Orchids 



CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



Eugene Langaulet (see page 82) 



Mrs. Whitehorn (see page 82) 



OLDER ANEMONE CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



2l^-inch, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 

 variety at 



Azelda. Light pink with a slight trace of lavender; 



center cream-yellow. .Single row of lavender ray 



florets. Produces exquisite sprays suitable for any 



sort of artistic arrangement. 

 Bessie Flight. .A. bright rose-pink, having a full center. 

 Betsy Presby. Canary-yellow in color. Excellent for 



pot-culture or for cutting in sprays. 

 Garza. The well-known white variety; considered the 



best in its class. 



100. Three of a variety at the dozen rate; 25 of a 

 the 100 rate 



Mikado. Yellow, with double row of petals; Garza 

 type. 



Princess. A seedling from Garza, cream-white in 

 color, with ray petals evenly spaced around a 

 large anemone center of quill petals. The habit of 

 the plant is good, growing to a medium height and 

 covered with flowers. 

 Yellow Garza. Yellow sport of Garza. Similar to the 

 parent except in color. 



ORCHIDS 



Unquestionably, the Orchids are the coming flowers, and no greenhouse or conser\'atory should be 

 without at least a few of these floral gems. They are of very easy culture and will grow in any greenhouse 

 together with other plants. Orchids in bloom, kept in a cool place, will last from four to ten weeks in perfect 

 condition. If you are a beginner, write us for a list of such varieties as are best suited for a start in 

 Orchid-growing. The following are a few simple rules for their cultivation: 



Orchids require a period of growth and one of rest, corresponding to the wet or dry seasons in their 

 native haunts. When making their new growth, they should have a liberal supply of moisture until the 

 new bulbs are of nearly full size. Then they should receive just enough water to keep them from shriveling. 

 When showing signs of bloom, water should again be given until the plant is through flowering. 



We offer the following brief list of these choice plants, having an excellent stock from which to select 

 your order. Our plants are in the best of condition, and at the prices quoted our customers will receive 

 full value. These prices are for plants that will bloom. If larger plants are desired, we will make a selection 

 that will please. Prices on specimen plants or on varieties not found in this catalogue will be cheerfully 

 given on application. 



CATTLEYAS. The Cattleyas are among the best 

 known and most popular of all Orchids. They are 

 deliciously fragrant and most entrancing in form 

 and their range of color is almost bewildering. They 

 require plenty of moisture, with proper draining, 

 in the growing season. Shade from the strong sun in 

 summer, and ventilate freely. 



C. Dowiana aurea. Sepals and petals primrose- 

 yellow, devoid of the crimson flush. Tip has still 

 more yellow. September and October. Colombia. 

 $S to $10 each. 



C. Gaskelliana. A fine, summer-flowering sort with 

 bright rose-colored, sweet-scented flowers. June and 

 July. Venezuela. $2.50 to $5 each. 



Cattleya Gigas (Sanderiana). This is the giant 

 of the Cattleya genus. Its sepals and petals are rich 

 rose and the lip deep purple, with two large, yellow, 

 eye-like blotches on each side of the throat. June 

 and July. Colombia. $3.50 to S5 each. 



C. Gigas (Hardyana). Similar to the preceding but 

 flowering later. July and August. Ss-So to $5 each. 



C. Labiata. One of the most popular for cut-flowers. 

 Very floriferous. October and November. Brazil. 

 $2.50 to Ss each. 



C. Mendelii. Flowers vary in color from white to 

 light pink, lip crimson-purple; very crimped. One of 

 the best Cattleyas. May. Colombia. S2.,So to $$ 

 each. 



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