Catasetums, Cycnoches, and their hybrids

Robert G. Halgren, Ph.D.

Bring plants for "show and tell"

Meeting:

According to Mr. Halgren: “The plan is to show some pretty pictures and give an idea of the variety within the group and why your members should grow some. I will probably spend some time talking about general culture, although that isn't very complex. I could spend considerable time talking about taxonomy and breeding, but I find that most people don't really find that as interesting as I do.”

Rob started growing orchids about... 12 years ago now, but really got started in earnest when he was in Chicago at graduate school. Now he is a research specialist and lecturer at MSU in Genomics and Bioinformatics. He grows mainly Paphs and Phrags, but also has interest in other genera. Species mostly. He grows under lights, with some plants going outside for the summer. The Catesetinae bug has recently bitten him, and that collection is increasing rapidly. He is also a student judge in the Great Lakes Judging Center.

Rob tells us he will be bringing plants.

Upcoming Events:

Spring Garden Show, Wings Stadium – 15-17 Mar 02

Michiana @ Fernwood Nature Center, 6-7 Arp02 – combination meeting with Michiana club

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Assets	Income	Expense
Checking Balance	Auction	Postage
Savings Balance	Dues	Show supplies
	Refreshment Donations	KVCC Rent
	Honorarium

Georgiana McWilliam gave a talk at the Calhoun County Master Gardener Association and donated the Honorarium of $25 to our orchid club

2002 Dues:

2002 dues can now be paid. The dues are: $10 for single member; $15 for member and spouse

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Meeting Dates:

March 3rd, 2002 Room 1510

April 7th, 2002 Joint meeting with Michiana Club/Fernwood Nature Center show

May 5th, 2002 Room 1510

June 2002 (Annual Picnic - Date and Location to be announced)

Room 1510 is the large room that we have been currently meeting in.

Meeting Topics:

Apr:    Jane Jones   Mini Orchids for Many Places"

May:    culture of orchids put on by dunes Kalamazoo

Jun:     annual picnic

Aug:    Sandy Ohland  New Paphs and or Phrags

Oct:    Tim Volas  from The Garden of Eden Hill   Beulah, MI

Nov:    Harvy Brenneise

Dec:    Christmas party

Refreshments: Mar: Gail Kubas and Dea Bishop ; Apr. Gene & Lucille Burgwald and Lan Bui ; May: Kim Clark