enablers, the lot of you (Phal questions) - with pics

[Peithecelt]

Originally Posted by cowboy51278

did you happen to pick this phal up at wegmans? i saw one EXACTLY like this at wegmans this week and almost got it. i talked myself out of it because it was a NOID. there is a new wholesaler in Ithaca thats been selling to all the big super market chains in central and western NY and undercutting all the local growers. he has nice plants but I think the other growers are gonna lynch him

That is exactly where I got it.. The lack of an actual varietal name was bothering me some, but since it was a "It's almost 10 at night, I just had a really good dinner out with my girlfriends, I want an orchid damnit!" purchase.. . My options were limited. Weggies was pretty much it.. (proving that unplanned purchases do not need alcohol involved)

As for the grower, I am not certain, but I suspect that it is the guy who owns the local orchid store (which is rather annoying, the one time I called over there with a question he was REALLY unhelpful, I was not intending on giving him any of my money)... I honestly don't know of anywhere else to get orchids locally though, so... Although I feel bad for the other growers, if they're not putting themselves out visibly, those of us who are new don't have a lot of options... I was watching Craigslist, the local newspaper etc. for a few days, and the only orchids I saw were the ones at Weggies, Lowes and the orchid store, which I think is the same guy who is supplying Weggies..

[cowboy51278]

Originally Posted by Peithecelt

That is exactly where I got it.. The lack of an actual varietal name was bothering me some, but since it was a "It's almost 10 at night, I just had a really good dinner out with my girlfriends, I want an orchid damnit!" purchase.. . My options were limited. Weggies was pretty much it.. (proving that unplanned purchases do not need alcohol involved)

As for the grower, I am not certain, but I suspect that it is the guy who owns the local orchid store (which is rather annoying, the one time I called over there with a question he was REALLY unhelpful, I was not intending on giving him any of my money)... I honestly don't know of anywhere else to get orchids locally though, so... Although I feel bad for the other growers, if they're not putting themselves out visibly, those of us who are new don't have a lot of options... I was watching Craigslist, the local newspaper etc. for a few days, and the only orchids I saw were the ones at Weggies, Lowes and the orchid store, which I think is the same guy who is supplying Weggies..

that him. you should come up this way in June. Marlows orchids is having a big spring open house and sale. I think its the 7th, but check his website to be sure. Marlow Orchids - Home. he has a lot of stuff! prob about a 2 hr drive 4 u.

[Peithecelt]

Originally Posted by gerneveyn

It's a beauty. Nice choice. It resembles Dtps. Minho Princess. Here's a link to a pic of it: Orchid of the Week Library: Dtps. Minho Princess 'Watercolor Artist' HCC/AOS

Oooh, you're right, that one DOES look like it, though this one has some faint yellow on the backside of the petals... Hmmm... It's a good starting point though!

[Peithecelt]

Originally Posted by cowboy51278

that him. you should come up this way in June. Marlows orchids is having a big spring open house and sale. I think its the 7th, but check his website to be sure. Marlow Orchids - Home. he has a lot of stuff! prob about a 2 hr drive 4 u.

GAH!

okay so this is kind of annoying, unfortunately that weekend I have another commitment on my time (I am part of a medieval re-enacting/recreation organization, and our local group is holding an event that weekend), so I can't make it.. *pout* (my mother in law is also in town, though that's something of an excuse to get out of the house.. lol)

[cowboy51278]

Originally Posted by Peithecelt

GAH!

okay so this is kind of annoying, unfortunately that weekend I have another commitment on my time (I am part of a medieval re-enacting/recreation organization, and our local group is holding an event that weekend), so I can't make it.. *pout* (my mother in law is also in town, though that's something of an excuse to get out of the house.. lol)

HAHA any excuse would be a good one to abandon ship that weekend! Thats funny that you do the medieval re-enacting. I have a horse that I shoe for a fella that does that. He's big into the jousting (sp?)

[shari99]

Your orchid is so beautiful. It is really lovely!