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member of the Cattleya
Alliance, Pot. Hoku Gem, shown here, remains short and compact,
perfect for the smaller growing area that receives plenty of light.
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Flying High: Uniquely colored and shaped, this is a hybrid no collection
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are links we've found helpful, important, and interesting. This list will
expand as we become aware of more sites that offer good information about
orchids or orchid growing, area orchid societies, local Arkansas community
websites related to the plant nursery industry, flowers... You get the idea. |
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This
Epidendrum floribundum blooms on canes 7-8 inches tall. The
flowers are the size of quarters, massively clustered and
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Masdevalia
orchids
like these remain tiny. They're not quite "miniatures"
but, rarely exceeding 4-5 inches in height, they make excellent
gifts for people with limited growing space. |
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| American
Orchid Society:
Sponsors and conducts orchid research worldwide. In the U.S., the orchid
judging authority. A wealth of information. Definitely worth the yearly
membership fee. |
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| Royal
Horticultural Society: Founded
in 1804, this is "Big Mama." Orchids with FCC (First Class Certificate)
awards from both the RHS and the AOS are specimen plants and command very
high prices. Good source of information on all types of gardening subjects. |
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| Orchid Society of the Ozarks: Our local orchid society we're very proud to be part of. *This* Society is the one to join for cultural info, an awesome monthly newsletter, and a great group of folks interested in furthering orchid knowledge. |
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County Orchid Society: A great group of folks with an excellent sense
of humor, dedicated "to fostering and encouraging the culture, growing,
hybridization, preservation, and perpetuation of native and hybrid orchids
of every variety." A site well worth exploring... |
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| Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew
Much orchid research underway. Check them out. |
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| Smithsonian
Research Articles
Good place to explore what's on the forefront of orchid research. |
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| American
Journal of Botany Excellent
resource to browse through and examine. Scientific in nature. |
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| Phylogenetic
Analysis: MacLade Orchids
are evolving before our eyes. This software analyzes and explores phylogenetic
hypotheses and character evolution. Not for the layperson. Demo version
for free download. |
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Selby Botanical Gardens Research
and conservation programs headquartered in Florida. Definitely worth a look. |
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| OrchidsBooks.com
Website features almost 500 book titles which cover virtually all of the
topics in the orchid world. For beginners and experienced growers alike.
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Orchid Hobbyists: |
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| Jason
Chang's Orchid Page Excellent photographs and descriptions of many rare
and difficult to grow species. Shows how you can grow if you put some dedication
and perseverance into it. Wonderful work. |
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River Valley Information: |
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| Clarksville
Chamber of Commerce Great
source of information about our little corner of the world... |
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| Conservation: |
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| The
Sierra Club We
really enjoy travelling and exploring;though these folks direct their efforts
at a wide variety of projects besides orchids, they're still our favorite
conservation group. |
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| Gardening: |
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| orchid-Bids Orchid Auctions An outstanding source of orchid plants, growing supplies, greenhouses--everything for the serious hobbyist. |
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Big
Dipper Farm Provides an excellent assortment of unusual trees, perennials,
shrubs, and herbs, as well as books, artwork, and gift certificates. Well
worth a good look! |
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GardenGuides
"A growing resource for gardeners." Features a comprehensive collection
of seeds, flowers, vegetables, books, articles, cultural information, and
a whole lot more. |
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Fernlea
Flowers Endless gardening resources, including annuals, perennials,
container gardens, vegetables, accent plants, ferns, ornamental grasses,
Icicle pansies and more. |
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3D
Garden Composer Software for home gardening.
Features Garden & landscape design, planning, landscaping software
and plant encyclopedia with plant care, diseases, pests, gardening tools,
and much more info than can be listed here... |
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Debbie's Garden Links one of the UK's most comprehensive gardening links sites! |
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H2othouse.com easily the most complete list of Greenhouse Plans on the web. |
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