Chicagoland Orchid Festival

[tomkalina]

Hi All,

Each year, we try to release a new slipper orchid hybrid around the time of the Chicagoland Orchidfest. Here are the requirements:

1) Must represent a new direction in slipper orchid hybridizing.

2) Must grow like a weed.

3) Flower has to last at least six weeks on the plant.

4) Must be priced (slightly) below $ 20 for a NBS/BS plant.

This year, our special release is Paph. (tonsum x Magic Wand) @ $ 19.95/ea. (See photo of the first coloratum seedling to bloom)

This is the first hybrid we know of that has ever been made with Paph. Magic Wand - a "flame" type vinicolor Maudiae hybrid of (Red Glory x Magic Flame) that was made with the original Paph. callosum var JAC in it's background. Paph. tonsum needs no introduction, as that's where the flower gets it's longevity and interesting black petal warts. Seedlings have both dark and light leaf bases, and while the photo is of a coloratum type, the vinis promise to be stunning. Please PM me if you'd like one reserved for pickup at the Festival. We won't be listing them on the website until after the Festival.

Thanks!

 

[SlipperFan]

That's nice Tom. Makes me wish I were coming. But maybe you'll still have some at MOS next Spring.

 

[tomkalina]

Hi Dot,

I went out and put a red tag in the biggest one. See you in Troy!

Best, Tom

 

[SlipperFan]

Hi Dot,

I went out and put a red tag in the biggest one. See you in Troy!

Best, Tom

Aren't you sweet! Thank you!!!! :clap:

 

[tomkalina]

We're busy setting up today, but here's a partial list of seedlings that we will have available for sale beginning 8am Friday, Sept. 25th.: All seedlings have nominal six inch leaf spans.

Phrag. kovachii @ $ 100/ea
Phrag. Peruflora's Cirila Alca (kovachii x d'alessandroi) @ $75/ea (limited)
Phrag. Eric Young (besseae fma flavum x longifolium fma album)@ $35/ea
Phrag. d'alessandroi `FV' CHM/AOS (x self) (True Species) @ $100/ea
Phrag. longifolium fma album `Fox Valley Mint' (x self) (Three available)
Paph. (tonsum x Magic Wand) BS @ $
Paph. Doll's Kobold (charlesworthii x henryanum) In bud/Bloom
Paph. Lucky Bells (Bella Lucia x bellatulum) In Bud @ $49.95
Paph. charlesworthii (x sib) In Bud @ $25-$35/ea
Paph. villosum fma aureum `Goldfinch' AM/AOS (x sib) @ $75/ea
Paph. Jade Dragon (malipoense x fairrieanum) In Bud @ $ 39.95/ea

This is just a sampling, but it will give you some idea of what we'll have to offer during this exciting weekend.

Thanks!

 

[NYEric]

I have a tournament and can't make it! :sob:
Everybody who can, please enjoy and keep us posted,thanx!