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SVO 10725  NEW
(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 8051t   NEW
C. lawrenceana f. flamea (C. lawrenceana f. flamea 'Ed Merkle' x self)
Thanks to Ed Merkle for making and sharing a seed capsule from his exceptional plant of C. lawrenceana f. flamea. The protocorms were treated with oryzalin (t), a chemical used to increase chromosome count and improve the possibility that some of these will be tetraploid.
3” pots $25

C. lawrenceana f. flamea 'Ed Merkle'	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'