Cattleya Percivaliana 'Summit' FCC/AOS

Surprise bloom on November 2, 2014

Native of Venezuela. Also nicknamed "Christmas Orchid." Cinnamon-y fragrance. Apparently in the 1940's, this orchid hit the shelves at Christmas time along with poinsettias.                   

Photos Courtesy of Andre Gratto.

Acquired from Deep Cut Orchid Society 2014 Auction from Anne & Dave Safarewitz. 

2nd specimen also acquired from Deep Cut Orchid Society 2014 Auction from Larry Desiano. No blooms to date from this one.

Laeliocattleya Tristar Bouquet 'Hawaii'

Picked this guy up in bloom. Regrettably, did not get the clearest pictures before the flowers dropped. I'll make up for lack of quality with quantity.

Acquired from Deep Cut Orchid Society 2014 Auction from David Carrick's Collection.