Ascocentrum species ?

[catttan]

Geoff, I think it's Asctm miniatum x curvifolium = Asctm Sagarik Gold.

[Dorsetman]

Geoff, I think it's Asctm miniatum x curvifolium = Asctm Sagarik Gold.

I remember buying that, and having a discussion about Professor Sagarik ( a man I much admire ! ) - the guy I bought from had started a nursery as a side-line, and was Assistant Prof' in the Botany Dept., at one of the (many) Chiangmai Universities - he had been a student of Prof. Sagarik, I think. Most likely you've hit it. Thank you Yew Sung.

[catttan]

I remember buying that, and having a discussion about Professor Sagarik ( a man I much admire ! ) - the guy I bought from had started a nursery as a side-line, and was Assistant Prof' in the Botany Dept., at one of the (many) Chiangmai Universities - he had been a student of Prof. Sagarik, I think. Most likely you've hit it. Thank you Yew Sung.

I had the privilege of meeting Professor Sagarik, albeit very briefly, at 3 orchid shows, when I was a novice show judge and and he was leading one of the teams of judges. But it was at an orchid show in Haadyai, that the true character and quality of the man, known in Thailand as the 'great teacher' shone through. He made every judge give his opinion on his choice and reasons for doing so and the ensuing discussion/argument that followed were very interesting.His guidance throughout was most illuminating and that session alone with him taught me more about judging than all the previous training I had.Thai orchidists owe him a great debt of gratitude. It is no accident that Thailand is among the frontrunners of orchid production and research.