BLETILLA 
Terrestrial orchid from China and Japan. Easily 
grown in ordinary garden soil with plenty of mois- 
ture. Prefers half shade. Blooms in spring. Hardy 
under all conditions. Delivery late fall. 
B.  hyacinthina 
Bright green plaited leaves | to 2 inches wide, 
12 to 15 inches high. ‘Three to five dainty 
orchid shaped lavender flowers on stems 10 
to 15 inches tall. Cuts well. 
$30.00 per 100 
B.  hyacinthina alba 
Similar to B. hyacinthina except slightly 
smaller. Has bright clear white flowers. 
$30.00 per 100 
BRAVOA GEMINIFLORA 
“Twin Flower” 
Interesting plant belonging to the Amaryllis Family 
and growing at an altitude of 7000 ft. in Central 
Mexico. Prefers a sunny situation in well-drained, 
rich sandy loam. ‘The root and the greyish-green 
leaves, which are 1% to 34 inches broad and 12 to 


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