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16533 - 37th I.E. 
ORCHID PLANTS 
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Because of their unusual beauty and lasting qualities, many species orchids 
have proved themselves admirable as cut flowers. Their unique apvearance appeals 
to discriminating people. The large flowered kinds such as Odontoglossum grande, 
Lycaste skinneri, Lycaste aromatica and Barkeria spectabilis make up into striking 
corsages while the spray orchids such as the Oncidiums provide interesting corsage 
backgrounds, dainty hair ornaments and graceful table decorations. These species 
serve well and long in the home since the blooms last for weeks as cut flowers and 
even for months when brought into the house on the plant. 
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We are vleased to offer the following healthy, well-established and growing 
plants of flowering size priced according to size, vigor and flowering potential- 
ities. All terms cash with order, sales tax extra. Plants sent out of pot, rail- 
way express collect unless otherwise ordered. For those who are just beginning 
this fascinating hobby of growing orchids, we suggest the purchase of plants in 
bud or flower for the greatest enjoyment and satisfaction. We invite your inspec- 
tion and endeavor to please and satisfy. 
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ORCHID SPECIES 
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BARKERIA SPECTABILIS 
Several very dainty white and pink flowers with large apron-like lips, some 
2 inches across. A delightful surprise to anyone who has not seen it before. 
Rests during winter when water should be withheld as the leaves gradually yellow 
and fall off. In the spring new growth starts and flowers appear by late spring 
or early summer. Water well while growing and give plenty of light. In 3 and 
inch pots, $4.00 and $5.00. 
BRASSAVOLA GLAUCA 
Greenish white with large frilled lip about the size of a small Cattleya and 
very sweet smelling. Often used in crossing with Cattleyas and Laelias. Late 
winter and early spring flowering. In 4 and 5 inch pots, $4.00, $5.00 and $7.50. 
EPIDENDRUI PEMTOTIS 
Several terminal white flowers 1 to 2 inches across. Very sweet smelling. 
Pseudobulbs are rather long and slender. Spring flowering. Mostly 4 and 5 inch 
pots at $4.00 and $5.00. 
LYCASTS AROMATICA 
Many egg-yellow, single stemmed flowers of lasting quality and pleasing 
spicy odor. Very floriferous during winter and early spring. Makes a nice 
corsage flower. $4.00, $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00. 
LYCASTS SKINMMRI 
Large, strikingly lovely blossom on single stems, white with raspberry blush 
in throat, the color varying in depth. Long-lasting and very attractive for 
corseges, Winter and early spring. $4.00 to $10.00. 
ODONTOGLOSSULi BICTOIENSE 
Long sprays of mottled, chestnut-brown flowers with lavender rose lips. Very 
free blooming through winter months. $4.00 to $7.50. 
ODONTOGLOSSUIM GRADE 
Several large chocolate and yellow flowers 6 to 8 inches across. Oftencalled 
"Baby Orchid" because of the Chinese or Dutch doll-like column. Fast becoming a 
favorite for corsages. Fall blooming but often can be held back for Christmas. 
We have a large stock of these and can offer a discount of 10% on orders of $50.00 
or more. In pots from 4 to 10 inches priced from $4.50 to $20.00. 
ODOMNTOGLOSSUH PULCHELLUM 
Spikes of waxy white flowers with yellow columns and sometimes dotted with _ 
tiny red dots. Very fragrant and often called "Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid" which 
flower it somewhat resembles. Spring flowering and long lasting. $3.00 to $5.00. 
ODONTOGLOSSUM ROSSII 
Plants with small pseudobulbs but proportionately large white and spotted 
flowers on short sprays. Winter and early spring. $3.00 and $4.00. 
ODONTOGLOSSUM URO-SKINIERI 
Long spikes of lavender-lipped, chocolate-spotted flowers. Very floriferous 
and long lasting. Spring. $4.00, $5.00 and $7.50. 
OUCIDIU LEVUCOCHILUM ; 
Long sprays of lasting yellow and brown blossoms which appear at various 
times of the year from rather large pseudobulbs. Potted plants $5.00 to $10.00 
and some hanging plants at $7.50 and $10.00. 
ONCIDIUIM SPLENDIDIUM 
Long strong spikes of fair-sized, chocolate-barred, yellow flowers with large 
striking lips of clean yellow. Winter and early spring. $4.00 to $15.00. 
ONCIDIUL WENTWORTHIATU 
Long, many-flowered sprays of yellow and brown blossoms which come from large 
pseudobulbs during late spring and summer. Potted and hanging plants from $4.00 
to $15.00. 
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