Gawler Districts Orchid Club Inc.

REVIEW
May 2021
Post Print Approved 100002180

Orchid of the night: Paph. Harold Koopowitz

Grown By: Graeme & Maureen Hazledine
 GAWLER DISTRICTS ORCHID CLUB REVIEW

Patron Dr. Bruce Eastick

President Trevor Lehmann
Secretary Murray Page
Treasurer Rob Albrecht
Immediate Past President Robert Pfitzner
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

Club Correspondence to:

PO Box 32 GAWLER, S.A. 5118
Phone enquiries to
President Ph. 0418 231 794
Secretary Ph. 8250 0689
Editor Ph. 82544253
CONTENTS
Committee News & Happening with members………………….. 03-09
April monthly winners……….……………………………………10-12
Culture Notes, Ads, Programme, Dates for Diary, Other Clubs… 11-19

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 UNDER INSURANCE GUIDELINES ALL MEMBERS AND
COMMITTEE ATTENDING ANY FUNCTION OR MEETING
HELD BY THE CLUB MUST NOW SIGN AN ATTENDANCE
BOOK BY NAME AND SIGNATURE

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 author. Kyle Howard – Editor. Flower of the month – digital image by
Kyle Howard

Complaints/Suggestions
As in all Clubs and Associations, there are times when members are not
completely satisfied with events, which occur from time to time. The Gawler
Districts Orchid Club is no exception. If at any time you have a complaint or
suggestions, please submit it in writing to the Committee with your signature.
President Trevor Lehmann is arranging a suggestion box for members to put
suggestions. This is your Club, the committee need to know what you want
including topics and Guest Speakers, for example.

Committee News:
To be conducted under the COVID-19 Safe Plan Requirements as
advised in the July 2020 Newsletter:
- On arrival, hand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance
- All present are to sign the insurance book as required as well as an
attendance record with name, phone, E-Mail address and time of
arrival/departure.
- Physical Distancing of 1.5m is to be in place at ALL times.
- Peter Aigner-Muehler is the Clubs Covid Marshall.
- There will be NO Supper or Popular Vote.
- Plants are to be set up in the Supper Room for Judging. Maximum
persons allowed in the room at one is 18 and cannot exceed this.

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Subscriptions 2021: Committee have left subscriptions the same price
as for 2020. SINGLE $25-00, Joint/Family $30-00. A reduction of $5-
00 if you receive the ‘REVIEW’ via E-Mail. Due to the loss of 4
meetings and no judging at showers in 2020, a SPECIAL ONE TIME
OFF subscription for members will be offered being $17-00 for Single
and $20-00 for Joint/Families, the $5-00 reduction for Review via E-
mail will still apply. SUBSCRIPTIONS can be paid to the Treasurer at
our Monthly Meetings, posted to P.O Box 32 Gawler 5118, or
transferred directly into the Clubs bank account:
BANK SA GAWLER BSB 105-009 Account Number: 065534140.
If depositing via bank, please leave your name and ‘Sub’ on the end.

Neutrog: At our last club meeting, Paul Dipuglia from Neutrog spoke
about their organic fertilizers and how they offer a purchase program
for clubs, where members can purchase goods at significantly cheaper
prices than at normal retail outlets.

• Once we have all participating email addresses an email will

be sent to all with an activation code. Instruction will be
provided with the email as to setting up your account.
• Once your account is set up you simply place your order online
and select your collection point.
• Payment is at the completion of the order, via credit card and
direct to Neutrog.

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Benefits to the Club and Members

• The online order process is very straight forward and provides

extended product information for ease of selection.
• Order up to 4 times per year, generally in time for the start of
each season.
• 4 logistical distribution points for ease of collection.
• Individual order detail provided at pick up for ease of
distribution.
• Payment is direct to Neutrog, eliminates the need for the club
to collect money and collate the order.
• All communication such as promotions and order and
collection reminders are sent direct to members from Neutrog
via email reducing the clubs admin.
• A $20 bonus voucher on initial order applies for orders over
$40.

Concerns raised:

• What if the member does not have an email address or is not

tech savvy?
• We suggest they ‘buddy up’ with another member and
combine their order, several do this already.

Order times and collection points: The plan is to have up to 4 orders

per year seasonally, at the start of each season;
Summer – November
Autumn – February

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May – Winter
August – Spring

The collection points are;

Neutrog – Kanmantoo
Wallis Drive In - Gepps Cross
Wallis Mainline – Noarlunga
Carrick Hill – Springfield

(All sites operate between 8.00am and 12.00pm)

If any Gawler Orchid Club member wishes to take advantage of this

opportunity, please email our Treasurer, Rob Albrecht at
robertalbrecht30@gmail.com and your email will be forwarded to
Neutrog. For those without an email address, and still wish to take
advantage of this offer, please arrange for a friend (who has email) to
order on your behalf.

Australian Orchid Foundation: Essay topic for 2021: Getting young

people involved in orchids”. Deadline for entries is June 30th 2021.
Entry Rules:
Australian Residents only.
The essay must be original, not previously published.
Word count max of 4000, short essays are most welcome.
Must be in English and typewritten.
Essays may include artwork or photos.

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AOF Orchid Species Seed & Protocorm Bank: Urgent appeal for
orchid species seed. If you need any further information on either of
the above, please see secretary.

Photographer: As many will be aware, upon completion of my TAFE

studies, I will be moving to Darwin shortly after to begin my next
chapter in life. One of my current duties is photographing the winners
at both monthly meetings and seasonal shows. The Club is looking for
a replacement when I leave. The Club would provide a camera if
needed. You do not need to be an expert in the field but have an
interest in photography. I will guide you over the next several months
from what I have learnt over my many years and provide instructions
when it comes to shows. Remember this is your Club, No
photographer means No photos – Kyle.

Beginner Group: Potentially recommencing as of June meeting.

Mystery Bus Trip: Suggested mid October. Club to pay for bus &
$20-00 to members towards a hotel meal. REFUNDABLE deposit of
$10-00 on booking will be required.

Payments to Members: Gawler District Orchid Club is now

registered for Electronic Banking and will limit the amount of cash
that is used. In future all payments to members will either be by
cheque or Direct Debit. NO cash payments will be made. Members
who wish use Direct Debit will need to supply a BSB and Account
Number to the Treasurer. Please have this these banking details at our

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next club meeting, alternatively email me at
robertalbrecht30@gmail.com

S.AR.O.C 2021: After a successful meeting in mid April, S.A.R.O.C

has been taken out of Recess. A new committee had been established
and a SAROC fair will be held at the Torrens Parade Ground on June
18-20th 2021. More information will be provided at a later date.

Plant Stall: Now John M. Howard. Mob. 0419814981. Club has

sterilizers, Orchiata Bark, stakes, labels, various size pots, fertilizer.
Members may bring in plants to sell with NO COMMISSION to
CLUB. John will have a small supply (other than bark) at meetings.
Once this supply has been sold, the Club will no longer be providing
Orchiata Bark. Members can purchase this from Cobb & Co.

Plants on Tables at Monthly Meetings: Members have requested

that plants remain on the table for 15/20 minutes after close of meeting
to enable them to see the plants. Your assistance in this regard would
be appreciated. These plants are for VIEWING ONLY, PLEASE DO
NOT TOUCH.
Review via E-Mail: The Club can now send out the ‘REVIEW’ by
e-mail. If you wish to be added to the list, please send a request to
the Editor, Kyle Howard. This will ensure we have your correct E-
Mail, and the Editor can advise the Secretary to cancel your hard
copy. GawlerDistrictOrchidClub@hotmail.com

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Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/GawlerOrchids
Group: www.facebook.com/groups/GawlerOrchidClub
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Gawler_orchid_club Photo Sharing.

What’s Happening With the Members?

Happy Birthday to the Following:-

Loraine Bywater Gloria Chester Graeme Hazledine
Maureen Hazledine Ronald Hannaford Roger Stoeckel
May Weibel Lyndal Semmler Robert Hall

To any member who has been unwell recently we hope you

will be joining us next meeting, we are looking forward to
having you back with us. Birthday & Get Well Wishes can
only be acknowledged if the information is passed on to Mary
82557348.

Some orchid growers are so old fashioned they believe that

nothing should be tried for the first time – Roger Rankin
Orchid Wise.

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April Results List
Orchid of the Night
Paph. Harold Koopowitz G.&.M.Hazledine
Orchid of Open Division
Paph. Harold Koopowitz G.&.M.Hazledine
Orchid of First Division
Ctt. Bactia ‘ Forever Yours R.&E. Hannaford
Orchid of Second Division
Z. B.G. White Ken Hinsliff
Seedling of the Night
Sarco. Surprise Birthday Steve Howard

Open Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
Sarco. Surprise Birthday Steve Howard
Australian Native Epiphyte - Species
Liparis swenssonii Steve Howard
Australian Native Terrestrial - Species
Eriochilus collinus 'Mack Creek ' Steve Howard
Cymbidium under 60 Species
Cym. sinense ' Toshikans ' Steve Howard
Laeliinae - Cluster
Ctt. Browniae ' Riga ' Maureen & Graeme
Hazledine
Laeliinae - Species
Brassavola grandiflora ' Effie ' Steve Howard
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
Rlc. George King ' Serendipity ' Maureen & Graeme
Hazledine
Blc Dream Trader x C. Walkeriana ' Alba ' Maureen & Graeme
Hazledine
Oncidiinae - Hybrid < 60mm

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 Otobrastonia Skywalker ' Red Star ' Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Oncidiinae - Species
Milt. clowesii ' Lynch ' Steve Howard
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Hybrid
Ctsm. Doctor Dennis Wollard Steve Howard
Phal. Brother Sally Taylor x pulcherrima Rob & Lyn Albrecht
Lyc. unknown ' PDKM ' Steve Howard
Orchid Genera not listed elsewhere - Species
Dendrochilum uncertum Steve Howard
Paphiopedilum - Non Standard
Paph. Harold Koopowitz Maureen & Graeme
Hazledine
Paphiopedilum - Species
Paph. henryanum Maureen & Graeme
Hazledine

First Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
Den. Hilda Poxon Kyle Howard
Australian Native Terrestrial - Species
Ptst. laxa Kyle Howard
Laeliinae - Cluster
Ctt. Bactia ' Forever yours ' Ron & Elizabeth Hannaford
Ctt. Browniae " Riga ' Kyle Howard
Ctt. Towering Inferno ' Aldor John & Eve Howard
Laeliinae - Non Standard
Ctt. Meadii Kyle Howard
Laeliinae-Standard Hybrid over 100 mm
C. Hawaiian Wedding Song ' Virgin ' Kyle Howard
Laeliinae - Standard under 100mm
Lc. Sweet Love Ron & Elizabeth Hannaford
Oncidiinae - Hybrid > 60mm
Onc. Sharry Baby Kyle Howard

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Onc. Everglades Elegance ' Nancy Lee ' John & Eve Howard
Oncidiinae - Species
Milt. clowessii Kyle Howard
Second Division
Australian Native Epiphyte - Hybrid
Den. Hilda Poxon Norman & Gillian Crowther
Cymbidium over 90mm White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. Enzan Summer Gloria Chester
Cym. Frosty Jack Vu Xuan & Mike Gray
Cym. Valentines Love ' Leanne ' Vu Xuan & Mike Gray
Cymbidium under 60 Species
Cym. dayanum Vu Xuan & Mike Gray
Cymbidium under 60 White Cream Yellow Green
Cym. Zig Zag ' Kiwi ' Robert Pfitzner
Laeliinae - Non Standard
Lc. Tropical Pointer ' Cheetah ' Ken & Rhonda Stock
Lc. Tsiku Carmela ' Princess ' Ken & Rhonda Stock
Pot. Burana Beauty Ken & Rhonda Stock
Laeliinae - Species
Psh. cochleata Craig Humfrey
Laeliinae - Standard over 100mm
Lc. Mini Purple ' Tamami ' Norman & Gillian Crowther
Oncidiinae - Hybrid < 60mm
Milt. Cuanabara Kenneth Hinsliff
Orch id Genera not listed elsewhere - Species
Sngl. longifolia Craig Humfrey
Zygopetalinae - Hybrid
Z B.G. White ' Abbeyville ' Kenneth Hinsliff

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Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty in an orchid, never
grows old – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.

Registrars Report: There was an interesting number of genera on

display which made up an excellent display. This was the first time
that the number of plants in each division were equal. The winner in
2nd division was a nicely grown zygopetalum Z B.G. White
' Abbeyville '. This zygo has been around for many years. 3 spikes
with 5-6 flowers and two spikes in bud made a nice display. This
was grown by Ken Hinsliff. First divisions winner was C. Bactia
‘Forever Young’ grown by Ronald & Elizabeth Hannaford. A large
single spike with a large cluster of 18 individual flowers. The
flowers were purple in colour on the sepals and petals. The labellum
was a deeper purple. The winner in Open Division was Paph.
Harold Koopowitz. This was the same plant that won the division
last month. This month saw the top flower open. This made a good
presentation of the plant. This plant went onto win the Orchid of the
Night. – Graeme Hazledine

Culture Notes: Table Form for May

Group Watering Feeding Pest and disease General
Advice

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Natives Mounts Top up old Keep water out Increase light
daily. Pots pots with some of new growths. levels. Most
weekly. dolomite lime Caterpillars natives initiate
Small pots to reduce attack new new seasons
twice acidity. growths as well. spikes this
weekly Fertilising Brown fungal month. Show
depending slows up with spots common plants best
on weather. the onset of on recent hung. Good
Drier cooler weather growth. time to repot
conditions and general Preventative and divide
for hot cold slowing down spraying with sarcs.
types. of plants fungicides can
metabolism. help.
Cymbidiums Weekly Higher potash. 2 spotted mites Place stakes in
depending Winter prevalent. Water pots as spikes
on flowering under leaves to become
conditions. varieties in reduce them or evident as a
Usually spike now. use miticides. reminder.
natural Good time to Sprinkle slug Spray for pests
rainfall add Epsom pellets to avoid whilst spikes
sufficient salts and damage to new small to avoid
towards Seasol. spikes. damage. Good
month end. month to
Cooling divide off
weather plants missed
reduces earlier. Restrict
evaporation to non
rates. flowering
Opening plants though.
rains due.
Zygopetalum. Same as Weekly, high Caterpillars Keep water out
cyms.. potassium as relish soft new of new growth.
new leads fill growth and Early spikes
out. developing start from now.
spikes Inspect Increase light
frequently. levels and air
Hand removal movement.
sufficient. Use Spray with
fungicides as

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 Dipel if preventative
infestation bad. for spotting on
leaves. Hard
roof cover
advisable over
winter months.
Cattleyas Weekly and High potash Ants can be an Water and feed
easing off for bifoliate issue eating plants that
towards clusters as they sheaths and have active
month end. develop for buds as food root tips.
Dry out autumn becomes scarce. Those that seal
plants flowering. Use dusts or ant off are resting.
before Nothing for rid. Inspect new Watch out for
watering. plants that roots for pest root tips being
have flowered activity. eaten overnight
as they are Cockroaches and act.
now resting. relish green tips. Usually slugs
and
cockroaches.
Oncidiums. 2 times per Usually high Usually free this Hang for
week for potash as many time of year maximum
mounts, will be although light. Oncids
weekly for showing caterpillars will with smaller
pots. spikes. Feed take out a spike new growths
General weakly as before it even can still be
drying oncids are not gets out of divided this
trend from gross feeders. sheath. month. Keep
now. cool afterwards
though.
Flowering
peaks over late
autumn. Mice
can be an
issue. Baiting
required.

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Paphiopedilums 2 times per Every second Usually free of Flush pots in
week. watering. pests and between
Rainwater disease. fertilising.
best. They resent
salt build up in
the mix.
Increase light
levels. Many in
spike now.
Keep water out
of crown for
those in spike
as prone to rot.
Misc genera Weekly Most in growth Slugs will be Many genera
should be mode. Higher active in the start spiking.
sufficient. nitrogen for pots even if dry. Keep these
those in Check for snail under cover.
growth. If trails and treat. Note cooling
canes or Clean up plants weather will
psuedobulbs now that are to mean many
have matured, be shown. will go into
then reduce resting stage.
nitrogen and An area of
increase good light
potassium. under cover
suits these
orchids.
General advice Start a baiting and trapping programme as rats and mice numbers
will be bad this season as are ants. Ensure plenty of cover available
for show plants to avoid weather damage to blooms. Check shade
house for those dry spots after rain as these plants will not get any
water. With cooling weather and increasing humidity, fungal issues
such as botrytis become more prevalent.

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An orchid grower should learn as much from his failures from
his successes – Roger Rankin Orchid Wise.

Dates for your Diary:

Winter Show Golden Grove Shopping Centre

Thursday 29th July 2021 to Sunday August 1st 2012
Put in Wednesday 28th July 2021 6-00PM
Full details in July “Review”

Programme for 2021:

th
June 10 Kyle Howard; Native Terrestrials 2nd
Edition
July 8th TBA
August 12th Auction; Orchid plants and other
orchid requirements only
September 9th TBA
Otober 14th TBA
November 11th TBA
December 9th Xmas Dinner & Award presentation
night (COVID-19 permitting)

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 Barrita Orchids
World leading Cymbidium & Sarcochilus breeders.
www.barritaorchids.com scott@barritaorchids.com.au

Cobb & Co Pty Ltd EST 1992: Unit 3/6

McGowan Street, Pooraka S.A. 5095Suppliers of: Pots, Saucers, Trays, Stakes,
Tying, Products, Fertilisers, Insecticides, Secateurs, Gloves, Labels, Potting
Mixes & Mediums, Perlite, Vermiculite & much more. Open: Monday to
Friday 9:00AM – 2:30PM Contact: Office: Ph 8349 7300 Email:
cobbandcosales@tpg.com.au

Nicky Zurcher: See Nicky’s slippers; Exciting new Paphs and Phrags
www.nickysslippers.com.au
Mob. 0405 088 479

Adelaide Orchids Pty. Ltd: “Producing tomorrows champions, today”

Seedling & mericlone flasks & tissue culture services available
Phone: 0407 398 597
Email: jason@adelaideorchids.com

Sims Orchid
Hybridisers and Suppliers, Cymbidium 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 Mob. 0418 82221

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Other Orchid Clubs –Where & when they meet:
SOME CLUBS MAY BE SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19
North Eastern District Orchid: - Meets in St Phillips Hall Galway
Avenue, Broadview from 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month.
South Coast Orchid Club: - Meets in St. Bernadette’s Church Hall St.
Marys (Corner South Road and Walsh Ave) from 8.00pm on the 1st
Wednesday of the month.
Daytime Chapter: - Meets in Lou Kesting Hall, Dover Square, off
Broadway, South Brighton at 2pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month
Southern Region Group: - Meets Carrakalinga House 17- 19 Torrens
St. Victor Harbor on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2.pm.
The South Australian Orchidaceous Society: - Meets at the Uniting
Church building, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park on the
3rd Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm.
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: - Meets at the Enfield Community
Centre 540 Regency Rd., on the 1st Thursday of the Month at 8pm.
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
14th Street Gawler

Next Monthly Meeting

Thursday May 13th 2021
8PM

Topic
Steve Howard
In Lieu of Beginners Group

Regular Features:
- Plant Benching & Judging
- Lucky Name Badge (Must be wearing)
- Birthday Draw: May
Raffle Prizes
- No Beginner group
- No Popular Vote
- No Supper

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