Wednesday Night Winners

Posted on July 28, 2021 by maryannadair

Members of the Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) met on Wednesday night, 7th July. Many interesting flowering orchids were benched and judged. Here are some of the winners from the competition.

Vanda Dr Anek x Ascoda Suksamram Spots (Open)
Dracula ‘Felix’ (Open)
Rlc California Girl ‘Orchid Library’ (Open)
Lycaste Lassioglassa x Kooliana (Open)
Masdevallia Dazzler ‘Ruth’ (Intermediate)
Cymbidium Yellow River ‘Fleurijn’ (Intermediate)
Cattleya anceps ‘Rosy Tiger’ (Novice)

Well done everyone!

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by ssorchidsociety

Once upon a time an orchid club put on a virtual show which had a cast of wonderful orchids with some exotic and magical names, no doubt with many stories to tell, such as:

  • A modern day ‘take’ on an old ‘panto’ classic. How about: Snowflake and the Seven Orchids starring Doris, Vanda, Peggy Foo, Green Goblin, Sleepy Sarah, Aztec Tony and Hot Lips.
Laelia albida ‘Violet Snowflake’ x Laelia Gouldiana ‘Westernport’ [Grower: J Summers]
Cymbidium Doris [Grower: A Randle]
Vanda hybrid Pot Delight Katsunlea [Grower: H Aberl]
Cymbidium Peggy Foo ‘Sim’ [Grower: J Derham]
Cymbidium ‘Green Goblin’ [Grower: B Wagglen]
Cym. Sleepy Sarah ‘Yellow Delight’ [Grower: S Craven]
Miltassia Aztec Tony [Grower: H Jeffery]
Cymbidium Paradisian Surprize ‘Hot Lips’ [Grower: M Fraraccio]
  • Or, a revamped children’s classic – Goldiana and the three Jennifer’s (Sarah Jean Jennifer’s) one in each club section, where one might seem too big, or too small and another might seem ‘just right’ .
Oncidium hybrid Goldiana [Grower: H Jeffery]
Cymbidium Sarah Jean ‘Jennifer’ [Grower: J Derham]
Cym Sarah Jean ‘Jennifer’ [Grower: S Craven]
Cym. Sarah Jean ‘ Jennifer’ [Grower: T Liston]
  • Here, we have a Lavender Kiss happening between Uluru Dave and Hilda Rockstar.
Cym Tracyanum x Uluru Dave [Grower: S Craven]
Bratonia Lavender Kiss x Lavender Taffy [Grower: S Craven]
Den Regal Hilda ‘Rockstar’ x Star of Gold ‘Boronia’ [Grower: M Caruana]
  • And, what would Winston Churchill really think of the Pink Panther and Colmanara’s Jungle Monarch?
Paph. Signature X Winston Churchill [Grower: L Bunning]
Cymbidium ‘Pink Panther’ [Grower: B Wagglen]
Colmanara Jungle Monarch ‘Own Selection’ [Grower: H Aberl]
  • Interesting names. Interesting flowers. What stories they could tell.

View the full set of 59 entries in the July Virtual Voting competition in the SSOS What’s Flowering in July 2021 page.

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All Orchids | All Different

Posted on July 14, 2021 by ssorchidsociety

Here we have three examples of orchid, all very different and all stunning. They have all been grown by SSOS members and they are all flowering in July.

  • The July Member’s Virtual Voting Competition saw 59 entries over the three member sections and the winners this month are:
Gomesa radicans [Grower: T Hill]
Paph. Signature X Winston Churchill [Grower: L Bunning]
Cattleya LC. Blue Koran ‘Blue’ [Grower: [Grower: E Kelly]

Member Section winners:

NOVICE: Gomesa radicans [Grower: T Hill]
INTERMEDIATE: Paphiopedilum Signature x Winston Churchill [Grower: L Bunning]
OPEN: Cattleya LC Blue Koran ‘Blue’ [Grower: E Kelly]

Well done everyone!

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Time to stock up

Posted on July 5, 2021 by ssorchidsociety
Miltoniopsis Pink Cadillac
Stanhopea nigroviolacea ‘Bentleigh’ [Grower: H Aberl]
Oncidium Wildcat [Grower: M Caruana]

Never mind Dry July, for orchid extras, try July!

Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) is running monthly face-to-face meetings. Why not come along and enjoy another great meeting together with our guest speaker for July:

  • Andrew Wagstaff from Orchid Extras will be at our meeting and selling all sorts of orchid extras from stakes and clips to pots and ferts.

The meeting will conclude with supper. Again contribution from members would be welcome. You are encouraged to bring purchased food.

When: Wednesday 7th July 2021, commencing at 8:00pm
Where: N.G. Wishart Hall, 964 Nepean Highway Moorabbin

See you all on Wednesday

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What’s Flowering in June

Posted on June 16, 2021 by ssorchidsociety

Here is a selection of the plants members voted for in Southern Suburbs Members-Only virtual voting competition in June, 2021.

Novice section

Cymbidium tracyanum [Grower: A&J Randle]
Cymbidium Magic Flute x Peter Pan [Grower: T Hill]
Dendrobium Aussie Parade [Grower: J Derham]
Masdevallia Lightning Stripes [Grower: H Jeffery]
Cymbidium Tracyanum ‘Doris’ [Grower: T Hill]
Oncidium Twinkle [Grower: M Fraraccio]
Den Flecken x Babylon ‘Star of Gold’ [Grower: T Hill]

Intermediate section

Masdevallia Magic Dragon ‘Peachy Stripes’ [Grower: S Craven]
Den Aussie Parade ‘Carrot Splash’ x Star of Gold ‘Boronia’ [Grower: M Caruana]
Cym. Pink (unknown) [Grower: L Bunning]
Galeopetalum Ariene Armour ‘Conching’ [Grower: S Craven]
Cymbidium Paradisian Surprise ‘ Dotty Lip’ [Grower: S Craven]
Cymbidium Paradisian Choice ‘Dreamer’ [Grower: S Craven]
Cym. small yellow [Grower: L Bunning]
Masdevallia Ada’s Delight ‘Kelly’ x Funky Leopard ‘Beenak’ [Grower: M Caruana]
Den Hamilton ‘Vicki’ x Rosie Cheeks ‘Julia’ [Grower: M Caruana]

Open section

Zygopabstia Elfin Jade ‘Purple Heart’ [Grower: C Trainor]
Miltonia Belvedere [Grower: C Trainor]
Den. Candy ‘Mornington’ (Lustrous x Candice) [Grower: T Liston]
Laelia Gouldiana Ted Gregory x Self [Grower: T Liston]
Cattleya Bowringiana x Laelia Anceps [Grower: E Kelly]
(Dendrobium Victorian Bride x Kingianum) x Dend. Riversun ‘J.D.’ [Grower: E Kelly]
Beallara Marfitch ‘Howard’s Dream’ [Grower: E Kelly]
Brassidium Tzen Wen Spot [Grower: H Aberl]
Dendrobium Ellen ‘Atlanta’ x Aussie Victory [Grower: E Kelly]
  • View the complete list of entries for the Members-Only June Virtual Voting competition. This month there were 64 entries in the three member sections.

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June is Bursting Out in Flower

Posted on June 9, 2021 by ssorchidsociety
June is bursting out in flower
All over our backyards in the chill
Buds are bursting out of orchids
And the voting has been awarded
To every winning club member’s thrill!

[With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical lyrics from Carousel’s June is Busting Out All Over]

  • The June Member’s Virtual Voting Competition saw 64 entries over the three member categories and the winners this month are:

 

Stenoglottis longifolia [Grower:S Hill]
Laelia Cattleya Angel Heart – Pink Cloud [Grower: L Bunning]
Rlc. Mount Isa ‘Jean’ x Glenn Maidment ‘Southern Cross’ [Grower: C Trainor]

NOVICE: Stenoglottis longifolia – [Grower: S Hill]
INTERMEDIATE: Laelia Cattleya angel Heart ‘Pink Cloud’ – [Grower: L Bunning]
OPEN: Rlc Mount Isa ‘Jean’ x Glenn Maidment ‘Southern Cross’ – [Grower: C Trainor]

Well done everyone!

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SSOS Autumn Show Champions

Posted on May 26, 2021 by ssorchidsociety

Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) held its annual Autumn Show at the Wishart Hall on Wednesday 5th May, 2021.  There was a great variety of flowering orchids on display and the winners in the show categories are:

To find out more about our monthly meetings, see our About page.

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It’s May and Fifty-One Entries Are Here on Display

Posted on May 19, 2021 by ssorchidsociety

“In the very merry month of May,
Our members logged on to play,
The monthly virtual vote.
The winners aren’t on the ‘Tote.
and the 51 entries are here on display.”

NOVICE SECTION

Cattleya SLC Seagulls Delight ‘Hawaii’ [Grower: M Fraraccio]
Miltoniopsis Martin Orenstein [Grower: V Hayes]
Phaleonopsis Unknown [Grower: M Fraraccio]
Cattleya (Seagulls Royal Flush x Intermedia) x Vaupes Sunrise x Lynn Spencer [Grower: M Fraraccio]
Den Cobber ‘Yibba Yibba’ x Den Hewitt Glow ‘Cream’ [Grower: S Hill]
Stenoglottis longifolia [Grower: S Hill]
Pterostylis Laxa (Bungonia NSW) #2 [Grower: T HIll]

INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Cattleya mericlone ‘Leophing Hua’ [Grower: J Summers]
Paphiopedilum Sukhakulii [Grower: M Caruana]
Potinara cattleya ‘Burana Beauty’ [Grower: S Craven]
Den. Lone Pine x Aussie Victory [Grower: S Craven]
Burrageara ‘Nelly Isler’ [Grower: S Craven]
Cymbidium Sundaani Autumn ‘Sunrise’ [Grower: M Caruana]
Miltonia [Grower: L Bunning]

OPEN SECTION

Den hybrid Mousmee x trysiflorum [Grower: H Aberl]
C. Dendi’s Fantasy x Lc. Mari’s Love ‘Dianne’ [Grower: E Kelly]
Epidendrum Orange [Grower: T Liston]
Lc Shelley Crompton x Lc Peggy Haufman [Grower: T Liston]
Stanhopea graveolens [Grower: H Aberl]
Den. Hilda Poxon [Grower: T Liston]

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All Grown in Melbourne’s Very Merry Month of May

Posted on May 12, 2021 by ssorchidsociety

The May Member’s Virtual Voting competition saw 51 entries over the three member categories and the winners this month are:

Den hybrid Mousmee x trysiflorum [Grower: H Aberl]
Potinara cattleya ‘Burana Beauty’ [Grower: S Craven]
Cattleya (Seagulls Royal Flush x Intermedia) x Vaupes Sunrise x Lynn Spencer [Grower: M Fraraccio]

OPEN:  – Dendrobium hybrid Mousmee x trysiflorum [Grower: H Aberl]
INTERMEDIATE:  –Potinara cattleya ‘Burana Beauty’ [Grower: S Craven]
NOVICE: –  Cattleya (Seagulls Royal Flush x Intermedia) x Vaupes Sunrise x Lynn Spencer [Grower: M Fraraccio]

Well done everyone!

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All you ever wanted to know about cymbidiums

Posted on May 3, 2021 by ssorchidsociety
Dendrochilum uncatum 'Bentleigh'

Dendrochilum uncatum ‘Bentleigh’

Southern Suburbs Orchid Society is running monthly face-to-face meetings. Why not come along and enjoy another great meeting together with our guest speaker for May:

  • Terry Poulton – who is one of the leading growers of cymbidiums in Victoria and will surely have a wonderful and entertaining presentation for us. Terry can also provide great growing tips to improve your flowering cymbidium collections.

The meeting will conclude with supper. Again contribution from members would be welcome. You are encouraged to bring purchased food.

  • This will also be our Autumn Show with additional prizes and Show sashes to be won.

When: Wednesday 5th May 2021, (7:30pm Early session) 8:00pm Main Presentation
Where: N.G. Wishart Hall, 964 Nepean Highway Moorabbin

  • We congratulate Herbert Aberl for being awarded a Club Cultural Certificate by the judges for his wonderful specimen of Dendrobium uncatum ‘Bentleigh’ (see image above), benched at our April monthly meeting. Well done Herbert!

See you all on Wednesday

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