- Mail order only business, specialising exclusively in the genus Paphiopedilum, for which the firm is world famous. 1st. August 1996 - Ratcliffes have now acquired Orchid Sundries from the former owner, Norman Heywood. They will continue to offer the wide range of orchid books and orchid-related equipment that Norman did over many years.www.zoo.co.uk/~z0001324