H SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
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New, Kakl ^ Hiqhlt Valu/idle 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. ci ispiim, on long racemes 
but it differs from that variety in being of a much 
brighter color, while eeiually sweet scented : is a fi-ee 
grower and bloomer. We have several fine specimens. 
A. crassifolium. This is not a new variety, but cer- 
tainly is one 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. I'rice on application. 
A. quinquevulnerum. 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. LarpentsB ( f nlcdtum \ . In the wa.v of .1. m'spiini, 
\\ itli sweet scented flowers which are produced in 
pcnduleut dense masses. Several fine specimens. 
ANGB.aiCTTM articulatum. A very pretty dwarf 
growing variety with creamy white flowers, produced 
freel,y on long racemes: very curious in their forma- 
tion, and are miniature reproductions of- the well- 
known *' Ivory Orchid," A. sc!<(ii(ipCfl(tU.. A few strong 
sjiecimens, ■S7..5IJ and upward. 
A. citratum. This really coquettish dwarf growing 
variety is 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 fine 
l)lants, .¥.") to S15. 
A. Sanderianum. This is a quite new and rare Angrae- 
cum. It has numberless flowers which are produced 
during the winter months, on a long single spike: 
their fragrance is delicious. A ver.\- fine specimen ; 
price on application. 
A. sesquipedale. Often called the "Ivory Orchid" for 
its ivor.y white flowers, which are curious as well as 
• handsome; (luite fragrant and very showy, lasting a 
long time in perfection: before fading the flowers 
turn a lemon yellow. *7.30 to f^'Zii. 
A. eburneum superbum. A grand specimen three feet 
high and the same in spread. An exceptionall.y fine 
plant, producing a number of long wliite spikes of ivory 
white flowers, measuring eighteen to twenty inches 
long; its fine deusel.y growing habit gives it a stately 
appearance even when not in bloom. Price on appli- 
cation. 
A. Iieonis (AemntUuii LraniK). A very distinct Orchid, 
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. $Z..oO. 
AiraUIiGA 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 gi'ound, and a deep crimson lip; 
flowers remain in good condition for three weeks. Is 
best cultivated in a pot in a warm temperature. S5 and 
upwai-d. 
BOLEA Lalindeiiii. A very distinct species, and of 
i|uite late introduction, with very curiously formed 
and handsomely colored flowers. Though not exactly 
showy colors, they are so arranged and set together as 
to attract attention. This plant, besides bearing 
handsome flowers, is quite a pi-etty foliage plant. .?!() 
. and upwards. 
B. Fatinii. Though not exactly new, this very interest- 
ing jilant is yet (piite rare. It is indeed a real curios- 
ity, with its lilac and rosy pink colored flowers, repi-e- 
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. s\0 and upwards. 
BATEMANNIA. This genus is among the snialler and 
more compact growing Orchids, and in addition to jiro- 
ducing very curious and interesting flowers of man.v 
different combinations of colors, are really handsome 
foliage ])lants, and even when not in bloom jjresent a 
very decorative a))pearance. Their fr(!e-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 i-eddish and brown checkered spots, and atrowel- 
shaiied white lip; peculiar and ver.v interesting. 
and upwards. 
B. grandiflora. Extremely pretty, and although not 
very new it is still quite rare. Flowers have olive 
green petals, striped reddish brown, with a pui-e white 
lip and purple streaks; the base part orange yellow, 
with red streaks. and upward. 
B. meleagfris. 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. SO and upward. 
B. Wallisii. This maguittcont and large flowering var- 
iety is .still quite rare, and besides its largo 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 very at- 
tractive. $7.50 to *10. 
