Cattleya Bow Bells
Cattleya Bow Bells 'July'
(Cattleya Edithiae x
Cattleya Susanne Hye)
Cattleya Bow Bells (C. Edithinae x C. Suzanne Hye) was originated and registered by British orchid company Black & Glory in 1945.
Looks like this particular clone Cattleya Bow Bells 'July' newer been awarded (however it listed as a division).
This cross has three species in the background: C. mossiae, C. gaskelliana, C. trianae.
History of this plant has been described in great article 'The Bow Bell Revolusion' by Arthur Chadwick in 2015.
Previous Awards:
There are 50 AOS awards for this cross, all awards dated from 1945 to 1965. Except last one - Cattleya Bow Bells 'White Sands' AM/AOS (86 pts) awarded in Sept 9, 2017 (Exhibitor - Shogun Hawaii - Matthias Seelis)
Also, you can find 2 AOC (Australia) awards from 1968.
Description:
The candidate plant has 3 flowers on 2 staked inflorescences up to 18 cm tall. Plant is 46 cm wide and 26 cm tall (including inflorescences and flowers). Plant in 16 cm plastic pot.
Flower Measurements:
NS H - 15.1 cm; NS V - 14.9 cm;
Dorsal Sep. W - 2.5 cm; Dorsal Sep. L - 7.9 cm;
Petal W - 7.0 cm; Petals L - 7.6 cm;
Lat/Sepal W - 2.3 cm; Lat/Sepal L - 7.3 cm;
Lip/Pouch W - 5.5 cm; Lip/Pouch L - 8.7 cm.