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10-10-2004, 08:50 PM
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Autumn Ladies' Tresses
Hi
Spiranthes spiralis - Autumn Ladies' Tresses. Thought it was time I put pictures of these on a web page to share. http://peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Had these growing wild in my lawn, 200+ at times, for over 30 years. Located Gower, South Wales (UK). Tried moving them to other parts of garden (seeds like brown dust or the corms, both with soil) but they just won't play  They appear 1st half of August and last about 3weeks despite the lawn mower. Around 16cm/6" tall. Leaves small, roundish, disappear before flowering. Enjoy Alf |
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10-10-2004, 09:01 PM
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"Alf" wrote in message ... http://peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Oooops... sorry - try http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Alf |
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15-10-2004, 04:45 PM
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Very cool.
They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" - priceless. (Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my point) -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Alf" wrote in message ... "Alf" wrote in message ... http://peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Oooops... sorry - try http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Alf |
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15-10-2004, 06:49 PM
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Don't worry, Ray, we have had the ad in German, so I suppose the UK has had it to. Isn't globalism wonderful?
-- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Ray" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Very cool. They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" - priceless. (Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my point) -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! . "Alf" wrote in message ... "Alf" wrote in message ... http://peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Oooops... sorry - try http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/orchid.htm Alf --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12.10.04 |
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15-10-2004, 08:54 PM
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"Ray" wrote in message
... Very cool. :c) They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having They are supposed to have a strong scent, but I've not found anything. Guess my ancient nose is not up to it. native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" - priceless. (Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my point) I'm not a TV man but I know the term. Almost certainly the ad has been seen in UK. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! BTW - I believe most orchids require a specific fungus which helps the seeds to get started? Would you know where _my_ fungus is located - airbourne, on the parent plant or in the soil? Local nature and wildlife groups, and myself, have been unable to propagate them. Even transplanting a corm (tuber?) with leaves in March fails. -- Alf http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/ http://www.qsl.net/gw3srg/ |
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15-10-2004, 08:54 PM
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"Ray" wrote in message
... Very cool. :c) They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having They are supposed to have a strong scent, but I've not found anything. Guess my ancient nose is not up to it. native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" - priceless. (Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my point) I'm not a TV man but I know the term. Almost certainly the ad has been seen in UK. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! BTW - I believe most orchids require a specific fungus which helps the seeds to get started? Would you know where _my_ fungus is located - airbourne, on the parent plant or in the soil? Local nature and wildlife groups, and myself, have been unable to propagate them. Even transplanting a corm (tuber?) with leaves in March fails. -- Alf http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/ http://www.qsl.net/gw3srg/ |
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16-10-2004, 02:46 AM
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It's probably soil-borne, and to my understanding, most are VERY particular
about the soil chemistry. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Alf" wrote in message ... "Ray" wrote in message ... Very cool. :c) They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having They are supposed to have a strong scent, but I've not found anything. Guess my ancient nose is not up to it. native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" - priceless. (Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my point) I'm not a TV man but I know the term. Almost certainly the ad has been seen in UK. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! BTW - I believe most orchids require a specific fungus which helps the seeds to get started? Would you know where _my_ fungus is located - airbourne, on the parent plant or in the soil? Local nature and wildlife groups, and myself, have been unable to propagate them. Even transplanting a corm (tuber?) with leaves in March fails. -- Alf http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/ http://www.qsl.net/gw3srg/ |
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16-10-2004, 02:46 AM
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It's probably soil-borne, and to my understanding, most are VERY particular
about the soil chemistry. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Alf" wrote in message ... "Ray" wrote in message ... Very cool. :c) They may not be the showiest things on the face of the earth, but having They are supposed to have a strong scent, but I've not found anything. Guess my ancient nose is not up to it. native orchids growing nearby is one of these "MasterCard moments" - priceless. (Sorry if the TV ad doesn't translate across the pond, but you get my point) I'm not a TV man but I know the term. Almost certainly the ad has been seen in UK. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! BTW - I believe most orchids require a specific fungus which helps the seeds to get started? Would you know where _my_ fungus is located - airbourne, on the parent plant or in the soil? Local nature and wildlife groups, and myself, have been unable to propagate them. Even transplanting a corm (tuber?) with leaves in March fails. -- Alf http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk/ http://www.qsl.net/gw3srg/ |
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