yinlidiam 
FAMOUS “Aletauderc 
Beyond a doubt ALEXANDERI “WESTONBIRT” has contributed more to 
breeding fine Orchids than any other parent. This plant was first shown in 1922 
when it received a First Class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society 
and was given wide acclaim. Since that memorable time it has contributed 
more to the quality of fine Cymbidiums throughout the entire world than all 
other parents and is still a major influence at the present time. 
Each year we use this fine plant in new combinations to breed still finer new 
crosses or to again remake superior proven ones. 
This plant is known to the geneticists as a TETRAPLOID which means that it 
has generally twice the influence in a cross than has the other parent, thus its 
superior qualities are dominant. 
We can offer no better proof of the superior qualities of this plant as a parent 
than to list a few of its famous progeny such as: Alexfrida, Cooksbridge, Aldis 
Bodmin Moor, 
Lamp, Santa Barbara, Clare Armstrong, Jena Bailey, Joan of Arc, Jungfrau, 
Rosanna, Jason, Nadina, Princess Elizabeth, Balkis, Cygnus, 
ALEXANDERI “Westonbirt.” FCC.. RHS. Nefertiti, Baldur and Swallow. 
+1405 RUSPER var. NAVAJO X 
ALEXANDERI, “Westonbirt,’” FCC., RHS. 
The Rusper var. Navajo which was selected to combine with Alexanderi, 
Westonbirt var., in this cross is a luminous apricot with flaming under- 
tones which make the color sparkle. The large, shapely lip of this variety 
is generously banded dark crimson on its basal portions. We expect 
noteworthy results from this cross, as some of the most successful 
and noteworthy recent crosses have closely followed this line of breeding. 
As could be expected, all seedlings of this cross are exceptionally vigor- 
ous. The color range of this cross will range through pastel shades such 
as yellow, cream, “and apricot. As can be expected from all primary 
hybrids of Alexanderi, “Westonbirt,” a number of distinctive whites 
will add to the desirability of this cross. 
Plants Availab!e in the $5.00 size on or about August 1, 1954 
+1426 ALEXANDERI, “Westonbirt,” FCC., RHS. X 
SUSSEX var. LAELIA SASSO 
In our search for the finest, most highly colored Cymbidiums to breed 
with Alexanderi “Westonbirt,” FCC., RHS., we used Sussex var. Laelia 
Sasso. This large, shapely, heavy textured, copper colored variety should 
give many fine yellows, orangy yellows, creams, and multi-colored hy- 
brids, all with the fine shi ape, ‘substance, and texture to be expected in a 
cross of this type. Again, in order to acquaint our customers with famous 
hybrids along these same lines, we mention such crosses as Water Rail, 
Westpark, Swallow, Regina, Lady Moxham, and Jena Bailey. 
Plants Available in the $5.00 size on or about August 1, 1954 
+1448 ALDIS LAMP 
(Alexanderi, “Westonbirt,” FCC., RHS. X Carisbrook) 
This is a repeat on a highly successful recent cross. Where reds have 
been used in combination with Alexanderi, Westonbirt var., FCC., RHS. 
the results have been outstanding. The Carisbrook which was used is a 
shapely, very dark red. As could “be expected, the seedlings of this cross 
are extremely sturdy growers and we have every confidence for an out- 
standing pink hybrid on the order of Cooksbridge, Alexfrida, and 
Westmere. 
Plants Available in the $5.00 size on or about August 1, 1954 
+1467 NELL GWYNNE var. PHANTASY X 
ALEXANDERI, “Westonbirt,” FCC., RHS. 
We have eid another popular and unusual form of Nell Gwynne 
with Alexanderi, Westonbirt, to make what we feel will be a cross com- 
parable to that new and popular cross, Almerelda, which was the result 
of crossing Esmeralda, Award of Merit variety X Alexanderi, “Weston- 
birt,” FCC., RHS. Forms of this cross can be expected to have the large 
size, fine substance and texture of a good Westonbirt hybrid. The color 
range can be expected to be mostly through creams and light yellows 
with some peach and apricot shades. Very restrained, almost pastel lip 
markings can be expected to be another characteristic of this cross. An- 
other well known cross which has been bred along the same lines is 
Cymbidium Tityus. The breeding here is Alexanderi, “Westonbirt.” 
FCC., RHS. X Woodhamsianum concolor. Understandably, seedlings of 
this cross are very robust. : 
Plants Available in the $5.00 size on or about August 1, 1954 
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#1474 JADE (Pearl var. Mastiff X 
Alexanderi, “Westonbirt,” FCC., RHS.) 
The variety of Pearl used here has long arching sprays of 
large, heavy textured dark green flowers. The shapely lips 
of this variety are clear yellow and carry an intense band 
of crimson. We believe that most forms of this cross will 
be yellow with many cool green overtones in various inten- 
sities. As in the above cross, large size, good shape and 
heavy substance will also be characteristic. 
Plants Available in the $5.00 size on or about August 1, 1954 
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