I just registered two new hybrids.
First, Phal. Mem. Eric Simon is a cross between my very expensive Phal. Penang Violacea and a green variety of Phal. Billy Wang. I consider it expensive not because I paid a lot for it but contrary, someone offered to buy it for RM3,000. As expected this hybrid produced a form which has the best characteristic from the two parent plants i.e a good form and a greenish color. This very showy hybrid has been registered in memory of my good friend, Eric Simon who passed away recently. He was a committee member of the Selangor Orchid and a Distinguished Associate of OSSEA for the Ferderal Territory. The author of two books, one on orchids and the other on bougainvillas. A staunch supporter of Perak Orchid Society, he would come as a judge for our shows, without fail. He can best be remember for his good sense of humor. My wife, Jessie during a recent show was chatting with him and suddenly she asked for his name when she couldn't recall it. He replied and said "Wah, such good friends and you can forget my name JENNY". His contributions will be remembered and his name will live forever in an orchid named after him.
The next hybrid is a cross between Phal. Penang Ruby and Phal. Soo Kee. Also a very showy hybrid with large flowers and is named after my friend Nanya from Thailand who visited my farm last month. The flower measures 4.5 x4.5 cm and the color from Phal Penang Ruby is very dominant here.
