A Good Reminder - Orchid Board

Jerry Delaney · #1 04-22-2009, 06:39 AM

Sometimes we all need to keep a reminder around. Several years ago, I was really heavy into species Catts. I had a number of C. schillerianas, a couple of which I thought were extra nice. So, with a single toothpick and 9 years of waiting, the waifs started to flower. I still keep a couple around to remind me that two PhD parents don't always have smart kids!

Bolero · #2 04-22-2009, 06:44 AM

Funny! How are you Jerry?

I like the plant in picture.

Virgil · #3 04-22-2009, 08:27 AM

Yeah but Jerry you will always love them because they are your children,

cb977 · #4 04-22-2009, 12:20 PM

YAY!

isurus79 · #5 04-22-2009, 04:26 PM

Looks great! I cant wait till mine blooms, though I hope it takes less than 9 years!!

Becky15349 · #6 04-22-2009, 04:59 PM

Jerry these are awesome!!! Are you insinuating that they aren't awesome?? I hope not, they are really pretty and totally cool looking

Cookiemonster · #7 04-22-2009, 06:27 PM

Jerry!! Looking lovely, and I have to applaud your patience

I think those kids have other talents, even if its been ages!

SP2340 · #8 04-22-2009, 06:50 PM

Wow, those flowers are very cool!!

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #9 04-22-2009, 09:20 PM

I think those blooms are very pretty. I like unique, and you don't see them like that often. Most are very... "frilly" and floofy!

Jerry Delaney · #10 04-23-2009, 02:44 AM

I'm doing very well I think Bolero. When I got up this morning and looked outside, the green side of the grass was showing, so it has to be a great day!
I'm not so sure Virgil. I have a son well into their 40's going on 16!!!!
Thanks all for the kind comments, but maybe I'll never get rid of the last traces of being a judge. I keep comparing this flower to that of C. shilleriana 'Raspberry Jam' AM/AOS. If you can find a picture of it, you will know what I mean. The one saving grace of the pictured plant is it's fragrance is typical for the species. Even I can smell it!!