Several years ago, I saw the first (and apparently only) wild-collected blue
Phal violacea offered for $35,000. Theoretically, it's the source of all
coerulean violaceas, and thank goodness for meristemming and selfing, so
they're more affordable!
Yet another way that orchid growing teaches patience.
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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids -
www.firstrays.com
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"disy" wrote in message
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"Dewitt" wrote in message
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I don't have any details, but "60 Minutes" is supposed to have a
segment on the orchid industry tonight.
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Pretty good show. I cannot believe someone would spend $20,000 for one
plant, but then again I have a limited budget - who knows what I would do
if
I had unlimited funds