Sept 16, 2006, Sacramento Orchid Forum Dendrobium Merrit Island 'D's Surprise' (Den. bigibbum x Den. dicuphum*) HCC 78 Exhibited by: Dick and Donna Murrill *synonym Den. affine   Measurements in cm.  Ns  4.8  nsv  4.5  Dsw  1.2  dsl  2.7  Pw  2.7  pl  2.3  Lsw  1.3  lsl  2.2  Lipw  1.1  lipl  2.4  # flwrs 11  # buds 26  # infl 3  Description: Eleven round flowers, 19 buds and seven immature buds on three inflorescences; dorsal and lateral sepals white overlaid very light pink basally; petals white overliad pink basally with white splash midrib to apex; lip white with dark lavender throat.

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