A pair of paphs.

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

I've had a couple of these photos for a couple of weeks but I've been too busy to post them. This morning I've spent a good part of the time in the greenhouse and yet my wife said why don't you take some time to post some photos. Is she a keeper or what?

First is Paph. Ma-Belle. This is malipoense 'Springreen' x bellatulum 'Dalmation' that came from Orchids Limited.

Next is a photo of a complex that I recently purchased off of E-bay from Hadley at Marriott Orchids. It is Paph. Wharton Sinkler. The parents are Adilene Babadilla 'Lemon Drop' x Skip Bartlett 'White Pepper' HCC/AOS. I can't take credit for the flower. It arrived in flower. This is not the best example of the flower. This is the second bud that opened after the first one on that spike died.

 

[SlipperKing]

Wow Bob, nice! As Ernie says "I'm diggin the Ma Belle"

 

[Ross]

Nice flowers, Bob. The Wharton Sinkler cross has the potential for some award winners. I will post a few pictures from this cross, if I can get them photographed today.

 

[goldenrose]

:rollhappy: That is one spotted Ma Belle! 'Dalmation' is perfect! :rollhappy:

 

[NYEric]

Yep, a keeper!

 

[smartie2000]

I love that Ma-Belle!:drool:
I hope mine comes out in a triangular shape like that

 

[SlipperFan]

They are both sprinkled with pepper.

 

[T.paph]

Love them both.

 

[likespaphs]

...As Ernie says "I'm diggin the Ma Belle"

i agree with Ernie

 

[Potterychef]

Really nice looking flowers Bob! Regards, Doug

 

[JeanLux]

yes, I like it too!!! But unfortunately it is not 'my beauty' but yours !!! Jean

 

[CodPaph]

The flower's magnificent Ma Belle