C. intermedia var. orlata 'Enid' x C. intermedia var. orlata ‘Superelative Thing'

This seed came from Greg Allikas in Florida, these are his two best ‘orlata’ forms mated together. Light pink petals and sepals with bright red lips. These are a very nice color variant of this species that bloom in March.

4" - $25

C. schroderae 'SVO' AM/AOS x self

C. schroderae is a wonderful species not often seen for sale. It carries 3-4 flowers in shades of light pink, with a beautiful orange lip.  Here we have selfed our best plant, which are the best and largest flowers of a C. schroderiae awarded by the AOS.

4" - $35

C. lueddemanniana 'Jim Elmore' AM/AOS x C. lueddemanniana ‘Arthur Chadwick'  AM/AOS

Both ‘Jim Elmore’ and ‘Arthur Chadwick’ are of excellent quality. They both have large lavender flowers with the beautiful classic markings on the lips. I believe this is the first time these two superb luddemanniana’s have been combined. Expect some very fine progeny out of these.

4" - $25

C. schroderae 'SVOII' HCC/AOS x C. schroderae ‘SVO' AM/AOS

C. schroderae is a wonderful species rarely offered for sale.  Here we have sib crossed our two best plants, these will just be getting better and better.

4" - $30

L. anceps v. alba (L. anceps v. alba ‘Bull’s var.’ x L. anceps v. alba ‘Alba Conner’)

Here we have 2 of the finest alba varieties crossed together.  Bull’s has been around for years and is considered the “best of type”. The plant Alba Conner was collected in the Fortin de las Flores area of Veracruz, Mexico and is of excellent quality. These will be white with yellow in the throat.  They are limited and very collectable

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L. pumila (L. pumila ‘SVO’ HCC/AOS x self)

This is a selfing of our very special Laelia pumila.  Flowers are 3½” across and are a concolor dark magenta purple. This has superb flower color and it’s one of the darkest seen. Expect more award quality plants from this selfing. 

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L. anceps (L. anceps ‘Discplinata’ HCC/AOS x L. anceps ‘Ultimo’)

For anceps collectors this one is not to be missed!  ‘Discplinata’ is the famous purple flecked variety and ‘Ultimo’ has superior form and color.  We hope to get flowers with improved color and form that are flecked with purple. These unusual color variants are very collectable and not to be missed.

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C. maxima v. alba (C. maxima v. alba ‘Kathleen’ AM/AOS x self)

Cattleya maxima is an absolutely stunning species.  Mature plants can flower with 8-12 blooms per a spike.  This is a selfing of the superb ‘Kathleen’, which received and 86 point AM/AOS.  The alba form is white with a spot of yellow in the lip.  Highly recommended and limited.

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C. aclandiae (C. aclandiae ‘Paul’ HCC/AOS x C. aclandiae ‘Gulfglade’ AM/AOS)

A sibling cross of two very fine awarded varieties.  These will be large flowers with heavily spotted segments.  This outstanding species is a compact grower and will grow best when either mounted or in a basket.

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C. lueddemanniana v. coerulea (C. lueddemanniana v. coerulea ‘Kathleen’ x C. lueddemanniana v. coerulea ‘Gran Blue Heaven’ AM/AOS)

Here we have a sibling cross of two fine coerulea varieties.  These will have large flowers, beautiful lips and are strong growers. These use to be quite rare and very expensive but now you can obtain them for a reasonable price!

3" - $20

C. lueddemanniana (C. lueddemanniana ‘SVO II’ x C. lueddemanniana ‘SVO’ HCC/AOS)

This is a sibling cross of two dark purple varieties of lueddemanniana.  These will be large dark purple flowers with a beautiful veined lip. Nice vigorous plants.

3" - $15

C. warscewiczii (C. warscewiczii ‘Meteor’ x C. warscewiczii ‘Alexander’s Var.‘)

This species is spectacular. It has the largest flowers of the Cattleyas. This is an excellent cross between two outstanding varieties.   ‘Meteor’ has been in cultivation for many years and is a good grower and a reliable bloomer. ‘Alexander’s Var.‘ is newer line breeding and it has bloomed with 8 flowers on its sturdy inflorescence.  Both plants have flowers with a natural spread of over 7½“! This is what you have been waiting for so don’t miss out on these.

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L. anceps (L. anceps ‘SVO’ HCC/AOS x L. anceps ‘Ultimo’)

Another great sibling cross of two fine anceps.  These both are the ‘Mendenhall’ type with large, full shaped flowers and big broad dark purple lips. Great for growing outdoors, this species is temperature tolerant from 30-100 degrees.  Best grown mounted, in shallow pots or baskets.

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L. anceps (L. anceps ‘Discplinata’ HCC/AOS x L. anceps v. roeblingiana ‘La Jolla’ HCC/AOS)

Probably our most popular anceps cross!  This is a pairing of a purple flecked type with a splash variety.  This is truly an original paring for L. anceps. Will we see splashed with flecks of purple mixed in? These will sell out fast.

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E. phoenicea (E. phoenicea ‘Choco Milk’ AM/AOS 110x E. phoenicea ‘Dark Purple’)

As phoenicea is native to Cuba and is not often seen in cultivation in the USA. This Encyclia species has tall branching spikes with dozens of 2” brown flowers with dark purple lips.  It’s the showiest of the Encyclia species.  And did we mention it smells just like chocolate?!

3" - $15

L. pumila (L. pumila ‘SVO’ HCC/AOS x L. pumila ‘Paul’)

Here we have combined the very dark ‘SVO’ with a large flowered clone ‘Paul’.  This is an excellent pairing. Best grown mounted or in a basket.  Recommended  

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C. loddigesii (C. loddigesii ‘Aranda B’ HCC/AOS x C. loddigesii ‘Whopper’ HCC/AOS)

If you like loddigesii, this is the next level of improvement.  The ‘Aranda B’ is a meristem selection with larger and fuller flowers. ‘Whopper’ is one of the largest loddigesii’s awarded.  Large pink flowers with wide petals and full shape.  Highly recommended.

3" - $15

L. tenebrosa (L. tenebrosa 'Maris Fumacia' HCC/AOS x L. tenebrosa 'Kathleen')

These are two superb tenebrosa, both have large bronze flowers with full dark purple lips.  I have been letting these get large as they were late coming out of flasks last fall, they are now ready for sale.  There are not too many are available so get them quickly.

3" - $15