ORANGE CALAMONDIN—htw. A true edible Orange 
that grows well in pots or tubs. Glossy leaves and waxen 
white, perfumed flowers. Brightly colored fruits. Cannot 
be sent into gulf states, N. M., Ariz., or Calif., due to 
Federal quarantine. Pkt. 20c. 
OREGON GRAPE—See Mahonia. 
OROBUS—See Lathyrus, 
ORCHIDS 
It is fully possible to grow them from seed. Naturally 
this is the way they spread in the wild. It is not particu¬ 
larly easy, though, chiefly because of the exceeding fineness 
and peculiar nature of the seeds, and the long time required 
for germination. Success in this is an achievement that 
marirs one as truly an horticulturist, but beginners can 
only advance by trying, and it is interesting to experiment. 
Cultural folder sent with seed shipments contains . brief 
notes in sowing of Orchid seeds under ordinary conditions. 
If you want to try the “pure culture” method that experts 
use, see the long article under “Orchids” in Bailey’s Hortus. 
This monumental horticultural reference work, 652 pages, 
describing 5000 plants, is accessible in most public libraries, 
or I can supply it at five dollars the copy, postpaid. None 
interested in gardening should be without it. 
TENDER OR CONSERVATORY ORCHIDS—Seeds of 
various species and hybrids of the following are likely to be 
available: Dendrobium, Cypripedium, Lycaste, Broughtonia, 
Bletilla, Bletia, Vanda, Cyrtodera, Cyrtopodium, Cattleya, 
Epipactis, Cymbidium, Epidendrum, Paphiopedilum, and 
Cordula. Stocks arrive from time to time throughout the 
year, usually in very limited amounts, and due to their 
peculiar nature, the seeds do not retain viability long. It is 
suggested, therefore, that those really interested write for 
quotation on kinds on hand at the moment. At times we 
can quote many species; but again there may be but a few 
that we feel can be safely sent out. Please note definitely 
that we will not replace Orchid seeds that may fail to grow. 
They are too difficult to handle for this, and too much de¬ 
pends upon cultural methods and attention after seeds leave 
out hands. However, we shall send out only seeds that we 
believe are capable of germinating if given correct care. 
HARDY TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS—It is not generally 
realized that many true Orchids are fully winter-hardy, and 
may be grown outside in the North. They are the most 
delightful of wild flowers. The 'following can be supplied 
at uniform price of 20c per pkt., and good viable seeds 
are usually in stock; Cypripedium acaule, rose moccasin; 
Habenaria ciliaris, fringed, orange; Bletilla hyacinthina, 
amethyst purple (also supplied in pure white) ; Pogonia 
verticillata, purple; and Calopogon pulchellus, pure rose. 
The kinds named above may be ordered safely without 
previous correspondence. Many others are likely to be in 
stock from time to time, varied hardy Cypripediums, Ha- 
benarias, Orchis, Arethusa, Calypso, Spiranthes, Epipactis, 
etc., but inquire regarding these before ordering. Note un¬ 
der Tender Orchids regarding difficulties, replacements, etc., 
•applies also to Hardy Orchids. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Rather easy bulb-flowers, pyramidale for the outdoor rock 
garden, being hardy, the other kinds for winter flowering 
indoors. The indoor sorts will bloom within a few months 
from seed, and they make superb window plants or cut 
flowers, lasting probably longer than any other. 
ORNITHOGALUM AUREUM—eutcw(x) (7)20. Clustered 
flowers of richest golden orange top the long stems. Pkt. 
20c; t'y oz. $1.25. 
ORNITHOGALUM LACTEUM — eutcw(x) (7)20. Here 
the clustered blossoms are milk-white. Pkt. 15c. 
ORNITHOGALUM PYRAMIDALE—ucy(2)24. Vigorous 
and hardy garden species. Often fifty white flowers in a 
cluster. Good. Pkt. 15c. 
ORNITHOGALUM SPECIOSUM—eutcw(7) 18. New yel¬ 
low flowering species from South Africa. Pkt. 20c. 
ORNITHOGALUM SPLENDENS—eutcw(7)20. Splendid 
orange scarlet; a rare and richly colored species. Free 
bloomer. Pkt. 20c. 
ORNITHOGALUM THYRSOIDES—eutcw(x) (7)20. The 
Chinkerichee. Clusters of flowers that vary from snowy 
white to creamy primrose. Easy, long-lasting, good in 
every way. Pkt. 15c; Yf> oz. 75c. 
OFFER 91B7—One pkt. each of above for 90c. 
ORNITHOGALUM BLEND—A mixture of kinds suited 
for pot culture. Includes white, cream, primrose, golden 
yellow and orange scarlet. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. $1.00. 
OSTROWSKYA MAGNIFICA—ubdltzy(2)60. The flaring 
blossom bells are often six inches across, ivory white with 
pale blue shadings. In full glory of bloom, a magnificent 
spectacle. Slow germinating. The plants will not tolerate 
excess moisture. If possible, establish where tree roots will 
keep soil on dry side, but where branches will not shade. 
Not easy to get started, but worth all effort. Pkt. 25c. 
♦OXALIS VALDIVIENSIS—eodrbx(2-4) 15. Cloth of Gold 
or Sunshine Mirror. It mantles itself so marvelously with 
glowing golden bells that either name is merited. A blind¬ 
ing beauty. Pkt. 10c. 
OXYTROPIS LAMBERTI—erdx(3)20. Well above at¬ 
tractive tufts of pinnate foliage, rise spikes of “butterfly” 
blossoms; in color the most brilliant of blue-purples. Ex¬ 
cellently bright. Pkt. 20c. 
PAEONIA or PEONY 
Peony seed germinates slowly, but if one has patience, it 
will come. That is the chief requisite, for otherwise Peonies 
are easy enough from seed, and many interesting variations 
may appear. ucbzy(2-3). 
PAEONIA BROWNI—Single blossoms of ruddy brown- 
mahogany. Dwarf rockery species. Pkt. 15c. 
PEONY FINEST CHINESE DOUBLE — Saved from 
named varieties. There should be real treasures here. Of 
course not all the seedlings will be double. Color range 
includes blush, pink, rose, carmine, crimson, cream and 
white. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 30c; 1 oz. 90c. 
PAEONIA EMODI—Splendid pure white blossom-bowls, 
four inches across. Early. Pkt. 20c. 
PAEONIA MACROPHYLLA—Big cream-colored cups. 
Seeds supplied on this and on P. Mlokosewitschi will be 
1935 harvest, both species having failed to set seed in 1936. 
Year-old Peony seeds, though, will usually grow strongly. 
Pkt. 20c. 
PAEONIA MLOKOSEWITSCHI—Citron yellow. Pkt. 20c. 
PAEONIA OFFICINALIS—Large flowers “red as a 
Peony.” Very early. Tuberous. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 30c. 
PEONY TREE—Shrub-like, with woody branches. The 
giant flowers, single to fully double in form, show a wonder¬ 
ful color range, pure red, brilliant scarlet, maroon, and 
ruddy wine shades, together with softest blush, pink, dainty 
mauve and snowy white. 10 seeds for 25c; 50 for 90c; 
100 for $1.75. 
PAEONIA WOODWARDIANA — A rare species, with 
flowers like cups carved from coral. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 92B7—One pkt. each of above for $1.25. 
PANSY 
The offerings below have been chosen with careful thought, 
to cover the full range of Pansy needs; and to the best of 
my belief, the quality of the seeds, and of the strains, is 
unexcelled by those from any other source whatsoever. 
PANSY EARLY FLOWERING HARDY—Hiemalis strain. 
Large flowers in fine color range, not quite complete, but 
about 12 color variations appearing. Exceptionally rugged. 
Will bloom earlier in the spring, and stand more hard 
weather, than any other Pansy I have seen. Pkt. 15c; 
Ys oz. for 85c. 
PANSY NEW FRAGRANT—A strain of giant-flowered 
Pansy, showing many rare colorings, and with the added 
charm of a tantalizing, spicy perfume. A selection from the 
Roggli, that has intensified the fragrance, without losing 
any of the rich tones, heavy texture, or great size of the 
flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
BABY PANSY—A new selection of dainty delight. The 
plants are of crowded bushy compactness, loaded with baby- 
size blossoms in the whole rich range of Pansy colorings 
and markings. The entire plant will not exceed four inches, 
no straggling, waving sprawliness here, and an edging of it 
will be a surprise in gentle beauty. It will even fit the 
well-tamed rockery. Pkt. 25c. 
PANSY RUFFLED BLEND—The petals are mostly fluted 
and frilled, making the flowers sometimes seem almost 
double. About every color and marking possible in Pansies 
is included, and the blossoms are particularly large. Choose 
this if you want something spectacular in massed bedding 
effect. Pkt. 20c; Y& oz. for $1.00. 
PANSY TRIUMPHANT—Here, if you grow it well, you 
will reach the ultimate in Pansy size; nothing beyond. The 
enormous blossoms are round in form, with broad, thick 
petals that so overlap as to make the flowers seem almost 
double, an effect enhanced by the curled and undulate mar¬ 
gins. The colors are brilliant and varied, running mostly 
to richer tones, and usually with a contrasting spot on each 
petal. Vigorous plants, robustly stemmed. Here are Pansy 
aristocrats. Pkt. 40c; oz. $1.25; Y& oz. $2.25. 
OFFER 93B7—One pkt. each of above for $1.25. 
