Visit to Carter & Holmes nets new plants!
 

Hi everyone!

My mom and I went to Newberry again so I could select some orchids as my birthday and Christmas gifts. All but the main greenhouse were closed but that greenhouse was loaded with goodies! Catts were everywhere but alas, I currently don't have proper conditions for them.

So I picked up the following:

• Paph delenatii
• Paph Mystic Jewel x Paph Maudiae alba
• (Phal Hawaiian Clouds x Shirane) x Phal Florida Snow 'Breckinridge'—I got this in a 6" pot for $15 :) It's HUGE! Leaves more than a foot long.
• Dtps Newberry Parfait 'Picotee' w/ a spike
• Dtps Sogo Manager 'Newberry Sunshine'—Two nice spikes developing!

As always, Mac Holmes was very helpful. We talked about my current growing conditions and what would do well. Alas I wanted a few that won't do well for me but at least I didn't give myself the frustration of trying to grow what won't. It was a great trip and I wanted to share!


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Congrats!!!! Wish I could visit them, lol... Though my bank account probably is thanking me for not!

My husband forbids me from going there with a credit card. Cash only! He's a wise man.

Ouch!!! Cash only? That's harsh!

Please tell me you head straight for the nearest ATM machine!!! LOL...

My sister used to live near there Elena. My mother used to bring me back some baby orchids from C and H when she would go south to visit. I have them to this day. I believe you could say that my mother and C and H started this "addiction"!

Sounds like you got a really nice selection. I hope they do VERY well for you. I am looking forward to seeing photos of your plants and blooms!!!!

So Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday!!! May your New Year be a wonderful one, as well!

What nice mothers!

I've been tempted to take a detour to the ATM but that wouldn't be good for my marriage, KWIM?

Yes, very nice indeed. :D

Thank you!

And yours as well! :thankyou

nice!