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You are overlooking a good bet if you are not growing some of the 
beautiful Easy-To-Grow outdoor Orchids. Many people have for years 
been growing these most enchanting of all flowers in their gardens, with 
no more care than is given to the average rose bush. 
CYMBIDUMS 
Take, for example, the gorgeous Cymbidiums. They are perfectly happy 
with their roots in a soil mixture of equal parts of decomposed granite or 
coarse gravel, sandy loam, peat and leafmold. They may be grown in 
pots or in the open ground in raised beds. 
Place them in any partially shaded area of the garden where there is 
good circulation of air. They will stand temperatures as low as 18, and 
once established are permanent. 
The flowers are produced on spikes, 20 to 40 flowers to a spike. The 
color range includes many tempting shades of yellow, orange, green, pink, 
apricot and red. Flowering season November to April. 
Plants range in price from $3.50 to $25.00, according to size and variety. 
LAELIAS 
Derivation of the name is uncertain, but supposed to be that of a vestal 
virgin, because of the delicate beauty of the flowers. 
Included in the genus we find some 30 species native to the coastal 
states of Mexico, Guatemala and southern Brazil. 
LAELIA ANCEPS, and AUTUMNALIS, are the species most generally 
grown in California gardens. Where temperatures do not go below 20 
degrees they. may be left out of doors all year. 
The most popular colors are shades of lavender and pink. The flower- 
ing season is from November to February. 
While it is true that Laelias may be grown in pots, they are much 
happier and are more effective when grown in old logs, or in wooden or 
wire baskets. The most popular material for the roots to grow in is a 
combination of 60 per cent Osmundine Orchid fiber, and 40 per cent 
Oregon green moss. 
Hang the Laelia baskets in a cool greenhouse, in a shady lathhouse, or 
under a tree where there is a good circulation of air. Water well during 
the growing season, February to September. After that an occasional 
watering, say once every ten days to two weeks. This will aid in setting 
a good crop of bloom spikes. Withhold all water while the plant is in 
flower, as this will prolong. the life of the flowers. 
Prices for Laelias range from $2.50 to $25.00, according to the size 
of the plant. 
OTHER ORCHIDS 
In addition to the aforementioned orchids, we have a fine stock of 
Cypripediums “Lady Slippers” and Odontoglossums “Butterfly or Spray 
Orchids,”’ all priced amazingly low. 
Last, but not least, in the Orchid family, are the Epidendrums and 
Bletias. The last two may be grown right out in the open ground, with 
no more care than the average garden shrub. Priced from 35c up. 
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