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Cattleya gaskelliana coerulea 'Valencia'

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Apr 29, 2009.

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  1. Apr 29, 2009 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    The color is pretty close to reality. I love it. The lip is 2.25" wide. The smell is sweet with a touch of mustard.


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  2. Apr 29, 2009 #2
    Chris

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    Nice Marni. This species is a beast!
     
  3. Apr 29, 2009 #3
    DukeBoxer

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    Nice one, but the mustard part totally turns me off...what was that, must turd?
     
  4. Apr 29, 2009 #4
    Alexis

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    Holy cow! I can see why you love it!

    All those frills make me want to get dressed up and go out on the town. *as she catwalks down the hallway in her sweatpants and baggy shirt* Hmm, maybe another night...
     
  5. Apr 29, 2009 #5
    Marni

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    When I was photographing it I thought that if I wore those colors combined I'd be laughed out of the room, but they are so perfect together.
     
  6. Apr 29, 2009 #6
    Home Grown

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    Beautiful. Much more so than many of the modern hybrids.
     
  7. Apr 29, 2009 #7
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    That's beautiful!
    LOL, Alexis!
     
  8. Apr 29, 2009 #8
    Dave

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    Very nice!
     
  9. Apr 30, 2009 #9
    nikv

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    Very nice, Marni! Gaskelliana is my favorite Cattleya. :clap:
     
  10. Apr 30, 2009 #10
    Ann

    Ann Beadin' fool

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    I can't get past the catwalking in sweatpants and baggy shirt! The orchid is beautiful, Marni.
     
  11. Apr 30, 2009 #11
    Wendy H

    Wendy H Just me

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    Beautiful Marni! :clap:
     
  12. May 4, 2009 #12
    nusbaum

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    You captured those frills beautifully, and I love your evocative fragrance descriptions. I am so excited by the touch of mustard!