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these Orchids are dormant, the winter rains will be practically eil 
the moisture they will require. In districts where sharp frosts 
sometimes occur, it is desirable to have a small greentiouse or 
frame handy where the more tender varieties can be taken inside 
during a cold spell, although many of these Orchids will endure 
without damage a few degrees of frost in the average winter. Where 
@ stand-by greenhouse or cold frame is not available, a cool room 
of the house should provide an acceptable substitute under most 
emergency circumstances, 
We keep the greater part of our Orchids outside under lath the year 
‘round, where they are exposed to heavy winter rains and wide tem- 
perature variations. [In cur experience we have found the plants 
listed herein to be relatively hardy. Because of the nature of the 
subject, however, no guarantees or representations can be made, and 
plants sold are delivered without commitment as to responsibility 
or warranty. 
All quotations are for plants of blooming size, although not neces- 
sarily in bloom or guaranteed to bloom. 
As we are continualiy importing Orchids, we are constantly improv- 
ing and adding to our lists and are in a position to supply quite a 
number of Orchids -not included in this catalogue. Inquiries for 
special types and kinds will be welcomed. 
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CATTLEYA BOWRINGIANA. Central America. Stems nine to eighteen 
inches. Produces spikes with from five to fifteen flowers, rose 
purple with darker lip and lighter throat. Autum. Pots, $4.00 to 
$6. 00. : 
CATTLEYA SKINNERI. Guatemala. Similar in habit to above. Flowers 
rose purple, in clusters, paler throat. Spring and early Summer. 
Both of the above species are very beautiful and easy to grow. 
Pots, $4.00 to $6.00. 
CYPRIPEDIUM_INSIGNE. India, Assam, etc. 
An easily grown and comparatively hardy 
Terrestrial Orchid. Flowers large and 
quite variable. Dorsal sepal green with 
brown purple spots at center and base, 
usually whitish at apex. Petals yellow- 
ish green, shaded with brown. This 
Orchid, known as the “Lady Slipper", 
should be kept cool and never be allowed 
to get dry. Can be grown in leaf mold, 
osmundine, peat, or a light soil mixture. 
We can supply many other Cypripedium 
species and varieties on request. 
Pots, $4.00 to $15.00. 

CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE 
