DENDROBIUMS 
This genus contains some of the finest of the spray orchids. They are of 
easy culture although one must be aware of the particular requirements of each 
species in order to be successful in flowering them. 
Dendrobium phalaenopsis and all of its varieties should be grown in the 
Cattleya house and given as much sun as possible without burning the foliage. 
Give the plants plenty of water when they are growing. When not in growth, 
withhold some of the water and give only enough to keep the plant from shrivel- 
ing. Weak applications of liquid fertilizer are advantageous when the plants are 
in growth. 
Dendrobium Merlin and D. Ronaele should be dried off in the fall after they 
have made their growth and placed in a cool section of the house until flower 
buds appear. 
No. 308 D. MERLIN X D. MERLIN 
A very fine hybrid of the “nobile” type, although the flowers are larger 
and more brilliantly colored. Winter. 2” $1.50 
DENDROBIUM PHALAENOPSIS 
An evergreen type of Dendrobium. Flowers are produced on sprays 
from the terminal end of the long canes. Lavender. Flowering size $7.50 
No. 168 D. PHALAENOPSIS VAR. DELICATA 
A lighter shade than the above; background white with gene to 
purple suffusion on sepals and petals. September to January. Flowering 
size, 8” to 314” pots, $7.50 
D. PHALAENOPSIS VAR. DELIGHTFUL 
Flowers very light; background white with less intense coloring than 
the variety “delicata.” September to January. Flowering size, 3” to 
3,” pots, $10.00. 
D, PHALAENOPSIS VAR. SCHROEDERIANUM (Dixon’s var.) 
The finest variety of Dendrobium phalaenopsis we have ever seen. 
Extremely dark flowers. In some cases the sepals are tipped with white 
making a beautiful contrast. Canes grow to 5 feet in height and pro- 
duce sprays of over 20 flowers which last for weeks. Our stud plant 
produced 126 flowers last season. An excellent plant for use as decora- 
tion or for cut flowers. Sept. to Jan. Flowering size, $25-$35 each. 
D. RONAELE (D. Merlin x D. Wardianum) 
Hybrid of the nobile type. Winter. 4" Flowering size, $7.50 
No. 254 D. SUPERBUM 
Flowers are borne along the pendulous stems; very showy. Hybrid be- 
tween the dark type and the white variety, Burkei. Rapid grower. Ideal 
plant to grow or hang on a wall because of its pendulous canes. 
2” $1.50;214” $2.50 
