Economy species seedling special

[mayres]

I don't know if I was wise in being a group participant in the species #1 plant growing project or not (bad influence)? Of course Oakhill sends out sales and info-emails to further entice one after the initial purchase. One of the emails that I'm guessing you all got was, "Economy Species Seedling Special". It further stated, "Our choice of varieties, indicate preferred genera". Price $40 which INCLUDES postage. Hmmm - ten plants for $4 each. As much as I like larger plants and am REALLY enjoying a couple of beautiful blooming plants right now - This was too tempting - I don't have many species plants - maybe in a couple of years I can convert these "deal" plants into beauties too? - I thought about it off and on and finally bit. My comment to them as part of the purchase via the order email was preferred genera phals and second choice paphs. I also indicated that I already had the two species plants from the geeks project so would appreciate not getting them again and also requested no large/standard size catts. So, with that said I was anxious to see what I would actually get. Kind of like Christmas?! I received the following plants (none of which I had) - phal manii, schilleriana purpurea, intermedia, equestris, leucorrhoda, stuartiana, schilleriana, bastianii, and two non-phals - which were gongora tricolor and encyclia fragrans. New welcome pic below. They should do a good job keeping my ambionesis company! I'm hoping that in a couple of years I might have a short series of phal species photos to share HALF as good as Brooke's. Well......even a fourth as good would be an accomplishment!

[orchid_girl]

Hey any reason to buy an orchid is a good one....LOL!!!

[articuno75]

I got that flyer, but past it up. After seeing your haul, I could kick myself. You got some killer deals. Which Phals have the mottle leaf? Wow what a deal!

[myorchid]

great deal! Which ones did you get? I also love the mottled leaf variety!

[sandra]

This is a great deal, 10 plants for $40 and the way you grow Mike, they're all in good hands.

I never receive flyers/emails from them. I'm miffed!!!!!!

[articuno75]

Sandra~ You have to sign up for them on their website.

[evagentry]

It sounds like a good deal Mike, you grow orchids well so I am sure they will turn out healthy and blooming.

[sandra]

OK, I just signed up to receive the monthly newsletter. I don't know if that was a blessing or a curse.

P.S. Thanks Jenny.

[mayres]

April - Oakhill sent me all the ten I have listed - THEY are the ones who picked - after my genera preference.

Jenny - four of the eight phals have mottled leaves which was a welcome surprise - both types of schilleriana, leucorrhoda, & stuartiana.

[arleneg]

Nice! I especially like the mottled leaves.

I saw that special, but passed it up...have bought a bit too many the last few weeks.

[solay]

Wow! Great deal! I think I will be signing up too. Great buy! Looks so healthy too.

[articuno75]

AAAhhhh I could kick myself. You so have to post pics of the leucorrhoda when it blooms

[kid a]

Wow, that is a great deal. A friend of mine used to order from them with similar deals. That's awesome that they didn't send yu any you already had. They look so not lonely all lined up together all cute like and such, lol (does that even makes sense?)

[Brooke]

Just for you Jenny :>)

x leucorroda



and a close up of the distinctive lip



and the schilleriana



and the equestris



I got these from Oak Hill in February (I think) this year. They bloomed on schedule for me and are now growing like weeds.

Now Jenny, you know you have room to squeeze these beautiful 'chids into your grow area :>)

Mike you got a great deal and I'm confident they will all bloom for you during the next bloom cycle.

Brooke

[norris]

I went to Oak Hill website, and the special was still going on, I think I clicked on 'Specials' on the left... I got my 10 plants on the way

[Sharyn]

Originally Posted by mayres

I'm hoping that in a couple of years I might have a short series of phal species photos to share HALF as good as Brooke's. Well......even a fourth as good would be an accomplishment!

I'm hoping that in a couple years, I'm still alive waiting for my seedings to grow up! You made some very nice choices - Especially love the mottled leaves. Thanks for the pics Brooke.

[articuno75]

Beautiful!!!!

You know I got the room It's the funds that's the other story. I'm on a strict one a week buy schedule and this week's taken. LoL

[patticake]

Great haul, Mike! They all look really good, too! I've bought several new plants recently... I HAVE to cool it! I don't want so many that I can't take care of them right. I can't wait to see your photos down the road!

[jay]

Mayres - Great buy! I have been thinking about doing one of the packages. This just makes me want to do it even more. I might do that in the fall when the temperatures get a little more reasonable here for shipping. Keep us updated on how they do.

[berkeleysgr8]

To all of those who thought they missed out, this special has been on their website for a while. It is a GREAT deal! I have a credit with them and have been considering ordering more seedlings from them. I've been happy with my purchases from them.