Orchid-Slc. Precious Stones-True Beauty

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of orchid, and more particularly, a Sophrolaeliocattleya hybrid (herein abreviated Slc.) having dwarf growth habit and flowers of a red color. The new variety is distinctive from its parents, and from plants of the same hybrid population, and from other red flowered orchids, by the compact growth habit, free-blooming habit, and clear red color.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of orchid, of the genus Sophrolaeliocattleya, discovered as an individual plant outstanding for its red colored flowers and compact growth habit among a large population of the particular hybrid group known as Slc. Precious Stones.