SlEBRECHT & WadLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
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New, R/qRE ^ Hiqhlt YAiLU/qpiE Orchids. 
Where prices are omitted, they may be had on application, with further particulars as to the plants. 
AERIDES Ballantinianum. A new and really valua- 
ble introduction of this handsome species. Its flowers 
are produced like those of A. crinpum, on long racemes 
but it diffei-s from that variety in being of a much 
brighter color, while equally sweet scented; is a free 
grower and bloomer. We have sevei-al fine specimens. 
A. crassifolium. This is not a new variety, but cer- 
tainly is oue of the most free flowering and easiest 
cultivated, and a truly beautiful and bright showy sort. 
We offer a few perfect specimens, twelve inches high 
with twelve to fifteen leaves. Price on application. 
A. quinc[uevulnerum. This is a splendid free-growing 
and free-flowering Orchid, and though not exactly new, 
yet rare. Grows more open than any other of the 
genus : its flowers are fragrant and of a beautiful col- 
oring of ros.v purple and white. 
A. Larpentse ( falcatum}. In the way of A. crixpum, 
with sweet scented flowers which are produced in 
pcudulent dense masses. Several fine specimens. 
AITGRrSiCnm articulatum. A very pretty dwarf 
growing variety with creamy white flowers, produced 
freely on long racemes : very curious in their forma- ' 
tion, and are miniature reproductions of the well- 
known "Ivory Orchid," A. mitqiiipeilaU. A few strong 
specimens, >iT..50 and upwai'd. 
A. citratum. This really coquettish dwarf growing 
variety iis one of the most interesting of the genus. 
Numberless pure white flowers are set in regular or- 
der upon round gi-een stems, which curve over from 
the plant in a most graceful manner. Several flue 
plants, to 
A. Sanderianum. This is a quite new and rare A ugra>- 
cum. It has numberless flowers which are produced 
during the wiuter months, on a long single spike; 
their fragrance is delicious. A very fine specimen ; 
price on application. 
i . sesquipedale . Often called the " Ivory Orchid " for 
its ivory white flowers, which are curious as well as 
handsome; <|uite fragrant and vei-y showy, lasting a 
long time in perfection: before fading the flowers 
turn a lemon yellow. ST.;")!) to .*25. 
A. eburneum superbum. A grand specimen three feet 
high and the same in sjjread. An e.vceptiotially fine 
plant, producing a number of long white spikes of ivory 
white flowers, measuring eighteen to twenty iuches 
long; its fine densely growing habit gives it a stately ' 
appearance even when not in bloom. Price on appli- I 
cation. 
A Iieonis ( Aerantlius Lamlx). A very distinct Orchid, i 
of dense, rather dwarf habit, with stiff leaves of a 
flesh.v texture; many flowers, in branching spikes, of 
a pure white, and sweet scented; handsome. .?').")(). 
ANOULOA Buckeri. A very handsome Orchid of 
strong growth and bold habit, with large green leaves 
and rich dark flowers ; the sepals and petals have crim- 
son spots on a yellow ground, aud a deep crimson lip; 
flowers remain in good condition for three weeks. Is 
best cultivated in a pot in a warm temperature. S5 and 
upward. 
BOLEA Iialindenii. A very distinct species, and of 
quite late introduction, with very curiously formed 
aud handsomely colored flowers. Though not exactly 
showy colors, they are so arranged and set together as 
to attract attention. This plant, besides bearing 
I handsome flowers, is ciuite a pretty fojjiage plant. $10 
and upwards. 
B. Patinii. Though not exactly new. this very interest- 
ing plant is yet quite rare. It ir indeed a real curios- 
ity, with its lilac and rosy i)ink colored flowers, repre- 
senting a perfect half-open mouth with teeth, as natural 
as can well be imagined. This, like its companion, is 
also a fine foliage plant, as well as most interesting in 
bloom. AlO and upwards. 
BATZniANNIA This genus is among the smaller and 
more compact growing Orchids, and in addition to pro- 
ducing very curious and interesting flowers of many 
difl'erent combinations of colors, are really handsome 
foliage plants, and. even when not in bloom present a 
very decorative appearance. Their free-growing and 
free-flowering habit commends their cultivation. They 
do well in either pots or baskets, and will thrive in the 
Cattleya house ; they require a great deal of moisture 
for successful culture. 
B. Burtii. Flowers three inches across, and yellow, 
with reddish and brown checkered spots, and a trowel- 
shaped white lip; peculiar and very interesting. $.5 
and upwai'ds. 
B. grandiilora. Extremely pretty, and although not 
very new it is still quite rare, Flowers have olive 
green petals, striped reddish brown, with a pure white 
lip and purjile streaks; the base part orange yellow, 
with red streaks. $,'> and upward. 
B. meleagris. A beautiful species, single-flowered and 
four inches across; of a very interesting combination 
of colors— pale yellow, purplish brown and white; 
crescent-shaped plate, fringed with stiff yellowish 
hairs. .*(> and upward. 
B. Wallisii. This magnificent and large flowering var- 
iety is still quite rare, and besides its large flowers, 
which measure five to six inches in diameter, has a 
very curious and rich coloring of white and chestnut 
brown, with reddish dark purjjle, making it vei'y at- 
tractive. i^7.'M to .*10. 
