Thank you both. I am very pleased with my purchase indeed. I actually have recently gotten a call from the orchid nursery about another Cattleya a HUUUGE one in a 10" pot that they told me wasnt for sale; but had them ask and they called me this morning to say I can get it and they will hold it for me.
But this 'New City' really is a strong and fast grower. Well at least the ones i see at the nursery and of course this one I have gotten from Mr. Hamilton's. I go weekly to check if their are any new blooms or if any previously closed blooms have opened and the 'New City's' new growths and sheaths develop incredibly fast.
Silken I think you need to increase your fertilizing of the plant. Mr. Hamilton fertilizes everyday and he has been doing this longer than you and I both. You're a catt person so if their is anything you should know, it is that most are vigorous growers, love very bright light, and when in active growth they need alot of assistance by means of fertilizer to maintain a strong & healthy growth habit. In the wild; and i have been doing a lot of research on this
Catts are able to get alot of nutrients from the rains, the stones and trees they attach themselves to and the bird droppings as you know south america has tons of bird species as well year round. So it is important that even if you do not water everyday as it doesn't rain every day all year round in the rain forests of South America you must give it those nutrients regularly as they receive them quite often in the wild.
Try this and tell me your results in the next 2 months!
P.S. Always flush with water regularly