Okay,
I think I am starting to get it even more. I understand line breeding as it applies to my danes. Now, with them there are 'optimal' ways to do the line breeding like mother to son and grandfather to granddaughter. My harlequin was line bred, and it did not work out, perfect markings, but he has neurotic tendencies (I know it is not the same, but helps me work it out in my head). I would assume that orchids then when line bred should be chosen carefully. I also assume the risks are not the same when breeding them? I think this is prob. for another thread but you have my interest on the subject
I know that my phal. bellina is also a species, and I think I also have some questions about that. But I will get my mental notes together and ask elsewhere. Yes my Robert Strait is "Blue Hawaii", I was considering one that was a miniature (also named blue hawaii), and pale blue/lavender then I saw the Robert Strait. One look and I was a goner, love it, and I am really not much on white orchids at all. I did see a fabulous white catt. online that they wanted an exorbitant amount for (I almost died when I saw the price), it had Jamaica in the name I believe. I was hoping it meant I had pretty good taste-lol!
Thanks for all the patience, and thanks for helping out us newbies, it is much appreciated.