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A good orchid story, if a bit long. This fall I took on the project of virus testing my orchid collection. Unfortunately, I had to dispose of several plants, mostly Cattleyas, and one that I was particularly sad to go was C. trianae ‘A.C. Burrage.’ It was my only trianae and I set out to find a copy of it (I did, but this is not THAT story). I shared my story of virus testing and disposal with one well-known grower that I had done quite a bit of business with. I asked if they would check their Cattleya trianae divisions, with the hope that I could add one or two strong trianae plants to my collection. I heard back that none were in good shape, and so I placed my order of various Cattleya seedlings. When I received the order, there were two gifts: Two Cattleya trianae divisions. They were not great shape, but a very nice gesture. And just this week one of them came into bloom. A single flower, yet I think this plant will do well going forward. Tons of roots, 4 potential new growths and clearly a bloomer and a fighter. There are good people in the world!
To my orchid friends! Happy 2021! I hope you are all safe and healthy.
To my orchid friends! Happy 2021! I hope you are all safe and healthy.
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