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TELEPHONES: AR1zona 3-6528 -:- BRiGHTON 0-4604 
A Catalogue of 
Species Orchids 
Evans & Reeves Nurseries are pleased to offer a wide selection of 
Species Orchids. 
The Species Epiphytal Orchids we grow, are for the most part na-~ 
tives of Mexico and Central America, and grow at comparatively 
high elevations, 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 climatic 
conditions they can be grown in lath houses, in shaded patios, or 
outside under the light shade of trees, the two important cultural 
considerations being protection from the hot sun and from strong 
winds, and as moist an atmosphere as possible during hot weather. 
Generally speaking, elaborate 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 who will give the subject some study. 
During the hot weather they should be syringed overhead every day 
and thoroughly soaked if dry. During cool or cold weather, and in 
the late fall and winter, the winter rains will be virtually all 
the moisture they will require. In districts where sharp frosts 
sometimes occur, it is desirable to have a small greenhouse 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. 
We keep many of our Orchids outside under lath the year round, 
where they are exposed to heavy winter rains and wide temperature 
variations. In our experience we have found the plants listed 
herein to be relatively hardy with us. Because of the nature of 
the subject, however, no guarantees or representations can be made, 
and plants sold are delivered without commitment as to responsi- 
bility or warranty. 
We grow nearly all of our epiphytal and many terrestrial orchids 
in a compost of broken down osmunda and leaf mold, with the addi- 
tion of a little gravel or decomposed granite for perfect drainage. 
