BEYOND CLOUD NINE*

(Morss) 28" E Re Ex Ev 7" These beauties resemble elegant butterflies flitting against pastel clouds of morning. Slate lavender butterfly wings - outlined in lilac veining - appear to hover above the alabaster petals, and blend into the yellow to chartreuse throat. The form is strongly triangular. The gently ruffled, widespread 2 1/4" petals are variably outlined in partial violet; sepals roll back. The texture is diamond dusted with a hint of creping. The scapes have 3 - 4 way branching, and are strongly recurrent. Gerda Brooker X (Tet Exotic Echo x Gerda Brooker)