Jan 2, 2008 Slc. Sierra Gem 'Empire Mine' (Sc. Pole Star x Slc. Hazel Boyd) AM 84 Exhibited by Gold Country Orchids   Measurements in cm.  Ns  7.3  nsv  6.5  Dsw  2.0  dsl  4.0  Pw  3.5  pl  4.0  Lsw  2.3  lsl  3.7  Lipw  2.0  lipl  2.9  # flwrs 11  # buds 0  # infl 2  Description: Eleven flowers on two inflorescences; sepals and petals clear sulfur yellow; lip sulfur yellow, faint red veins in throat, slight red blush apically; substance firm; texture diamond dust.

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