South Coast Orchid Society

Kay Francis Photo Archive:
Laeliocattleya Hybrids

Kay Francis Photo Gallery: Lc. Helen Asder

Parentage: C. Gregorio × Lc. Grandee
Current nomenclature: Cattleya Helen Asder


The hybrid was advertised by John Asder as early as 1955, his cross #31. Kay obtained it in a group of back bulbs from the Asders, January 8, 1960 (KF VII / A / 2 p. 33). She gave it the cultivar name 'Linda Vista'. One of her favorite plants, she shared it with Jerry Kulaja in 1967.