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Old 02-20-2009, 07:57 PM
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This is a first bloom for selfing of the 'Natural World' HCC/AOS variety. I have no idea what the parent(s) look like, but I can show you an example of the offspring! I have to say that these flowers are nothing special, but I hoping on the next bloom the red splotches on the petals get to be a little more intense. We shall see. Anywho, enjoy!

P.S. The scent is a very pleasant, kind of like the smell of mint flavored dental floss.

P.P.S. I almost forgot to mention this is the freebie that TOF has been throwing in for free with their orders lately. FYI.
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Wow, Steve! That was free?? I've never seen a catesetum with this colouring. Gorgeous!

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That's awesome!
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Nice....I haven't seen this one yet, I like it! Who is TOF, and do you have a link? I might have to order something!
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It's Tropical Orchid Farm...they have some really nice stuff at reasonable prices. I haven't ordered from them yet but I certainly will at some point

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Kind of scary looking, but fun. I'd be careful around that gaping red mouth, or whatever it is.

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It looks like an alien stirring some kind of stew pot. Thanks Susanne.
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Gorgeous, Steve! I'm waiting for an order right now - maybe I'll get a surprise too.
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Nice....I haven't seen this one yet, I like it! Who is TOF, and do you have a link? I might have to order something!
Sorry, TOF is Tropical Orchid Farm on Maui. Here is the link: Tropical Orchid Farm

Whoops, I see Sue got to it first! Thanks!
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