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TELEPHONES: ARIzONA 3-6528 -:- BRicHTon 0-4604 
A Catalogue of 
Species Orchids 
The Evans & Reeves Nurseries are pleased to offer a wide selection 
of outdoor blooming Orchids, including all the principal types 
hardy to Southern California. For purposes of cataloguing, these 
offerings may be divided into two main groups: (1) Terrestrial 
Orchids, including principally hybrid Cymbidium and Sobralia 
Orchids commonly grown in the ground or in pots, and (2) Species 
Epiphytal Orchids, usually cultivated in baskets, pots, or attach~ 
ed to tree trunks or logs. 
The Species Epiphytal Orchids we grow are for the most part na- 
tives of Mexico and Guatemala, and grow at comparatively high ele- 
vations, from four thousand feet up, where they experience cool 
weather and sometimes frost in winter. In relatively frost-free 
areas Of California and elsewhere under comparable climati¢e condi- 
tions they can be grown in lath houses, in shaded patios, or out- 
side under the light shade of trees, the two important cultural 
considerations being protection from the hot sun and from strong 
winds, and es moist an atmosphere as possible during hot weather. 
Generally speaking, elaberate equipment such as that required in 
the cultivation of the hybrid Cattleya Orchids of commerce is un- 
necessary. Under the conditions described, and given reasonable 
attention and care, these Orchids can be most satisfactorily and 
pleasurably grown by those with but little horticultural knowledge 
er experience. 
When purchased, the Epiphytal Orchids will usually be found to be 
growing either in a mixture of sphagnum and peat moss, or more 
commonly, in osmundine fibre. This last allows for perfect drain- 
age, but as it drys out faster than sphagnum or peat moss, plants 
grown in osmundine Orchid peat require frequent and careful water- 
ing, particularly during warm weather. During the spring and sum- 
mer months when the plants are making growth they should be 
syringed overhead every day and thoroughly soaked if dry. During 
cool or ¢old weather, and in the late fall and winter when most of 
