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the orchidPhile September 2017 PRE-ORDER LIST www.facebook.com/orchidphile (203) 329-7255 IMPORTANT ! Address all correspondence & orders to: [email protected] (Please mention either “Plant Pre-Order” & note the particular show/event or Mail Order in the subject line) This list replaces & supersedes all previous lists. All orders are filled in the order in which they are received and are subject to prior sale. Prices are listed in US Dollars OF SPECIAL NOTE: We have now added a new section to show some of our first-bloom One-of-a-Kind novelty seedlings (not mericlones), many of which are from Dragon Tree Eagle breeding lines that we’ve purchased from some of the cutting-edge breeding programs in Taiwan. These are available on a First Come-First Serve basis ~ and each photo is of the actual seedling being offered. Also, be aware that Phal. bellina, Phal. violacea and the many novelty hybrids bred from them are very slow to reach blooming size and, as a result, are more expensive. We’ve also expanded our collection of miniature Vandaceous, miniature Dendrobiums & divisions of some of our select Paphs ~ all of which grow & flower happily with our Phals. Each genus is put into their own category after our Phal. listings. Most plants are in 2.7” pots as first or second bloomers unless otherwise noted as being fully mature in 4” pots PLEASE NOTE: Stock quantities of 6 or fewer are noted in parens ORDERING INFORMATION FOR OUR MAIL ORDER CLIENTS: In the winter or during inclement weather, shipments may be delayed pending more moderate weather conditions. Shipping is either via FedEx Ground or Air depending on final destination. We reserve the right to withdraw any offering from sale and to limit quantities. We guarantee all plants to be true to identity to the best of our knowledge. However, since many come in from Taiwan, we have to assume they are properly labeled as to their species or hybrid name. We make no warranty as to the productiveness of any plants sold since culture conditions vary widely. Although we do our utmost to pack carefully, we are not responsible for damage to buds or flowers due to shipping if buyer specifically requests these plants ~ therefore, risk is assumed by buyer for buds or flowers on plants shipped at this stage Safe arrival of a healthy orchid plant is guaranteed. Packing & Shipping Charges: Based on the total of your order, a minimum of 10% for packing plus the actual FedEx shipping cost will be charged. We use FedEx Ground for all 1-3 day deliveries within our delivery zone since Ground shipping rates are much more reasonable than Air. If heat packs are requested, they will be provided at an additional charge. SIZE DEFINITIONS: PF = Previously flowered, fully mature Blooming Size plants F = Currently in flower (single spike unless otherwise noted) B = In bud (single spike unless otherwise noted) SP = In spike, just initiating to medium spike stage (single spike unless otherwise noted) BS = Blooming size (should flower in season) NBS = Near blooming size (approximately 1 year to flowering in season) S = about 2-3 years to flowering PHAL SPECIES: Most of these Phalaenopsis species are from Taiwan & were sibbed or selfed using very select parents. Phal. bellina, Phal. violacea and Phal. javanica are extremely slow to reach flowering size so we’re only offering Near Blooming or Blooming Size plants. As a result of their extra years to reach maturity, the pricing on these plants is higher than is usual for most of our Phal. species. PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE Phal. bellina fma. alba NBS $ 65 (3) (Sib Cross of FRAGRANT Species) Rarely available but thanks to our annual trip to Taiwan, we were able to obtain a few seedlings from this newest sib cross of two alba clones ! These plants are just now reaching flowering size, being very slow to make it to maturity, and we’re expecting a much improved strain of this alba form of the species resulting from select sibbings and selfings created by this Taiwan nursery. Many will show a soft green picotee or tip on its segments. These plants will most likely spike up & flower for the first time this summer, producing just 1-2 flowers initially. However, if the spike remains green, do not remove it as it will add more buds in addition to producing additional spikes. FRAGRANT ! ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS ! Phal. bellina fma. blue-green BS $ 65 (2) (Sib Cross of FRAGRANT Species) This particular strain of the delightfully NEW fragrant Phal. bellina carries the newest LISTING breeding for a coerulean blue flush with the tips of its segments showing a much stronger green influence. An eye catching result and a brand new direction in sibbing Phal. bellina for unique new color contrasts. FRAGRANT ! ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS ! COLOR VARIABLE Phal. bellina fma. coerulea NBS $ 38 (1) (Sib Cross of FRAGRANT Species) The fragrant & beautiful Phal. bellina in a new color form ! Typically, Phal. bellina has a central pink blush/flush on all its segments ~ however, this strain has a more cerulean blue to lavender flush which, along with its deep lavender lip, makes quite a statement. This species tends to continue to flower again on older inflorescences in addition to producing new so don’t remove them unless they turn yellow. We’re guessing this group is about a year to flowering & yet we’ve seen a couple spike up already showing their increased vigor as a sib cross ~ they sold immediately ! PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE FRAGRANT ! ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS ! COLOR VARIABLE CHING HUA NURSERY, TAIWAN Phal. celebensis NBS $ 35 (Sib Cross of Species) (1) Endemic to Sulawesi, this miniature species has beautifully mottled silvery grey-green leaves making it an attractive addition to any collection, even when not in flower ! Usually flowering from late summer to early fall, its tall inflorescences can literally be covered with successively opening semi-peloric flowers, all presented on a gracefully cascading display. This particular Phalaenopsis species is one of the few that does better in shade & kept moist year ‘round. Not often available & a really unique little treasure ! MINIATURE ! ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS ! JIAHO NURSERIES, TAIWAN Phal. cornu-cervi fma. alba B/F $ 55 ’Peloric’ (3) 1-2 spikes (Peloric 3-lip form of Species) A perfect 3-lip clone of the alba form of this popular fragrant species ! The result NEW of a clonal shift, these have all been LISTING flowered to assure they are true to the mother plant without reverting back to the regular alba form. Beautifully flattened inflorescences will produce long-lasting waxy & full form fragrant yellow-green flowers on & off throughout the year. Cooler temperatures & brighter light in fall/winter produce the lime green segments as in the photo. Summer flowers tend to be more yellow in their sepal color. In addition to producing new (Actual photo of this clone) spikes each year, previously flowered spikes remain green & continue to add additional buds and branches off & on year ‘round ! FRAGRANT ! PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE BS $ 95 Phal. javanica alba (2) (Rare alba form of Species) A unique opportunity to obtain a stem NEW prop of the elusive rare alba form of LISTING Phalaenopsis javanica, one of the most charming of all miniature Phalaenopsis species ! Culture is the same as for all Phal. javanicas ~ and although we grow them in small pots in NZ moss, they do equally well mounted. A rare addition to any Phalaenopsis species collection ! MICRO-MINI SPECIES SP/B $ 75 Phal. javanica ‘Red’ (2) (Species) A stem prop of a select & extremely dark color form of this species with NEW emboldened RED stippling/striping ! LISTING We’ve already flowered several of this clone & they are quite striking in their color intensity as opposed to the regular form of Phal. javanica. Another must- have for any species and/or Phalaenopsis collection ! MICRO-MINI SPECIES Phal. pulcherrima BS $ 48 ‘Royal Fuchsia’ (4N) (1) (SELECT CLONE of Species) Glowing fuchsia flowers grace this particular tetraploid clone of Phal. pulcherrima ! With its fabulously compact leaves & growth habit, this species can readily form basal keikis, in time producing a specimen plant for the most dramatic display. An easy grower which is temperature tolerant, this tetraploid form is producing more vigorous growth with longer lasting flowers ! PHOTO NAME & DESCRIPTION SIZE PRICE Phal. violacea fma. coerulea NBS $ 42 (Sib cross of this Indigo form of Species) (1) A sib-cross of this fragrant species coming from two dark indigo parents from the breeding lines of HP Norton combined with those of Krull Smith ! These have been vigorous growers and might very well make their first spikes within the coming year. As a sib cross, there will be some variation in the intensity of blue from one seedling to the next. FRAGRANT ! ONE-OF-A-KIND SEEDLINGS ! CHING HUA NURSERY, TAIWAN MULTIFLORAL MINIATURES, COMPACT-GROWING BRIGHTLY COLORED NOVELTIES & EVEN SOME LARGER-FLOWERING STUNNERS: Again, most of these clones are the result of the excellent Taiwanese breeding programs. Many of the plants below were hand-picked from select nurseries over the last several years on our annual trips to Taiwan. PLEASE NOTE: With many of the harlequins & the red or orange novelties, differences in light & temperature at various times of the year will cause some variation to occur in the flower color and/or intensity of their markings. Under warmer temperatures & more shaded conditions in the summer, many red novelty-type hybrids with yellow or orange in their breeding background will flower showing more of those colors.
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