This month features Masdevallia veitchiana, arguably one of the most spectacular members of the genus and its hybrids. The species hails from the exotic environs of Machu Picchu, the 15th century Inca citadel situated on an Andean ridge nearly 8,000 feet (2,430 m) above sea level near Cusco, Peru. Also included in this issue is an excellent discussion of the hybrid Restrepia developed by Colin Howe.  Did you know that you can grow a restrepia from a leaf cutting much like an African Violet?  If pleurothallids aren't your cup of tea, perhaps Roy Tokunaga's article on his Latouria dendrobium hybridizing or David Rosenfeld's article on the life and times of Josef Warszewicz will be more to your liking.