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    Upriver Orchids was founded in 1997 on the rural slopes of Mauna Kea a thousand feet in elevation above Papaikou,  Hawaii.  Thomas E. Richmond, sole proprietor, derived the name from his study of Conrad and Orchid lore.  He notes that in "Hearts of Darkness" travelers were always headed "upriver,"  to the "next station" in their elusive search for Kurz.  The Orchid hunters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries,  in the employ of wealthy European patrons,  would also reply "upriver" where asked by their competitors where their search next led.  An evasive answer in the historical period of "Orchidmania."
    Today Upriver Orchids is housed in 12,00 feet of greenhouse space.  Cooled by the tradewinds and bathed by 200 plus inches of rain yearly,  more than 50,000 plants thrive.  Cultivation is focused on Oncidinae,  Intergenerics and Phalaenopsis.  Ians are underway to considerably expand the operation.   
    Mr.  Richmond studied Botany at Humbolt State University and in 1994 was awarded the BA in ornamental Horticulture from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  For the past 10 years he has managed Ho owaiai Farms and Gardens and over one hundred acres of Tropical plant,  palms,  and orchids.  In 1999 Upriver Orchids received an award of Merit from the American Orchid Society for Brsa Rex Upriver.

UpRiver Orchids                              808-964-5544
27-712 Kaieie Homestead Road
Papaikou, HI 96781                      tomr@aloha.net