long. In paper pots, $4.00. In 8” galvanized wire baskets, $5.00 
Epidendrums. Please read our description of the classes in 
our booklet, “How To Grow Orchids,” p. 7. They do well in pots but 
we prefer to grow the bulbous types in wire baskets. They do very 
well by this method and it is the easiest way to care for them. There 
is less chance of overwatering and thus souring the compost. The tall 
Euepidendrums such as E. obrienianum, E. radicans and the hybrids 
Epicattleya Orpeti, Mrs. J. W. Boyle, Jr. and Braceyi should be grown 
in pots or in So. Calif., in the ground as terrestials. They would prob- 
ably do well in baskets with sufficiently long hangers and a support 
for the weak stems, but we prefer pot culture or the ground. 
Be sure to read discussion of Epidendrum culture in “How To 
Grow Orchids.” In addition, I will add: Basket culture in a lath 
house or hung under trees seems best for the bulbous species. In the 
north they can be wintered in a cool greenhouse or in the home. They 
are hardy down to 32°. Little water should be given in winter but 
plenty in summer when growing. 
Epidendrum obrienianum. S. Tall, reed like, leafy stem, (Euepi- 
dendrum class). Brilliant red, 2” flowers in a terminal cluster. Easy 
to grow in the outside garden here or in large pots in the colder 
climates. Everblooming at temperatures above 40°. Rooted plants $1.25. 
E. Mrs. J. W. Boyle Jr. S. Similar plant with rose purple flowers. 
Rooted plant, $3.50. 
Epicattleya Orpettii. S., is a cross between Epidendrum obrienia- 
num and Cattleya amesthystoglossa. It is typically of Eupidendrum 
form, habit and culture. The flowers are lovely, a deep rose purple. 
They need a little more shade than E. obrienianum and bloom when 
over 40° minimum temperature prevails. Best in a cool greenhouse or a 
lath house in Calif. Plants for $4.00. 
The following Epidendrums have pseudo-bulbs. Most of them flo- 
wer at various times as a new growth reaches the proper stage. In the 
winter they need a cool green house to flower but ours survive, making 
no growth in winter in a- lath house. We prefer basket culture for most 
of them but all do well in pots. 
E. cochleatum. I. So called because of resemblance in shape of 
flowers to a cockle shell. Fls. 2” to 3” wide, 5 to 10-on a scape. Yellow- 
ish green, narrow sepals and petals. Lip black purple, lighter veined. 
In galvanized wire baskets, $7.50. Smaller plants in paper pots, $5.50. 
E. fragrans. I. I am not sure these are correctly labelled, since 
our plants produce panicles of 50 to 80 flowers, mildly fragrant, creamy 
white with green tint and lip marked with maroon. $6.50 and $8.50. 
E. Mariae Ames. I. Has small greenish white flowers, several] on 
a scape, in early summer. This is a small species in all parts but easy 
to grow and depéndable to flower. If ordered in July we can probably 
‘ furnish a plant in bloom or budded in a basket for $7.50. Without 
flowers or buds, small plant in basket, $5.50. 
Schomburgkias are closely allied to Laelias. The culture is similar 
to that for Cattleyas. Basket culture is not advised. 
Schomburgkia tibicinis, I., has hollow large and long pseudo- 
bulbs. Flowers 314” wide, red-brown, lilac or burnt orange on a many 
flowered scape, 3’ or longer, in Feb. to Aug. The large size of these 
adds to cost of transportation and price_but the flowers amply repay. 
The smaller sizes may not flower in the next season, but they are 
easier to ship. $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Large plants, established in 
osmundine in clay pots, $12.50 by express, f.o.b. 
Cattleyas. All the above orchid genera are grouped together 
rather than elphabetically because they are closely related to Cattleyas 
and will cross with them to form hybrids. Even wild hybrids are 
found in their habitat. Cattleyas are the finest in this group. They 
are the most important for cut flowers. 
Their culture is not as difficult as formerly believed. No doubt 
a greenhouse is the best place for them but with the proper tempera- 
ture and humidity one can grow them in the kitchen or living room 
provided the temperature does not go under 55° on winter nights. One 
of our customers reported full success in growing them in a kitchen 
and living room. 
For temperature range, just note explanation of the index letters, 
C. I. and S. as explained under ‘Laclias. The relative humidity should 
be around 60% to 30%. That is a high humidity and one does not 
have to have a hygrometer to make an exact determination. Generally 
in the summer the foliage should be lightly sprayed once a day. In 
our dry, hot climate we often spray foliage twice or even more. The 
floor should be kept wet. Many growers place broken coke or coal 
cinders on their henches, to be kept wet. The pots are set on top of 
this material. On rainy or cloudy days or when air is very humid and 
oppressive, do not spray. 
The pots should be thoroly watered when the osmundine has be- 
come dry, In the summer this will be about once a week or 10 days. The 
fiber should not be dry for long and here we find it best to water 
sometimes every 4 or 5 days. But we have a desert climate. With humid 
atmosphere and sufficient moisture for the roots, our plants can take 
the hot summer temperature well up into the 90°’s. But don’t keep 
them wet all the time. They need to dry out between waterings and the 
roots will rot if too wet. Air for roots is as important as water. If 
roots rot off you are over watering. A healthy root is bright in color. 
Orchids feed largely on the carbon dioxide of the air, thru the 
leaves and fresh air is constantly required by them. Therefore ventila- 
tion is necessary, always. Light is necessary for photosynthesis, the 
process by which a plant manufactures its carbohydrate food from the 
air. But Cattleyas must have protection from full sun. They grow nat- 
urally in shade. In a window, a muslin curtain will furnish sufficient 
shade. In the greenhouse, the glass must be coated with white or 
cream calcimine or casein paint. 4 
The culture of Cattleyas is not difficult. One only needs to know 
and comply with these requirements, experiment a little to gain ex- 
perience, Then one becomes expert in producing these beautiful orchids. 
We ship only growing Cattleyas, not recent imports unless so 
specified. They are established in fresh high osmundine and in clay 
pots. For the prices listed we shift the plants to wax paper pots and 
ship postpaid. If preferred we will ship the plants in their clay pots 
by express, charges collect. It is a little better for the plants if they 
are not disturbed in the pot but I do not believe the shifting is likely 
to stop their flowering. 
Be sure to state if you want them postpaid or express collect. 
