Mr Alvim Seidel

[Frdemetr]

Mr Alvim Seidel passed away yesterday at 80 years of age. Mr Seidel was the owner of Orquidário Catarinense in Corupá, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Orquidário Catarinense was considered by AOS the longer lasting nursery yet in activity in the ownership of same family. The nursery was founded in 1906 by Roberto Seidel, and completed 100 years in May, 2006. Mr Alvim Seidel dedicated his entire life to plants, and there are more than 100 species of orchids and bromeliads that he personally discovered. I hope Donato Seidel continues his father work and keep Orquidário Catarinense - when I bought some of my best orchids - in the business for more hundred years!
Frederico