More pics from Hilltop Orchids

[Stray59]

Hello everyone -
I was at Hilltop Orchids last week and took more pics, mostly phalaenopsis, paphiopedilums and phragmipediums; Dick was busy when I got there and I had the greenhouse to myself, so I took time to get some close ups of some really nice orcs. The first two pics are of the zygopetalum (one of Erich Michels' orchids) that I had to purchase - it's about 30 inches tall with two spikes in bloom - they smell REALLY NICE!!!! Sorry the photos are a little bad, as I took the pics at home, at night with poor lighting - But the ones from Hilltop are great as the lighting was just right!
Here is a taste -


Now here is the link to Photobucket for the rest!
Zygopetulm Photo by Straypup59 | Photobucket
Hope you enjoy
Steve

[orchidsarefun]

I was at the Madison Show yesterday and those zygo's were selling like hotcakes @ $25......or maybe I like to think so ! I do know people loved the fragrance. That seemed to be a keen theme - the twinkle series of oncids were selling very well too.
Zygo's are still a bit too large for the average window-sill grower imo, I am trying to breed them smaller through a couple of crosses I have made.

[Ferns Daddy]

Love all the pic

[bellini girl]

Beautiful photos, make me feel like I was right there with you in the greenhouse. Thanks for brightening my day