the Brachypetalum and Parvisepalum species with multifloral paphs. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Growing with Diatomite and Plant Culture”
Diatomite has remarkable properties; here its use as a potting mix is explained. Also a new twist on plant culture is reviewed; learn some key techniques to succeed in growing your orchids to their maximum potential. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Catasetinae Species and their Cultivation”
The species Catasetums, Mormodes and Cycnoches are reviewed, male and female flowers and a complete plant culture section. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Venezuela's National Flower, Cattleya mossiae”
A beautiful expose of C. mossiae in the wild, amazing pictures of thousands of flowers covering the trees. Learn about the habitat and the perils that await C. mossiae. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Judging Cycnoches, Mormodes and their Hybrids”
Designed as an AOS judges training tool, this talk will familiarize you with the current judging standards, commonly found faults and how to approach awarding male and female flowers. A through and thought provoking discussion on an interesting group of orchids. A PowerPoint presentation.

Judging Mini-Catts
Designed as an AOS judges training tool, this talk will familiarize you with the recent AOS awards, current judging standards, and commonly found faults. Fantastic picture of Mini-catt breeding trends from around the world. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Mini and Midi Cattleya Breeding”
A detailed look at the latest developments in the breeding and growing of these colorful flowers, A PowerPoint presentation.

Bulbophyllums
Learn about this amazing group of species and hybrids. You may be aware of Bulbophyllums but have you grown them? They make excellent companion plants with Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilums. Little hybridization has been done but the results have been fantastic. A PowerPoint presentation.

Speaking Engagements for 2009

• Tidewater Orchid Society, February 1st
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• San Diego County Orchid Show, March 13th -15th

• Santa Barbara Orchid Shop, March 20th -22nd

• St. Louis Judging Seminar, June 6th
‘How to Judge Cattleya’s’ and ‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

•Five Cities Orchid Society, June 11th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

•Calgary Orchid Society, June 21st
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Edmonton Orchid Society, June 22nd
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• North Carolina Piedmont Orchid Society, July 5th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Kona Orchid Society, July 10th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Hilo Orchid Society, July 11th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Las Vegas Orchid Society, August 2nd
‘Orchid Plant Culture’

• Cincinnati Judging Seminar, August 9th
‘How to Judge Cycnoches, Mormodes and their Hybrids’

• Florida North-Central Judging Seminar, August 12th
‘How to Judge Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Volusia County Orchid Society, August 19th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Vero Beach Orchid Society, August 20th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Portland Orchid Society, August 25th
‘Bulbophyllums’

• Central California Orchid Society, September 3rd
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Triad Orchid Society, September 13th Greensboro, NC
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Triangle Orchid Society, September 14th, Durham NC
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Sandhills Orchid Society, September 15th, Fayetteville NC
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Cape Fear Orchid Society, September 16th, Wilmington, NC
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• South African Orchid Council National Orchid Show, Durban, Sept. 9th-23rd
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Atlanta Orchid Society, October 12th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Huntington Gardens Orchid Show and AOS Meeting, October 16th- 18th

• Gainesville Orchid Society, October 26th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Tampa Orchid Society, October 27th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Dallas Orchid Society, November 1st
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Fort Worth Orchid Society, November 2nd
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Austin Orchid Society, November 3rd
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Houston Orchid Society, November 5th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• San Antonio Orchid Society, November 6th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes and Catasetum’

• Shreveport Orchid Society, November 8th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Virginia Orchid Society November 15th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• New Hampshire Orchids Society, December 12th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

• Cape and Island Orchid Society, December 13th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’s’

 

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