OK, Google has failed me, probably because I don't know the name of
the product I'm looking for... Perhaps somebody can help.

I have seen people use tape guns to tie flower spikes to plant
stakes. So I know this exists. Basically it is a device that forms a
little loop of tape, you push it over the flower spike and support, and
it presses the open ends of the tape together on the other side and cuts
the tape... Simple... My fingers don't let me do twist ties anymore,
at least in the quantities I have to do them. Any more than ten is not
really a reasonable goal anymore, and I have hundreds of spikes to stake.

Enter chorus : (Mommas don't let your babies grow up to be
computer-cowboys).

Anyway, the tape itself is maybe a quarter inch wide, usually in
good old fashioned floral green. I've checked various floral supply
houses, etc, but can't find the the darn thing. Perhaps if I knew what
it was called I could find it more easily.

Any leads, tips, etc are appreciated. Or if you have any other
suggestions as to how a handicapped individual might properly stake
orchid inflorescences, feel free to share.

--
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1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a. See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase
more orchids, obtain more credit
LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list )

I like the little "daisy clips" myself - very simple and reusable.

--

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Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"Rob Halgren" wrote in message
...
OK, Google has failed me, probably because I don't know the name of the
product I'm looking for... Perhaps somebody can help.

I have seen people use tape guns to tie flower spikes to plant stakes.
So I know this exists. Basically it is a device that forms a little loop
of tape, you push it over the flower spike and support, and it presses the
open ends of the tape together on the other side and cuts the tape...
Simple... My fingers don't let me do twist ties anymore, at least in the
quantities I have to do them. Any more than ten is not really a
reasonable goal anymore, and I have hundreds of spikes to stake.

Enter chorus : (Mommas don't let your babies grow up to be
computer-cowboys).

Anyway, the tape itself is maybe a quarter inch wide, usually in good
old fashioned floral green. I've checked various floral supply houses,
etc, but can't find the the darn thing. Perhaps if I knew what it was
called I could find it more easily.

Any leads, tips, etc are appreciated. Or if you have any other
suggestions as to how a handicapped individual might properly stake orchid
inflorescences, feel free to share.

--
Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren
1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a. See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase
more orchids, obtain more credit
LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list )

Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:09:27 -0600, wrote:

Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr


Some of those little cute clips are children's hair clips. Look
at them in Walmart and make sure you get the bigger of the sizes.
I have seen some too small for the use.

They have to be available via some mfg site for those of you who
are "legit" vendors. Not just hobby growers like us.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Hello!

In Canada...
http://www.paramountorchids.com/Supplies.htm

At the very bottom of the page

Claude


"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
| On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:09:27 -0600, wrote:
|
| Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
| dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
| interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
| with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
| they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
| beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
| it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr
|
|
| Some of those little cute clips are children's hair clips. Look
| at them in Walmart and make sure you get the bigger of the sizes.
| I have seen some too small for the use.
|
| They have to be available via some mfg site for those of you who
| are "legit" vendors. Not just hobby growers like us.
| SuE
| http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Rob:

What you're looking for is something that is similar to the
widgets that used to be used to close plastic baggies a long time ago-
before impulse sealers from China dropped to under $100, and while the
"Zip-Loc" type seal was too labor intensive. I can't seem to find anyone
who still sells these things on the web.

However, you might consider a relatively inexpensive alternative-
a masking tape dispenser with the tape turned upside-down. This makes it
pretty quick to dispense short pieces of narrow (1/4") masking tape. If
you can find the green floral tape that fits your dispenser- that might do
it.

The email address in the header is bogus. Send no e-mail there.

-AJHicks
Chandler, AZ

Never say never, and when it comes to searching on the internet, never say you
can't find it. It eggs me on.
Couldn't find a heat sealer, but try looking for a Max tapener or TY'MUP
APER - staples them shut.
Something different: http://www.crowellcorp.com/plantties.htm
How about this?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40579
Or this? http://www.spectrellising.com/tying/index.php

Happy shopping!
--
Reka

This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it!
http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html


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"Reka" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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If you want the plastic clips you saw in the store, check them out on Ebay.
Search for "orchid clips" and you'll currently find two hits. I bought a
bag of 36 and use them over and over again. Here is one of the offerings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I like the clips because they are fast and effective. I also found some
very small dark green ones that are not as flashy as the insect clips but do
the same job.

Good growing!
Garland


"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:09:27 -0600, wrote:

Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr


Some of those little cute clips are children's hair clips. Look
at them in Walmart and make sure you get the bigger of the sizes.
I have seen some too small for the use.

They have to be available via some mfg site for those of you who
are "legit" vendors. Not just hobby growers like us.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Reka wrote:

Never say never, and when it comes to searching on the internet, never say you
can't find it. It eggs me on.


Why do you think I said it? *grin*

Couldn't find a heat sealer, but try looking for a Max tapener or TY'MUP
APER - staples them shut.


Found that one... I didn't like the idea of staples...

Something different: http://www.crowellcorp.com/plantties.htm


That looks interesting...


Thanks

Rob

--
Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren
1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a. See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase
more orchids, obtain more credit
LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list )

Aaron Hicks wrote:

Rob:

What you're looking for is something that is similar to the
widgets that used to be used to close plastic baggies a long time ago-
before impulse sealers from China dropped to under $100, and while the
"Zip-Loc" type seal was too labor intensive. I can't seem to find anyone
who still sells these things on the web.


That is exactly what I was looking for, yes. I remember using one
at the grocery store I worked at back in the dark ages...

However, you might consider a relatively inexpensive alternative-
a masking tape dispenser with the tape turned upside-down. This makes it
pretty quick to dispense short pieces of narrow (1/4") masking tape. If
you can find the green floral tape that fits your dispenser- that might do
it.



Elegant. I like it.


Thanks

Rob

--
Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren
1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a. See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase
more orchids, obtain more credit
LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list )

GARLAND HANSON wrote:

If you want the plastic clips you saw in the store, check them out on Ebay.
Search for "orchid clips" and you'll currently find two hits. I bought a
bag of 36 and use them over and over again. Here is one of the offerings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I like the clips because they are fast and effective. I also found some
very small dark green ones that are not as flashy as the insect clips but do
the same job.



Actually I think the butterfly clips are far too gaudy for my taste,
but I'd be interested in the plain green ones. Where did you find them?

Rob

--
Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren
1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a. See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase
more orchids, obtain more credit
LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list )

or you can get them from regular vendors like me for fewer $$$

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"GARLAND HANSON" wrote in message
news:8wIkd.590$vf4.14@trnddc06...
If you want the plastic clips you saw in the store, check them out on
Ebay. Search for "orchid clips" and you'll currently find two hits. I
bought a bag of 36 and use them over and over again. Here is one of the
offerings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I like the clips because they are fast and effective. I also found some
very small dark green ones that are not as flashy as the insect clips but
do the same job.

Good growing!
Garland


"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:09:27 -0600, wrote:

Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr


Some of those little cute clips are children's hair clips. Look
at them in Walmart and make sure you get the bigger of the sizes.
I have seen some too small for the use.

They have to be available via some mfg site for those of you who
are "legit" vendors. Not just hobby growers like us.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

or you can get them from regular vendors like me for fewer $$$

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"GARLAND HANSON" wrote in message
news:8wIkd.590$vf4.14@trnddc06...
If you want the plastic clips you saw in the store, check them out on
Ebay. Search for "orchid clips" and you'll currently find two hits. I
bought a bag of 36 and use them over and over again. Here is one of the
offerings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I like the clips because they are fast and effective. I also found some
very small dark green ones that are not as flashy as the insect clips but
do the same job.

Good growing!
Garland


"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:09:27 -0600, wrote:

Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr


Some of those little cute clips are children's hair clips. Look
at them in Walmart and make sure you get the bigger of the sizes.
I have seen some too small for the use.

They have to be available via some mfg site for those of you who
are "legit" vendors. Not just hobby growers like us.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

I didn't realize you had these, Ray. Guess I should always hit your site
just before I bid!!!

The plain clips are dark green. I believe I got them on plants I bought.
I've never seen them for sale.

Garland



"Ray" wrote in message
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or you can get them from regular vendors like me for fewer $$$

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
.
"GARLAND HANSON" wrote in message
news:8wIkd.590$vf4.14@trnddc06...
If you want the plastic clips you saw in the store, check them out on
Ebay. Search for "orchid clips" and you'll currently find two hits. I
bought a bag of 36 and use them over and over again. Here is one of the
offerings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I like the clips because they are fast and effective. I also found some
very small dark green ones that are not as flashy as the insect clips but
do the same job.

Good growing!
Garland


"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:09:27 -0600, wrote:

Hi, I saw some orchids at Lowe's that had little clips the shape of
dragonflies. They took the place of the bread ties and looked
interesting. I asked them if they sold them and they said no they came
with the plant. grrr. I always thought of using pipe cleamers, but
they're about the same as twisty ties. You might try a hardware store,
beings you know what your looking for but don't know where to find
it..good luck.......anything for our orchids.....Burr


Some of those little cute clips are children's hair clips. Look
at them in Walmart and make sure you get the bigger of the sizes.
I have seen some too small for the use.

They have to be available via some mfg site for those of you who
are "legit" vendors. Not just hobby growers like us.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php