Snaps from "An Alphabet Garden of Orchids"

[ogecko]

The joint United States Botanic Garden-Smithsonian Institution orchid display is taking place this year in the USBG Conservatory on The Mall (D.C.) through April 13th. Following are some snaps that I took today.

Paph Harrisianum (barbatum x villosum) registered 1869


Paph Harrisianum 'Bull's Variety'


Paph Harrisianum 'G S Ball'


Paph Bingleyense (charlesworthii x Harrisianum) registered 1899


Paph Emperor of India (Harrisianum x Io) registered 1902


Paph Alcides (hirsutissimum x insigne) registered 1890


Paph Eridge (Doris Stanton x Rosalie) registered 1942 Exhibitor: Martha Knight


Paph Petunia (Atlantis x Rosemary Waithman) registered 1944


Paph Yellow Tiger 'Ruth Luethans' AM/AOS

 

[ogecko]

Here are some Phrag snaps from the same display.

Phrag Ashley Wilkes


Phrag Cardinale


Phrag Eric Young


Phrag Noirmont Exhibitor: Bonnie Cobos


Phrag Saint Peter


Phrag Sedenii

 

[goldenrose]

Nice pics! Thanks! They do have a collection of so oldie but goodie paphs!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae and schlimii hybrids!

 

[Candace]

Thanks for taking the time to post all the photos. I think the Yellow Tiger is my favorite.

 

[Corbin]

thanks

 

[biothanasis]

I want them all...!!!!! Very beautifull...

 

[rdlsreno]

Thanks for posting!!!

Ramon