I can see why that is your favorite Spathoglottis, Elaine. It is a pretty one. By the way, we need to set a date for the Apopka run.

Following Ursula's lead, the first of my winter Catts is opening today. More to come on this Lc. (now just C.) White Spark 'Panda':


Jim

Nice and colorful!

It's absolutely a party in a pot.

!

Glorious.

stuff in bloom today -
A first flowering for me on this Blc Victoria 'Blue Bird', picked out at our Ecuagenera visit to their greenhouses. It produced two nice spikes this year.
Trying out different backgrounds while I was waiting for better light-


And the Bl Tiny Kiss is looking cute

Just lovely, I'm thinking the grey backdrop brings out the blue tones a bit better, but . . oh, and that lip is gorgeous.

Tiny Kiss is just a sweet little thing.

Thanks, Elaine!
I like the Blue Bird very much, it has a graceful look to it as I am seeing it in the living room right now.

Tiny Kiss is a winner!

Jim

I'm going to tiptoe in here and post a few without waking anyone up.

First up is (C. Gene May X Lc. Spoz Tabee Splash) X L. briegeri 'Corpusles'


Next is Grt. Why Not, a gift from Elaine.


This is Miltassia Golden Spider 'Copius'. The flowers are larger than the average Miltassia.


Psychopsis Mendenhall, var. alba has opened another sequential bloom.


Finally, a single bloom on Dendrobium Burana Greenstar.


Jim, who is quietly leaving the building.

Pretty blooms, Jim! I am always fond of cute Spotties!

We took a ride out to our Pennsy place, paid a visit to the III Pond Winery down the road from our place to stock up on Wines for the season.
We saw several Deer jumping out right in front of our place, the hunters should be happy! The temperatures barely made it above 40 degr. but we had a picnic by the pond anyway. Now back home and warm!

Lovelies, Jim. I've been out on the water all day, so need something to keep me awake.

Brr. 40 is pretty chilly to have a picnic, Ursula. We thought it was cold today when it clouded over and the temp dropped below 70. Pouring rain now, so we have to hope it clears for more sailboat racing tomorrow.

Having fun looking through all those gorgeous contest pictures? I sure do!

Yes, me too. I submitted five each in orchids, trees, and perennials.

Jim

, Jim

This noid Ascocentrum was ready to be posted today, and it is not miniatum. ( A few years ago I was on a quest to find true Asctm miniatum and wound up with a couple of pretty Ascocentrums, but not miniatum.) Yes, I know, Vanda.....

And this mounted Aerangis biloba starts blooming.

This Blc Goldenzelle 'Lemon Chiffon' opens another spike.

That small orange . . y'know . . Vanda . . is a lovely cheerful color for fall. I'm sure I voted for some pictures by each of you two, Jim and Ursula. Recognized your pictures by the backgrounds.

Same here Elaine!

Lovely show, Ursula. That's a beautiful Vanda with great color. The Goldenzelle has to be a Krull/Smith creation with that form and color. They are in Apopka and we visit them every time we go there. Jim Krull is a hoot.

I've spent most of the weekend cleaning windows and sanitizing the OC. The Master Gardeners are coming here on the 20th followed by the Orchid Club on the 25th so I'm preparing as best I can. I'm taking the opportunity to look over each plant and I have found lots of scale on the Catts. It is a good thing I am catching it early before it does much damage. At the rate I'm going, it will take 5 days to complete the job.

Jim

Is that Sunlight 'Orange' ?

Love that color, Ken. I think Ursula's little one has a dark 'nose' and little yellow lip, plus not quite as rounded, fleshy petals as yours.

Hey, the buds in your picture look like duck's heads to me. Very cute.