Laelia Superbiens: Fitch, c.1865

Title: Laelia Superbiens Author: Walter Hood Fitch Date: c.1865 Condition: Excellent - scattered foxing  Inches: 11 x 15 1/2  [Image] Centimeters: 27.94 x 39.37 [Image] Product ID: 308438 Laelia Superbiens is a large, epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, commonly found in open or damp forests on trees or rocks in mountainous regions such as the Sierra Madre. It is notable for its very tall inflorescence, which can range from 30 to 74 inches and occasionally reaches up to 13 feet in length. This inflorescence bears 5 to 20 long-lasting flowers that are typically pink and about 5 inches across. Background on Creator Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) was born in Glasgow, Scotland. From a young age, he demonstrated artistic talent and began formal training as a pattern drawer at a textile mill by the age of 13. This early apprenticeship, which involved creating intricate designs for calico fabric and mastering the complex process of engraving and co