INTRODUCTION

This series comprises articles, notes, comments and similar previously published in a number of places over a number of years. The selected material still is relevant to today. They are republished in this convenient form as they contain items of both interest and assistance. Many were originally published to stimulate comment and discussion of numerous issues, you may still wish to comment on some of the matters raised, and I am happy to publish any relevant comment. E-mail tomnz@ihug.co.nz  Some articles were originally published in the Wellington Orchid Society Journal for which I was editor for 10 years, and also from the National publication Orchids in New Zealand, for which I was editor for 7 years. I number of other more recent articles will also be included in this general series.

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