I finally got off my butt and put some of Gavino Rotor's original
research online at OrchidSafari. I even went as far as to ask for
permission to reprint, which was graciously granted in writing.

In writing up the one on watering phalaenopsis I was reminded of Ray's
semi-hydro method. Seems there's nothing new under the sun. Someone on
teh IPA list was wondering about how roots live in water... seems the y do.

I still have one on bud differentiation in C labiata to type up, but my
back is sore and I want to watch TV.

K Barrett
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