The lost species of Cymbidium

From the early Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China more than 300 years, a total of 187 species of Cymbidium have been selected, 125 species have been lost, among which the more famous high-grade rare species are: 1. Green lotus element "Dakui element", also known as "Dakui element". In 1876, Xu Jilou, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, was discovered in Dakui's study. In 1911, it was returned to Zheng Tongmei, Shuanglin, Wuxing, Zhejiang Province. In the spring of 1929, it blossomed 13 flowers. The flower buds were tight and round, the shell sheath was green and transparent, and the sharp tip of the shell sheath could enter the wood. The outer three petals are short and wide in lotus shape, the petals are tight and slippery, the green moss is round tongue, the pedicel is tall and sturdy, the flower posture is elegant, the color is green and bright, and the pollen mass on the stamen is fire yellow. It is known as the first "Jin Qingsu" in the world. Extinct in the War of Resistance in 1937. 2. Green Huimei "Autumn Word". In the early years of Xianfeng of Qing Dynasty, Chen Qiutao, Taicang Town, Jiangsu Province, was elected. In the spring of 1857, he exchanged a large one with Luoxin Pavilion in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. Five short round, tight edge meat thick, bangs tongue, sub-nest, soft silkworm moth holding, green Hui plum in the best. At that time, three grass prices silver thousand liang,"Lan Hui concentric record" in the white drawing. 3. Red lily group petal "cover word". Red Hui "cover word" produced in Fuyang Mountain, Zhejiang Province, red flower bud, round as longan fruit, row of bell-shaped inverted lotus seeds, petals thick as copper coins, falling to the ground that is broken. Zhejiang Jiaxing Fang Lanxia entrusted Zhang Shenglin to acquire Fuchun Mountain. This flower is neither plum nor narcissus. 5 petals and tongue are round thick, ancient name petal first. Liu Hanlin of Shanghai has retained a Chinese painting with the word "cover" in the middle hall, from which we can see the unique charm of this flower. 4. Green Huimei "Cui Zen", also known as "Cui Toad". According to the "Shu Hui Bian" records when "Cui Chan", by Wensi Temple Cuifeng monk selection, after being stolen, Cuifeng monk regret Cheng disease died in Daoguang 10 years, Cuifeng monk is Zhejiang Shaoxing people. "Cui Chan" holding petals such as jade, that is, no hidden patterns within the petals, green as jade. 5-round, green plum crown, unfortunately has been lost. 5. Green Hui "Immortal Toad" Daoguang produced in Yanzhou mountain area, Dangkou flower boat Qian Jinxianlan sold to Shangyu Zhou surname orchid lovers, Zhejiang Jiaxing Luo Xin Ge obtained. Leaves thin narrow, pedicel thin round high Ting, three tight round, wider than "Cheng Mei" and "close top", soft silkworm moth holding, round bang tongue. The charm is unique and has an arrogant state. 6. Red Hui "Tuanzi Dahe", also known as "Red Tuanzi". In 1868, he left Baoshan Tuanzi Village. The leaves are half vertical and thick and hard, and the leaf width section is "V" shaped. When seedlings are not strong, flowering is also common, large pots of seedlings strong flowering, the outer three petals can be short and wide, scissors hold, large rolling tongue, red spots spread on the tongue. Famous, but in terms of flower quality can not be and spring orchid lotus petals and reward. 7, green lotus "green lotus tripod". In 1938 Shanghai Yu Zhixiang received it from Lannong in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. The outer three petals are short and wide, the leaves are thick and waxy, the scissors hold, the big round tongue, the color is pretty green, and the opening is yellow for a long time. The best of modern green lily. However, it has been lost, and there are still people who are still deceiving people, which shows that its influence is great. 8, green lotus "big green lotus", also known as "big green flower". The outer three petals are short and wide, clam shell holding, big shop tongue, flower shape better than "green lotus tripod", petal quality thin, is its deficiency, color green. Because it is less than the thickness of the lotus petal, the orchid is commonly known as the lotus flower. This kind of final in jiangsu wuxi zhuang derivative home, to "cultural revolution" when cut off seed. 9, green plum "ten thousand acres contain green". In 1946, Liu Shaode from Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province took flowers to Wuxi, Jiangsu Province and sold them to Shen Yuanru. The outer three-petal round head has a thin root, short and wide edges, green color and thick quality, sub-nest silkworm moth holding, large Ruyi tongue, flat shoulders, correct flower quality, high pedicel, excellent charm. Modern outstanding green lily,"cultural revolution" lost. 10. Green Flower Butterfly "Cui Butterfly" In 1936, a new species was set down, first acquired by Jiang Jinhuai and later cultivated by Shen Yuanru. The leaves are erect and narrow, the leaf margin is serrated and very thick, and the leaf groove is "V" shaped. Veining bright. Pedicel erect, flowers 5-7, three short broad, main valve cover holding valve, secondary valve butterfly more than half, green moss tongue decorated with red dots, edge white, flat shoulders and slightly backward fly. Rich colors, red, green, white tricolor match, very pretty. The flowers are medium. This is the best quality of lily flower. The flower appeared again in 1989, and it is unknown whether it is extinct. 11, red Hui "Han Bi". In 1918, Liu Delin, a farmer in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, collected it and sold it to Wu Chunbai, Hangzhou. "Hanbi" is red to green plum petals. Flower shape resembles "Cui Mei", are semi-hard sub-nest hold, dragon swallow tongue. "Han Bi" three petals than "Cui Mei" round wider. The biggest difference is whether the red to green turn net,"Cui Mei" red to green not net. Pedicel and stalk have purple. "Hanbi" turned green and clean, pedicels and flower stalks are net green. Now the so-called "Han Bi" is "Cui Mei". Whether or not "Hanbimei" still exists remains to be verified. 12, green lily narcissus "snow gull". "Snow gull" selection time unknown, Wuxi, Jiangsu Bai Tao, Shen Yangqing home hidden treasures. Narcissus is the only one with white head on the petals in modern times. It is actually the best kind of rare green lily in modern times. It is secret and does not look at people, let alone transfer, until it is extinct in the Cultural Revolution. 13, Hui Hua Jin Narcissus "Fan Shi Jin Xian". During the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, Changshu Fan's family was born. Green shell to glass shell and then turn color shell, commonly known as "three turn color bracts." Petals short and wide and fine collection root, flat shoulder, chicken bean shell semi-hard hold, big bangs tongue, color such as pumpkin flowers, golden yellow, pedicel thin high, peerless treasures. This is the only species that has existed for more than 300 years. It was extinct during the Qing Dynasty. 14, Hui Hua Bai Hua Su Xin "Oriental Plain White". "Oriental white" small lotus-style white flowers, white tongue peach cheek element. The most rare color in Chinese orchid is paper white, that is,"this white". The red glow on both cheeks after opening makes them more beautiful. Really rare treasures also. 15, green Hui Mei Su "St. Lin Mei Su". "Shenglin Mei Su" came out of Fuyang Mountain in Zhejiang Province. At first, a woodcutter plucked flowers and inserted them in firewood. Zhang Shenglin found them. He asked the woodcutter to go to the mountain to look for them. He found them the next year. Zhang Shenglin brought flowers to Xuji Building in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, where both sides were planted together. The outer three petals are round, semi-hard silkworm moth holding, Ruyi tongue. Pure plum blossoms come from lotus flowers and are really of the highest quality. It has long been lost.