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Christ almighty! Big Head Carp in the greenhouse!!! Will neem oil keep
them away? That's like our friends from the North Carolina Department of Transportation who imported kudzu for erosion control. Now there a whole buildings all over the southeast that will never erode - if we can find them. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 20:41:48 GMT, "K Barrett" wrote: Well, that last line ("Am I wrong") sounded snotty when I read it later. I didn't mean for it to sound that way. I meant it to sound like I was asking for your opinions. K Barrett Your not wrong. But, the importers are basically the Phal growers. The hobby is so large and the collections so diverse - it will take a long time to hit many of us. Like Hausermann's in the 70's they are specializing on one thing. At that time you could walk in the gh and see bare plants unless you timed it to a holiday. The Catts only bloomed for holiday sales. And the sales staff had no time for hobby growers... or species. They were known for attitude. Now there is great diversity and the corsage orchid is only a small piece of the business. The bugs are another issue. We just got hit with the Big Head Carp that were imported for some misguided plan on the Mississippi. Now they are threatening native fish in 18 states. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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K,
You might be wrong. I admit my view here is rather narrow and there is most likely a larger picture that I am missing. But, I can only speak to my own consumer activity. I buy what I like and it simply is not being produced domestically. This means I am not a customer of the domestic growers except as they import or create what I want. I am not doing my part to keep some of these locals in business now and that won't change until they do. I had not heard that Taisuco had built facilities in the US. So they are following in the footsteps of European and Japanese auto makers. If indeed the Taiwan growers are setting up shop in the US, they still want to sell plants and my guess is the more the better. If local growers want to buy a shipment in bloom to sell at shows or their showroom, it seems that Taisuco or whomever would be more than willing to help. I guess I don't see how selling a quality product hurts local vendors. David "K Barrett" wrote in message news:hz6Xc.68047$mD.3084@attbi_s02... David, I just look at it in terms of dollars and cents. US vendors can't compete because the costs of labor, land, utilities, plus governmental regulations (like being responsble for run-off from your property) make it hard to turn a profit.. Not because they have an inferior product. I just hate to see an industry - which some say was created by and takes full advantage of scientific research US taxpayers paid for - going off shore. But I also wonder about Taisuco who bought GHs here and are now - maybe? - bypassing the US vendors by having a toe hold in the US so they won't have to sell to your local grower. They can bring in their own orchids in medium, in spike and sell direct. No reason for Al or Pat Brennan or any of your local growers to be middlemen. Am I wrong? K Barrett |
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K,
You might be wrong. I admit my view here is rather narrow and there is most likely a larger picture that I am missing. But, I can only speak to my own consumer activity. I buy what I like and it simply is not being produced domestically. This means I am not a customer of the domestic growers except as they import or create what I want. I am not doing my part to keep some of these locals in business now and that won't change until they do. I had not heard that Taisuco had built facilities in the US. So they are following in the footsteps of European and Japanese auto makers. If indeed the Taiwan growers are setting up shop in the US, they still want to sell plants and my guess is the more the better. If local growers want to buy a shipment in bloom to sell at shows or their showroom, it seems that Taisuco or whomever would be more than willing to help. I guess I don't see how selling a quality product hurts local vendors. David "K Barrett" wrote in message news:hz6Xc.68047$mD.3084@attbi_s02... David, I just look at it in terms of dollars and cents. US vendors can't compete because the costs of labor, land, utilities, plus governmental regulations (like being responsble for run-off from your property) make it hard to turn a profit.. Not because they have an inferior product. I just hate to see an industry - which some say was created by and takes full advantage of scientific research US taxpayers paid for - going off shore. But I also wonder about Taisuco who bought GHs here and are now - maybe? - bypassing the US vendors by having a toe hold in the US so they won't have to sell to your local grower. They can bring in their own orchids in medium, in spike and sell direct. No reason for Al or Pat Brennan or any of your local growers to be middlemen. Am I wrong? K Barrett |
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For the purposes of this newsgroup, I have no political inclination and
would appreciate others keeping politics out of the discussion. However, if someone were propose intelligent reform of CITES as it relates to orchids, I would be sorely tempted to abandon my position. David "J. Del Col" wrote in message m... (janet_a) wrote in message . com... August 24, 2004 Orchids Flourish on Taiwanese Production Line By KEITH BRADSHER That's the way capitalism works, folks. Free trade is the answer to everything; just ask George Bush. J. Del Col |
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Well, apart from the real threat that potting medium will hold bugs - which
no doubt some sort of critter some day will come in hiding in the bark, I was thinking of my friend who actively pursued the Taiwanese and considers this a great thing for his side of the business. I mean, heck. If facets of the horticultural industry themselves are happy about the advent of large offshore GH business outproducing them, then why should I squack? I figure there must be something that I'm not seeing about the greater economic forces. Talking about consumer activity, what are the off shore companies producing that you want? ( I mean that conversationally, not as a challenge to your taste) I like the harlequins or some of the phal species, but otherwise I'm not a big fan of phals. I like flowers that don't hang around for months and months. I get bored looking at them. I know, I'm weird that way. Catts are the mass produced orchid that I like. And the Taiwanese catts - I may be going out on a limb by actually stating an opinion, but their catts are crap (IMHO) - they never rebloom like how they get them to bloom at a show. So I stopped buying them because its a waste (IMHO) So that puts me in the niche domestic market for my domestic catts and oddball species. I buy at shows rather than catalogs or online. That way I can see 'em, LOL! K Barrett "David Edgley" wrote in message news K, You might be wrong. I admit my view here is rather narrow and there is most likely a larger picture that I am missing. But, I can only speak to my own consumer activity. I buy what I like and it simply is not being produced domestically. This means I am not a customer of the domestic growers except as they import or create what I want. I am not doing my part to keep some of these locals in business now and that won't change until they do. I had not heard that Taisuco had built facilities in the US. So they are following in the footsteps of European and Japanese auto makers. If indeed the Taiwan growers are setting up shop in the US, they still want to sell plants and my guess is the more the better. If local growers want to buy a shipment in bloom to sell at shows or their showroom, it seems that Taisuco or whomever would be more than willing to help. I guess I don't see how selling a quality product hurts local vendors. David "K Barrett" wrote in message news:hz6Xc.68047$mD.3084@attbi_s02... David, I just look at it in terms of dollars and cents. US vendors can't compete because the costs of labor, land, utilities, plus governmental regulations (like being responsble for run-off from your property) make it hard to turn a profit.. Not because they have an inferior product. I just hate to see an industry - which some say was created by and takes full advantage of scientific research US taxpayers paid for - going off shore. But I also wonder about Taisuco who bought GHs here and are now - maybe? - bypassing the US vendors by having a toe hold in the US so they won't have to sell to your local grower. They can bring in their own orchids in medium, in spike and sell direct. No reason for Al or Pat Brennan or any of your local growers to be middlemen. Am I wrong? K Barrett |
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Kathy,
If I remember some of my earlier reading correctly, the allowance is for plants in sphagnum only. While that does not rule out the occasional hitch hiking bug, it does make them easier to see. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "K Barrett" wrote in message news:gdWXc.322929$a24.80842@attbi_s03... Well, apart from the real threat that potting medium will hold bugs - which no doubt some sort of critter some day will come in hiding in the bark, I was thinking of my friend who actively pursued the Taiwanese and considers this a great thing for his side of the business. I mean, heck. If facets of the horticultural industry themselves are happy about the advent of large offshore GH business outproducing them, then why should I squack? I figure there must be something that I'm not seeing about the greater economic forces. Talking about consumer activity, what are the off shore companies producing that you want? ( I mean that conversationally, not as a challenge to your taste) I like the harlequins or some of the phal species, but otherwise I'm not a big fan of phals. I like flowers that don't hang around for months and months. I get bored looking at them. I know, I'm weird that way. Catts are the mass produced orchid that I like. And the Taiwanese catts - I may be going out on a limb by actually stating an opinion, but their catts are crap (IMHO) - they never rebloom like how they get them to bloom at a show. So I stopped buying them because its a waste (IMHO) So that puts me in the niche domestic market for my domestic catts and oddball species. I buy at shows rather than catalogs or online. That way I can see 'em, LOL! K Barrett "David Edgley" wrote in message news K, You might be wrong. I admit my view here is rather narrow and there is most likely a larger picture that I am missing. But, I can only speak to my own consumer activity. I buy what I like and it simply is not being produced domestically. This means I am not a customer of the domestic growers except as they import or create what I want. I am not doing my part to keep some of these locals in business now and that won't change until they do. I had not heard that Taisuco had built facilities in the US. So they are following in the footsteps of European and Japanese auto makers. If indeed the Taiwan growers are setting up shop in the US, they still want to sell plants and my guess is the more the better. If local growers want to buy a shipment in bloom to sell at shows or their showroom, it seems that Taisuco or whomever would be more than willing to help. I guess I don't see how selling a quality product hurts local vendors. David "K Barrett" wrote in message news:hz6Xc.68047$mD.3084@attbi_s02... David, I just look at it in terms of dollars and cents. US vendors can't compete because the costs of labor, land, utilities, plus governmental regulations (like being responsble for run-off from your property) make it hard to turn a profit.. Not because they have an inferior product. I just hate to see an industry - which some say was created by and takes full advantage of scientific research US taxpayers paid for - going off shore. But I also wonder about Taisuco who bought GHs here and are now - maybe? - bypassing the US vendors by having a toe hold in the US so they won't have to sell to your local grower. They can bring in their own orchids in medium, in spike and sell direct. No reason for Al or Pat Brennan or any of your local growers to be middlemen. Am I wrong? K Barrett |
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Really? Easier to see in sphagnum? I wouldn't think so, but hey. What do
I know? K Barrett "Ray" wrote in message ... Kathy, If I remember some of my earlier reading correctly, the allowance is for plants in sphagnum only. While that does not rule out the occasional hitch hiking bug, it does make them easier to see. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! . "K Barrett" wrote in message news:gdWXc.322929$a24.80842@attbi_s03... Well, apart from the real threat that potting medium will hold bugs - which no doubt some sort of critter some day will come in hiding in the bark |
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My interest is only Phal / Dtps. And the offshore breeders / growers are
producing a rainbow of opportunities for me. Harlequins, yes - and have you seen some of the 4th+ generation Golden Peoker hybrids? Incredible! Also whites, pinks, yellows, minis, spots, stripes, magenta with stripes (Taisuco Firebird), yellow with stripes, minis with stripes, yellow minis, blush minis, white minis, spots & stripes together (Leopard Prince), etc. Phal types are 98%+ of what I grow and I enjoy their bloom longevity! I never get tired of looking at Dtps Ever Spring Prince 'Harlequin' where every flower is different! Can't abide Catt types although I have a couple. Also have a few good Paphs whose divisions help support my Phal habit. So, I guess we have differing niches and mine is more than adequately covered by the Taiwan growers and anyone else who sells top quality Phals! I have purchased non-Taiwan plants from growers in CA, TX, FL, IL, NY, WA, and probably more that elude me right now. I vote with my $$$. David on beautiful Whidbey Island Thanks for the engaging thread. I appreciate and respect the way you "speak" your mind and challenge others to do the same. I wouldn't mind having plants imported bare root and potted up here. The thought of new pests is troubling indeed. "K Barrett" wrote in message news:gdWXc.322929$a24.80842@attbi_s03... Talking about consumer activity, what are the off shore companies producing that you want? ( I mean that conversationally, not as a challenge to your taste) I like the harlequins or some of the phal species, but otherwise I'm not a big fan of phals. I like flowers that don't hang around for months and months. I get bored looking at them. I know, I'm weird that way. Catts are the mass produced orchid that I like. And the Taiwanese catts - I may be going out on a limb by actually stating an opinion, but their catts are crap (IMHO) - they never rebloom like how they get them to bloom at a show. So I stopped buying them because its a waste (IMHO) So that puts me in the niche domestic market for my domestic catts and oddball species. I buy at shows rather than catalogs or online. That way I can see 'em, LOL! |
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"David Edgley" wrote in message ...
For the purposes of this newsgroup, I have no political inclination and would appreciate others keeping politics out of the discussion. All trade issues are inherently political. If the Taiwanese can sell better plants at cheaper prices, they win. That's the way global free trade capitalism works. If the Hawaiian growers were upfront about it, they'd call for protection on strictly economic grounds. Right now they sound like the Japanese rice growers who tried to keep American rice off the Japanese market on the grounds that it was dirty, when in truth they just wanted to maintain their domestic monopoly on rice. The Hawaiians are right; the Taiwanese will almost certainly usurp their market. The way the WTO rules work, just about the only recourse the Haiwaiians have is to show that the Taiwanese are dumping orchids on the market for less than it costs to grow them. We don't have to go along with the WTO, but we do for various domestic political purposes. J. Del Col |
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Hi Group;
Just our long winded 2 cents worth. I had not heard that Taisuco had built facilities in the US Yes and here in Fl, we also have several South Korean, one Dutch, one English, several Thai, two Venezulean, three Japanese, one Brazilian and several Taiwanese companies. I'm sure there are several more that we just haven't found yet. Most are located in and around Apopoka, FL. (near Orlando) and Homestead (Miami). Several have been here over five years, and are now supplying most of the Big Box Orchid markets, through their own marketing companies or to American middle men. Primary products are Phal. hybrids, Oncidium Alliance, Cattleya, and Dendrobium hybrids. Last year some of these companies started bringing in standard Cymbidiums. The Dutch, Japanese, Venezulean are new state of the art. The others are converted from long standing foliage growing operations. The above is for Florida, someone from California, Hawaii, and Arizona can advise about the "new" facilities in those states. We are having enough trouble keeping up with the new ones in FL. LOL. All of these facilities have been in the USA for many years, the NY Times is evidently just now finding out about them. Interestingly, the Hawaiian Growers are the most upset, but according to the 2003 USDA Plant survey, Hawaii ranks 18th in potted orchid sales, well below Calif (#1) and FL (#2), but the Hawaiian import nearly 50% of the plants they use for potted plant sales. So they stand to lose a chunk of their income. Actually, the orchid hobbyists are not the "force" behind the Orchid explosion. It is the floral, interior design businesses and the casual plant buyers which are feeding the "orchid craze" (Buy it and Throw it away mentality). The hobbyist is just the beneficiary of this current fad. As a sign of the times, two years ago Karen and I were visiting one of the Korean establishments in Apopka. About ten acres under cover, with no less than 100K pots in full bloom, with just as many more in bud. Incredible sight. We were back several months later, and many of the plants were still there, albeit out of bloom. This year, we noticed some of the Phal space had been turned over to lucky bamboo, Ti plants, and money trees. Plus the owner was out on the plant sale circuit, around Florida, peddling his Phals. (Two spikes 20+ flowers, 2 for $15.00 retail). The "boom" may be off the Phal. market. IMHO, the potted dendrobium market is the next to get "depressed", one of the Japanese FL operations has two locations, with ten and seventeen acres under cover, currently producing so many plants, they cannot sell them all. If I remember some of my earlier reading correctly, the allowance is for plants in sphagnum only. Currently orchid plants can be imported bare root, attached to or in tree fern fiber, or coconut fiber or husk. I think the approval, which Taiwan, and now the Dutch, are seeking, covers "approved growing media" as defined in 7CFR 319.37-8(e)(1) " Approved growing media are baked expanded clay pellets, coal cinder, coir, cork, glass wool, organic and inorganic fibers, peat, perlite, phenol formaldehyde, plastic particles, polyethylene, polymer stabilized starch, polystyrene, polyurethane, rock wool, sphagnum moss, ureaformaldehyde, stockosorb superabsorbent polymer, vermiculite, volcanic rock, or zeolite, or any combination of these media. Growing media must not have been previously used." At least their initial petitions and subsequent USDA Final Environmental Assessment in December, 2003 was for "approved media". The FEA did not differinate between medias. Actually, I don't think the USDA can differiate, because of the previous approval of allowing other genera, such as gloxnia and begonias, in pots, with "approved media". Just the tip of the iceberg Jerry a href="http://www.clanorchids.com/"Camp Lot A Noise Tropicals (C. L. A. N.)/a http://www.clanorchids.com/ Orchid Species, Hybrids, Supplies, Photos and Books Chat (941) 352-2483 Fax: (941) 351-2483 X 123 Order Only 1-800-351-CITE |
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A clean point, thank you. Had you explained it this way the first time
instead of making what appeared to me to be a snide jab at a particular person, I would not have objected. Politicians from both parties can be found to support free trade as well as protectionism. Politics makes strange bedfellows. David "J. Del Col" wrote in message m... All trade issues are inherently political. If the Taiwanese can sell better plants at cheaper prices, they win. That's the way global free trade capitalism works. If the Hawaiian growers were upfront about it, they'd call for protection on strictly economic grounds. Right now they sound like the Japanese rice growers who tried to keep American rice off the Japanese market on the grounds that it was dirty, when in truth they just wanted to maintain their domestic monopoly on rice. The Hawaiians are right; the Taiwanese will almost certainly usurp their market. The way the WTO rules work, just about the only recourse the Haiwaiians have is to show that the Taiwanese are dumping orchids on the market for less than it costs to grow them. We don't have to go along with the WTO, but we do for various domestic political purposes. J. Del Col |
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A clean point, thank you. Had you explained it this way the first time
instead of making what appeared to me to be a snide jab at a particular person, I would not have objected. Politicians from both parties can be found to support free trade as well as protectionism. Politics makes strange bedfellows. David "J. Del Col" wrote in message m... All trade issues are inherently political. If the Taiwanese can sell better plants at cheaper prices, they win. That's the way global free trade capitalism works. If the Hawaiian growers were upfront about it, they'd call for protection on strictly economic grounds. Right now they sound like the Japanese rice growers who tried to keep American rice off the Japanese market on the grounds that it was dirty, when in truth they just wanted to maintain their domestic monopoly on rice. The Hawaiians are right; the Taiwanese will almost certainly usurp their market. The way the WTO rules work, just about the only recourse the Haiwaiians have is to show that the Taiwanese are dumping orchids on the market for less than it costs to grow them. We don't have to go along with the WTO, but we do for various domestic political purposes. J. Del Col |
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Kathy,
I suspect it's the light color and relative ease of removal that makes critter observation "easier"... Personally, I don't like the idea - too risky. Granted, the Taiwanese orchid nurseries are kept meticulously clean, but neither they nor the shipping containers are hermetically sealed, so the risk is still there. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "K Barrett" wrote in message news:lQ1Yc.84402$mD.61372@attbi_s02... Really? Easier to see in sphagnum? I wouldn't think so, but hey. What do I know? K Barrett "Ray" wrote in message ... Kathy, If I remember some of my earlier reading correctly, the allowance is for plants in sphagnum only. While that does not rule out the occasional hitch hiking bug, it does make them easier to see. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! . "K Barrett" wrote in message news:gdWXc.322929$a24.80842@attbi_s03... Well, apart from the real threat that potting medium will hold bugs - which no doubt some sort of critter some day will come in hiding in the bark |
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