Genealogy for Two H&R C. walkeriana Compots

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Originally Posted by K-Sci

I created this thread hoping there are other walkeriana fanatics on the forum who may know the topic. I'm starting to think there aren't. If nobody has any corrections or comments, I'll email the core details to Harry to see how much I've got right/wrong. Considering the number of years since the 70's, I may have some major gaps/errors. It was pieced together from tidbits found in a lot of posts.

Harry hasn't posted here since Jan 2020, but the posts he made before that contain a lot of valuable information.

-Keith

Hi: I came across this thread while doing a C. walkeriana search. I've been trying for a while to find some genealogy or origin information for C. w semi albas 'Carmela', 'Taka', and 'Gold Country'. 'Taka' seems to be mostly in Japan and I only found that it is of Hawaiian origin. The three clones look somewhat similar to the old Hawaiian clones 'H&R', 'Puanani' 'Tokyo no. 1', which can be traced to the native clones 'Meire' and 'Nem Sempre'. My guess is that Carmela, Taka and Gold Country are relative of these. It seems the clone name "Taka" was used by Katsuura orchids in Hawaii?. "Carmela" is obviously from Carmela Orchids in Hawaii and "Gold Country" from GC orchids. Any clues?. Thank you.