CATTLEYA SPECIES 
Back Bulb propagations; average four or five bulbs. Some with 
sheaths and new growths; balance should flower on next growth. 
4" Pots $5 .00-$7.50-$9. 50 
C. Trianae (Colombia) Jan.-Feb.-March. Large flowers. 
Variable in color. Run to blush shades with deep purple- 
crimson lip and orange throat. Often scented. 
Plenty of light and air; moderate watering. If atmosphere is 
humid, keep osmunda dryish, except when plant is in full 
growth. If atmosphere is dry, water thoroughly once or twice 
a week, according to weather. When temperature exceeds 102, 
spray the leaves with tepid water. Night temperature (winter) 
approximately 55°. 
C. Deckerii (Syn. Skinneri) (Guatemala) March-April. 
Flowers smaller but in clusters. Rose-purple; deeper color 
on lip, throat paler. Sheath will form in late summer or 
early autumn and will stay brown through the winter. then 
will bloom in the spring. 
Likes a trifle warmer and moister atmosphere than other 
Cattleyas. Plenty of light, air, and daily spray on leaves, 
as for Trianae and Mossiae. Night temperature (winter) 
approximately 58°. 
C. Mossiae (Venezuela) April-May. Large flowers. Variable 
in color. Usually light rose, lip crimson with yellow markings 
on white. Sweetly fragrant. 
Light, airy conditions. Well-defined rest after flowering. 
Moderate watering as with Trianae -- remembering (in all cases) 
that watering should be done only when weather is clear and 
bright. Night temperature (winter) approximately 55°. 
