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  1. April 9th, 2009, 10:30 AM #1
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    Been around for many a decade but still looks nice. Paph Crossianum alba.

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  2. April 9th, 2009, 10:35 AM #2
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    I don't see too many of these around. The cross is a very old one made in the 1870's
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    I can see why it has stood the test of time it is beautiful, I adore the colour and the stripes, thank you for the hpoto and information. If only I could grow as well as that!
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    I prefer the alba form, the colored form are rubbish.
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  5. April 9th, 2009, 06:33 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roy View Post
    I prefer the alba form, the colored form are rubbish.
    LOL... so do I Roy, but if you don't want them, you just send it over the border my way
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    That is nice. I like the color and stripes too. Do you also have the non-alba form for comparison?

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    just my speed...i love it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brutal_Dreamer View Post
    That is nice. I like the color and stripes too. Do you also have the non-alba form for comparison?

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    Not sure BD, I'll have a look.
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