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SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
i PHAJIJS grandifolius $i 5° to $3 50 
i P. Humblotii. A new and beautiful Or- 
chid, with rosy flowers, beautifully 
marked and dotted with white and 
crimson 2 50 
»■ P. maculatiis 5 00 to 10 00 
i P. Wallichii 5 00 to 10 00 
PliEIONE praecox. A pretty dwarf deciduous plant 
with crocus-like flowers of a fresh and delicate rosy 
lilac, richly marked, and the lip handsomely fringed. 
The flowers appear first, then the leaves, and when 
these die away the plant needs rest ; do not water 
again until the flowers appear. $2.50 to $5. 
PHALiyENOPSIS. In popular estimation this is the 
grandest genus among all the Orchids, and its mag- 
nificent flowers do indeed outshine all others. The 
plants are of singular habit and bird-like appearance 
when looking at them suspended upon rafts, blocks or 
baskets, with their beautiful leaves, some of which 
are of rich olive-green, while others are whitish, 
mottled and marbled, on brown-green ground ; all 
the leaves are of a very fleshy texture. In cultivating 
a number of different species,some may be had in bloom 
the year round. The flowers are produced upon long, 
branching scapes which proceed from the axils of the 
leaves near the base, there being no pseudo-bulbs to 
this Orchid. The flowers come in great profusion, 
more than 300 having been counted on a single plant ; 
the color of these beautiful and delicate flowers, and 
their construction, is most wonderful. The plants 
need constant high temperature, and during their 
growing season, from March to October, require- 
plenty of moisture. Fibrous peat, charcoal , potsherds 
and live sphagnum moss are what they delight to 
grow in. 
P. amabilis $3 So to $5 00 
h P. Dayana. This is a beautiful and 
very distinctly marked variety of P. 
amabilis, from which it differs in its 
flowers being larger and the two lower 
sepals thickly dotted with carmine ; 
the side lobes of the lip at the lower 
edge are of deep yellow, heavily 
marked with carmine-crimson across 
the base of the hastate lobe, and a 
distinct stripe of the same color down 
its center. Several fine specimens . . 15 00 upward 
A P. amethystina 10 00 
h P. casta 5 00 to 7 50 
h P. Esmeralda 3 5o to 5 00 
/( P. grandiflora. A truly handsome and 
noble Orchid, second to none of which 
we know. It resembles P. amabilis, 
but has larger leaves and flowers, be- 
sides there being more yellow and less 
rose color in this than in P. amabilis. 
Its flower-stems are tinted with purple, 
and it blooms at diflierent periods of 
the year. A grand exhibition Orchid, 
as it lasts a long time in perfection. 
Several fine, strong specimens . . . . 20 00 upward 
h P. aurea {Borneo variety) 7 50 to 10 00 
h P. liuddemanniana 4 00 to 7 00 
h P. Sanderiana 4 00 to 6 00 
// PHALi^NOPSIS Schilleriana. The finest and 
most beautiful species in cultivation. It has hand- 
some mottled green and whitish foliage, and its long, 
branching, graceful flower-scapes or peduncules, 
covered with upwards of 100 charming blossoms 
of the most delicate mauve and rosy pink, spotted 
with reddish brown, give it a queenly and fairy-like 
appearance. This, being a member of the East 
India section, requires a hot and moist atmosphere. 
Grand specimens, with large leaves and plenty 
of roots $10 00 upward 
Smaller plants 4 00 to 6 00 
h P. Stuartiana 4 00 to 6 00 
h P. violacea 5 00 to 7 50 
We do not boast, but simply say that we have the 
finest and largest plants of Phalaenopsis in cultivation 
anywhere in the world, and we invite inspection of the 
stock. 
PILiTJMNA. This genus contains some very hand- 
some dwarf evergreen plants. Their flowers are of 
good size, beautifully marked with white, green and 
yellow, and very fragrant. They are best grown in 
pots with peat and good drainage. They should not 
have too much water at any time. 
i P. fragrans $2 00 to $5 00 
i P. nobilis 3 50 to 6 00 
SACCOLiABITJM. Epiphytal stove Orchids of very 
ornamental habit, growing erect, with leaves opposite, 
and long, fleshy roots which preceed from the axils of 
the lower leaves. The flowers, which are produced 
on long, densely set, pendulous racemes, are of various 
beautiful colors ; most of them are deliciously sweet- 
scented in addition, and remain a long time in per- 
fection. They require the same treatment as the 
Vandas and Aerides, and need all the light it is pos- 
sible to give them. 
h S. ampulaceum $2 50 to $3 50 
h S. Blumei (Java variety) 3 50 to 5 00 
h S. var. Dayl 2 50 to 3 50 
n s. majus. Fine, handsome specimens 5 00 upward 
h S. giganteum 2 50 to 3 50 
h S. guttatum 2 50 to 3 50 
h S. Harrisonianum. Very fragrant . 5 00 to 7 50 
h S. illustre 3 50 to s 00 
h S. violaceum 2 50 to 5 00 
SCHOMBURGKIA. This genus resembles the Cat- 
tleyas and Liclias in growth, except that they are less 
compact. The flowers are large, with spreading pe- 
tals and sepals, are produced in large panicles upon 
long, slender, but strong stems, and are exceedingly 
pretty, as well as remarkable. They will succeed well 
on blocks or in baskets suspended from the roof, or 
may be grown equally well in pots. A liberal supply 
of water is necessary to make them thrive during the 
growing season ; after they have finished their growth, 
no more water should be allowed until they show 
flowers. 
/( 8. crispa $2 50 to $3 50 
h S. tibicinis. The handsomest and best 
known of the genus. Flowers a beau- 
tiful combination of rosy crimson, red- 
dish brown, purple and white .... 3 50 to 5 00 
/( S. undulata 5 00 upward 
