Bournemouth and District Orchid Society Show. 22.02.14
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We have been invited to tea with a dear old friend but we have an hour or so in hand and the Bournemouth and District
Orchid Society are having a show. It is a fortunate combination of circumstances and we are very happy
to take advantage of it.
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Gloria has a fascination for the sort of orchid that has tiny flowers in shades of brown. This is a lovely hall for a show, and
I am especially pleased that the light levels are too low for her to indulge her passion.
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She has chosen this Cymbidium erythraeum from the selection of bright hybrids available. It appeals to her sense of invisibility.
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Masdevallia Igniziana is one of the more striking members of its genus. One would scarcely believe that for every one like this
there are a dozen little brown things with flowers like worm casts among the leaves.
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Writhlington School have put on a great display...
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... featuring this Phalaenopsis schilleriana which is the largest I have seen and clearly enjoying the good life.
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Oncidium Avranches is a wonderful white and yellow representation of the 'crispum' alliance. I am informed that it is a challenge to grow
and it was well regarded by the judges.
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A last picture of Phragmipediul Andean Fire before we have to call a halt to our botanical tour of the last few days,
gird ourselves with fortitude and head off to tea.
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