Spring 2012 project- FIRST POLL (participants only!)

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by cschaz

Hi, all, I'm new to this board, and registered because 'orchidsarefun' contacted me about possibly providing Soph cernua in the event that that plant would be chosen for your project. I thought I'd jump in and show the plants I offer and how I grow them just so you could all decide if you'd be interested in these. I've attached (I hope) a photo of 24 Soph cernua that I have which would be available. I do have a few more, but they may be smaller. These are all plants which I've grown from seed from a pollination I made. So they are all approximately the same age (may have come out of flask on somewhat different dates, but that was several years ago) they have bloomed in the past, and some are growing in multiple directions. They are all potted in 2 inch air cone pots in bark mix. Many are overgrowing the edges of the pots, and have some dead older roots- I would consider that most if not all are ready for a repot.

I've had real good results growing these in pots under lights, or mounted on treefern or cork in a large glass case. Perhaps my favorite way to grow them is in 4 inch slatted baskets with a pretty coarse mix. They will creep over the edge of the baskets and sort of form a ball. When grown mounted or in baskets, I find that they do better in the winter in the glass cases which help keep the humidity up just a bit. Potted ones do fine under lights with normal humidity. This species will often bloom on every new growth. I move everything out doors for the summer, and grow under 50% shade cloth.

Although a sophronitis species, these are more tolerant of warmth than others. They've handled 100 degree summer days ok in the past. If they are grown cold, and with bright light, they will develop a nice red tinge on the leaves.

So here's the deal- I pack carefully, and ship USPS priority mail. When I quoted the $20 per plant, I was thinking they would all be boxed together and go to the same address. Priority mail typically adds just over $5 per small box. What I'll do if you all are interested is to split shipping , so sell these for $22.50 SHIPPED. I take pay-pal, or personal check, my paypal/ email address is chaz.smit@gmail.com. Note no 'h' on the end of smith.

I live in PA, and sell orchids mainly on ebay- you can reference my feedback there under cschaz. I'm a member of several orchid societies here, and have given talks to area societies on Rupicolous Laelias. I don't have a web site now, though I used to before we moved a couple years back. My real specialty is the rupicolous Laelias or Cattleyas as they are now known. I grow Soph cernua in amongst them.

Please don't hesitate to email me directly chaz.smit@gmail.com if you'd like more info.

Thanks-

Chaz

Hi chaz! your a member of the susquehannah orchid society right? ive talked to you a few times, havent seen you around in a while though!

Originally Posted by camille1585

Heard from Parkside, they have 21 Phal cornu-cervi. The hitch is that they are actually $25, not the $22 written on the website. So it's off the list. J&L replied again telling me that Bulbo lobbii is sold out, and they have 20 each of Ang. didieri and the Den, but they are selling them regularily.

The huge number of US participants is making this very very difficult. I think that this is going to have to be a 2 plant project if a plant other than the Soph or Angraecum wins.

you should email parkside and tell they they NEED to honor the listed price. because we were organizing and suggesting things based on that price. they really cant say no, because thats the price they advertized at.

Originally Posted by Daethen

I don't think we should worry about it until later. Rarely does everyone try to purchase from the same place. Some of us have sellers we like to check with locally that may only have one or 2 but that will make the others available to the rest of us.

+1

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

The cernua might not necessarily win. Only half the participants voted for it, and some of those people might of voted for it but liked one of the other top five better. So, you never know. And we have 46 participants now, so the next pole could turn out different. 50% isn't the majority its only half. Of course it has a good shot!

+4567890

Originally Posted by Paul Mc

And don't forget that everyone only gets to choose one the next time, not five. Those of us who liked the soph. But it was not our favorite may choose something else the next time.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by camille1585

If I don't hear from the rest of the vendors by tomorrow night, any US people willing to make some calls on Friday?

Everyone is getting impatient (including me), so I'd love to get the poll up monday if possible.

i can make calls right now if you need it eve, im so anxious to start!

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

I can make some calls.

Thanks! I'll send you a PM friday morning after I check my emails (so middle of the night for you).

[Wynn Dee13]

Bob- What does +4567890 mean?

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Call_Me_Bob

you should email parkside and tell they they NEED to honor the listed price. because we were organizing and suggesting things based on that price. they really cant say no, because thats the price they advertized at.

They sent me another email just an hour ago, they had forgotten to mention that they have 12 of the $22 ones. Apparently the other ones they told me about are not on the website. Doesn't change the fact that there's not enough!

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

Bob- What does +4567890 mean?

instead of +1 (which means, "i agree") i did +4567890 which basically means that i totally agree

Originally Posted by camille1585

They sent me another email just an hour ago, they had forgotten to mention that they have 12 of the $22 ones. Apparently the other ones they told me about are not on the website. Doesn't change the fact that there's not enough!

i gotcha. and too bad they dont have more

[Wynn Dee13]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Thanks! I'll send you a PM friday morning after I check my emails (so middle of the night for you).

Okay Camille. I will be looking for your PM. Do you want me to PM you back what I find out? Or post it here?

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

Okay Camille. I will be looking for your PM. Do you want me to PM you back what I find out? Or post it here?

PM me, it's easier to look up the PM again, then to wallow through posts over here!

[Wynn Dee13]

Thanks for clarifying that for me Bob! I had no clue what that meant!

[Wynn Dee13]

Originally Posted by camille1585

PM me, it's easier to look up the PM again, then to wallow through posts over here!

Okay! That would be easier!