
BLETILLA HYACINTHINA 
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 1 to 2 inches wide, 
[2 to 15: inches (high? [hreestosive 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. 
$25.00 per 100 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
Bright yellow trumpet shaped flowers on stems 
12 to 15 inches tall. Cuts well. Strong, pleasant 
fragrance. Bulbs must be kept dry in fall and 
winter. Prefers full sun in any garden soil. Blooms 
in early summer. Delivery late fall. 
$60.00 per 1000. 
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