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  1. May 16th, 2012, 07:30 AM #1
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    Default Cattleya forbesii

    A first time bloomer with 4 flowers and what a lovely fragrance. Almost like jasmine or gardenia.
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  2. May 16th, 2012, 07:47 AM #2
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    BEAUTIFUL! I'm going to look for one...Betty
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    Now that is a cool cattleya orchid bloom. It is so elegant!

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    Beautiful!
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    Lovely species.
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    fabulous!
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    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, soooooooooo Lovely!
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    Good growing. Beautiful species.
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    This is very beautiful!!
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    Congratulations...awesome.
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