INTRODUCTION
2009 was to say the least, crazy, both with the weather and Brian’s Arthur –it- is, still giving him grief.
Prescribed medications (FOR THE Arthritis) , as well as other remedies have helped marginally.
Even drying the dishes at times is a physical effort, much to Phena’s chagrin.
 Den. speciosum hillii ‘Alba’ judged as Champion Australian Native Epiphytic Species also Grand Champion. Warringah ANOS Spring Show ‘09
New crosses this year we have called ‘Newbees’, nearly all using new Mums or Dad’s or both with seven Tropicools and seven ‘COOLS’ more than we managed in 2009.
We didn’t have a lot of plants to present at the 2009 Shows we participated in, as a good percentage of our show plants were re-potted in readiness for the Australasian Native Orchid Conference in August this year, which will be an event not to be missed.
The St. Ives Orchid Fair 2009 was our best ever with quite a number of our loyal customers placing orders and coming to the Fair to collect and discuss their successes with our crosses, in Shows in which they participated. Whilst our display, received numerous compliments from senior judges, DUNO customers and the general public.
Whilst we may not have had the plants that we would usually present at shows because of the repotting we did pick up the odd ribbon or two, Dockrillia LAUREN i.e., (Rosemary Jupp ‘Chris’ x Aussie Phil) Champion Australasian Orchid at the Newcastle Spring Show.
 Dockrillia LAUREN i.e., (Rosemary Jupp ‘Chris’ x Aussie Phil)
The Warringah ANOS Spring Show Den. speciosum hillii ‘Alba’ judged as Champion Australian Native Epiphytic Species also Grand Champion. Also being be worthy of an HCC/ ANOS. Den. tetragonum ‘Wattagan #1’ Champion Australian Dendrobium Species, in addition Reserve Champion of the Show at Orchids in the Wetlands. With the countless ribbons and awards both National & International at Shows, one could reasonably consider we are the leading Aussie Native Species & Hybrid breeder in the country. Speaking of International Awards, 21st February 2010 at a Major New York Show Den. kingianum (Fluro King x Chew Bacca) now ‘Bacca King’ AM/AOS 80 points the largest kingianum flower awarded to date.
Den. Dunokayla ‘Chunky Moon’ HCC/AOS 79pts, a division of our plant sent to Dick, it now has HCC/AOC-ANOS – AOS to complete its title.
Den. Dunokayla ‘Chunky Moon’ HCC/AOS
Den. Tie-Dye was awarded 2 weeks earlier a CCM 84 pts - Over 700 flowers on 90 inflorescences, thanks Dick.
Whilst still on the East Coast of America another of our clients has received an AM for a Den, Elegant Heart x Rutherford Sunspot in early March, cross has yet to be named. On the West Coast Santa Barbara Orchid Estate benched one of our Den. Duno Vivspot in a show in February and it received an AM/AOS. We participated in the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show there in sunny California in mid March, and put on a display with the theme 'Nature in Harmony'. Not only did the display receive a gold medal for an outstanding display, but was voted by the judges as the 'Best Foreign Exhibit Any Type Orchids' which takes in ALL foreign displays. We also received first in Dendrobium Species Australian with a division of our Den spec. curvicaule Daylight Moon FCC/AOC-ANOS x spec. spec. Watellow , two spikes and perfect, still waiting for confirmation on whether or not it was awarded.
No other Aussie Native Orchid Nursery comes within a bull’s roar of our quality achievements over the past years, both here in Australia and increasingly overseas. The points are on the board.
* A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE *
This year we have had to make some regrettable decisions. As much as we enjoyed sending out our colourful catalogues each year and from the countless positive comments we have received from our clients over the years, you will no doubt notice a marked difference in this year’s catalogue. Unfortunately from 2011 onwards we will no longer be able to send out future catalogues to our
D U N O clients, the cost of producing and mailing out over 600 catalogues has been ever increasing,
a cost we can no longer absorb.
For 2011 & onwards we will have to ask all our clients who wish to receive a D U N O Catalogue, to send a stamped self addressed business envelope to us requesting a catalogue, or enclose a 55cent stamp or whatever it may increase to in the future with your request, we do hope you understand and you continue with us as D U N O clients.
It would always be available on our Website
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE – NOT TO FORGET
The Australasian Native Orchid Conference 27th, 28th and 29th August at the Newcastle Panthers Club,
We have been busy taking divisions (pieces of the original. if you like) of some of our breeding/ Show winning & sort after Dendrobium & Dockrillia Hybrids, PLUS we’ve done a number of 10 & 15 plant Flasks specifically for the Conference. There’s MORE, there will be limited numbers of Dockrillia hybrids in 50mm TUBES that we are holding back specifically for the conference. Complete lists of goodies will be ready a month before the event. If you would like a list either by email or write to us we will return the list to you, when ready.
P.S. A BIG THANK YOU to the following, for without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.
Venessa & David our Webmasters & Mr. Kruger, for their ongoing assistance & advice and to
Phena for being Phena & doing her bit an Extra BIG thank you.
Centre of DUNO Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Award winning display
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Introduction