


New and Rare Epiphyllum Varieties 
Collection No. 402 
BOHEMIENNE BELGIAN PFAU CHIAPASIA NELSONI 
CHARM VON ROEDER CALLANDER’S PFAU 
LONDONI MON CHERIE FLORENCE HOUGHTON 
STANKA STOZIER MARSEILLAISE FR. WERNER BUEL 
MAJESTY PINK GLORIA SACHSENLAND 
SUN GODDESS CURT BACKEBERG SATURNALIA 
WM. DE LAET GERMANIA 
Any 10 of the above group........____.. 
Any 6 of the above group... 

PAUL DE LONGPRE 
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CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
All Epiphytes, without exception, require 
a free movement of air and light. Plants 
under cultivation in colder climates should 
be under lath for at least six weeks (more 
if possible) for hardiness. During the win- 
ter months they must be kept above 32 
degrees F. They especially like filtered 
sunlight. 
POTTING SOIL: 
3 parts well decomposed leaf mould. 
1 part coarse sand or decomposed granite. 
1 part peat moss. 
1 part well rotted manure or 15 cup 
steamed bone meal to 5 gallons of mixture. 
Peat moss is optional. In its place pea 
gravel may be added for drainage. It 
would be beneficial in high temperature 
regions, as it would help hold the moisture. 
The plants must have good drainage at all 
times. 
FERTILIZING: About a month after the 
plant has flowered and during which time 
it has rested, the Epiphyllum should be 
repotted if necessary, in the regular soil 
mixture and allowed to become re-estab- 
lished in new soil, after this rest fertilizing 
may be resumed. Any good commercial fer- 
tilizer made for general use may be used 
and use it according to directions on pack- 
age. In August or September discontinue 
all fertilizer until danger of frost is over; 
then resume the fertilizer until the plants 
are well in bud; then discontinue until 
after rest period. This extra fertilizer is 
important, as these plants are grass feeders. 
WATERING: The amount of watering 
will depend on the weather conditions. 
Twice a week will suffice except when the 
weather is very hot, then it will be neces- 
sary to water once a day. A light over- 
head spray will not injure them even when 
in bud, unless excessive force is used. Keep 
dust washed off plants and it will help 
keep them healthy. After flowering, it is 
best to allow plants to rest for about one 
month. During this period reduce the wat- 
ering but at no time should the plants be 
allowed to become completely dry. 
NOTE: Always stake up plants until they 
take root. After they are established they 
may be allowed to grow in a natural way, 
or train them on a trellis. 
The amateur can grow healthy plants and 
enjoy beautiful flowers in his leisure time 
if general directions are followed with im- 
agination and patience. Keep plants clean. 
Learn the simple rules for ventilation, ac- 
cording to locality, watering, and shade, 
and your efforts will be well rewarded. 
Diameter of flowers given is for maxi- 
mum size; flowers do not attain this size 
until second or third year when properly 
cared for. Also, the color of flowers may be 
greatly influenced by climatic conditions 
and fertilizers. 
NOTE: If plants become shriveled after 
flowering, do not become alarmed. They 
will come back. Feel free to inquire about 
any plant listed in our catalog and not 
listed here. 

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