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    Can anyone tell me why a certain species only grower in CA (not sure I can call the name here)
    does not sell any cattleyas? He's got a few Laelias.
    There are species cattleyas aren't there?
    And yes I did email them and ask this question with no response.

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    Just check again later and I suggest you talk to him over the phone. I bought Cattleya species from him before.

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    I'll be seeing them at Rutgers orchid show tomorrow, I placed a pre order for a few things.

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    That’s funny Mike I was thinking the same thing yesterday when I was looking around for Sophronitis and rupiculous Laelias.
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    I met and spoke with Andy at the Rutgers show today and he said they definitely have Cattleyas, just don't list on the website if they have less than 25 of a variety.
    He suggested as you did that I call if looking for something specific.
    I brought home a couple of Laelias and a Tolumumnia

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    Nice. I like that pink tolumnia he has listed. I’ll definitely call if I’m looking for something specific.
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    That's the one I bought, Tolumnia velutinum.
    Are these things supposed to be called Oncidiums now?

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    Maybe so but I’m not sure.
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    If you ever get an opportunity to go visit that vendor, do it!
    You have to call ahead and make an appointment but the principals will give you a guided tour and it is awesome!
    It's in his backyard in a suburban neighborhood which he has basically just put shadecloth covering over his entire lot.
    I was out there on business a few years ago and called ahead with an order and they made up some incredible mounts for me. It was a blast.

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