are grown in a 
cooler climate and are hardier and easier to grow 
plants and need not ho repotted for at least a year. 
We will repot for von or supply the necessary orchid 
peat Iosnuindine). 
degrees at night and 7.S to 90 degrees for the dav. In 
winter let the teni])eratiire run from 5.5 to 62 at night 
and Ironi 65 to 70 flegrees in daytime. 
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Orchid Flowers—Care .Vl'ter CiiUiiig; 
10 . Repotting the plants shoiihhrt he necessary for 
one or two years Irom the date you huy them. As a 
general j)lan. though, it is best to repot most orchid 
varieties at least every .second year, hut the potting 
time will de|)end upon their rapidity of growth and 
the condition of the compost. If the compost turns 
greenish or does not dry out well, it should he changed. 
13. When you want to take your orchid blossoms, do 
the cutting in the early morning or evening. The orchid 
stem should he placed immediatelv in water and kept 
in a cf)ol room or on a hottom shelf of a refrigeratf)r. 
Alter wearing, about I-16th of an inch should he sliced 
olf the en (1 of the stem so that when the l)lossom is 
jdaccd in w ater again the stem w ill ahsorh moisture to 
Isliowing our cabinet in an average liome. As you can see, it has enhanced the 
l)eauty of the room and added a new interest for tlie proud i)osses.sor. Friends 
exclaim over the l)eautiful dowers usually on disi)lay. The cabinet delivered 
anywhere in .Southern (California w'ith an extra choice collection of 4 orchid 
plants of easy culture, including the large-flowering Cattleya and the very 
showy Laelia from .Mexico. All potted adult plants delivered in .Southern 
(lalifornia ..$2.S.()() 
Some orchid species, however, do not like to he dis¬ 
turbed and should not he repotted unless ahsohttely 
necessary. If you are in doubt ask us. 
11. The potting operation is performed by first plac¬ 
ing the broken crocks in the pots or baskets and then 
covering the crocks with a layer of osnuindine or 
orchid peat. The orchid plant is then held in place, 
the rhizome being level with the tops of the pot. The 
osnuindine is carefully placed and compacted about 
the roots until the |)ot is filled. Orchids should he 
potted firmly. If there are insufficient roots to hold the 
plant adequately, or if its leaves are heavy, the speci¬ 
men should he tied to a stake forced into the ])eat. 
12 . In summer keep the temperature from 60 to 65 
replace that which it lost. In this man¬ 
ner blooms may he ke|)t as long as three 
weeks or more. 
It’s an advanlage to the amateur to pur- 
cha se jilanis that are grown by us under 
cooler conditions than is usually custom¬ 
ary. This induces a hardier growth— 
which is of great help to the enthusiast 
who seeks to have orchids at home. 
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BEGINNER’S OFFER 
ORCHIDS FOR EASY HOME 
CULTURE 
CATTLEYA TRIANAE. Deep lavender to 
white. Easily grown and may he purchased 
from us in a wide range of sizes. Blooming 
season is from November to March. Mr. 
Rapella collecteil these magnificent iilanis 
himself in the .South American jimgles, and 
selected them for their healthy growth as well 
as for .size and color of blooms. 
Cuttings established in 4” pots..$1.00 ea. 
In 4" pots, flowering size. .S.OO ea. 
In 5" pots, flowering size. 5.00 ea. 
Larger and specimen ]>lants-—prices on 
reijiiest. 
CATTLEYA MOSSIAE. I .ilac to deep laven¬ 
der. Lip beautifully veined. Very fine. Fol¬ 
lows trianae, usually blooming around Easter. 
Flowering plants, 5” pots, only. $7.50 ea. 
CATTLEYA HYBRIDS. We have a large 
supply of very choice flowering Cattleya hy¬ 
brid plants. Reasonably priced. 
$5.00 per plant in 4" pots. Larger plants 
at $7.50 to $12.50 per plant. Fine, vig¬ 
orous plants in 2” pots at $1.00 per 
plant, in a wide variety of excellent 
crosses. In IV 2 '' pots, 50c per seedling. 
Al.so in community pots at $.S.50 and $5.00 per j)ot ol 
20 seedlings ready to he repotted to IV 2 " pots. 
DENDROBRIUM SUI’ERBUM. One of the most intriguing 
of orchids to grow. Thrives from early spring to late fall in 
your lath house. We recommend this highly. It is grown 
pendant and the many fine, fragrant dark colored blooms are 
desirable as a cut flower due to its lasting rpialities. 
Price: $1.50 and $2.50 per plant. 
The above varieties are, of course, only a very limited list of 
our large collection; hut we feel that the beginner will he 
happier with these liardier kinds. It is easy and interesting 
to add to your collection later. 
We sell Orchid Peat and carry a full line of supplies. 
To those who j)refer we rejtot orchids at a nominal cost. 
ii/c$.s othenvise noted. Add s(des tax 
