April 21, 2007 - Sacramento Orchid Society Show Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum var. esquirolei 'Big Ben' species CCM 81 Exhibited by Dave Sorokowsky   Measurements in cm.  Ns  14.0  nsv  9.8  Dsw  4.6  dsl  7.3  Pw  2.9  pl  7.5  Lsw  3.6  lsl  4.5  Lipw  2.2  lipl  4.2  # flwrs 5  # buds 0  # infl 5  Description: Five flowers on five inflorescences on an immaculate plant with 19 clean strong growths in a six-inch pot; dorsal sepal ruffled, chartreuse overlaid chestnut centrally, transitions to small chestnut spotting towards margins; ventral sepal ruffled, chartreuse, overlaid chestnut centrally; petals ruffled along top margin, chartreuse with chestnut overlay beginning one centimeter from center of flower, transitioning to dark maroon at spathulate apices; pouch chartreuse stippled mahogany; staminodial sheild with chartreuse umba; substance heavy; texture glossy.

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