not impressed

[Tony]

You may also want to try a Brassia. Brassia verrucosa is strongly fragrant, I used to have one that would fill the whole house with it's smell. I have a Brassia Datacosa 'Coos Bay' AM/AOS blooming now that is almost as good as it's verrucosa parent. I also love Edvah Loo 'Nishida' HCC/AOS, it isn't as strong as some others, but it reminds me of pumpkin pie, which is nature's perfect food.

[Paul]

In my old os a number of members referred to Sharry Baby as "Stinky Baby". They said that especially when in an enclosed vehicle (on the way to a show) they found it necessary to roll down the windows ... the scent was literally nauseating. That said, I always had trouble getting the stupid thing to bloom. Finally last winter, noticed it had somehow contracted mealy bugs. First time I 've ever had mealies. No other plant had any. I threw it out in the snow. Haven't missed it a bit.

Haven't noticed any real scent from my Haraella. But it is in a terr and I don't go sticking my head in the tank just to try to smell it.

Ctna Maui Maid 'Lea' X 'December Bride' was my favorite white minicatt. Very nice scent. Had it for years then lost it. *sigh* Haven't seen that particular cross again.

[Dorothy]

Maybe you lost your 'December Bride' because you threw out your 'Smelly Sharry'
... what comes around, goes around ...

[Dorothy]

Here she is, Paul

Sentinel Orchids

Talk about your mail-order brides!
She comes at a steep price!
$100 in a 3.5 inch pot!

[Paul]

OMG! Dorothy, did you look at the prices they're charging?! LOL! I got mine several years back as a BS plant of $10 -12. Sentinel wants $100 Don't think I'll be shopping there any time soon. {but thanks for looking! }

[Dorothy]

You are very welcome -
A $100 for any plant has to be blooming 24kt flowers for me to even consider !