Talks Available

“Cycnoches, Mormodes, Catasetums recent trends”
A review of the amazing world of Catasetinae, a lively and entertaining presentation, amazing pictures and the making of Fredclarkeara After Dark ‘the blackest orchid seen' also includes a through review of plant culture. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Trends in Multifloral Paphiopedilums section Coryopedilum"
A review of the influential species, primary and advanced hybrids in this section. This talk is a summary of the current state in multifloral breeding. A PowerPoint presentation.

"Multifloral Paphiopedilums with Parvi and Brachy influence"
A review of the influential species, primary and advanced hybrids of this amazing group. This talk is a summary of the current breeding trends using the Brachypetalum and Parvisepalum species with multifloral paphs. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Growing with Diatomite and Plant Culture”
Diatomite has remarkable properties; here its use as a potting mix is explained. Also a new twist on plant culture is reviewed; learn some key techniques to succeed in growing your orchids to their maximum potential. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Catasetinae Species and their Cultivation”
The species Catasetums, Mormodes and Cycnoches are reviewed, male and female flowers and a complete plant culture section. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Venezuela's National Flower, Cattleya mossiae”
A beautiful expose of C. mossiae in the wild, amazing pictures of thousands of flowers covering the trees. Learn about the habitat and the perils that await C. mossiae. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Judging Cycnoches, Mormodes and their Hybrids”
Designed as an AOS judges training tool, this talk will familiarize you with the current judging standards, commonly found faults and how to approach awarding male and female flowers. A through and thought provoking discussion on an interesting group of orchids. A PowerPoint presentation.

Judging Mini-Catts
Designed as an AOS judges training tool, this talk will familiarize you with the recent AOS awards, current judging standards, and commonly found faults. Fantastic picture of Mini-catt breeding trends from around the world. A PowerPoint presentation.

“Mini and Midi Cattleya Breeding”
A detailed look at the latest developments in the breeding and growing of these colorful flowers, A PowerPoint presentation.

Bulbophyllums
Learn about this amazing group of species and hybrids. You may be aware of Bulbophyllums but have you grown them? They make excellent companion plants with Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilums. Little hybridization has been done but the results have been fantastic. A PowerPoint presentation.

Speaking Engagements for 2010

• Tidewater Orchid Society, VA, Jan. 10th 2010
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Newport Harbor Orchid Society, CA, Jan. 19th 2010
‘Bulbophyllums’

• Santa Barbara Orchid Society, CA, Jan. 20th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Tamiami International Orchid Festival, FL, Jan. 28th-31st

• Pacific South Judging Center, CA, Jan, 30th
‘AOS Judging Standards for Species Catasetinae’

• Oceans of Orchids Show, at Westminster Mall, CA, Feb 12th-14th
‘Repotting Cattleyas’ Feb 12th at 2PM

• Orange County Orchid Society, CA, Feb 17th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, CA, Mar.12th-14th

• San Diego County Orchid Show, CA, Mar. 26th-28th

• Diablo View Orchid Society, CA, May 14th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Bakersfield Orchid Society, CA May, 18th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Orchid Digest Speakers Day, CA June, 12th
Plant sale

• Orchid Digest Speakers Day, CA June, 12th
Plant sale

• Chicago AOS Judging Center, IL, June, 13th
‘AOS Judging Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Wisconsin Orchid Society, WI, June 14th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Orchid Society of Minnesota, MN, June 19th
‘Orchid Growing 101’

• National Capital Orchid Society, June 21st
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’

• Spokane Washington Orchid Society, WA, July 14th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya'

• Orchid Society of California, CA, July 19th
'Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums'

• Central Iowa Speakers Day, IA, July 25th-25th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’ and ‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Toronto Summerfest, Canada, Aug. 1st
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Australia. Aug 11th to Aug 28th
‘To be announced’

• San Diego County Cymbidium Orchid Society, CA, Sept15th
‘To be announced’

• Edmonton Orchid Society, Canada, Oct 17th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Calgary Orchid Society, Canada, Oct,18th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Kelowna Orchid Society, Canada, Oct 19th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Vernon Orchid Society, Canada, Oct 20th
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• Sarasota Orchid Society, FL Nov. 1st
‘Cycnoches, Mormodes, and Catasetums’

• St. Augustine Orchid Society, Nov, 2nd
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’

• Naples Orchid Society Nov 4th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’

• The Paph Symposium, Orlando, FL, Nov. 6th-7th

• Central Florida Orchid Society, Orlando, Fl, Nov. 8th
‘Mini and Compact Cattleya’

• Cincinnatii Judging Center. Nov 14th
‘AOS Judging Mini and Compact Cattleyas’

• Sunset Valley Orchids Annual Open House, Dec 4th-5th

"Creating Superior Hybrids for the Orchid Enthusiasts"

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