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02-05-2017, 12:12 AM
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John from Alabama
Hello, I'm John from Alex City, Alabama . I'm new to orchids but in love with these guys! Especially the smaller or minis. Don't think I'll ever learn all the types. or pronounce them correctly though.  |
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02-05-2017, 01:35 AM
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Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Nobody knows how ancient Greek and Latin were actually pronounced. We can't find anybody who was alive back then to teach us. Scholars have made educated guesses. The "official" pronunciations some orchid societies publish have made Latin scholars I know laugh out loud. All the professors of botany I've met have agreed that any pronunciation other people can understand is just fine.
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02-05-2017, 08:51 AM
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Welcome,John. I took Latin...It helps to understand what words mean...and that is it. You can pick up an inexpensive book on plant names, if it bothers you too much.😄
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02-05-2017, 08:56 AM
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Welcome, John. Here at OB probabky most of us won't ear you talking so don't worry.  |
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02-05-2017, 11:33 PM
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Thank you guys , I mostly go by the pictures to find what I like. But at least my kids think I'm pretty smart sounding when i try. Haha
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02-05-2017, 11:43 PM
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02-06-2017, 12:05 AM
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02-06-2017, 09:37 AM
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Welcome, John, from another John. I'm just across the border near Atlanta, and also love minis (and can't pronounce them, either).
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02-06-2017, 11:52 AM
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Awesome, another southerner! John, Any shows in Atlanta? Or stores to buy from?
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02-06-2017, 12:10 PM
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Awesome, another southerner! John, Any shows in Atlanta? Or stores to buy from?
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Peach State Orchids is nearby, in Kennesaw. It's OK, though nothing special. Show-wise, about all that's going on is the Orchid Days presentation at the Atlanta Botanical Society - always worth a visit! Drop me a line if you're coming this way! |
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