#768 Bic. FLEUR DE LIS #776 Lc. ROBERTA OFF VAR. ALPHA 
(First Flowering) (First Flowering) 
CATTLEYA HYBRID SEEDLINGS 
The following fine hybrid seedlings represent crosses made with outstanding par- 
ents, and are the result of many years of experience in hybridizing. Some of the 
parent plants are shown in the illustrations, and it is expected that the seedlings will 
be as fine or finer. We do not sell our stud plants. Some of the following crosses 
are also available in flowering size as listed under Mature Cattleya Hybrids, pages 
19-23. Those listed below are unflowered plants except some of the larger sizes. 
Please indicate if you wish all seedlings to be unflowered. For time estimated for 
blooming see opposite page. 
LAVENDER FLOWERS 
768 Blc. FLEUR de LIS (Lc. 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. Seedlings flow- 
ered have been superb. This is our hybrid which we listed as Blc. Gov. Dan 
McCarty. See photo above. 
4Y,”—10.00 5”—15.00 5'Y2”—17.50 6”—20.00-25.00 
776 Lc. ROBERTA OFF (C. Enid var. Mandarin x Lc. Helen Wilmer var. Superba)— 
Winter-Spring. This remarkable Enid—one of the finest and darkest—crossed 
with our fine Wilmer. This cross has produced form, color and floriferousness 
with strong growth. Especially recommended. Seedlings flowered have been 
superb. See above. 
4Y,"—12.50 5”—15.00 51%%—17.50 
781. Bic. IVY MERKEL (Bc. Imperialis var. Majestic x Le. Florida) Late fall and winter. 
A Brasolaeliocattleya cross to flower from Thanksgiving until after Valentine's 
Day. Both parents have broad sepals and petals with heavy texture. The 
flowered seedlings have been large and of rich color with gold areas on the 
lip. 
4V/,”—12.50 5”—15.00-20.00 
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