A couple of cute first blooms
 

I have had a few orchids blooming for me for the first time. Attached are two Cattleyas that are first blooms.

The first is one I got from H & R bare root last winter with very few roots. It's Rlc. Lisa Taylor Gallis 'Nora'. It has 2 new growths but the other growth is still small.

The 2nd picture is Rlc. Village Chief North. I got it as a small seedling 3 years ago from Cloud's. it had 2 buds, but one blasted when tiny.

The yellow one is quite fragrant in the morning but I don't smell anything on the green one.

Both are beautiful
My wish list is getting bigger-- and i am running out of room.

Thanks Monika :)

There both beautiful but I will say that green and purple combo is stunning.

Thanks! I've been impatient to see that green and purple one for a long time and it was worth the wait!

I really love the first one! Congratulations! First blooms are always very special and exciting. :)

Thanks!

Beautiful!

Congratulations, they are both stunners !

I absolutely love the second one. The purple streaks look as if they were painted on. Gorgeous flower!

Thanks WhiteRabbit, CambriaWhat and brianwstephens.

They are beautiful!

Thanks for looking :)

They are both beautiful, but my favorite is the second one.

Thanks for looking :)

Both lovely!

Thanks RosieC