Carter and Holmes Orchids - Carter & Holmes Orchids

Species &
8609 Laelia tenebrosa ‘Taylor Bronze’ AM/AOS
x (aurea x ‘Rainforest’ FCC/AOS).
This tall growing Brazilian species has large colorful
blooms with petals in blended shades of bronze and
copper, which are a striking contrast to the intense fuchsia
purple lips. (Summer) 3.5” pots, $18.00.
Primary Cattleyas
Primary Cattleyas
Species &
M7431 C. bowringiana superba ‘Augusta’ AM/AOS.
Native to Central America and nearby Mexico, this species is easy
to grow and flower. Our form has darker coloring than most
with an almost black eye in the center. Showy clusters appear
atop tall bifoliate growths. (Fall) Blooming Size 3” pots, $18.00.
Laelia tenebrosa
8886/8873 Cattleya gaskelliana.
We used two select forms of this lush growing species.
Expect showy displays of light lavender-pink blooms.
Fast growing and very rewarding to flower, these will have
a spectacular fragrance. (Summer) 2.5” pots, $12.00.
*Special Price*
C. bowringiana superba
‘Augusta’
8722 Lc. Canhamiana coerulea x C. warneri rosea.
This combination should produce very nice pastels ranging
from pink to cream and possibly blue. Fragrant.
C. gaskelliana
(Spring) 2.5” pots, $12.00.
Lc. canhamiana
laelia purpurata var. semi-alba
8730 L. pupurata semi-alba ‘Lenette #20’ x ‘Newberry Red Lip’.
Our first offering of this new grex. We used two stunning parents
with bold lip coloring on elegant upright stems. You must have
this one! (Spring-Early Summer) 2.5” pots, $16.00.
Lc. C.G. Roebling
‘Sentinel’
Lc. Canhamiana
semi-alba
laelia purpurata var. carnea
9775 Laelia purpurata var. carnea.
Upright stems will have crisp white blooms with lips in varying
shades of light and medium pink. (Spring-Early Summer) Near
Blooming Size plants in 4” pots, $22.00.
Laelia purpurata is a large growing Brazilian species that requires very bright light and warm temperatures to flourish.
Most plants can easily be grown to specimen size with some patience. The two hybrids shown below like similar conditions.
M6487 Lc. C. G. Roebling ‘Sentinel’.
From the primary cross of C. gaskelliana x L. purpurata.
This select blue-lipped clone makes a fragrant show on large
growing plants. Scented with a sweet jasmine perfume.
(Summer) Blooming Size 4” pots, $27.00.
8161 Lc. Canhamiana semi-alba.
Our remake of the heirloom cross C. mossiae x L. purpurata. Trumpet
shaped blooms will have dark violet-purple lips and snowy
white petals. Jasmine and gardenia fragrance. (Spring-Summer)
Blooming Size 4” pots, $22.00.
Enc. papillosa
8650 Encyclia papillosa.
This native Mexican species prefers hot, dry climates
and will thrive for most southern growers.
(Spring) Blooming Size 2.5” pots, $12.00.
Bc, Angel Lace
‘Perfection’
M8059 Bc. Angel Lace ‘Perfection’.
This clone is our favorite for round, frilly, light
pink blooms. Vigorous growth habit. We have
sold out before and know we will again, so order
soon. (Summer-Various) 2.5” pots, $16.00.
Bc. Angel Lace
8716 Bc. Angel Lace.
Our newest remake of this popular cross.
These might be even better than the original!
(Various) Blooming Size 3.5” pots, $18.00.
C. Sea Breeze
‘Blue Ribbon’
M8048 C. Sea Breeze
‘Blue Ribbon’ HCC/AOS.
Definitely a first place winner, this compact
clone has lavender blue coloring and
a delicate floral fragrance that is sure to
please. (Spring) 2.5” pots, $16.00.
C. mendelii
‘Carlos Arango’
8350 C. mendelii semi-alba
‘Carlos Arango’ x self.
We are looking forward to seeing the first blooms
from this selfing of a rare cattleya. Expect a soft
wash of color in the lip and delicately blushed petals.
Fragrant. (Spring) Near Blooming Size
3.5” pots, $18.00.
C. percivaliana
Summit’
M3492 C. percivaliana
‘Summit’ FCC/AOS.
Our famous ‘Christmas Orchid’, this species
will grow and flower well in a variety of conditions.
Every collection should have this!
2.5” pots, $16.00 & 3.5” pots, $22.00.
Visiting Newberry
South Carolina
Cattleya dowiana
7984 C. dowiana ‘Makuu’ x self.
This species will always be known for it’s importance in cattleya
breeding but not many growers realize just how marvelous these
blooms are. Antique yellow blooms with deep gold veining over an
otherwise blood red lip. There is no comparison! Recommended for
collectors and advanced growers. (Summer) 2.5” pots, $16.00.
Laelia Newberry Sprite
8629 Laelia Newberry Sprite. (L. perrinii x L.pumila).
When we first made this cross we never thought the results would be
this wonderful. These truly show the best of both parents. Very flat
blooms in vibrant lavender shades. The bloom shown above was just
over four inches across! Warmth tolerant. (Fall-Various) New larger
size. Blooming Size plants in 3.5” pots, $18.00.
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