Thanks, Ray, I've been checking eBay, too, but haven't seen anything.

Scottie

"Ray" wrote in message
...
I've known Terri for years (I work for a chemical company, and get to
Houston periodically). I searched all eBay listings since then, but
it looks like nothing has been offered there as of yet.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
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"Scottie" wrote in message
link.net...
I received the following from the good folks at Palmer Orchids, just
about
the only commercial orchid vendor in the Houston area, Christmas
Day. I'm
posting here to ask all of you to watch for any new "bargain" plants
that
might show up on the auction sites or from unusual sources,
especially in
the Houston area, and either let me know or let them know.

Ray and Terri have been part of the orchid community for many years
and have
introduced many new growers to the hobby. They run a small
operation, but
go out of their way to support both the Houston Orchid Society and
the
Galveston Orchid Society. This is the second time this fall they
have been
hit by thieves; in October, someone stole the parrots they kept in
their
greenhouse.

If you can help, please do.

Scottie

"Merry Christmas to everyone

We had a thief that broke into our greenhouse early Christmas Eve
Morning.
They took about 1200 plants. Most of the plants were Cattleya in
pot sizes
from 4 to 6 in Pots plus our show plants in 14" pots. Also Stolen
were
approx 100 Vanda Plants in Black Plastic Square or Wooden Slatted
Baskets of
assorted sizes. The vandas were mostly Fuchs. Also Stolen were
some
cerripidilum species - Phalaenopsis.

We ask each of you to be on the look out for these plants. We feel
sure
that someone who knows orchids stole these plants, and will no doubt
try
selling them somewhere in the area or online.

If you see anything, please call us or the local police immediately.

We thank all of you for your past support and your friendship.

Ray & Terri Palmer"