Orchid Laeliocattleya Veldorado Polka

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Laeliocattleya hybrid plant having flowers of large size and clear coloring with flowers erectly carried on strong sprays. The new variety is distinct from siblings of its grex by its outstanding vigorous plant structure as well as freedom of bloom and the carriage of its flowers. Of primary note with this cultivar is the brilliance of yellow coloring of the flower in contrast to the intensity of the dark maroon color of the labellum.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety in the hybrid genus Laeliocattlya, as described and illustrated, discovered as a superior variety of the grex LC. Veldorado and in particular the cultivar `Polka`, is characterized by a combination of clearness of coloring, superior flower substance, size, shape and further characterized by its exceptional vigor, reliability of bloom, and lasting qualities and to further support the claim of superiority, a plant of this cultivar was exhibited in England before the Orchid Committee of The Royal Horticultural Society where it received an Award of Merit with a two-thirds vote of the Committee who voted this recognition for its superior flower quality.