763—Lc. WILDINE (Lc. Geraldine Thompson var. Maxima x Lc. Helen Wilmer var. 
764 
765 
766 
Superba)—December-March. Lc. Geraldine Thompson var. Maxima (Le. Jac- 
quinetta x C. Trianae). Free-flowering—large—vigorous—November thru 
December—clear lavender with dark, ruffled, broad lip. Le. Helen Wilmer var. 
Superba (Lc. General Maude x Lc. Wellsiana). Helen Wilmer has been de- 
scribed as the ideal orchid. Our Wilmer is one of the finest. Rich color—short 
trumpet—deeper maroon lip with gold areas. See photo page 3. 
See also mature plant, page 18. 
First flowering seedlings have been excellent. 
4Y2”—12.50 5”—15.00-20.00 6”—22.50-25.00 
Le. MIAMI (Le. Miami var. Glory x Le. Miami var. magnifica). A glorious hybrid 
of the Fall Season (September through December). Lc. Miami (Lc. Runah x Le. 
Sargon). Two of the finest varieties of this famous cross were used in this 
mating. The uniform quality of the Miami hybrids has given excellent results. 
Lc. Miami var. Silver Bowl received an F.C.C. and best Flower of Show at the 
Third International Orchid Show at Miami 1947. Flowers are large and heavy 
textured—Flower colors are dark with butter yellow eyes in throat and broad, 
ruffled lips. Plants are vigorous and free flowering. Habit of double growth 
spreads flowering season over many months. See picture pages 2 and 5. 
Many seedlings have been exhibition quality. 
5”—25.00 6”—35.00-50.00 
Lc. MOTT H. PARTIN (C. Enid var. Magnifica x Le. Hyperion var. Mandarin)— 
December-March. This cross has made another fine mid-winter bloomer. C. 
Enid var. Magnifica has an unusual richness of color. It is a proven parent. 
Lc. Hyperion var. Mandarin (Lc. General Maude var. Victory x C. Leda) has 
excellent form and texture with uniform color and dark lip. The latter flowers 
in February. The results have been most desirable. The flowers are of ex- 
cellent quality. See also mature plant list, page 19. See photo pages 4-5. 
5”—12.50-15.00 5 V2” —17.50-20.00 6” 22.50-25.00 
Blc. SANFORD (Lc. Cantara x Ble. Francis Lamb)—Winter-Spring. Lc. Cantara 
(Lc. Sargon x Le. Valencia) is an outstanding modern hybrid similar to Lc. Miami, 
blooming fall to winter. Blc. Francis Lamb is an exceptional Brasso of good 
form and color which flowers winter to spring. See also mature prices. A 
seedling of this cross won an Award of Merit at the 1955 St. Petersburg Orchid 
Show. See color plate front cover. 
4V.”—15.00 5”—20.00-30.00 
767—Lc. WILMOSA (C. Monmoss var. Mandarin x Lc. Helen Wilmer var. Superba) 
768 
A March-flowering hybrid of remarkable parents. March is the most difficult 
month in which to produce fine hybrid flowers. C. Monmoss var. Mandarin 
(C. Monarch var. Collossus x C. Mossiae var. Alberts) was selected from several! 
hundred plants for this mating. It has flowered during March for many years 
in succession. Flowers are well formed with exceedingly broad petals of dark 
lavender and heavy dark fluted lip. Le. Helen Wilmer var. Superba is de- 
scribed under Cross #763. Seedlings flowered have been superb. See color 
photo page 5. 
4V/,”—12.50 5”—15.00 5 V2”—17.50-25.00 
Bic. FLEUR de LIS (Le. Helen Wilmer var. Superba x Bc. Imperialis var. Crown)— 
January-March. Bc. Imperialis var. Crown is a_ definite March-flowering 
hybrid with finest Brasso characteristics. The large bright ruby lip is ruffled 
with a white edge and the deep yellow eyes in throat set off the beauty of 
this gorgeous hybrid. Sepals and petals are broad and erect of lavender color. 
Seedlings flowered have been superb. This is our hybrid which we listed as 
Ble. Gov. Dan McCarty. See photo page 7. 
3Y,"—7.50 4”—10.00 4Y,”—12.50 5”—15.00-20.00 
Greenhouses at Mandarin on the St. Johns River 
