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  1. September 6th, 2011, 01:07 PM #1
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    Default Cattleya Bactia 'Grape Wax'

    This is an oldie (registered in 1901!) but a goodie, that I have wanted since I first saw it. Bought at my orchid society meeting yesterday. Oh, and it smells lovely too. The rich color is hard to capture perfectly, but this is reasonably close:
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  2. September 6th, 2011, 01:36 PM #2
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    Glad you treated yourself after the long search and wait. A classic!
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    Yours is lovely. Wish mine would hurry up and bloom.
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    That is lovely and I think every collection should have one. I adore the fragrance
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    Beautiful. Been looking for but can't find one in our local nurseries.
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    The fragrance is intoxicating Cattan. When you get one you will love it!
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    Wow !!! It is spectacular. Everyone on this forum has one except me LOL ! I will keep looking here !
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    OLD is good This is such a beautiful plant.
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    Indeed a classic cattleya orchid! Love the fragrance of this orchid and the color!!

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    Love its lips too which are characteristic for a Cattleya hybride.
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