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Old 07-11-2014, 04:22 PM
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Thought you might like a look at my Lc. Merced Skies now in bloom.

This is an especially appropriate post because Stewart Orchids made this cross (Lc. Parysatis coerulea x C. gaskelliana 'Blue Dragon') on 7/17/64 - almost exactly 50 years ago!

So, Happy Fiftieth Birthday, Merced Skies!

I personally bought this orchid at Stewart's in the early 1970's and have been growing and blooming it ever since.

The color is almost impossible to capture accurately - it is much 'bluer' in person. The second picture comes closer, but is out of focus because of long exposure (I couldn't hold still enough!).
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Old 07-11-2014, 04:56 PM
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Wow, lovely! This plant must seem like an old friend to you
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Old 07-11-2014, 07:49 PM
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Gorgeous!
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Old 07-13-2014, 04:10 PM
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Love it!
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Old 07-13-2014, 05:46 PM
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That orchid is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us all.
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Old 07-13-2014, 05:58 PM
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That is a gorgeous blue!
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