Paph Hella's Westonbrit

[BikerDoc5968]

Got home from Florida last night and today when I check the GH to see what might have died in my absence, I found to my delight the following.....





Needless to say, I was thrilled!

[whygreenberg]

Wow!! What a nice holiday surprise! Those are some gorgeous Paphs. I LOVE that Silver Dollar cross.

[ronaldhanko]

You've got the name slightly wrong on the wonderful Paph you've let us see. It's Paph. Hellas 'Westonbirt'. The clonal name Westonbirt is from an old estate in England famous in the history of orchids. Paph. Hellas is an old cross made in 1940.

[BikerDoc5968]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

You've got the name slightly wrong on the wonderful Paph you've let us see. It's Paph. Hellas 'Westonbirt'. The clonal name Westonbirt is from an old estate in England famous in the history of orchids. Paph. Hellas is an old cross made in 1940.

Thanks, Ron. Someone else told me this and because I'm orchidally impaired though the name was possessive tense and well.... but the history is very interesting. Where did you learn this kind of "stuff"? Personal research, books, other growers??????

[ronaldhanko]

I read, read, read, Howard. It's another obsession.

[snow]

they all nice ones ''Howard''

[Lagoon]

Gorgeous looking group there

[cb977]

They're all fantastic, Doc...

but you were in Florida and didn't visit???

[BikerDoc5968]

Sorry, Sue....maybe next time. I spent most of my time with my mom in her Dr's offices....lots of fun!

[cb977]

Okie-dokie...you're always welcome

I hope all is well with your Mom