Most vendors don't ship blooming plants as it's a lot of work to protect
blossoms from damage. The plants themselves are not fragile at all, if you
know how to pack them.

Going to a local grower and asking about "what's good for my conditions" is
a good idea. What part of NC are you in? Let's see if I remember my
locations...

Lenette in Kannaoplis
Owens Orchids in Pisgah Forest (near Asheville)
Breckenridge in Browns Summit (near Greensboro)

As to what to get next, please read this before deciding:

http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

.. . . . . . . . . . .
"The Enigma" wrote in message
.com...
I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a
box
but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap
and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one
that
has a nice smell and looks pretty.

Thanks
Chris