Descendants of W.W. Goodale Moir?

[Nan]

Does anyone here know if there are family members/descendants of W.W. Goodale Moir...or anyone else ...still operating an orchid business that might have some of his older (25 year old) hybrids? I am trying to track down one of his hybrids from 1982 that was developed in Hawaii, and it does not seem to be available anywhere. I have not done orchid research before...so I am kind of at a loss as to where to begin. After searching the internet, emailing more than a hundred growers/sellers...and posting on all forums I can find...I have decided I probably have to try another tactic. I'd be grateful for any help/contacts/ideas.

[littlefrog]

Originally Posted by Nan

Does anyone here know if there are family members/descendants of W.W. Goodale Moir...or anyone else ...still operating an orchid business that might have some of his older (25 year old) hybrids? I am trying to track down one of his hybrids from 1982 that was developed in Hawaii, and it does not seem to be available anywhere. I have not done orchid research before...so I am kind of at a loss as to where to begin. After searching the internet, emailing more than a hundred growers/sellers...and posting on all forums I can find...I have decided I probably have to try another tactic. I'd be grateful for any help/contacts/ideas.

I don't know... But what plant are you looking for?

[Nan]

Aliceara Sweetheart Jonel. Thanks.

[Phantasm]

This cross has been around for many years and many of the nurseries that had plants of Sweetheart Jonel don't exist any longer. I don't think the cross was ever remade, but it was a great cross. The plants were slow to mature and had to be pretty large to bloom, but they were spectacular when they did. I'm not aware of any mericlones that were ever made.
Perhaps a private grower might have a piece of it.....

[Phantasm]

Richella Orchids in Hawaii originally sold this cross as small seedlings, and I don't think they are in business anymore.