Within the epiphytic group are two distinct types of plants, 
those that hold their water in tiny microscopic scales (the fuzz) on 
the leaves (noticeable mostly in Tillandsias,) and those that have 
more glaborous leaves (smooth or shiny.) This latter type is de- 
scribed as a leafy rosette arranged in a whorled mass of a series of 
ascending troughed leaves, so tight fitting that. water is naturally 
held at the base of each leaf. They have been called “nest” or “bas- 
ket” plants. 
Because these epiphytic plants constantly hold water between 
their leaves, it is possible to use them as a living flower vase placing 
small stemmed cut flowers in the leaf cups. 
Among the other types of bromeliads, species of Dyckia, Hechtia, 
Ananas, Orthophytum, Neoglaziovia, etc., are interesting spiny suc- 
culents, either terrestrial or saxicolous, all having similar plant form 
(with many variations) to the pineapple plant. In cultivation they 
require medium sandy soil with small amounts of dairy manure; 
they feed directly through their roots although the basal part of the 
leaves absorbs certain foods from the air. Moderate watering suffices 
their thirst. These terrestrials have a versatility all their own and 
are quite an addition to the sub-tropical rock garden in the larger 
sizes as well as to the disH gardens with the smaller sizes. 
Bromeliaceae is a great all-American family of plants named (in 
1789) to honor Olaf Bromel, a Swedish botanist. Because the pine- 
apple which we eat is a member of this family it has become popu- 
larly known as the “pineapple family.” Members of the family live 
all over South and Central America as well as a few species in 
southern parts of the United States. 

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With each shipment of epiphytic bromeliads, full instructions 
and proper potting medium are included. We prefer that you send 
check or money order. No C. O. D. Orders Please, We send plants by 
American Express with express charges collect, except to those who 
have only a postal box address, and the order is small enough, we 
will send by parcel post and bill you for the postage. 
We prefer that you do not order between the dates of Dec. 5th 
and March 15th, especially if you live in the large cities, because the 
Christmas rush makes deliveries delayed, and the cold northern win- 
ter on these tropical plants in transit means they may not arrive 
ae Exceptions can be made to southern states with a mild cli- 
mate. 
_ We are not responsible for plants in transit; if they do not arrive 
in good condition, show them immediately to the Express Agent and 
receive a claim sheet which can be sent to us for adjustment. 
Please do not be disappointed if your order is not filled under 
two weeks; we always get to them just as fast as possible, and in the 
event your order cannot be filled within a reasonable amount of time 
we will refund your money. 
Except on the Amaryllids which are sent by prepaid Parcel Post, 
we ask that you do not send for orders less than $5.00 owing to ex- 
pense and time in packing. Our reputation for careful packing has 
been well earned and we spare no effort nor time in assuring their 
safe arrival. 
