species that have the best stripes and spots 
are M. yungasensis and M. chaparensis. 
The resulting M. John Leathers proved 
delightful. The small but striking flowers 
are a mix of spots and stripes densely lay- 
ered over a lilac background. This cross 
coming out of the USA hasn’t been seen 
— much here so it’s one to remake as soon as 
Weir 
eth Le ; possible. We have seen an excellent hybrid 
with M. Latacunga which added size, more 
colour and heat tolerance. As M. 
Latacunga has M. chaparensis as a grand- 
parent, spots must come through strongly. 
I hope this short review of spotted 
Masdevallia seedling breeding has intro- 
duced you to some new hybrids you may 
not have seen before. We will certainly be 
developing this line in the coming years as 
the potential has surely only been 
glimpsed this far. | 
Clive Halls 
Mt Beenak Orchids. 
27 Hacketts Creek Road, 
Three Bridges 3797. Ph: 0359667253 
www.mtbeenakorchids.com.au 
Left: Masdevallia (Harlequin x decumana) 
‘Baby Doll’ 
Right: Masdevallia chaparensis ‘Rip Hoff’ 
Below: Masdevallia Crown Point ‘#3’ 
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