ORCHID 
PLANTS 
This is only a partial lst of 
rarieties we will have for sale 
this coming year. Many are 
scarce and some very rare kinds 
are sometimes available. We 
invite your inquiry for those 
varieties not listed. 
C. ampbells 
CATTLEYA ORCHIDS 
Growing these Aristocrats of the Flower World is becoming 
an American hobby. The extravagant beauty of these exotic 
blooms is a never ending source of admiration. Cattleyas 
are easily grown in pots in sunrooms and g!ass houses. Our 
collection includes only fine hybrids in charming colors and 
forms. Cattleyas can be offered for sale only locally. We 
invite our Southern California friends to see our Orchids for 
gorgeous specimens they will wish to add to their collections. 
Prices begin at $15.00. 

Cattleya Orchid 


Cymbidium or Spray Orchid 
C. amptells 
CYMBIDIUM ORCHIDS 
These are spectacular, large flowered, spray Orchids which 
are easily grown in pots or shaded beds in Southern California 
gardens, or as hot house plants elsewhere. They make clumps 
of grassy foliage 2 to 4 feet high, and in winter and spring 
carry great sprays, from 1 to 3 feet long, of most beautiful 
Orchids in tones of pink, lavender, yellow, cream, bronze, 
chartreuse and delicate green. The colors of hybrids are 
variable, and even in the same variety, as listed below, there 
will be a rather wide range of color. We cannot guarantee 
a specific shade, but they will all be beautiful. 
We offer the very finest hybrids, true collector’s items, 
incJuding the rare and beautiful crosses of: 
Alexander Westenbirt F.C.C. 
Pauwelsi-Comte de Hemptine F.C.C. 
Ceres-F.C. Hanbury F.C.C. 
Plants are available in various sizes and prices. Growing 
back bulbs of the choicer crosses beginning at $15.00. 
The following Standard Cymbidium Hybrids, of the best 
quality, are strong growers and reliable bloomers. We can 
supply plants of varying sizes and prices. Back Bulbs 
with sturdy vegetative growth are priced at $5.00. 
BEATRICE. Shimmering pale yellow-green English hybrid. 
Blooms mid-season to late. 
BUTTERFLY. Usually comes in shades of yellow or bronze, 
occasionally a pink tone appears. (Insigne x Lowio-grandi- 
florum.) Mid-season to late. 
CANARY. Varies from clear yellow to buff, with a striking 
red lip. (Pauwelsi x Butterfly.) Mid-season. 
CAPELLA. Cream to rose pink, large with many flowers 
to the spray. (Pauwelsi x Wiganianum.) Mid-season. 
HUGH EVANS. Usually greenish gold with bright red lip. 
Very free flowering and lovely. (Lowianum x Curlew.) 
Mid-season to late. 
MADELINE. Quite variable in color, from yellow to laven- 
der pink. (Insigne x Pauwelsi.) Mid-season. 
PAUWELSI. Light creamy yellow to rich bronze. A very 
strong grower with exceptionally long bloom spikes. Mid- 
season. 
PETREL. Gleaming golden yellow. (Garnet x Pauwelsi.) 
Late. 
SCHLEGELI. Usually in pink tones. (Insigne x Wigani- 
anum.) Early. 
OSMUNDINE FIBRE. For planting Cattleya 
orchids. Pack carefully and tightly around the 
roots. No soil required. Per Ib. $1.00. Postpaid. 


“DEPENDABLE SEEDS AND BULBS SINCE 1907” 
