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PAPHIOPEDILUM SEEDLINGS
Normal size = 120mm - 200mm leaf span. Advance size = 200mm plus leaf span.

NOVELTY PAPHIOPEDILUMS

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Paph. Albion x Paph. Maudiae 'Gothic' (4N) A totally new direction in breeding pinks. $15.00 $22.00 Comparatively large, pink flowers on good stems and beautiful foliage. Paph. Grant Szabo (Delrosi x primulinum ) Pale pink multi floral. Tall stem, easy to grow. Unusual $12.00 Paph. Transvaal x Paph. moquettianum Many medium sized flowers in succession. Pink and light golden colours. Paph. Golddollar x Paph. parishii Tall spikes with 3 to 4 relatively large flowers. Yellow with brown markings. Paph. Golddollar x Paph. Verde Oro Cowburg This is a rare second generation armeniacum hybrid. Cowburg is a large standard yellow-green flower. I expect clear yellows with at least 2 flowers per stem

$18.00

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$30.00

Paph. Hatsue Otsuka (Golddollar x rothschidianum) 'Virginia' An interesting new cross not yet named. Yellow flowers with darker veining. Flowers progressively with several flowers on tall stems. Those who know Paph. Dollgoldie will love this one. $35.00 Paph. primulinum x Paph. Golddollar 'Tetragold' (4N) Description is similar to Golddollar but stronger grower. Most are pure golden yellow. $22.00

$30.00

Paph.Henrietta Fujiwara alba (haynaldianum var. album x primulinum) Up to 5 flowers in pure yellow, green and white on tall stems, strong grower. One of very few albino multiflorals $25.00 Flowering size $60.00

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PARVISEPALUM CROSSES
Paph. delenatii x Paph. Golddollar 'Tetragold' Deep lemon yellow. 2 to 3 flowers per stem. Heavy substance. Paph. Mem. Larry Heuer (malipoense x emersonii) Large green with brown/red markings, typical large, Round pouch. Paph. Magic Lantern (delenatii x micranthum) The most delightful pink Paph.

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$25.00

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$25.000

$20.00

Paph. Golddollar (primulinum x armeniacum) (See Photo) Almost pure yellow flowers with a large, round pouch. Unlike the parents, this grows well. $20.00 Flowering size plants Paph. Dellaina (liemiana x delenatii ) Beautiful soft pinks up to 5 flowers per stem in succession. $12.00 Paph. Delrosi (delenatii x rothdschildianum) Well flowered, it will produce a tall stem with up to four large pink flowers. It is sometimes shy to flower, but well worth waiting for. $18.00 Paph. Harold Koopowitz (rothschildianum x malipoernse) Majestic, large flowers on tall stems. Brown & green striped segments Paoh .Norito Hasegawa x Paph. Golddollar Tetragold4n A new introduction of a tetraploid parent into the Parvisepalum Breeding.Should result in flowers with heavier Substance. $22.00 Paph. Lynleigh Koopowitz (malipoense x delenatii) Pretty, bright, multicoloured flower on tall stems. Paph. Yongala Rock & Roll x Paph. primulinum Several pink/yellow flowers on tall stems. May flower at any time of the year.

$30.00 $65.00

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PHRAGMIPEDIUM DIVISIONS - Flowering Size (See Photo)

These do best with extra light and water.

Phrag. pearcei Small growing species from Ecuador. Cute multi coloured flowers. Vertical twisted petals. Distinct colouration. Flowering size divisions $35.00 Phrag. longifolium Vigorous grower. Sequentially flowering for many months. Horizontal green petals. The centre disc mimics eyelashes. Phrag. lindleyanum Rare Phragmipedium species with intense red petals. Sequential flowering over a long period on tall stem. Phrag. Sedenii 'Candidum' Very pretty baby pink, many flowers produced on the one stem over a long period. Phrag. Calurum Similar characteristics to above, slightly larger, darker pointed petals. Phrag. Grande 'Chinaman' Petals 20cm and long, large flowers, several per stem. Mericlones advanced Phrag. Schroederae AM/RHS (See Photo) The most beautiful of them all, bright red, large flowers, several per stem over an extended period.

$65.00

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Phrag. Perseus 'Highclare' HCC/AOC (lindlyanum x Sedenii) This beautiful pink and white 'Phrag' recieved its award only last year It flowers over many weeks on tall, branching stems. A few large flowering size divisions are now available. $ 95.00 Phrag. schlimii Very cute, small baby pink flowers many in succession over a long time. Rare.

$150.00

Phrag. Geralda (caudatum var. sanderae x lindleyanum) (Seedlings) (See Photo) The first to flower had up to seven flowers per stem. The petals to 15cm long are red and the pouch is golden. Selected clones mature large divisions $75.00 - $100.00

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PAPHIOPEDILUM plants and divisions (flowering size)

Paph. boxalii var. attrata x Paph. Radiant Tiger Bright, glossy orange/brown flowers, grows cool, produces multiple growths. Suitable for specimen plants. Multi growth plants $25.00 $45.00

Paph. Ceres (spicerianum x hirsutissimum) $25.00 Both parents originate from the cool foothills of the Himalayas which makes it very cold tolerant. Attractive4 purple petals with lighter brown/white top. Paph. Maudiae 'Coloratum' Majestic large flower on tall stem. Excellent for cut flowers. Paph. Quirola (haynaldianum x liemiana) Three to five flowers on tall stem. Reasonably cold tolerant. $25.00 $35.00

Paph. Crossianum 'Album' (venustum var. album x insigne var. albomarginata) Most are a pretty yellow/green with more intense yellow veining on the pouch from venustum. Some may show some brown markings. Tolerates low temperatures.Flowering size plants $25.00 Paph. Alma Gavaert 'Madame Maurice Mertens' AM/RHS The largest of all the Albino Maudiae types. Majestic flowers on tall stems. Paph. Paymaster (Paeony 'Regency' AM/RHS x mastersianum) Almost full, round shaped, light maroon flowers on long stems. $150.00

$35.00

Paph. Rosy Dawn $35.00 White with a few pink dots. Vigorous grower. Tolerates cool temperatures. Paph. Dalla Quite an old hybrid with distinct brown, green and white coloured dorsal. Compact grower. Very unique. $150.00

Paph. Orchilla 'Chilton' $150.00 Famous dark red all over. Champion Paph. at Darwin Orchid Conference July 1994. Paph. Startler 'Glace' AM/AOS $175.00 Almost perfect round flower. Very appealing dark red. For the serious collector or exhibitor.

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Paph. Albion FCC/RHS $75.00 Still one of the most beautiful whites with its distinct green centre disc. Mericlones (Yes! You read it right) Small $25.00 Paph. Hama Callomii (callosum x praestans) $35.00 Unusual honey colour with some white on the striped dorsal. Up to 3 flowers per stem. Good grower. Usually late summer flowering. Paph. Pepperpuddle $45.00 Having Paph. spicerianum as one parent it makes a rare, cold tolerant white with a lovely dusting of pink. Medium size flowers on tall stems. Paph. X jogjae (glaucophyllum x praestans) Divisions of originally jungle collected plant. .Paph. Harrisianum'Balls' Divisions if the first Paph. hybrid ever made in 1869. This clone is very imposing with dark maroon flowers on tall stems. Flowers at Christmas time, cold tolerant. Strong divisions. Paph. Leyburnense 'Magnificum' See photo back cover. Very vigorous grower, cold tolerant. Flowers from early autumn onwards. Paph. Rolfei 'Vampira' (bellatulum x rothschildianum) Very intense and distinct colour pattern on a creamy white background up to 3 flowers per stem. Paph. Dramatic Pure yellow green and white standard hybrid Has been used a lot in the breeding of this attractive colour range. Paph. Dora Crawshaw 'Lie de Vin' (bellatulum x charlesworthii) As the clonal name suggests it is a uniform pure deep wine red Flower all over. Semi pendulous stem. Paph. Pisar (concolor x delenatii) Two to three soft creamy pink flowers over dark foliage. Small growing plant. Paph. Easter (concolor x Psyche) Cream/white with faint dusting. Miniature plant and flowers, dainty. Paph. Sand Dollar (bellatulum var. album x primulinum) Lemon yellow and finely peppered flowers. 3-4 in succession. Compact plant $45.00 $38.00

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SPECIES (Flowering Size)

Paph. tonsum var. curtisifolium Large soft brown flowers on tall stems. Beautifully marked leaves. This species is very rare now. Paph. villosum Raised from two selected clones with large, glossy flowers. Very cold tolerant. $50.00

$35.00

Paph. spicerianum $35.00 Another lovely species from northern India. The funnel shaped white dorsal makes it very distinct. Paph. sukhakulii $35.00 The Eyelash Slipper with straight hairs extending from the upper and lower edges of the heavily spotted petals. Beautifully marked leaves. Paph. insigne The easiest of all Paph. species to grow. Very cold tolerant. Autumn flowering. Easily grown in a shadehoise in most areas of Australia with extra shade. Paph. lawrenceanum Flowering size divisions. Paph. niveum 'Jane' x Paph. niveum 'St. Nick' Flowering Size Rarely available white species, a mating of two of my best clones With full, round shapes, grows well. Needs dryer winter periods. $22.00

$65.00

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OTHER UNUSUAL ORCHIDS - Flowering Size

Arides odorata var. alba The many pure white flowers are arranged in the shape of a large bunch of grapes. Slightly scented, easy to grow, autumn flowering. Strong flowering size plants. Arides lawrenceana Similar to above with pink and white flowers, pleasant perfume very attractive. $38.00

$25.00

Brassavola digbyana - Species $45.00 This species is famous for its enormous frilly lip and has for this reason has been used in breeding with the Cattleya alliance to make Bc., Blc. etc. Keep cool and very dry in winter. Dendrobium pierardii - Species, India from $20.00 Canes up to 1 metre long, covered all along with 6cm diameter pink and white flowers in spring. Likes to be kept cool and very dry in winter. Water and feed well during the growing season, cool growing. Larger multi-cane plants available. $35.00 Den. Adastra 'Nickys' ACC/AOC (superbum x pierardii) Large vivid pink, 75mm flowers on pendulous canes up Lge $45.00 to 1.2m long. Very spectacular, easy to grow. Culture as for Den. pierardii. Gongora galeata - Species (See Photo) $18.00 Unusual honey coloured flowers in summer, 3 - 6 on a pendulous spike. Easy to grow even in a verandah or indoors. Gongora nigra - Species Up to 30 dark maroon flowers on long, to 40cm pendulous spikes. Coelogyne speciosa - Species Small growing plants relatively large, single flowers, cream petals, large brown lip. Almost continuously flowering. Coelogyne pandurata - Species The black lip orchid. 30 - 50cm long spikes with many intermediate Cymbidium size, soft green and black flowers in spring. Minimum temperature 10C. Rare. $38.00

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Peristeria elata - Species $50.00 The Panamanian national flower. This species is on the international endangered species list. Round white flowers on spikes of up to 1.5m high. Column resembles sitting dove, scented. Flowering size. Catasetum planicepts - Species $38.00 Up to 7 very unusual green and white flowers. Will shoot the pollinia quite a distance when tickled at the right place. Interesting novelty, grows easily, minimum 8C. Angraecum veitchii - Species Up to 8 large, white wax-like flowers. Delightful perfume beginning at dusk and lasting all night. Large plants. Please enquire. $55.00

Cirrhopetalum Elizabeth Ann Buckleberry FCC/RHS AM/AOC (see photo) $38.00 Received the highest awards possible. Large fans of maroon flowers. Likes to grow in a reasonably cool, humid shady place. Suitable for Hanging baskets. Needs frost protection. Cirrhopetalum rothschildianum - Species Another bizarre shaped, colourful orchid. With large, circular shaped fans similar to above. Encyclia radiata - Species Another one I would grow for its perfume alone. Bunches of medium size, white with pale green flowers in summer. Perfumed. Phalaenopsis intermedia - Species Pretty, small white flowers with orange lip. Ideal as bridal flowers. Produces a new plant (keiki) on the end of nearly every flower spike. $25.00

$28.00

$22.00

$85.00 Masdevallia Machu Picchu 'Jay Vee' AM/AOC It is said to be one of the most attractive Masdevallia hybrids ever made. Perfectly shaped, large red/purple flowers. The lower sepal tails are crossing over each other. Good grower Bl. Sea Urchin (Laelia anceps x Brassavola glauca) Up to 6 medium size, white, very attractive flowers per stem. Large lip with red markings give this flower its special appeal. Beautifully perfumed. Cold tolerant. $25.00

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Lockhartia oerstedii- Species from Brazil The braided orchid. The leaves are arranged like large scales totally covering the stem. Small yellow flowers, most unusual form of growth for an orchid plant. Encyclia ciliare Four yellow/green flowers 10cm diameter with white frilly lip. Pleasantly perfumed. Encyclia lancefolia Highly perfumed clusters of creamy flowers with dark markings. December/January.

$30.00

$25.00

$22.00

Rossioglosssum grande $45.00 Up to 7 very large (12cm) flowers for the size of the plant. Bright yellow with brown bars, can be grown in a shadehouse, very showy. Oncidium splendidum $55.00 Two plants only of this brilliant golden orchid. Relatively large flowers on tall stems. Psychopsis Butterfly (Good sized seedlings) Mature Large Similar to the parents, but easier to grow. Large insect like flowers. One at a time on tall stems over a long period $38.00 $55.00

Oncidium luridum Long stems of pretty 45mm flowers. Purple and white lip. The rest finely spotted on green background

$32.00

$15.00 to $ 50.00 Den. bigibbum var. compactum 'Mauve Shower' CCM/AOC Where as most so named plants are hybrids, this is the true species Strong divisions of this beautiful mauve Australian native. Up to 12 flowers in autumn. Grows best mounted or in small pots. Tolerates cooler temperatures. The inflorescence is larger than the plant itself. Miltonia spectabilis var. morelliana $25.00 Large intensely dark red flowers in autumn. Grows well in a shadehouse with frost protection. A pot full or better a hanging basket full of this species is a most spectacular sight, as the name suggests.

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ALSO AVAILABLE
Many more plants or crosses with too few divisions and seedlings to list. Please phone me if you are looking for any particular type or breed. Or see me at the Shows or the Nursery for a huge range of individual plants.

HOW TO GROW SLIPPER ORCHIDS

LIGHT With the aid of minerals taken up by the roots and light absorbed from the sun, green leaves produce energy to grow and flower. This process is called photosynthesis, Paphs require a much lower light intensity that cattleyas, dendrobiums or cymbidiums for this to occur at optimum level. An easy light test is to move a hand about 50cm above the foliage on a sunny day. If a noticeable shadow is cast on the leaves, more shade should be applied. Most people who say they dont have much luck with slippers keep them too bright or grow them in too big a pot. The leaves should always be a lush green. TEMPERATURE The optimum temperature for most Paphs is around 26C during the day with a 10C drop at night and relative humidity of around 50% - 60%. Paphs are however, quite tolerant and extremes of 40C and just short of freezing for short periods will do no harm. Prolonged extremes will slow down growth. Draughts or strong winds, especially on hot days will desecrate the leaves. POTTING It is worth remembering that most Paphs die from over-potting. The smallest pot possible should be used to comfortably fit the roots. Overly long roots are best spiralled into the pot by turning the pot until the roots are wound in. Frequent potting is beneficial (no more than twice a year), Healthy, mature plants can confidently be left in the same pot for two years. Suitable materials for potting include bark, polystyrene, fine shells, water crystals, and gravel. Particle size should not exceed 10mm of any ingredient. I like the bark component to be at least 50% of the volume. It is important for the mix to be moist but never wet when potting. WATER & FEEDING Like most plants these orchids like a good drenching to thoroughly wet the whole pot, rather than a little bit every day. During very hot periods they may need watering every other day preferably with rain water. During cold, damp weather limit watering to every seven to ten days. The addition of half recommended strength fertilizer (of any good brand including seaweed fertilizers) with every second watering should keep them growing well. DELIVERY & PACKING Packing and postage is $15.00 anywhere in Australia. Orders of $300.00 or more are freight free. All plants and seedlings are sent bare root. They are well packed and suffer practically no set-back. There is no sense in paying freight for heavy pots and compost. Most plants get dislodged or loosened in the pots in transport and it is far better to grow them in your own mix anyway.

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Western Australian customers please add $35 towards fumigation costs.

BEGINNERS SPECIALS Three mature plants (my choice) $55.00 delivered. In order for you to succeed in growing these magnificent orchids I am happy to give free cultural advice over the phone any evening between 7 & 8 pm.

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