I love Carmelas and have ordered for years. One problem that I have encountered is that they tend to 'lose' orders easily. I always contact them a day or so later to make sure that they have the order. Otherwise, I have no complaints!
I guess I am lucky that I can go to Orchid shows and see what I am buying. But, if I ever order, I will keep what your said in mind. Thanks for the info.
I'm with you Marilyn, I've been eyeing "big black."
I've never ordered from Carmela, but the local orchid society got all their plants fom their "opportunity table" for them at the meeting I went to. The guest speaker was a junior AOS judge talking about Vandas, so everything was either Vanda or Asco. They sent tons well more than what was requested and the plants were exceptional. The guest speaker even had to buy a few tickets he was so impressed.