Why are so many Paphs named with Fred?

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by nowd

The owner of Lehua Orchids (Graham Wood) spoke at our monthly Michigan Orchid Society meeting last weekend and this question was actually asked. He confessed that "Fred" is his pseudonym! Apparently because with his accent (hardly noticed it), every time he tells his name to people (for hotel reservations was his example), they tend to incorrectly spell "Graham" so he's been using "Fred". "Friedrich von Hayek" is apparently the long form of the name.

More interesting naming convention he mentioned: His dark/black Paph hybrids are named "Odette" from The Black Swan. And his alba hybrids are named "Egret" for the bird.

So any "Fred", "Odette" and "Egret" Paph hybrids we come across is by him.

Did you ask him about the "left overs"???

[lotis146]

Originally Posted by nowd

The owner of Lehua Orchids (Graham Wood) spoke at our monthly Michigan Orchid Society meeting last weekend and this question was actually asked. He confessed that "Fred" is his pseudonym! Apparently because with his accent (hardly noticed it), every time he tells his name to people (for hotel reservations was his example), they tend to incorrectly spell "Graham" so he's been using "Fred". "Friedrich von Hayek" is apparently the long form of the name.

More interesting naming convention he mentioned: His dark/black Paph hybrids are named "Odette" from The Black Swan. And his alba hybrids are named "Egret" for the bird.

So any "Fred", "Odette" and "Egret" Paph hybrids we come across is by him.

Interesting indeed! Thank you for sharing this.

Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

Very interesting! I just happened to get a paph odettes vision and cym beauty fred from theorchidgallery. Great to know more about them.

I just got Odette's Vision recently too!!! Mine's not in spike or bud but at least one new growth. Got it off ebay...come to think of it, think it was from theorchidgallery. How's yours?

'Pink Fred' still has two blooms & my new 'President Fred' is opening, probably another day or two before it's fully open. A big flower and the color seems promising. Can't wait to share.

[My Green Pets]

Originally Posted by lotis146

I just got Odette's Vision recently too!!!

I got lucky, mine came in bud! I hope the flower will continue to develop and bloom soon. Will of course post pics!