Here are two Paph fairrieanums from two different sources. I'd like comments on which one you prefer, if either. The first is larger, if that makes a difference.
Two Paph fairrieanums
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Marco
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i like the second one better...i like how the petals curl backwards and the frills on the petals...unless of course im blind and i dont see how the petals curl backwards on the first...
besides that though theyre both nice
besides that though theyre both nice
Candace
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I like the second even though it's a smaller flower. I prefer the flatter dorsal and the upswept laterals.
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paphjoint
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I like both of them--
Roy
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The second one has more the traditional fairrieanum shape, the dorsal needs to improve slightly, the first has a bad dorsal but the rest of the flower appears to have a lot more substance to it????. The petals, if they stay as they are would be better in a breeding program with Maudiae types as they may not cause the furl back as can happen in these crosses which can distort an otherwise good flower. Question, are these 1st flowering seedlings???????. They may be a lot better next time.
Both worth keeping. Slight leaning to No.1
Both worth keeping. Slight leaning to No.1
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Corbin
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I like ther second one
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goldenrose
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Nice pics. I think we're pretty much in agreement, there are good qualities about both plants!
Both are nice but I like the second one more - as Marco said there's more 'verve' in this flower .
Best regards from Germany, GuRu
Best regards from Germany, GuRu
SlipperFan
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I don't think you should keep either one. Send them both to me.:drool:
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Mrs. Paph
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I'm gonna have to go w/ the second one two, petals w/ personality!
TADD
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:drool: Ross Your are killing Me! I love both... #2 is abit better I think!
Roy
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With #1 on its second flowering, if its the same dorsal fold back as the 1st flowering its not worth keeping. #2 has room for improvement and would under those conditions keep it.
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Grandma M
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I prefer the twist on the petals of the second one.
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Yeah, Tadd, you slacker you! 
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After clerking a third time the other day on a paph team, I think there are flaws in both flowers - I like the first for it's size but not the dorsal. I think the other is maybe a little too curly in the petals, but I'm just learning this stuff...
oke:After clerking a third time the other day on a paph team, I think there are flaws in both flowers - I like the first for it's size but not the dorsal. I think the other is maybe a little too curly in the petals, but I'm just learning this stuff...
Yeah, Tadd, you slacker you!
After clerking a third time the other day on a paph team, I think there are flaws in both flowers - I like the first for it's size but not the dorsal. I think the other is maybe a little too curly in the petals, but I'm just learning this stuff...
that was my thinking, also, but upon reviewing AOS award pictures for fairrieanum, most awarded ones have some curling of the petals.
The second one is truer to form and has more color. BTW there are ways to redirect around system admin blocks!
