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June 2020 PRE-ORDER/MAIL ORDER LIST

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(Please mention “Plant Pre-Order” or “Mail Order” in the subject line)

This list replaces & supersedes all previous lists. All orders are filled in the order in which they are received& are subject to prior sale.

We only ship to the US so prices are listed in US Dollars.

PHALAENOPSIS Categories are divided into:

Species, Multi-Floral Minis, Micro-Minis, “Big Lip” hybrids, Waxy (often Fragrant) Novelties & larger-flowering Classic Phalaenopsis in new colors & patterns

Other categories include MINIATURE VANDACEOUS, MINIATURE DENDROBIUMS & divisions of some of our select

PAPHS plus MISCELLANEOUS GENERA (includes Oncidinae, miniature Oncidinae, miniature Cattleyas, etc.) ~

all of which grow & flower happily with our Phals. Each genus is put into their own category after our Phal. listings.

Most plants are in 2.7 - 3” pots as first or second bloomers unless otherwise noted as being in 4” pots. The bulk of our stock is currently growing in New Zealand moss unless marked as growing in bark.

ORDERING INFORMATION FOR OUR MAIL ORDER CLIENTS:

In the winter or during inclement weather, shipments may be delayed pending more moderate weather conditions. Shipping is either

via FedEx Ground or Air depending on the final destination ~ Priority Mail requests are at the buyer’s risk. We reserve the right to withdraw any offering from sale and to limit quantities. We guarantee all plants to be true to their identity to the best of our knowledge.

However, since many come in from Taiwan, we have to assume they are properly labeled as to their species or hybrid name. We make no warranty as to the productiveness of any plants sold since everyone’s growing conditions vary.

Although we do our utmost to pack carefully, we are not responsible for damage to buds or flowers shipped if buyer specifically requests these plants ~ therefore, risk is assumed by buyer for buds or flowers on plants shipped at this stage

Safe arrival of a healthy orchid plant is guaranteed.

Packing & Shipping Charges:

Based on the total of your order, a minimum of 10% for packing plus the actual shipping cost will be charged. We use FedEx Ground for all 1-3 day deliveries within our delivery zone since Ground shipping rates are much more reasonable than FedEx Air

or Priority Mail.. If heat packs are requested, they will be provided for an additional $4.50.

Additional Shipping Note: FedEx charges an additional $3.50 for “Home Delivery” so many of our clients choose to have their plants

delivered either to their office or to a nearby FedEx Ship Center that accepts “Hold for Pickup” packages ~ those business/FedEx locations always get delivery priority over the average Home Delivery. If you want to save the additional charge levied for Home

Delivery, we can research a FedEx location near you that accepts “Hold for Pickup’ Ground or Express packages.

During the colder/hotter months, if you ship to your business address or a FedEx location, they’re not exposed to being on the delivery vehicle for longer hours since those addresses get delivery priority. Whenever possible, we highly recommend doing this.

SIZE DEFINITIONS:

PF = Previously flowered & fully mature Blooming Size plants (multi-floral minis can flower more than once a year) B/F = Currently in bud and/or in flower (one spike unless otherwise noted) B = In bud (one spike unless otherwise noted) SP = In spike, just initiating to medium spike stage (one spike unless otherwise noted) BS = Blooming size (should flower in season) NBS = Near blooming size (approximately 1 year to flowering in season) S = about 2-3 years to first flowering

IN TRANSIT = arriving bare-root from Taiwan mid-June (order Bare-root or potted for August shipping) LIMITED = fewer than 5 plants available

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PHAL SPECIES:

Most of these Phalaenopsis species are from Taiwan & reflect much improved forms & colors, having been sibbed or selfed using very select parents. Species like Phal. bellina, violacea, venosa, speciosa, gigantea, viridis and javanica are extremely

slow to reach maturity & can be easily lost as small seedlings so we’re only offering well-established Near Blooming or Blooming Size plants. As a result of their extra years to reach maturity, the pricing on these plants is higher than is usual for

quicker growing & more readily available Phal. species.

PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE

Phal. aphrodite subsp. formosana

‘A09001’ (4N)

(TETRAPLOID FORM of Species)

A dynamite tetraploid form of this favorite of all Phal. species ! This clone is producing more compact leaves and much larger flowers than is typical for this subspecies of aphrodite. Its fuller

form & beautifully round flowers with the petals almost touching carries great

substance & produces a much longer-lasting display with a smaller leaf span than is typical for this species. And the bonus to this particular 4N strain is their naturally & gracefully cascading spikes with the flowers displayed to perfection

making for a stunning display !

WINNER OF IPA BEST PHAL IN

SHOW TROPHY !

SP/B

2 spikes !

Limited

BACK IN

STOCK

$ 42

Phal. cornu-cervi

fma. chattaladae 4N (Mericlone)

(TETRAPLOID form)

This is the genuine chattaladae form of Phal. cornu-cervi from David Grove,

owner of the only known plant of this variety. These are strong growers with leaves like heavy cardboard ~ they have

been spiking up for the first time this summer !

FRAGRANT !

SP

Last one

$ 115


Phal. equestris fma. coerulea

(Blue lip form of Species)

This white form of Phal. equestris bears soft cerulean blue lips, varying slightly in their blue intensity according to light &

temperature when they’re forming. Beautifully compact spikes are produced

on their first flowering with some carrying the blue into the petals as a light flush. Always leave the still-green spikes on these plants since they can continue to either add additional buds or produce

keikis from the original spike & still create additional new flowering spikes !

MINIATURE SPECIES

ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS !

BS Limited

$ 55

Phal. inscriptiosinensis

Endemic to Sumatra found growing in light shade on forest trees, this small to medium sized species is a hot to warm

grower. A summer bloomer, it produces 2-5 sequentially opening flowers. Keep moist ~ but not overly wet ~ year ‘round.

A charming species that’s not often available !


BS Last one

$ 48

Phal. javanica

This particular strain is the result of a selfing of an extremely good color form

of this species ! Very compact pendulous spikes produce small flowers

cascading over or between compact round leaves. Again, we’ve found this

species does better in our greenhouses when grown a little cooler & shadier at a

lower bench level. And for its best flowering display, many growers mount

this species. The two we’ve flowered from this group so far have wonderful

dark stippled striping on them !

MICRO-MINI SPECIES


BS Limited

JUST IN

$ 48

PHALAENOPSIS HYBRIDS

Most of these clones are the result of cutting-edge Taiwanese breeding programs & are plants we’ve hand-selected from some of the most forward-thinking nurseries during our annual trips to Taiwan to judge their TIOS Orchid Show. The

advantage to many of the Multi-floral Minis is that they tend to spike more than once a year due to their breeding background. We’ve actually discovered that many spike again within 3-4 months after the initial flowering is over !

PLEASE NOTE: With many of the harlequins & the blue, red or orange novelties, differences in light & temperature at various

times of the year can cause some variation in the flower color and/or intensity of their markings. Under warmer temperatures & more shaded conditions in the summer, many red novelty-type hybrids with yellow or orange in their breeding background

will flower showing more of the influence of those colors. Under cooler temperatures & brighter light in the fall to winter months, the red pigment in the flowers is more strongly expressed resulting in solid to nearly solid red flowers.

Also, many hybrids with a heavy Harlequin influence will show their boldest and most vivid colors when bloomed under cooler temperatures & brighter light during the fall & winter.

In addition, many of the Novelty-type hybrids with Phal. bellina and/or violacea in their breeding background improve in color intensity and size, with even fuller form, on their 2

nd & 3

rd flowerings, just like their species parents.

MULTI-FLORAL MINIATURES (including Harlequin & Peloric Multi-floral Minis):


Phal. Charming Little Cutie

‘Lee 1155’

(Sogo Vivien x Houston Glory)

Charming is as Charming does ~ and this mini is just totally charming ! Using one of our most favorite multi-mini parents,

the white candy-striped Sogo Vivien, mated to a fabulous yellow harlequin,

Phal. Charming Little Cutie has taken on the best of both. It has retained the great candy-stripes of Sogo Vivien in addition

to its multi-mini flower size & floriferousness. Houston Glory has

added a bright red lip & a yellow background producing its 2 ¼” flowers on taller branching spikes. It has also

added a heavier substance to the flowers which translates to a longer lasting

display on vigorously branching spikes. Our newest most favorite multi-mini !

CAN FLOWER TWICE A YEAR !

B/F

2 heavily branched

spikes

Limited

NEW

$ 42


Phal. Chia E Yenlin ‘SRM1302’

(Sogo Yenlin x Formosa Cranberry)

A stunning harlequin-influenced multi-floral miniature ! Its flowers are heavily suffused with harlequin spotting fusing

to an intense & velvety dark fuchsia-burgundy (darker than our photo shows)

covering most of the 1 ½” flowers, leaving just a charming fuchsia-pink

picotee as a halo around its segments. This particular hybrid also has very attractive silvery-green foliage as

opposed to the traditional dark green leaves of many miniatures. And as first

bloomers they rewarded us with compact branching spikes producing

over ten flowers on each, while those that were cut back just two months ago are

spiking once again !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


PF

SP Limited

$ 42

“No Shows” Special -

$28

$ 38

Phal. KS Sweet Diamond

’Pink Salmon’

(Ching Ann Diamond x Sogo Golden)

A great mating of a multi-floral miniature

with a waxy novelty producing a great new direction in this line of breeding ! Ching Ann Diamond, a rich pink multi-

floral, brings floriferousness to this hybrid while Sogo Golden, a waxy yellow novelty flower, adds its heavy substance,

also giving the flowers their beautiful sunset/salmon color. As with many of

this type of breeding, cooler temperatures & brighter light produce an

even more intense flower color. A sensational & extremely long-lasting miniature display with glowing color !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI

SP

2 spikes

Limited

$ 35


Phal. Kenneth Schubert ‘78’

(pulcherrima var. champornensis x violacea fma. coerulea)

Multitudes of coerulea-flushed multi-floral miniature flowers are enhanced with darker coerulea splash-flaring on their petals due to the champornensis

form of Phal. pulcherrima that was used in this re-make ! Finished with a rich

dark coerulean lip, this plant is in a 3.5” pot. When we saw the mother plant, it

was overflowing with 6 branching spikes, creating the ultimate dramatic show !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI

B/F

2 spikes !

Last one !

$ 85

Phal. Lianher Scallops ’A12190’

(Tying Shin World Class x Lianher Happy Smile)

A great mating of Lianher Happy Smile, a

harlequin mini, with the “big lip” Tying Shin World Class ! The result has been a multi-floral mini with a rich burgundy lip,

finished with a harlequin moustache centrally. Lianher Happy Smile has also

intensified its striping pattern into harlequin accents. What we really love about this new clone of the hybrid is its

dark lip & harlequin moustache contrasting against the flower’s white

base color. It just all works !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


PF

Last one

1 ½” pot

$ 33


$22

Phal. Lioulin Violin ’A11402’

(Chian Xen Violin x Chia E Yenlin)

This particular clone of Phal. Lioulin

Violin is remarkably different from other clones of this hybrid with a strong

doubled-up harlequin influence coming from both parents. The pollen parent,

Chia E Yenlin, is further intensified by the addition of even more harlequin influence

from its Chian Xen Violin parentage ! This is a real little stunner with compact spikes over nice compact leaf spans. As first bloomers they had already produced

two branching spikes & after being cut back just two months ago, they’re already spiking again. As they reach full maturity we’re expecting them to show off with the

ultimate harlequin bouquet !

HARLEQUIN MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


PF

SP Limited

$ 38


$25

$ 35


Phal. Liu’s Berry

‘Orchid House S.W.’

(Eduardo Quisumbing x parishii)

Carrying the charmingly broad lips and flower size of the more difficult to grow

species, Phal. parishii, this easy-to-grow hybrid has it all ! This clone of Liu’s Berry has a gentle suffusion of a soft

pink dusting outlining all its segments, each flower brilliantly accented with a rich fluorescent pink parishii-type lip.

These little wonders just finished flowering with up to 5 spikes in just 2 ½” pots ! With a great compact leaf span &

equally compact gently cascading spikes, this little gem fits easily into any

collection & can flower twice a year !

MICRO MINI !


PF

$ 42


$28

Phal. Liu’s Cute Angel

‘KF#3’ AM/AOS

(Jiaho Cherry x lobbii)

Just awarded an 82 point AM/AOS from our recent Cape & Islands Orchid Show exhibit ! A delightful 2-tone multi-floral

mini with that fabulously contrasting broad brilliant red-orange lobbii-type lip !

Capable of producing multitudes of branching spikes for an amazingly

floriferous presentation ~ many of these spiked again within 2 months, meaning

twice a year flowering. And this year we discovered that the cooler nights of fall to winter encouraged these same plants to create up to 6 spikes each ! It can also readily make basal keikis which, when mature, will flower at the same time as

the mother plant, making for a spectacular show. The charm of this

particular clone is that the petals & dorsal sepal are pink with the contrast of white bi-color accented lateral sepals, creating

the perfect backdrop to highlight its fabulous broad lobbii-influenced lip !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !

FLOWERS TWICE A YEAR !

SP/B

2 spikes

3 spikes

Limited

$ 42

$ 48


Phal. Liu’s Triprince

‘KF #4’

(Eduardp Quisumbing x lobbii)

Simply adorable ! This particular clone of Phal. Liu’s Triprince stays wonderfully

small while producing multiple branching spikes in perfect proportion to its more compact leaf span. These plants just finished flowering with 2-3 branching

spikes & a few are already spiking again, just two months later. A smaller grower

than the clone ‘Yellow Lip’, this little wonder is easily tucked into any collection, no matter how space-

challenged it is !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


PF Limited

SP

Limited

$ 35


$25

$ 35

Phal. OX Little Prince

‘OX1712’

(Chih Shang’s Stripes x OX Black Jack)

This multi-floral mini harlequin hybrid is so new, having just been produced as a test run by OX Nurseries, that they just released its name to me on a recent trip to Taiwan ! A vigorous grower, we were totally taken with its harlequin & splash

petal patterning on a smaller heavy substance 6.8cm flower, creating quite an abundant presentation. Its candy stripe

pod parent was emboldened by OX Black Jack, the harlequin parent, resulting in a

great mix of harlequin and splash accents. Its intensity of harlequin

markings can vary according to light & temperature with the boldest patterning

occurring under cooler & brighter conditions. We’ve also flowered a couple

that were charmingly peloric !

MULTI-FLORAL MIDI !

PF

Last one !

$ 35

“No Shows”

Special -

$28


Phal. Pure Moon ‘Green Pixie’

(Timothy Christopher x Brother Lawrence)

Creating a virtual cloud of soft yellow-

green, this multi-floral mini is an amazingly vigorous grower ! We also like the roundness of its flowers as opposed

to the starry shape which is all too common on other yellow multi-floral miniatures. Its pollen parent, Brother

Lawrence, adds substance to the flowers creating a longer-lasting display. And the

pod parent, Timothy Christopher, provides its amazing floriferousness.

These flowered for the first time in just 2 ½” pots. As pictured on the top left from

the Taiwan Show, it’s also capable of producing basal keikis from a fully

mature mother plant which, when all flower at the same time, produce an

abundant display !

FRAGRANT !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI

B/F

2 spikes (2)

$ 35

Phal. Sogo Amar ‘Amy Kuo’

(Nobby’s Amy x Brother Amar)

A totally delightful addition to our

collection of multi-floral mini whites, crowned with a wonderfully yellow-

enhanced lip ! Its 2” flowers are produced on compact spikes over

equally compact leaf spans. Producing amazingly full form round flowers, rivaling some of the best in large

standard whites, this is one superior mini to add to every collection. These just

finished flowering, bearing two spikes in just 2.5” pots. Ideal for under-lights,

windowsill & space-challenged growing !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


PF

NEW

$ 35


$25


Phal. Summer Rose ‘Blue Star’

(Kenneth Schubert x equestris fma. coerulea)

A true cerulean blue multi-floral miniature with the blue coming from both parents !

Each flower is beautifully set off by a white column & intense velvety rich blue

lip. These are amazingly vigorous & floriferous plants, already producing two

spikes as first bloomers. And its blue color will be more intense under warmer

& shadier conditions ~ it can vary according to the time of year when it flowers with its best blue color in the

spring to early summer !


LIGHTLY FRAGRANT

SP

2 spikes

Limited

$ 42

OLD: original ‘Taida Little Zebra’

NEW: ‘Taida Little Zebra VA’ !

Phal. Taida King’s Caroline

’Taida Little Zebra VA’ AM/AOS

(Ever-spring King x Ho’s Little Caroline)

We just received an AM/AOS from the

American Orchid Society for this spectacular clone ! VA is not a boo-boo on the clonal name of these plants ~ VA stands for “Variant” ! These are a mega

SENSATIONAL clonal shift from the original older clone of ‘Taida Little Zebra’ (pictured at top). This fabulous shift has

heavily emboldened the harlequin striping on the flowers, creating a

stunning & dramatically dark presentation right to the tips of each

segment. Same compact gently cascading spikes ~ same flowering habit ~ our photo doesn’t even begin to show how dramatically marked & emboldened the flowers really are. A “gutsy” flower with even heavier substance, these are

head & shoulders more stunning than the original clone of ‘Taida Little Zebra’ & are one of our specially selected “must have”

favorites, flowering twice a year !


PF Limited

$ 38

“No Shows”

Special -

$28


Dtps. Taida Sunflower Boy

’Taida Apollo’

(Mei Dar Green x Taida Sunflower Diamond)

This particular hybrid caught our eye across a huge greenhouse for its brilliant mid-size non-fading 2 ½” yellow flowers, each further enhanced by a central white halo & bold red lip ! Once fully mature,

these plants can produce strong branching spikes in perfect proportion to

their leaves. A great shot of firm substance & amazingly long-lasting

sunshine flowers to brighten any collection !

MULTI-FLORAL MIDI !

SP

2 spikes

Limited

$ 35

Phal. Tying Shin Smart

’SF21’

(Sogo Lawrence x equestris)

A great new “splash petal” multi-floral mini resulting from a clonal shift of the wildly popular Phal. Tying Shin Smart ! After bringing them in from Taiwan, the nursery told us that this clone has only produced a small percent of the plants

that are blooming true to the splash-petal parent with the remaining stock reverting back to the original solid salmon multi-

mini (top photo). And a few of the splash-petal plants have produced

charming peloric flowers. We selected out & flowered those plants that were bearing leaves with dark striations on

their reverse to guarantee that they will produce splash-petal flowers !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


SP/B

SPLASH PETAL FORM

(bottom photo)

1 spike

2 spikes

Limited

SP/B Last one of

SOLID COLOR

FORM (see top photo)

$ 33

$ 38

$ 33


Phal. Younghome Little

Vermilion ’YH0044’

(Younghome Sunkist x Brother Oconee)

Our newest & most exciting find, this multi-floral mini is RED ! A mix of an art

shade miniature with a rich pink miniature has created a little wonder that produced 1-2 heavily branching compact

spikes over very compact leaf spans. And thanks to its pod parent, its buds are

very slow to open on the spikes with much longer-lasting flowers due to their

heavier substance than is typical for multi-floral minis. When flowered in the

cooler & brighter months, the flowers are red ~ when bloomed under warmer &

shadier conditions, they’re a deep pink-red due to their pink heritage. What we particularly love about this hybrid is the distinctive contrast of its white column against the red full-form flowers leading to a striking display. Can flower twice a

year !

MULTI-FLORAL MINI !


PF

SP 2 spikes

Limited

NEW

$ 38


$28

$ 35

MICRO-MINIS ~ PERFECT FOR SPACE-CHALLENGED COLLECTIONS:

These smaller growing Phalaenopsis are ideal for tucking into any space-challenged colletion. Their leaf spans are much smaller than those of multi-floral miniatures & they produce multitudes of smaller charming flowers. Many have been bred

from smaller growing Phalaenopsis species like Phal. lobbii, parishii & pulcherrima ~ and they usually flower more than once a year, with many from this type of breeding continuing to add additional buds & flowers on previously bloomed spikes while

continuing to add a new spike or two.

Phal. Chienlung Cute Lobi ‘M’

(Liu’s Cute Angel x lobbii)

Finally, an easy-to-grow primary hybrid of

Phal. lobbii that flowers with even more flowers per spike than Phal. lobbii, but with the flowers being exactly like that

charming species ! For many, Phal. lobbii is one of the more difficult species to grow so we’re always looking for near-

primaries that produce flowers like the species but are much easier to grow & flower. This little cutie flowers on very

compact spikes over delightfully miniature round leaves, giving us, on its first flowering, two spikes with 5 or more flowers per spike & it will continue to add

more buds to its original spikes in addition to producing new. So if the spikes remain green, do not remove them. As these grow up we expect

multiple spikes on very micro-miniature growers.

MICRO-MINIATURE !

PF

Last one

$ 75

Phal. Su’s Glad Kid ‘Blue’

(Anna-Larati Soekardi x violacea fma. coerulea)

A unique mix of three great species, Phal. pulcherrima, parishii & the blue form of

violacea ! These are flowers that are about 1” in size on compact spikes,

flushed with blue pin-dotting on its lateral sepals & around its column. But the best part of this little charmer is the rich blue parishii-like broad lip against the chalk

white flowers. Great for space-challenged collections & can flower more

than once a year !

FRAGRANT !

BS

Last one

$ 65

“BIG LIP” HYBRIDS:

One of the most important factors in today’s “Big Lip” breeding is a large flat lip that is almost identical to the petals ! We have seen some pretty poor hybrids in this new line of breeding over the past 2-3 years, with their “big lips” either cupped or

crippled, or with the “lip” dropping so far down from the other segments of the flower that you could drive a truck right through it ! The clones we choose to carry must have a beautiful broad flat lip tucked right up into the flower itself so it gives the definite impression of a 3-petal ~ or 3-lip ~ flower. There have been only a few so far that meet those standards for us, &

we’re excited to be able to share some of them with everyone.


Phal. Brenda Matthews ‘ES’

(Sogo Manager x Brother Sara Gold)

‘ES’ is a bright yellow-green clone of this peloric miniature ~ its petals are not as

round as the similar peloric clone of Phal. (Sogo Shito x Brother Sara Gold) ‘ES#2’ so they more truly mimic a traditional lip

shape, creating a 3-lip appearance to its 1 ¾” flowers ! Another great compact

growing waxy peloric mini that continues to flower on previously flowered spikes in addition to producing new. We removed its very first spikes last May to give the

energy back to the plants & to our amazement they were already spiking again, just four weeks later ! So these

little guys will definitely flower more than once a year & are the perfect choice for

space-challenged collections !

PELORIC MULTI-FLORAL MINI !

LIGHTLY FRAGRANT

B/F

Limited

Readily flowers twice a

year

$ 85


Phal. Charming Crystal Water

’F1287’ FCC/AOS

Grand Champion, TIOS 2018

(Tying Shin Valentine’s Day x Fureshing Mark)

Phal. Tying Shin Valentine’s Day is a

multi-floral miniature bearing 5cm flowers in super abundance ~ mated with

Fureshing Mark, a large “big lip” hybrid, Charming Crystal Water can produce multitudes of stunning pristine white 3 ¾” flowers on branching cascading

inflorescences ! Its flat and full lip truly resembles a third petal, filling in between the lateral sepals to absolute perfection ~

so perfect that it was awarded an FCC/AOS in addition to being Grand

Champion at the TIOS Show in Taiwan (see photo). If you grow only one “Big

Lip”, this is THE ONE to own !

MULTI-FLORAL MIDI !

BS/PF Limited

Husky

plants in 4” pots in

bark

NEW !

$ 65

Phal. (Liu’s Twilight Rainbow

x Fuller’s E-Plus) ‘K1503’

Another new hybrid in this direction for multi-floral miniature “big lips” ! This

time a multi-floral mini from Liu’s breeding was combined with a “big lip”

from Fuller’s extensive & private breeding stock of these ~ we remember our visit to his nursery years ago when

we were treated to seeing his entire breeding collection which included some

of the very first “big lips” we had the privilege of seeing. ‘K1503’ is one of the very few pure whites that we’ve seen in

this line of multi-floral miniature breeding, wonderfully accented with a

light dusting of spots under its column !

BIG LIP MULTI-MINI !


F

2 spikes Last one

NEW

$ 38


Phal. (Sogo Shito x

Brother Sara Gold) ‘ES#2’

This clone, ‘ES#2’, is a bright yellow-green as opposed to the bright yellow Phal. Brenda Matthews ‘ES’, although similar in its peloric expression ~ the

segments on this clone are fuller, giving a wonderfully round appearance to its 2” flowers ! And its central brown-orange accents are more vivid creating a bold

contrast against its soft yellow petals & lip. A compact grower & arresting waxy peloric mini that continues to flower on previously flowered spikes ~ it was an arresting show stopper at our winter

shows which is why they’ve almost sold out !

PELORIC MULTI-FLORAL MINI !

B/F

Last one

$ 85

Phal. Yu Pin Easter Island

’A11576’

(Sogo Yukidian x World Class)

In this hybrid, a famous large white has been mated to Phal. World Class ‘Big

Foot’ to create this “big lip” result ! As the chosen parent by many hybridizers to

create new generations of “Big Lip” progeny, most clones of this hybrid are white or just lightly touched with pink.

This particular clone produces stunning large, up to 4”, shell pink flowers with petals so full that they actually touch

over the dorsal sepal. And its generously full & flat lip is perfectly tucked right into

the flower, leaving no gaps, for a fabulous 3-petal appearance. Elegant &

naturally cascading spikes give it a wonderful presentation, and its peloric

flat lip adds that special panache of something new and really different !

PELORIC “BIG LIP”

SP/B

Limited

$ 38

WAXY ~ OFTEN FRAGRANT ~ BRIGHTLY-COLORED NOVELTIES:

This group of Waxy Novelties includes limited Stem Props & Poly Props from Taiwan. As mentioned under Phal. species, due

to the heavy influence of the slower-growing species of Phal. bellina, violacea, lueddemanniana, amboinensis & venosa in their breeding backgrounds, it often takes an additional year or two for these hybrids to reach flowering size as opposed to a standard Phalaenopsis. But once they do, they’re well worth the wait for their vivid color, thick long-lasting waxy flowers & amazing fragrances. They also have a tendency to produce basal keikis from the mother plant for the ultimate presentation.

In addition, many of these Novelty-type hybrids improve even more in their color intensity and size while adding fuller form on their 2

nd & 3

rd flowerings. They will retain previously flowered green spikes, continuing to add more buds to them, while still

producing additional spikes ~ within a couple of years these plants can be surrounded with multiple spikes in full flower for a sensational show to please all the senses !


Phal. Haur Jih Fancy

‘Taida Red Jewel’

(Chingruey’s Blood-red x Chingruey’s Fancy)

Outrageously blood-red waxy flowers with fabulous full form and cardboard-

like substance are produced on compact spikes over equally compact & beautifully round leaves ! Fully mature plants of this

clone exhibit a great flower count for a waxy novelty hybrid. These plants are in just 3” pots & are capable of producing 5

or more 2 ¾” waxy flowers per spike. Their round leaves & more compact spike habit are slightly different than the clone ‘#1’ of Phal. Haur Jih Fancy. If the spikes

remain green, they can continue to produce additional buds plus add a new spike or two. Definitely Award Quality !

FRAGRANT WAXY NOVELTY

SP/B

2 spikes

Very Limited

NEW !

$ 115

Phal. Hwu-Ann Golden

‘Taida Honey’

(Sogo Pride x Tying Shin Spring)

A sensational mating of two of the very

best in waxy yellow novelty parents ! As first bloomers in just 2.7” pots, they have already produced 6+ buds on each, often

branching, spike over a wonderfully compact leaf span. The mother plant we saw at the nursery was fully mature in a 4” pot with two branching spikes of rich

deep yellow waxy long-lasting & non-fading flowers. This little hybrid is a great step forward from Phal. Sogo

Golden, one of our all-time favorites ! (PS: We forgot to smell the flowers so

can’t tell you if they took on the fragrance of the parents or not ~ but our guess is

that they did.)

WAXY NOVELTY

B/F Limited

$ 35


Phal. Jong’s Red Son

(Yuda Blood Red x Dotty Woodson)

A remake of a near-primary hybrid, made

totally of a mix of Phal. violacea, lueddemanniana & amboinensis, a cross which has consistently produced solid

reds ! The first to flower from this population is pictured from this remake

using improved clones of its two parents. Novelty-size waxy fragrant flowers on

compact spikes over beautifully undulating leaves. We expect awards to

result from this remake !

FRAGRANT WAXY NOVELTY !


PF

(1)

$ 45

Phal. Miro Super Star ‘MO-198’

(Samera fma. coerulea x Yaphon Super Jaguar)

This is a fabulous mix of Phal. bellina, violacea, amboinensis & lueddemanniana all rolled into its breeding background !

It’s 2” flowers carry a beautiful fragrance, thanks to all its species parentage, and

its leaves are beautifully round. A vigorous grower, it makes multiple sets

of leaves & its spikes can remain green & continue to produce additional flowers while still creating new flower spikes. This particular hybrid is being used extensively in breeding for the next

generation of reds in Taiwan with many of its progeny already registered with the

RHS !

STEM PROP


F Last one !

NEW !

$ 95

Phal. Yaphon Hsiangor ‘Yellow #1’

(Nobby’s Green Eagle x Yaphon Hero)

Another great new hybrid from the proven & heavily used parent, Phal.

Nobby’s Green Eagle, combining all the best of our most favorite & fragrant waxy novelty species ~ amboinensis, violacea, micholitzii & venosa ! This limited Stem

Prop produces beautiful clear yellow flowers, each offset by a central white

halo & white lip ~ its great compact round leaves produce amazingly fragrant

flowers !


PF

Last one

$ 95


Phal. Yaphon Sir

(Gelblieber x Macassar)

We saw this hybrid seedling population in Taiwan & were struck by how bold &

crisp its barring was against its non-fading golden yellow background ! Phal.

Gelblieber has always been one of our favorite parents in new generations of

novelty breeding for its ability to pass on full form flowers to its progeny. This hybrid has been no exception to that tendency ~ add the dramatically bold

barring from Macassar, and it has produced a great new generation of

fragrant waxy novelties !



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LARGE-FLOWERED (CLASSIC) PHALAENOPSIS HYBRIDS (including large-flowered Harlequins):


Phal. Black Lightning Flash

’54166’

A stunningly dramatic splash-petal

harlequin ! Although reminiscent of the much older mericlone of Phal. Yu Pin Sweety, its larger flowers & harlequin-splash accents are a much darker &

richer blackened-burgundy which are sharply contrasted against the chalk

white flowers. Medium height branching spikes bear large 3 ½ - 4” flowers. What we especially love about this new clone is the almost black moustache on the

side lobes of the lip, further adding to the impact of its flowers. An arresting new

harlequin with the classic form and presentation of some of today’s best

modern whites !

EXCITING NEW HARLEQUIN-ACCENTED SPLASH-PETAL !

PF

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4” pot

$ 48

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Phal. (Ching Hua Magic

x Taisuco Kochdian)

As the photos at left show, there’s a great

deal of variation in the harlequin expression on each flower depending on the light & temperature at the time each

individual bud is forming ~ that gives this hybrid a special surprise with each & every flower ! Taisuco Kochdian is a

large classic white, used extensively in hybridizing for its flower quality &

beautifully shingled arrangement on the spike. Ching Hua Magic adds that

wonderfully random harlequin influence to this new hybrid. Its classically tall cascading inflorescence creates an

unforgetable “waterfall” of surprises !

PF

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4” Pot

$ 45

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$33

Phal. Lianher Happy Dancer

’A10658’

(Mem. Francis Hunte x Ming-Hsing Cinderella)

A great new direction in pink harlequin

breeding ! Its white background is heavily flushed with cherry blossom pink,

leaving just a small white central halo. The harlequin influence is lightly

expressed with harlequin dotting on the outer third of all the segments in a stable pattern from one 3 ½” flower to the next. Tall elegant branching spikes presented on a naturally cascading arrangement makes this one a real show stopper !

PF

Last one

4” Pot

$ 45

“No Shows”

Special -

$33

SELECT ONE-OF-A-KIND NOVELTY SEEDLINGS:

Many of our novelty or select seedlings will be flowering for the first time for us this spring into fall ~ and with Phal. bellina in the background of many, as first bloomers they will initially produce only 1-3 flowers on their first spikes. This type of

breeding is extremely slow to grow to maturity due to the heavy influence of the slower-growing waxy Phal species in their background. With these waxy novelties, we leave any still-green spikes on the plants since they will most likely add more

buds to these spikes in addition to producing new spikes at their next flowering. Some people choose to remove the initial spikes & give the energy back to the plant. However, we’ve never noticed (with novelty-type breeding) that it makes much

difference in the overall vigor of the plant since their parentage carries the habit of retaining older spikes. Also, their flower form, color and size improve enormously with their 2

nd & 3

rd flowerings. But ~ the real bonus to owning a One-of-a-Kind plant

is that you can give it your own clonal name !

As they flower we’ll number & photograph each one for sale ~ they’ll be showcased on our monthly Pre-Order Lists under Waxy Novelties in addition to being shared on our Facebook page &

when available, on the Facebook page of Orchids, Trade & Sale.

OTHER GENERA WHICH GROW & FLOWER HAPPILY UNDER PHALAENOPSIS CONDITIONS

MINIATURE VANDACEOUS:

All these species & hybrids grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & temperature conditions since they are miniature growers, requiring much lower light than their larger-growing & flowering cousins. We’re growing them in small plastic baskets, with just a little media in the bottom of each basket, to allow their roots to dry slightly between waterings. In the winter we tuck these little baskets onto the rims of deep rose pots to allow the roots to continue to grow down from the basket into the empty bottom of the rose pot, our own approach to “collaring” that Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids does with some of his plants & which the Vandaceous seem to love. These are mostly miniature ~ & a few compact ~ growing species & hybrids, many of which will readily form basal keikis to become beautiful specimen miniatures producing multitudes of spikes at the same time on all of their mature growths. And most of them are also delightfully FRAGRANT !

PHOTO NAME & NOTES SIZE PRICE

Aerides krabiensis

(Species)

Not often available, this miniature

species is endemic to Malaysia and Thailand, often found growing vertically

on limestone cliffs ! A hot to warm grower, its spikes can produce up to 15 simultaneously opening flowers. Very

different & not often available !


NBS

(1)

2” net basket

$ 28

Angraecum leonis

(Species)

Endemic to the Comoro Islands, this

fragrant species, unlike many Vandaceous, needs more frequent

watering to help keep its fan-shaped flattened leaves plump ! It produces

large waxy pristine white flowers, up to 3” in size, with 1-7 long lasting flowers on

each spike. But the real charm of this species is its wonderful jasmine-scented

night-time fragrance !

FRAGRANT MINIATURE !

ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS

NBS

Limited

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 35


Ascf. (now V.) Moonlight Firefly

‘#D’

(Neof. falcata x Ascf. Twinkle)

We selected this particular plant from our

entire population of Moonlight Firefly seedlings for its vigor & bold golden-

yellow color ! While many of the seedlings of this hybrid flowered a pale

yellow, this particular plant gave us brilliant golden-yellow flowers with great form & presentation, complete with long yellow tails bearing a hint of pink. Also,

this plant is a more vigorous grower than others from this same pod, readily

making basal keikis to quickly become a specimen plant !

FRAGRANT MICRO-MINIATURE !

KEIKIS FROM OUR MOTHER PLANT

BS

Limited

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 38

Ascocentrum ampullaceum

(Orange form x dark pink form)

(Species)

A great new sibbing that could produce a

vibrant & intensified new color form of everyone’s favorite miniature Vandaceous species, Asctm.

ampullaceum ! This particular form of the species crosses the electric orange

form with its dark pink form. It also favors the growth habit of the miniature Asctm. curvifolium with a slightly larger spur than most Ascocentrum species. A collector’s gem giving a showier display with a smaller more compact leaf span than Asctm. miniatum. Many, from our first group of these seedlings surprised us with their very first spikes. Although

the flowers can vary in their degree of red or red/orange according to light &

temperature, our first few of these to flower have produced miniature vivid orange-red flowers as a result of this combination of the two different color

forms of its parents !

MINIATURE !

ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLINGS

BS/F

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 33


Ascocentrum aurantiacum

(Miniature Species)

Producing a charming display of 3/8” flowers, this species is found in Bali & the Philippines growing under hot to

intermediate conditions in dark forests ! A spring bloomer, its erect spikes can

produce multitudes of petite flowers for the ultimate display. And as the plant continues to mature, it makes keikis

around its base which, when all growths are mature, flower at the same time to

create an amazing show !

MINIATURE !

ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS

BS

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 33

Ascocentrum miniatum

(Miniature Species)

Capable of putting on a brilliant miniature

display, this Vandaceous species will produce multiple growths around the

mother plant ! When fully mature, each growth will send up flower spikes

creating a fiery bush of petite brilliant orange flowers. An easy grower under Phalaenopsis conditions, it’s happily

tucked into any collection that’s space-challenged !

MINIATURE !


BS

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 33


Neofinetia falcata ‘Hisui’

(GREEN-FLOWERED form of Species)

A very special color form of this fragrant

& uniquely colored miniature species, producing lime ice-green flowers rather

than the traditional white flowers common to the species – its green

flowers are beautifully accented with the dramatic contrast of a pure white lip !

We’ve actually found this particular clone a much easier & stronger grower than

many other forms of this species. These are growing with our Phalaenopsis under

warm to intermediate conditions and lower Phalaenopsis light. If you grow

just one of this charming species, this is the only one to have !


BS

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 55

Rhyn. coelestis ‘Blue’ x self

(Miniature Species)

This is one seedling population we’re just dying to see flower ! The coerulea form of Rhyn. coelestis was selfed to produce

very fragrant white flowers, blushed & tipped indigo blue, with a wonderfully broad rich indigo blue lip. Capable of producing multitudes of well spaced

flowers on multiple upright inflorescences, the flowers will be

approximately ¾” in size, leading to an abundant display of color & fragrance !

FRAGRANT !


NBS

Limited

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 28


Neostylis Lou Sneary ‘Sexy Blue’

Neof. falcata ‘Hot Pink’

Vandachostylis Baby Angel

(Lou Sneary ‘Sexy Blue’ x V. falcata ‘Hot Pink’)

Formerly classified as a Neostylis, this Vandachostylis is the newest re-make of

the back-cross of Baby Angel using remarkably different clones of its parents

! We’re anxious to see the results of a “sexy blue” Lou Sneary messing around

with a “hot pink” mate ~ the range of colors we’ve flowered have run from soft pinks to magentas & blues. Whatever the result, these one-of-a-kind seedlings will

be “hot & sexy” !

FRAGRANT MINI !


BS (2)

2” net basket

NEW !

$ 33

Vandachostylis Rainbow Stars

’Blue’

(V. falcata x Charm)

Producing beautiful fragrant BLUE flowers in abundance on each spike, this miniature is hard to top ! Its spikes are gracefully held just above the foliage ~ and when fully mature, it can produce

multiple spikes on the mother plant & on its readily created basal keikis. Easily grown & flowered under Phalaenopsis

conditions, this is perfect for windowsill & under-lights growing !

FRAGRANT MINI !

BS

In pot

- or -

Bare-root

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IN

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order as bare-root or reserve for August in

pot

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MINIATURE/COMPACT DENDROBIUMS:

All the plants listed below grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & temperature conditions since they are miniature or compact growing species or hybrids, requiring much lower light than their larger cousins and needing no chill in order to set their buds – many are fragrant & can easily flower more than once a year, putting on quite a show for their diminutive size !


Den. Enobi Purple

‘Splash’ AM/AOS

(Enobi Komachi x Laguna Princess)

This miniature Dendrobium received its

AM/AOS at the Taiwan International Orchid Show in 2011 with 251 flowers & buds on 21 gracefully arching spikes. We’ve flowered them all to assure that they all are splash-petal – some of the mericlone population reverted back so always ask if the grower has seen the flowers. Once fully mature, they will

flower more than once a year, on new canes & again on previously flowered

canes. A real show stopper and a vigorous grower capable of becoming an amazing miniature specimen in very little

time !

LOW LIGHT MINIATURE !

BS

In pot

- or -

Bare-root

IN

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order either as bare-root or reserve for August

in pot

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$ 38

$ 33

$ 45

Dendrobium jenkinsii

(Syn. Den. Aggregatum var. jenkinsii)

(MICRO-MINI Species)

Multitudes of FRAGRANT pendulous

short spikes of 2-4 flowers are produced primarily in the spring – bright golden

yellow flowers with a deep gold lip ~ and as a bonus, they have a delicious honey

fragrance ! These are MICRO MINI

multiple growth plants which will grow & flower beautifully under Phal. conditions. Most have flowered already with several spikes & are currently hardening off their

new flowering growths !

FRAGRANT MICRO MINI !


MULTIPLE GROWTH PLANTS

BS

Generous

large multi-growth plants

4” pots in bark mix

$ 42


Dendrobium lindleyi

(formerly Den. aggregatum)

Select Specimen Size plants !

(FRAGRANT Sib cross)

We are releasing just a few of our

specimen-size plants of this showy species ! Showers of cascading spikes are produced primarily spring through summer & often again in late summer

into the fall – FRAGRANT brilliant

golden-yellow flowers with a rich dark gold lip. This particular sib cross

vigorously produces multiple growths yet stills remain miniature in height – our

plants have grown & flowered beautifully under our higher light Phal. conditions. This particular strain has been an easy grower & bloomer, totally contrary to all

the culture information about this species posted on the web. Once these plants were fully mature, they have vigorously

doubled in size each year to produce the ultimate in a fragrant & cascading display

of brilliant golden-yellow !

FRAGRANT & AMAZINGLY

COMPACT GROWER !

PF/BS

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size ~ 40-75+

growths !

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please inquire)

Den. Nano Chip

(Micro Chip x aberrans)

An even smaller grower than its Micro Chip parent, this easy grower can flower

year round ! Full form cream flowers bearing large creamy-yellow lips &

accented with fine maroon spots, all on bushy plants. These are prolific growers

with their flowers lasting up to 4+ months, often flowering twice a year, on super Micro Miniature plants overflowing

with multitudes of flowering spikes to create the perfect little bouquet. Each

flowering growth can produce 2+ spikes at the same time for the perfect little bouquet. Ideal for windowsill, under-lights & space-challenged growing ~ these plants are even more miniature

than Den. Micro Chip !

MINI !

ONE-OF-A-KIND HYBRIDS !


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$ 33

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Den. schuetzei

(Species)

A warm-grower, native to the Philippines, this species is more than rewarding due

to its ease of growth & longevity of flowering ! Pristine chalk white flowers

are accented with an emerald green accent in the throat. This charming very compact grower is happy growing under the same light & temperature conditions as Phalaenopsis. Its waxy flowers can reach 3+” in size, winter, spring & fall,

appearing on short, 3-4 flowered, spikes which emerge from the apex of its canes.

It can continue to produce flowers on previously flowered canes in addition to flowering on newly matured canes. Keep moist & fertilize year ‘round. One of the absolute best for its maximum impact of amazingly long-lasting & huge fragrant

flowers on a delightfully compact grower !

FRAGRANT MINI !



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bark

B Just one ~ Budding

up again !

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Den. tobaense var. giganteum

(Large flowered form of Compact-growing Species)

Captivating doesn’t begin to describe this

amazing species native to northern Sumatra ! A rare compact growing

Dendrobium, it creates 2-3 imposing, almost 4”, fragrant green glossy flowers on each spike, all sequentially produced along the length of each cane. Its impact

is further highlighted with a flaming orange lip. Its leaf sheaths are covered in black hairs & it blooms successively from

the base of its leaves. These can be grown warm to intermediate under

Phalaenopsis light conditions. Lessen water & fertilizer slightly during the

winter months, resuming normal culture with the onset of new growth in the

spring. This species doesn’t appreciate being too wet or too dry which is why we’re growing them in fir bark. Long

lasting heavy substance flowers show off with the ultimate in outrageously exotic !

FRAGRANT COMPACT GROWER

B/F

Limited

4” pots in bark

NEW !

$ 45


Den. tobaense var. giganteum

’Green Mystery’ AM/AOS

(Large flowered form of Compact-growing Species)

This awarded clone of the exotic Den.

tobaense produces mint green flowers, lightly striped apple green ! Its satiny flowers have firm substance and this

particular clone was noted as being quite large for the species with a natural

spread of 4” !

FRAGRANT COMPACT GROWER

B/F

Limited

4” pots in bark

NEW !

$ 45

Den. Ueang Pheung

(jenkinsii x lindleyi)

The particular charm of this FRAGRANT

MICRO MINI is that while it retains the

miniature leaf habit of Den. jenkinsii, it took on the greater floriferousness of

Den lindleyi, creating multitudes of large flowers on cascading spikes, producing

more flowers and buds than Den. jenkinsii’s habit of 2-4 flowers per spike. Will flower any time, fall to spring, on its

newly maturing growths !

NOTE: We’ve found this little hybrid does equally well whether grown in moss or a bark mix – and it readily makes the

transition from moss to bark without missing a beat.

FRAGRANT MICRO MINI !



PF

Limited

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PAPHIOPEDILUMS:*

Many of our Paphiopedilums are divisions of select plants from our own collection ~ and are growing and flowering under the same conditions as our Phalaenopsis. Our particular favorites are miniatures from the parvi family, especially those with micranthum, armeniacum & delenatii as parents, and the larger growing, always grand & showy multiflorals, using philippinense or rothschildianum as parents. Pricing will vary according to the number of growths of each division/plant. Number of growths for each provided on request.


Paph. Deena Nicol ‘orchidPhile’

(philippinense x glanduliferum)

We love Paph. philippinense hybrids for their compact growth, well-defined

striping & twisted petals. This has been one of our favorites from all we’ve

flowered ! This fabulous multi-floral has already received 16 AOS awards. Slow to reach maturity but well worth the wait, we

selected this seedling from several we have flowered for its well-defined crisp

marks & great petals ~ makes the ultimate dramatic statement when in full

multi-floral bloom !

DIVISION OF OUR SELECT CLONE

PF (1)

NEW !

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Paph. micranthum

(var. North Vietnam)

(Species)

A new strain of the highly coveted Paph.

micranthum from North Vietnam and south of the Western China border ! This particular strain produces pouches that are shorter in length but broader than is typical for Paph. micranthum, giving the flower a much rounder & more pleasing shape. This is a one-of-a-kind seedling !

ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIES SEEDLING !

PF (1)

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$ 75

Paph. Temptation ‘orchidPhile’

(kolopakingii x philippinense)

This particular clone of Paph. Temptation

has been an amazingly easy grower ! Another multi-floral hybrid which is slow

to reach flowering maturity, we were struck by its crisply defined dorsal sepal

& charmingly twisted petals ~ its beautifully spaced flowers are presented

proudly on tall inflorescences. This stunning multi-floral hybrid has already been the recipient of 42 AOS awards !

DIVISION OF OUR SELECT CLONE

NBS

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OTHER GENERA ~ CATTLEYAS, ONCIDINAE & MISC SPECIES & HYBRIDS:

All the plants listed below grow & flower easily WITH our Phals under the same light & temperature conditions since many are miniature or micro-miniature growing species or hybrids, requiring much lower light than their larger cousins – they can put on quite a show for their compact size ! In addition, most of our Oncidinae can also be grown under intermediate conditions with bright Phalaenopsis light. Re: our Brassia hybrids ~ we absolutely adore this direction in Oncidinae breeding for its amazing fragrance & exotic displays on showy spikes gently cascading just above the foliage. We had an abundance of these flowering Brassia-type hybrids, all in spike, bud or flower, just waiting to show off at our spring shows which, unfortunately, were all cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. As a result we chose to cut many back early rather than allowing them to fully flower out ~ by doing this many are putting that energy into initiating their new growths which will mature over the summer & produce flowering spikes again in the fall. As a side note, all the Oncidinae are growing in New Zealand moss which they seem to love ~ we never would have believed they would do so beautifully in this medium ! The moss not only helps maintain a nice even moisture in the pot, but it also helps the plant retain plumper pseudobulbs while adding to the vigor of the plant’s new growths. We’ve been amazed at the difference the moss makes for all these plants as opposed to growing them in a bark mix.

As you will see, we’re extremely fond of the Brassia-type Oncidinae, preferring to carry many of its hybrids, both miniatures and standards, from this section of the Oncidium family for their truly exotic flowering displays & fragrance ~ they simply redefine the word “exotic” for us. They are now mature enough to potentially produce two spikes on each new pseudobulb ~ and they love being summered outdoors where they tend to make vigorous new growth(s) thanks to the warmth and high humidity of the season. Now is the perfect time to repot them, once their new growths are showing new roots with apple green tips, and get them established under your growing conditions.


Bnfd. Gilded Tower

’Mystic Maze’ HCC/AOS

(Summit x Gilded Urchin)

Although we don’t normally grow, or even choose to carry, the more common

& readily available mericlones of the Oncidium family, we have always loved

Brassia-type intergenerics for their exotic presentation & amazingly waxy long-

lasting display of dramatic & contrasting colors ! This hybrid’s color contrast is quite extraordinary, rich golden-yellow flowers accented with chocolate brown blotches. And as the perfect finishing

accent, its golden-yellow lip is beautifully marked with bold barring of rusty

chestnut brown. The flowers can reach 4” in size with a fully mature plant capable of producing more than 15

flowers on each beautifully arching spike. Unlike many of the more common

Oncidinae, this hybrid’s heavy substance flowers mean a much longer lasting display of its exotic presentation !

FRAGRANT !

PF

4” pots

$ 38

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Super Special –

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Brassavola Little Stars

’Yasuji Takasaki’

(nodosa x cordata)

Delightfully fragrant at night, this primary hybrid is even more floriferous & easy to

grow than its “Queen of the Night” Brassavola nodosa parent ! Free-

flowering, it can bloom twice a year or more with clusters of light green flowers

bearing large 1 ¾” broad crystalline white heart-shaped lips, readily becoming a specimen within a year or two ~ our

specimen plant of this is again flowering after having just finished its February

blooming. Give it high Phalaenopsis light and allow for good drainage to the point

where the medium begins to dry out. We’ve grown these in bark mixes in a pot

& in New Zealand moss in a plastic basket with no problems either way. Its

terete leaves indicate it doesn’t need high humidity ~ and if getting enough light, it will show red spots on its leaves. The flowers are as large as nodosa but the

pollen parent, cordata, has increased its flower count to 6 or more flowers per spike. A compact & forgiving grower with an amazing fragrance that can

bloom more than twice a year !

FRAGRANT !

BS

2” pots in

bark

NEW !

$ 33

Bratonia (formerly Mtssa.)

Kauai’s Choice

‘Tropical Fragrance’ AM/AOS

(Brassia arcuigera x Bratonia Aztec)

One of our most favorite of all intergeneric Brassia hybrids producing

up to 14 huge waxy chocolate brown flowers per spike, each with a

dramatically contrasting white lip~ its flowers are huge, reaching over 7” in size

from top to bottom on a fully mature plant ! This particular hybrid redefines

the word “exotic” with its compact spikes held gracefully & gently arching

just above the foliage to produce the ultimate in an abundant display. Add to

all of that, it also carries a delightful fragrance !

FRAGRANT !

PF

4” pots

$ 38

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Brsdm. Nittany Gold

‘Dr. John’ AM/AOS

(Brassia verrucosa x Onc. ghiesbreghtianum)

Of all the intergeneric Oncidium hybrids we’ve grown & flowered, this one is quite simply a “weed” ! Just as soon as one

spike has finished flowering, new flowering pseudobulbs are forming, each

one spiking & flowering within 2-3 months. Rich lemon yellow 3” flowers

with chocolate accents grace this adorable miniature member of the

Oncidium family, its presentation like an extremely charming petite Brassia verrucosa ! When fully mature, it’s

capable of producing multiple spikes of over 12 flowers on each, beautifully

presented on gently cascading spikes ~ all on a plant standing just 11” tall.

We’ve had these flower readily 2-3 times a year for us. Perfect for those who are

space-challenged thanks to its miniature stature ~ ideal for windowsill & under-

lights growing !


FLOWERS 2-3 TIMES A YEAR !

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These plants are already producing

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Bst. (Brassostele) Tarantula

‘Sweet Orange’

(Brassia aurantiaca x Summit)

Brilliant orange Brassia-type 2 ½” flowers are gracefully displayed just above its

miniature 11” foliage for a stunning presentation ! These plants were first

bloomers but in another year or two, with multiple new growths & spikes, will be an

outstanding shot of color in any collection. As a bonus, they produce a

sweet citrus-like fragrance. At every show we sell out of these within the first two hours thanks to their miniature habit & brilliant orange color. A great & very compact grower with amazingly vivid

color & a delightful fragrance !


PF

2.25” rose pots –

ready to shift into

larger pots

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Bulbophyllum falcatum

’Standing Tall’ AM/AOS

(MICRO-MINIATURE Species)

Although we don’t grow many Bulbophyllums, we’ve always found Bulb.

falcatum to be an easy-grower which remains small and loves hanging out with

the Phals! Adorable little flowers are produced each spring on flattened

inflorescences. Can become a miniature specimen quickly !

DIVISIONS FROM OUR AWARDED

MOTHER PLANT

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C. Jungle Beau

(Lc. Jungle Elf x Sc. Beaufort)

This wonderful little miniature is one of our all-time favorites from the Cattleya

family for its brilliant golden-yellow flowers set off to perfection by a large ruffled blood-red lip ! A true miniature,

its flowers carry a heavy substance from its Jungle Elf parent, leading to a longer

lasting display than is true for many mini-Catts !

MINIATURE !

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Chysis limminghei

(MINI Species)

An adorable species, endemic to Mexico, which just loves warm to hot conditions ! When each new growth matures, it sends

out a pendulous, robust inflorescence bearing fragrant, waxy, long-lasting

flowers up to 3” in size. Large showy flowers can literally dwarf the miniature

size of the plant and pseudobulbs. We’ve found that this little species is amazingly

easy to grow & flower under Phalaenopsis conditions. The leaves will drop in the fall after flowering, at which point we reduce watering & fertilizing

through the winter, but we do recommend keeping the medium damp to

avoid shriveling its pseudobulbs. With the onset of new growth in the spring, we resume normal watering/fertilizing. This species does not like to be repotted with any great frequency so we wait until new growths are literally overflowing the pot to shift them up to the next larger size.

FRAGRANT WAXY SPECIES !

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Clowesetum Rebecca Express ‘M’

(Cl. Rebecca Northen x Ctsm. expansum)

Easily grown under Phalaenopsis conditions, this is one outrageous new

green flowered hybrid mating the best of two worlds ~ the green of expansum enhanced by the frilly lip of Rebecca

Northen ! Its wonderful fragrance comes from both parents with Ctsm. Rebecca Northen, which smells like grapefruit, combined with the sweet fragrance of Ctsm. expansum. Allow them to dry

slightly between waterings while in active growth & flowering. After they’ve lost their leaves & have finished flowering, reduce water & fertilizer, keeping the medium just damp enough to avoid

shriveling of their pseudobulbs. At the onset of new growth, accompanied by new roots, resume normal watering & fertilizing. One of the most exotic of

exotics !

FRAGRANT !

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Fredclarkeara After Dark

’Sunset Valley Orchids’ FCC/AOS

(Mo. Painted Desert x Ctsm. Donna Wise)

Easily grown under Phalaenopsis conditions, this particular clone of

Fredclarkeara After Dark produces tawny green flowers, heavily spotted maroon over all ! Its heavy substance flowers

with a waxy texture lead to a long-lasting display. In 2005 this plant was the

recipient of the Merritt W. Huntington Award as the most outstanding plant that

had been granted an FCC/AOS. When awarded with its FCC, it was vigorously displaying 48 flowers on three pendant inflorescences, all emerging from just one pseudobulb ! A great exhibit plant and a stunner when in flower. These

plants are now just completing their new leafy growths in preparation for

fall/winter flowering.

Of special note: We shifted our exhibit plants of Fredclarkeara into New Zealand

moss as an experiment to keep the deciduous growths plump & have noted that its even moisture supply helps keep the older pseudobulbs from desiccating while giving increased vigor to the new growths. We have since moved all our

stock of this type into NZ Moss & they’re happily thriving !

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Habenaria carnea

(‘Mem. Ruffles’ AM/AOS x outcross)

(Species)

Endemic to Thailand, this charming soft pink to salmon Habenaria also has

dramatically spotted leaves, adding to its charm even when not in flower ! This particular sibbing was bred by Leon

Glicenstein for its fuller form & larger flowers. Blooming begins in late summer

with its terminal upright inflorescence carrying up to 15 wide-lip flowers per

leafed-out corm or tuber. Flower size can reach up to 2” on a fully mature growth making it quite showy. A warm grower under Phalaenopsis conditions, follow

our culture suggestions (included) for all Habenarias, & you’ll be amazed how easy

they are to grow & flower !

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Hawkinsara Sogo Doll

’Little Angel’ HCC/AOS

(Lctna. Peggy San x Slc. Katsy Noda)

This is one of the very best of peloric miniature Cattleyas for its perfect mirror of the lip in its petals ~ or its petals to its

lip ! Capable of producing 3+ tri-color 2 ½” flowers on each upright

inflorescence, it makes for a long-lasting display due to their firm substance. One of our all-time favorites for peloric/splash

petal miniatures !

MINIATURE !

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Maxillaria tenuifolia

‘Yamada’ AM/AOS

(Yellow form of Species)

The beloved ‘Coconut Orchid’, aptly named for its coconut fragrance, in the

more rare rich yellow form ! A compact grower, it can become a specimen in a short period of time due to its ease of

growth. And its grasslike foliage makes it attractive, even when not in flower. A May – July bloomer, these plants have

just matured their new growths & are now producing their flowers from spikes

which emerge from the base of each new pseudobulb. Keep them moist enough to

maintain their plump pseudobulbs & grow under high Phalaenopsis light. Reduce watering & fertilizing slightly

during the winter. Adaptable to a generous range of growing conditions, this is one easy-grower that belongs in

every collection !

EASY-GROWING MINIATURE !

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Onc. Sweet Sugar

‘Lemon Drop’ HCC/AOS

(now Oncidesa)

(Aloha Iwanaga x Gomesa varicosa)

This is our favorite clone of this hybrid for its concolor electric yellow flowers,

with no other color in the lip, which makes it infinitely more stunning than

other clones of this hybrid ! Capable of producing over sixty flowers & buds with

huge bold 2 ¼” lips on vigorous multi-branching spikes, its heavy substance

satiny flowers provide a long-lasting and amazingly floriferous display. Although its vivid lip is outstanding, we also love

the subtle contrast of its small green petals & sepals. Add to all of that, the plants themselves produce beautiful

round pseudobulbs with very compact leaves standing around 9” tall. We’ve

actually had one plant of this clone last beautifully through two rigorous months of show exhibits & still look as fresh as

the day it opened. This is a true standout to add to any collection !

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Pot. Denis Roessiger

(Golden Circle x Slc. Angel Eyes)

A remake of this amazing miniature/compact Cattleya using

improved select parents ! These are from the breeding program of Sunset Valley Orchids & promise to show a beautiful

variation in the patterning of their flares with beautifully round petals & varying

base colors on their sepals. These photos are the first to flower by Fred from this cross. We’re guessing there will be

many awards to this remake !

MINIATURE/COMPACT !

FRAGRANT !


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Pot. (Golden Circle x Loud Nine)

A new mating using Golden Circle (a

Circle of Life hybrid) with its 3.5” beautifully round orange flowers boldly accented with red lips ! Golden Circle stands only 6” tall and can flower 2-3 times a year. And Pot. Loud Nine is a

hybrid of Rubescence x Sl. Orpetii. According to Fred at Sunset Valley

Orchids, the first to flower have been perfectly formed brilliant red flowers on

truly miniature plants !

(Both parents are pictured at left)

MINIATURE/COMPACT !

FRAGRANT !


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Rlc. Chian-Tzy Goldenorange

’Goldenboy’

(Rlc. Sweet Sugar x C. acuensis)

Another one of our favorites in miniature Cattleyas for its bold contrast

of a golden yellow lip against its rich orange flowers ! These charmers tend to

flower 2-3 times year on each newly maturing growth, producing adorable

little bouquets of up to four 1 ½” flowers on each spike, their flowers being

amazingly large in proportion to the miniature size of the plant. Multiple

flowering spikes on a well-grown plant can actually totally hide the foliage !


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Rth. Hsinying Starlight

’Pink Lady’

(Rth. Star Parade x C. Dakao)

Sensational rich pink flowers bearing a

boldly contrasting velvety blood-red undulating lip accented with golden

yellow centrally ! A miniature grower, standing only 6.5-7” in height, it happily

grows & flowers under Phalaenopsis conditions. This clone can produce up to

3+ fragrant flowers on each inflorescence, beautifully presented without the flower crowding seen on

many Cattleyas. These are strong plants with multiple growths !


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Rth. Shinfong Little Sun

’Youngmin Golden Boy’ AM/AOS

(Catt. Golden Girl x Taida Love Star) Exceptionally brilliant orange flowers

are produced over this hybrid’s great compact foliage ! We like this clone

even more than Pot. Young-Min Orange for its fuller form & longer-lasting flowers accented with a beautiful

concolor ruffled lip. Husky multiple growth plants are now maturing their

new growths in preparation for creating their new flower sheaths. If you want

only one orange miniature Cattleya, this is the one !

MINIATURE !

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Thecopus maingayi

(MINIATURE Species)

Endemic to Thailand, Malaysia,

Vietnam & Borneo, this miniature species is just one of two in this genus ! A

hot/warm growing, shade-loving species, found growing in lowland stream valleys, it’s very happy growing under the same

conditions as Phalaenopsis ! Its 1” waxy flowers appear from summer to fall on inflorescences arising from the base of each pseudobulb, each cascading spike being up to 5” long & bearing up to 10

flowers on each. After flowering, if all the leaves drop off, reduce watering &

fertilizing, doing just enough to keep the flattened pseudobulbs plump. At the onset of new growth with bright new roots in the spring, resume normal

watering & fertilizing. A unique addition to any miniature species collection !

MINIATURE !

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Wilhelmara Pinot Princess

’Scary’

(Rhynchostele bictoniensis x Bratonia Kauai’s Choice)

A great new hybrid combining one of our most favorite “black” Brassia-type

hybrids (Bratonia Kauai’s Choice) with a species parent which is famous for its floriferousness ! Producing the same

dark, almost black, flowers as Bratonia Kauai’s Choice, this hybrid sports a

brilliant red lip as opposed to the white lip of Kauai’s Choice. This hybrid shows off with eye-catching waxy 4-5” flowers, unique not only for their almost-black

sepals & petals but also for the surprise of their dramatically contrasting red lips.

A new favorite of ours !

(NOTE: Although the petals & sepals

appear brown in this photo, they are actually a blackened burgundy)

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Zed. Kukoo

(Zelenkoa onusta x Onc. cheirophorum) We just love this newest petite micro-

miniature find from the Oncidium family ! As a primary intergeneric hybrid of two

perfectly delightful miniature species, it’s capable of producing a multitude of small

bright yellow flowers on arching, often branching, spikes over its micro-

miniature foliage, the foliage being no more than 3-4” in height. This little

charmer is infinitely easier to grow than its species parentage & flowers any time

of the year, at least twice a year as its new growths mature. A delightfully

adorable little accent orchid, perfect for windowsill, space-challenged or under

lights growing !

MICRO-MINI ONCIDIUM !

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