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1 Bromeliad Society Vol 43 No 6 June, 2010 BS/H 39th Annual Show BROMELIAD RAINBOW Show Results MEETING DATE: Saturday, June 19, 9:30.a.m. PROGRAM: The ABCs of Bromeliads Plan on attending our annual ABCs picnic at Jimmy and Joanne Woolsey s nursery for an informative yet fun get-together. David Whipkey will be our speaker, and you will also see the Woolsey s nursery, visit, eat, drink and have one good time. See page 5 for more information. Everyone who plans to attend the ABCs picnic is asked to bring a covered dish (salad, vegetable or dessert), as lunch will be served. Winner of Mulford Foster Best in Show Horticulture was Rick Richtmyer showing Orthotanthus Blazing Bonsai. More information about David Whipkey also on page 5. SEEDLING: Neoregelia Magali Provided by David Meade, a brightly colored Neo hybrid by Grant Groves. Picture by Michael Andreas, fcbs.org. NEXT BOARD MEETING: July 22, 7:30 p.m. JULY PROGRAM: DEADLINE FOR JULY BULLETIN: Gene Powers 6/23/10 Bromeliads in the Big Easy 19th World Bromeliad Conference July 26 - August 1 Winner of Morris Henry Hobbs Best in Show Artistic was Allyn Pearlman with his artistic arrangement, Winter Wind.

2 President s Page I suppose you are wondering, Why the sunglasses? Well, aside from the obvious (pineapples are bromeliads), I had saved them for the May show, sale, and party to get in the mood, so to say. What a success the Show and Sale were this year despite the cold, hurtful weather. A big thank you goes out to each of you who played a part in the Show & Sale weekend. We are so fortunate to have such talented, dedicated, and energetic members. It does take a village! Although our show was a little smaller than usual in overall plants entered, we had some beauties. We also saw more entries in the Artistic category. I m sure some of these changes in the show were a result of the extremely cold weather and resultant damage to many of our plants. Anyway, the judges had their work cut out for them in deciding which plants would go to the head table. You ll enjoy seeing some of the winning plants that Editor Carole has included in this bulletin. After the show on Saturday, we proceeded to Pearland to the after show party and auction at Joan and Richard Beaubouef s. If you remember, on Saturday, it had rained some and everyone was worried about our dinner and auction outside. By the time we arrived at the Beaubouef s, the tables had been set up inside so no worry about rain. We had a wonderful dinner and the rain cooperated for the auction which we did have outside on the deck. Another big thank you to Doug Trahan and all who cooked, decorated, and served the food for our party. Read more about the auction later. For June 19, we are looking forward to our ABC s of Bromeliads at the Woolsey s in Santa Fe, TX. Note the earlier time (9:30 a.m.) so that we can avoid some of the heat. I especially want to welcome the Austin and Beaumont Bromeliad Societies who will be joining us for a fun time. I hope everyone will try to join us for a tour of the shade houses, a program by David Whipkey, and a potluck lunch. Collection for Mike Burnett Mike is at the VA Hospital undergoing his chemotherapy treatments. He is doing better each day according to Steve (Mike s brother). Mike expressed his thanks to all of his friends in BSH who have been so good to him. Many of you have asked about sending flowers or doing something for Mike. To show our appreciation for all of Mike s volunteer time in building our website and adding to it each month, we ve decided to take up a collection at the ABC s on June 19. I will deliver our donations to him which he can use as needed. You can only use so many flowers in a small hospital room. If you can t make the ABC s, just call or me about your donation and we will work something out. 713/ or g_l_stowe@comcast.net May Auction We had almost 70 donations for our auction. We want to thank the following for their gracious donations: Caldwell Nursery in Rosenberg, David Shiigi, Tom Wolfe, Tropiflora Nursery, David Meade, Charlien Rose, Doug Trahan, Carole & Rick Richtmyer, Dohn Brotherton, Odean Head, Chris Nguyen, Jim Woolsey, Mary Ellen & Fred Rinebold, Cynthia & Ray Johnson, and Lindsey Stowe. What would an auction be without its auctioneer and loyal sidekick (Gary Gallick and Rick Richtmyer) and all the people who bid. Gordon Stowe continues to improve his auction Excel process. We liked being able to find out our totals so quickly. All in all, everyone had a fun time! Lindsey 2

3 RAINBOW BROMELIADS BS/H 39th Annual Show Results Congratulations to the following winners of the 2010 Bromeliad Society/Houston show held at Mercer Arboretum on May Mulford Foster Best in Show Horticulture, Rick Richtmyer, entering Neotanthus Blazing Bonsai. Morris Henry Hobbs Best in Show Artistic, Allyn Pearlman, with the artistic arrangement, Winter Wind. Winner of Hobbyist Sweepstakes, Rick Richtmyer. Best of Div. I, Pitcairnioideae, Dyckia Brittle Star F3, entered by Chris Nguyen. Best in Sec. 1A, Single Plant, Dyckia fosteriana Dakota, Rick Richtmyer. Best in Sec. 1B, Multiple Plants, Dyckia Arizona X Brittle Star, Chris Nguyen. Best of Div. II, Tillandsioideae, Till. complanata, Rick Richtmyer. Best in Sec. A, Single Plant, Till. polystachia X capitata, Rick Richtmyer. Best in Sec. 2B, Multiple Plants, Vriesea corcovadensis, Rick Richtmyer. Best of Div. III, Bromelioideae, Orthophytum benzingii, Cynthia Johnson. Best in Sec. 3A, Single Blooming, Bill. Hallelujah X braziliensis, Chris Nguyen. Best in Sec. 3B, Single Foliage, Crypt. leopoldo-horstii, Rick Richtmyer. Sec. 3B runner-up, Bill. Darth Vader, Chris Nguyen. Best of Sec. 3D, Multiple Foliage, Crypt. microglaziouii, Rick Richtmyer. Sec. 3D runner-up, Ae. recurvata Red Form, Ruby Adams. Best in Div. IV, Intergeneric Hybrid, Neophytum Burgundy Hill, Darryl Page. Best in Sec. A, Canmea Galaxy, Cynthia Johnson. Best in Div. V, Horticultural Displays, Till. Sweet Isabel (tectorum X paleacea), Darryl Page. Best in Sec. 5B, Single Foliage, Ae. orlandiana Glowing Embers, David Whipkey. Best in Sec. 5D, Multiple Foliage, Till. funckiana, Rick Richtmyer. Best in Div. VII, Artistic Arrangements, Spot On, Allyn Pearlman. Best in Sec. A, Personality Plus, Allyn Pearlman. Best in Div. VIII, Decorative Containers, Cryptanthus Kit Hilbers, Rick Richtmyer. Best in Sec. A, Orthophyrum Starlights, Rick Richtmyer. Best in Div. IX, Art, Phil Speer, Wood Intarsia. Winner of Div. X Section A, Judges, Till. stricta decorative container, Martha Burg. Section B, Novice Sweepstakes, Noreen Tolman. ANNUAL SHOW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In spite of the terrible winter and a rainy weekend, BSHI 2010 was a beautiful show. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Plant Sale (sellers and buyers), Ask The Expert booth, Workshops, Hospitality, After Show Party, Auction, Show (from setup to vacuuming the carpet on Sunday), and especially the exhibitors. You make being Show Chairman easy and lots of fun. I hope all of you who were involved for the first time caught the Show Bug and will volunteer again next year. Those of us who have been doing shows for more years than we like to admit to really appreciate your participation. Thanks also to the Richtmyers who helped the awards committee stay within budget by recycling their medallions. Congratulations to the winners. The neat garden ornaments were procured and adorned with Rainbow colored ribbons by Cheri Lee. Show Statisics: We had 20 exhibitors, 170 judged entries (131 Category I Horticulture, 36 Category II Artistic and 3 Category III Art). The judges awarded 88 AM, 59 blue, and 23 red ribbons. Charlien Editor: Special thanks should also go to Charlien Rose and her co-chairmen, Lindsey Stowe and Ruby Adams, for their hard work running the show. Bromeliad Rainbow, Special Awards Winners: Lou Trahan Artistic Sweepstakes: Allyn Pearlman Tom Montgomery Genera Sweepstakes: Rick Richtmyer Novice Sweepstakes, Noreen Tolman John Anderson Best Aechmea species: Ae. brassicoides, Wray Page Most Eye-Catching Neo: Neo. Hawaiian Rainforest, Jimmy Woolsey Members Choice: Neo. Wild Tiger, Cynthia Johnson Bob Whitman Best Cryptanthus Species: Crypt. microglaziouii, Rick Richtmyer Warren Loose Best Cryptanthus Hybrid: Crypt. Olive Garden, Rick Richtmyer 3

4 Show Winners: Left: Dyckia Brittle Star F3, Best Div. I, Pitcairnioideae, Chris Nguyen Right: Orthophytum benzingii, Best Div. III, Bromelioideae, Cynthia Johnson Below left: Best Div. VII, Artistic Design, Spot On, Allyn Pearlman Below right: Tillandsia complanata, Best Div. II, Tillandsioideae, Rick Richtmyer Upper Left: Neophytum Burgundy Hill, Best Div. IV, Intergeneric Hybrid, Darryl Page Right: Tillandsia Sweet Isabel (tectorum X palacea), Best Div. V, Horticultural Display, Darryl Page Below left: Cryptanthus Kit Hilbers, Best Div. VIII, Decorative Container, Rick Richtmyer 4

5 R The ABCs emember our June meeting moves away from its usual location in the Houston Garden Center, due to traditionally crowded conditions in Hermann Park during our normal meeting week. This year we will meet at Joanne and Jimmy Woolsey s nursery in Santa Fe. The date is Saturday, June 19, and the hours are 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (or really "until whenever"). The June meeting traditionally combines good food and lots of opportunity for information swap, conversation and bragging rights ( My bromeliad is bigger than your bromeliad ) plus a learning opportunity by participating in the ABCs. The ABCs are reviews of selected aspects of the bromeliad hobby. This year David Whipkey will share his experience in growing bromeliads for the benefit of new and experienced growers alike. Be sure to take advantage of this great bromeliad experience! th Street, Santa Fe, TX Meet our June Speaker: David Whipkey David joined the BS/H in 1985 and has been an active member for the last 25 years. He has a great deal of growing experience, winning Best in Show at the 2009 BS/H show. He s served on many committees and the BS/H board of directors as well as president and vice-president. He enjoys growing all types of bromeliads, but especially Cryptanthus (he is currently vice president and has served as a past president of the Cryptanthus Society). He is an accredited BSI judge. 5

6 Texas Gulf Coast Fern Society Regular meeting third Sunday of month at 2:00 PM Houston Garden Center Next meeting: June 20, 2010 The Houston Orchid Society, Inc. Regular meeting first Thursday of month at 7:30 PM Houston Garden Center Next regular meeting: July 1, 2010 Member Message Board Welcome to our newest member: Rene Ryan 4745 Merwin St., Houston, TX (cell) Some members who could use our get-wellwishes: Harvey Beltz Dohn Brotherton Mike Burnett (new hospital room #234, phone 713/ ) Sara Chumley Annette Dominguez Don Garrison Ray Johnson Steve Reynolds Hadite Order Members wishing to order bags of Hadite (a fired clay material that holds water) for use in potting mix can do so by contacting Billie Emmanuel or 281/ ). A 40# bag costs $9.80 including tax, and Billie will accept cash or checks. She will pick up our orders at Maas Nursery and deliver them at the ABC s picnic on June 19 at the Woolsey s. Deadline: Call or Billie by Thurs., June 17. Australian Book Order Rick Richtmyer will bring the Australian bromeliad book, Starting with Bromeliads, to the ABCs picnic for those who ordered them at the May meeting. Cost is $20. Dates to Remember June Birthdays Cherie Lee 6/01 Alfred Withrow 6/01 Billy Emmanuel 6/09 John Sarkisian 6/12 Gordon Stowe 6/17 Mary Ellen Rinebold 6/18 ABCs Picnic, Joanne and Jimmy Woolsey s, Sante Fe, TX, Saturday, June 19 BSI World Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26-August 1, see page 1 Judges Symposium, Houston Garden Center, 8:00 a.m. 5 p.m.., September 18 BS/H Fall Sale, Gethsemane Methodist Church, September 25 BS/H Judges School VI, Azalea Room, Houston Garden Center, November 6 BS/H Judges School Final Exam, Azalea Room, Houston Garden Center, November 7 BS/H Holiday Party, Saturday, December 4, 2010 Thanks to the following donors to the May raffle table: Fred & Mary Ellen Rinebold, Lindsey Stowe, Ruby Adams, Phil & Carole Speer, David Whipkey, Rick and Carole Richtmyer, Tom Wolfe, Tommy & Billie Emmanuel, Jimmy Woolsey, Odean Head, David Meade, and Sam Chism. And the lucky winners were: Lindsey Stowe, Gene Powers, Beth Whitley, Javier de la Garza, Loren Neufeld, Bill Keiser, Richard Beaubouef, Charlien Rose, Don Green, Charlie Birdsong, Tommy Emmanuel, Jimmy Woolsey, Rick Richtmyer, Billie Emmanuel, Gary Gallick and Faye Martin. The raffle brought in $140. 6

7 BROMELIAD SOCIETY/HOUSTON INC. AFFILIATED WITH THE BROMELIAD SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL MEMBER OF SOUTHWEST BROMELIAD GUILD AFFILIATED WITH THE CRYPTANTHUS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL About the Bromeliad Society/Houston This corporation is organized exclusively for purely public charity and strictly educational purposes. Specific goals of the Society shall be to: Increase knowledge of bromeliads through interchange and dissemination of information. Use such funds as are available for the purpose of research and/or equipment in institutions of higher learning within the State of Texas. There are two classes of membership: Individual Husband and wife $20.00 per year $30.00 per year All memberships begin with January of the current year. Visit our website at for more information. The Bulletin is published monthly and is mailed or e- mailed to members of the BS/H, Inc. prior to monthly meetings. Articles and any other information pertinent to bromeliads are solicited. Articles may be reprinted with proper acknowledgment given to author and publication. A Yearbook is published annually based on the membership roll at the end of the regular February meeting of each year and distributed to members of the BS/H, Inc. Please address any correspondence regarding this publication to: Carole Richtmyer Cypress Mountain Drive Spring, TX planobrom@aol.com Officers and Chairmen President Lindsey Stowe Tahoe Drive Houston, TX g_l_stowe@comcast.net Vice President Rick Richtmyer Secretary Charlien Rose Treasurer Allyn Pearlman Past President Don Green Board of Directors Term Expires 12/31/10 12/31/11 12/31/12 Frank Lee Gene Powers Chris Nguyen Cherie Lee Ken Gardner Jim Woolsey I. Standing Committees 1. Publicity Allyn Pearlman Bulletin Editor Carole Richtmyer 2. Plant Sales Chairman Allyn Pearlman Members: Phil Speer, Lynn Schermerhorn, Ken Gardner 3. Programs Chairman Rick Richtmyer Members: Standing Committees Ex-Officio Members: Lindsey Stowe/Rick Richtmyer II. Committees of the Board 1. Annual Show Charlien Rose 2. Bromeliad Culture Odean Head Members Chris Nguyen 3. Holiday Party TBA 4. Garden Tours Don Green/Gene Powers 5. Hospitality Coordinator Louise Epperson Members: Daryl Page 7. Librarian Joan and Richard Beaubouef, Ruby Adams 8. Membership Allyn Pearlman 9. Raffle Plants Cherie and Frank Lee, Wray Page 10. Seedlings Provided by David Meade 11. Show & Tell Gary Gallick, Malcolm McCorquodale 12. Members and Visitors Registrar Ken Gardner, Noreen Tolman 13. Webmaster Mike Burnett Representatives Southwest Bromeliad Guild Charlien Rose, Ray Johnson Bromeliad Society International Gene Powers

8 Bromeliad Society Vol 43 No 6 June, 2010 Carole Richtmyer Cypress Mountain Drive Spring, TX FIRST CLASS