Sophrolaeliocattleya barbara elmore plant `hearts`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of orchid and more particularly a Sophrolaeliocattleya (Slc.) hybrid plant which is outstanding and distinct from other orchids because of its unique color pattern of a yellow heart-shaped splash in the petals surrounded by purple coloration, its flower form which is consistently flat and fully open, and its flower carriage high above the foliage on a tall stem. The heart-shaped pattern is consistently well formed and different from other orchids. The flowers are considerably larger and of consistently better shape than any of its siblings in the grex population or similar hybrids. The substance of the flowers is superior to its siblings, resulting in longer lasting flowers. The new variety exhibits more vigorous growth than its siblings and other similar hybrids.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of a hybrid Sophrolaeliocattleya orchid plant, substantially as described and illustrated herein which is distinguished from siblings of this grex, Slc. Barbara Elmore, and other orchids by its combination of a unique color pattern of a yellow heart-shaped splash in the petals surrounded by purple coloration, flower shape which is consistently flat and fully open, superior flower substance, flower carriage high above the foliage on a tall stem, its vigorous growth, and reliable uniform blooming.