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^ecialists in Orchids 
Growers and Importers 
FORir;/ORD 
Our Stock of Price Lists for 1938 has been exliausted, hut we 
hope this mimeographed copy will serve until we can send you our Few and 
Improved List• 
The fecial Offerings contained in this Price List, are mostly 
of very easy culture and are all capable of being undertaken by amateurs 
who achieve success with any other class of plants. ^Ue have indicated 
in each case the type of house each variety prefers, but even this is not 
a hard and fast rule, for we have repeatedly seen amateurs raising both 
the cooler and the warmer tjjpes in one house by judicious placing of 
their plants. 
The word ’’Intermediate”, follov;ing a heading, means these plants 
do best in a house whose minimum temperature is 58°~60° at night. ”’.'^/arm” 
indicates a minimum temperature of 68°--70°. ”Cool” indico.tes a minimum 
temperature of 50°~52°, 
Orchids are eictremely satisfactory for small collections, as 
their lasting qualities while in bloom are superior to those of other 
plants. Blossoms can be counted on to last from two weeks to tv/o and 
three months on the plants in perfection. As there are so many varieties, 
a comparatively small collection will furnish blooms ttiroughout the year. 
We know of no other genera which will do this. The colors and charm of 
orchids defy description - their individuality must be actually seen to ‘ 
be appreciated. 
The L. Sherman Adar;-is Co. has a fine stock of Exliibition 
Cattleyas, C^/mbidiums, Odontoglossums, Phalaenopsis , and Vandas. Prices 
and descriptions of these will be sent upon request. We invite your 
inspection of our collection Saturdays and Sundays, or on week-days by 
appointment. 
L. SHEHIvIAN ADAJiS CO. 
January 10, 1939 
Wellesley, I^ss. 
