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SVO 9967
L. tenebrosa (L. tenebrosa 'None Darker' x L. tenebrosa 'Bill's Choice')
This is one of my favorite species. The flowers are huge, with outstanding red/bronze petals and sepals and a spectacular purple lip! ‘None Darker’ has a deep red bronze color and dark purple lip. ‘Bill’s Choice’ is truly exceptional: the width of the petals and the lip color are off the charts!  An effective breeding technique is to match plants with different outstanding attributes, aiming for offspring that express the best traits of both parents.
3” pots $25

L. tenebrosa 'None Darker'	L. tenebrosa 'Bill's Choice'

SVO 9982
L. purpurata (L. purpurata f. sanguinea 'RC' x L. purpurata 'Hot Night' AM/AOS)
Outstanding flower size, color, and shape in both of these cultivars. These are our best f. sanguinea, and I can’t imagine a better pairing. We always strive to use the best possible genetic material, and it has taken us years to get to the point where we can make what we believe is a top quality combination. Not to be missed!
3” pots $25

L. purpurata f. sanguinea 'RC'	L. purpurata 'Hot Night' AM/AOS

SVO 10032t
B. appendiculata (B. appendiculata '4' x self)
This plant blooms with 4 flowers – how cool is this?  These plants have been treated (t) with oryzalin to help induce higher ploidy, and the ones that convert to 4n will be exceptional. We are so excited about this we made it twice!  See SVO 10502t
3” pots $25

B. appendiculata '4'	self

SVO 10217
C. loddigesii (C. loddigesii 'SVO Superb' x C. loddigesii 'SVO Outstanding')
Two outstanding loddigesii siblings were combined here, both from the cross of (‘A-doribil’ FCC/AOS x ‘Aranda B’ HCC/A0S). Top quality offspring will result from this first-rate pairing.
3” pots $25

C. loddigesii 'SVO Superb'	C. loddigesii 'SVO Outstanding'

SVO 10302
C. walkeriana (C. walkeriana 'Estrela da Colina' HCC/AOS x self)
Dark pink color, wide petals, and a broad lip characterize ‘Estrela da Colina’.  Several years ago, we saw a large batch of plants blooming from a selfing and were impressed by the high quality. 
3” pots $25

C. walkeriana 'Estrela da Colina' HCC/AOS	self

SVO 10334
C. mossiae f. coerulea (C. mossiae f. coerulea 'SVO' 4n x self)
Here is a fantastic opportunity to get the rarely offered coerulea color form of this highly desirable species.
3” pots $35

C. mossiae f. coerulea 'SVO' 4n	self

SVO 10336t
C. lueddemanniana (C. lueddemanniana 'Arthur Chadwick' AM/AOSx C. lueddemanniana f. rubra 'Bravo Orchids')
‘Arthur Chadwhick’ has stood the test of time, proving it is a hearty, strong growing plant with excellent flower quality. ‘Bravo Orchids’ has incredible dark purple flowers with impressive petal width.  We believe this cross is going to produce excellent progeny showing vigorous growth and large shapely flowers in a range of dark colors. Plus, we treated (t) the protocorms with oryzalin to induce the conversion into tetraploids. Not all will convert, but the ones that do will be phenomenal.
3” pots $35

C. lueddemanniana 'Arthur Chadwick' AM/AOS	C. lueddemanniana f. rubra 'Bravo Orchids'

SVO 10337
C. mossiae (C. mossiae 'SVO Superb' 4n x self)
Not much needs to be said here. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire this rarely offered species.
3” pots $35

C. mossiae 'SVO Superb' 4n	self

SVO 10338t
C. lueddemanniana (C. lueddemanniana 'Crownfox Goliath' FCC/AOS x self)
This is the largest flower, widest petals, most amazing lueddemanniana yet awarded. It’s a first to be able to acquire offspring from this exceptional cultivar. These have had the protocorms treated with oryzalin to induce conversion into tetraploids. Not all will convert, but the ones that do will be phenomenal.
3” pots $35

C. lueddemanniana 'Crownfox Goliath' FCC/AOS	self

SVO 10345
C. walkeriana (C. walkeriana 'Dayane Wenzel' HCC/AOS x self)
‘Dayane Wenzel’ has been a reliable grower and bloomer, bearing rose-purple flowers with the sepals and petals veined in slightly darker rose-purple. With this selfing we are hoping to see some flowers with intensified darker veins.
3” pots $25

C. walkeriana 'Dayane Wenzel' HCC/AOS	self

SVO 10442
C. aurantiaca ((C. aurantiaca 'White Magic FCC/AOS x self) x self)
Stewart Orchids exhibited ‘White Magic’, which received an FCC/AOS in 1979, more than 45 years ago! The award description reads: “Twenty-one well-displayed flowers with one bud on two stems; flowers snow white without markings, except light pale yellow deep in throat; petals not held as forward as type; an exceptional achievement in breeding”. As you can see in the selfing there are a few dark lines in the lip. Will selfing this plant again produce some pure albas? A very special offer.
3” pots $25

C. aurantiaca 'White Magic FCC/AOS x self	self

SVO 10450t
(L. purpurata f. sanguinea flamea 'Brazilian Nights' x L. purpurata 'Hot Night' AM/AOS)
We have waited a long time to be able to make this cross, which showcases our favorite color form of this wonderful species.  Over the years we have bought and flowered many plants, evaluating them for shape, color, and vigor.  The two we settled on for this cross show all the characteristics of superior genetics, and their offspring will too. On top of that, we treated (t) the protocorms with oryzalin to induce higher ploidy. The plants that convert will be very valuable.
3” pots $30

L. purpurata f. sanguinea flamea 'Brazilian Nights'	L. purpurata 'Hot Night' AM/AOS

SVO 10455t
C. iricolor (C. iricolor 'SVO' x self)
This Cattleya species was lost to cultivation and re-discovered in 1968. It is one of those “you almost never see these offered” plants. Our plant blooms with 6-7 light colored flowers. The lip has the typical colors attributed to the species, and one of its nicest feature is its distinctive floral fragrance. The ‘t’ shows that the protocorms were treated with oryzalin to help induce higher ploidy. We are pretty sure the 4n conversion will be a first for this species.
3” pots $30

C. iricolor 'SVO'	self

SVO 10474
C. luteloa (C. luteola 'Yes a 4N' x self)
Our customers have been asking for this, and we finally have it! Here are some pointers for growing this species. In nature, its natural habitat is in the Amazon basin. This is a lowland area, so ideal temperatures range from lows of 65 to highs of 85. C. luteola prefers lower light levels than most Cattleyas and likes a well-drained open potting mix. Basket culture is often very successful. Not commonly offered for sale.
3” pots $30

C. luteola 'Yes a 4N'	self

SVO 10498t
L. tenebrosa (L. tenebrosa 'Windflower' AM/AOS x self)
‘Windflower’ is a very fine example of the species. Its flowers are nearly perfect in form and rich in color with dark purple lips. Petals are flat with superb flower presentation on sturdy stems. Treated (t) with oryzalin, to induce higher ploidy. Plants that convert will be very desirable and valuable. 
3” pots $30

L. tenebrosa 'Windflower' AM/AOS	self

SVO 10502t
B. appendiculata (B. appendiculata '4' x self)
This plant blooms with 4 flowers – how cool is this?  These plants have been treated (t) with oryzalin to help induce higher ploidy, and the ones that convert to 4n will be exceptional. We are so excited about this we made it twice!  See SVO 10032t
3” pots $25

B. appendiculata '4'	self

SVO 10574t
L. tenebrosa (L. tenebrosa 'SVO Beauty' x L. tenebrosa 'SVO Vinicolor')
There is nothing like the sight of a well flowered tenebrosa. ‘SVO Beauty’ is an excellent grower and has large flowers with wide segments. ‘SVO Vinicolor’ has a dark flower color rarely seen in this species, and the lip has truly the darkest color imaginable for this species.  We can’t wait to see how ‘SVO Vinicolor’ will influence the offspring. Treated (t) with oryzalin, to help induce higher ploidy. The converted ones will be very desirable and valuable.
3” pots $30

L. tenebrosa 'SVO Beauty'	L. tenebrosa 'SVO Vinicolor'

SVO 10670t
C. bowringiana f. coerulea (C. bowringiana f. coerulea 'Blue Angel' HCC/AOS x self)
This is a very floriferous cultivar, usually blooming with 30 and sometimes 34 flowers. The coerulea color form is quite rare. These have been treated (t) with Oryzalin to help increase the chances of polyploid conversion.
3” pots $30

C. bowringiana f. coerulea 'Blue Angel' HCC/AOS	self

SVO 10671
C. bowringiana f. coerulea (C. bowringiana f. coerulea 'Blue Angel' HCC/AOS x self)
These are the same as 10670t but not treated with oryzalin.
3” pots $25

C. bowringiana f. coerulea 'Blue Angel' HCC/AOS	self

SVO 10700t
C. leopoldii f. alba (C. leopoldii f. alba 'Diamond Orchids' x self)
The alba flower color form of this species produces heads of 15 green flowers with white lips. Really beautiful! These have been treated (t) with oryzalin to help induce higher ploidy. The converted plants will be very desirable and valuable.
3” pots $30

C. leopoldii f. alba 'Diamond Orchids'	self

SVO 10706t
Schom. schultzei (Schom. schultzei  'Old Sherry' x self)
With its showy flowers, this species is highly collectable.  Plants are 20-24” tall, and the flower stems are 5’ long and carry 13-15 waxy, deep mahogany-colored flowers with purple lips. Interestingly, there are pink colored bracts for each flower, adding to the floral beauty of this species. These have been treated (t) with oryzalin to help induce higher ploidy. The converted plants will be very desirable.
3” pots $30

Schom. schultzei  'Old Sherry'	self

SVO 10754
C. walkeriana (C. walkeriana 'SVO Whopper' AM/AOS x C. walkeriana 'Suprema')
‘SVO Whopper’ is an outstanding example of the species, with large flowers and good shape. It’s also a prolific grower and bloomer.  Here we have paired it with ‘Suprema’, a new acquisition from Brazil. We believe this is the best walkeriana we have seen. The flower shape is literally “off the charts” with the largest, widest, fullest petals. We are expecting some exceptional plants from this breeding. If you are collecting, you really need at least one of these.
3” pots $30

C. walkeriana 'SVO Whopper'	C. walkeriana 'Suprema'

SVO 10725
(Diacm. (Cau.) bicornutum 'SVO' AM/AOS x self) 
Recent nomenclature changes have now classified Diacrium as Caularthron (Cau.).  On a trip to Trinidad and Tobago I was reminded of my fascination with bicornutum. In the 1990’s I made many first, second and a few third-generation hybrids with this species.  I collected many good examples and ‘SVO received an AM/AOS for its exceptional flower size, shape, and high flower count. Because this is quite rare in collections, we are pleased to offer these.  Growing this species well requires that you understand the plants need to have the roots dry out in-between watering. Best results are obtained by using a very coarse potting media or grow them in a hanging in a basket.  In nature the wet season in June through October; for best results water and fertilize more frequently then.  From November through May water half as frequently as you would other Cattleya plants, this is to assure root survival through winter.  During this time maintain humidity at 50% or better.    Repotting should only be done with the onset of new roots.  It you are a Cattleya species grower this is a must have.
3” pots $25

Diacm. (Cau.) bicornutum 'SVO' AM/AOS	self

SVO 8065t
B. perrinii (B. perrinii 'SVO 18' x B. perrinii 'Ruben')
B. perrinii 'Ruben' flowers with 25 blooms on a single stem, and 'SVO 18' carries up to 18 flowers. These plants are siblings, and both have exceptionally high flower counts, considering that this species usually blooms with 8-9 flowers per stem. When unusually high flower counts appear, it is often best to self the plant. In this case, we made a sibling cross, since 'SVO 18' had significantly better shape and a large lip (unfortunately I did not take a picture of 'SVO 18'). These are excellent when grown mounted or in hanging baskets. They grow well in the heat and humidity of summer and prefer to keep their roots dryer in winter. A must-have for you Brassavola collectors! These have been treated with oryzalin (t) to increase the potential for higher ploidy to the offspring.
3” pots $25

B. perrinii 'SVO 18	B. perrinii 'Ruben'

SVO 9972t
C. warneri f. alba (C. warneri f. alba 'Claire' AM/AOS x C. warneri f. alba 'Newberry' AM/AOS)
The parents are outstanding and represent the best quality available today in the alba form of this species. Here is a great opportunity to possibly get a tetraploid warneri alba, as the protocorms were treated with oryzalin (t) to improve that possibility.
3” pots $30

10085
L. anceps (L. anceps 'SanBar Gloriosa' FCC/AOS x L. anceps 'South Africa')
We have tried for years to set a capsule on the magnificent 'SanBar Gloriosa', and when we finally succeeded, the pollen parent was one of our best anceps. 'South Africa' has flower with excellent shape, and the large bloom size makes this even better! Expect 50% of the progeny to exhibit the f. lineata flower type.  These have huge potential to be spectacular.
3” pots $30

L. anceps 'SanBar Gloriosa' FCC/AOS	L. anceps 'South Africa'

10133
L. anceps (L. anceps 'Helen' HCC/AOS x L. anceps f. petaloid 'Jody')
Petaloid anceps are 'hot property'!  This grex combines the proven breeding characteristics of 'Helen' with 'Jody', the best of the petaloid types. Color will range from light pink to white, and about 50% of the progeny will express the petaloid form and produce 3-4 flowers. Very collectable.
3” pots $30

L. anceps 'Helen' HCC/AOS	L. anceps f. petaloid 'Jody'