Dark Star Orelnids 
FLASKS, SEEDLINGS AND FLOWERING SIZE PLANTS 
Imported from top breeders in Germany, UK and Thailand 
African and Madagascan species Paphs, 
Lycastes, Vandaceous, Bulbophyllums and more 
RARE SPECIES AND SOME HYBRIDS 
Hans Schaible PO Box 114 Bowraville NSW 2449 
Telephone/Fax (02) 6564 4088 
www.darkstarorchids.com.au darkstarorchids@bordernet.com.au 
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CYMBIDIUMS 
Standard Seedlings 
im ee Pots 
Cym. Joan’s 
Angel ‘Sphere’ 
as 
Orders of $120 le Small orders add 
or more sent = $10 for freight 
Freight Free. ORCHIDS and packaging. 
Proprietor: Kevin Butler 
76 EVANDALE ROAD, DARCH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6065 
Tel: (08) 9343 2761 or 1800 999 707 Fax: (08) 9309 3182 E-mail: ezi-gro@iinet.com.au 
| Home page: www.ezi-gro.com.au 
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advise you of new plants they have in the 
pipeline. The growing of good quality 
seedlings can be a way to really launch 
yourself into being highly competitive. If 
you manage to grow some excellent 
seedlings, you will be right up there with 
the best growers. Look to purchase from 
suppliers who have a good reputation. 
Beware of suppliers who are not active in 
the orchid movement, particularly those 
who purchase small plants from other, well 
credentialed growers, and mass produce 
them, before testing them. This is com- 
monly referred to as tissue pirating, and 
plants produced by this process are at risk 
of being mutated, and of poor quality. It is 
not illegal, but many consider it unethical. 
Hybridisers delay the release of many new 
varieties, to protect their plants from this 
practice, which is not good for the general 
orchid growing members. Club members 
can assist to minimise this practice by 
refusing to purchase plants from pirated 
tissue. 
As I said at the start of this section, cym- 
bidiums are improving every year. Grasp 
and enjoy the rewards from this improve- 
ment. | 
Graham Morris, 
Valley Orchids. S.A. 
Miriam Ann 
Orchids 
Alan & Miriam Merriman 
89 Levy Street, 
Glenbrook NSW 2773 
Sydney’s only one 
stop Orchid Shop 
We carry a full range of pest and 
disease control chemicals suitable 
for use on orchids. 
The home of Merri Fert and Merri Cote. 
We also carry a full range of Port Pots, 
Debco Bark, Potting Media and all you 
require for your orchids. 
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 
RELEASE OF 
Alan’s Fertiliser Handbook 
2nd EDITION 
IN SEPTEMBER 
Alan’s Pest & Disease Handbook still available. 
¢ Plants, seedlings of most genera in stock. 
¢ Nursery open most weekends or by 
appointment. 
* Closed last weekend of the month. 
Please ring before coming 
Ph: 02 4739 5141 
Fax: 02 4749 8090 Mobile: 0439 514141 
Email: mirannorchids@pnc.com.au 
MASTERCARD AND VISA WELCOME 
The Australian Orchid Review, June/July 2009 
