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  1. April 14th, 2012, 06:00 PM #1
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    Cool Phragmipedium Giganteum

    Here is one of the big old phrags in bloom. I staked this guy last week before the bloom opened. Glad I did. His bloom is so heavy.

    Phrag Giganteum

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    I'm going to have to break down and learn to grow these. This bloom is just mind boogling gorgeous! Great job!
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    Nice phrag! How long is the flower stem?
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    A nice one Bruce. I might have to add it to my list.
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    Awesome Bruce !!
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