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  1. November 25th, 2010, 10:38 AM #1
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    Default Cattleya Chic Bonnet (1960 classic)

    Here's a classic cross from 1960. Not sure if this is a remake or an original. Where I found it, it might just be original. A huge beast with 9 inch pseudobulbs and 12 inch leaves which is why I had to have it. Flowers are 5 inches across. It has 2 spikes of 3 flowers this year.
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  2. November 25th, 2010, 10:59 AM #2
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    Reminds me of my Irene Holguin "Brown Eyes" which is also very old & large. It however will not bloom until Spring...Very nice, Jeff! Betty :-)
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    Nice and not overly floofy!
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    I agree with e1...great flower! Nice find!
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    Hey Jeff, Would you be so kind as to send me a PM of where you found this beauty? Maybe they have an internet presence and I can drool on my keyboard!
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    Thats a classic beauty for sure !
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    Jeff,
    what a beauty! I love those big catts that you just know will eventually take over the whole place. Everybody else wants those minis- not me! great job!
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    Now that is a cattleya! Bravo!! Love it!

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    Very nice classic.
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