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  1. 30th April 2008, 01:29 PM #1
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    What can I say!

    ADM333 (David) PMed me the other day to say that his FIL, Brian, who is a champion orchid breeder DUNO Home ) wanted to name one of his orchids after my late son, Lee aka Bucko.

    David said:

    The plant in question won an award as the best Australasian Hybrid last weekend at the Newcastle Native Group Autumn show.

    Apparently there is a particular naming convention to be followed and the suggestion from Brian is D. Bucko “Beckett”


    D indicates it is a Dendrobium.

    Elisabeth and I are totally gob-smacked. His sister is amazed!

    We don't know how to thank Brian and David but I had to share this with you.

    Here are the pics:




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  2. 30th April 2008, 01:33 PM #2
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    Thats pretty cool mate ,

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  3. 30th April 2008, 01:39 PM #3
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    That's quite an honour Ron.

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  4. 30th April 2008, 01:47 PM #4
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    Aren't some people just so generous ...... wonderful!
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    what a lovely gesture...

    and a dammed impressive looking plant as well...
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  6. 30th April 2008, 02:40 PM #6
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    Well, I know nothing about flowers, but that sounds like both a very thoughtful thing to do, and an nice way to be remembered.
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    That is a very nice gesture. That's a manly looking orchid too, he'd have to be happy with that.

    A good friend's late father was an avid orchid grower, his little bush house was fascinating, a great variety and always spotless.
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    gotta be happy with that
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  9. 30th April 2008, 03:02 PM #9
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    Wow. That is such a warm and kind gesture - and now a reality! (my wife's crying). Thank you for sharing Ron, thats wonderful.
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  10. 30th April 2008, 04:07 PM #10
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    ya gotta say that is a great gesture and a beautiful orchid, and Bucko would think that's ok too, it's rare, a champion in its field [pun intended]
    i bet he would have thought differently if you wanted to name a pansy after him!!!

    and so would you.

    so where and when can we buy a D Bucko Beckett orchid?
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