or EF piphyllums 
CULTURE OF ORCHID CACTI 
In general, they should be treated very much as one would ferns or 
begonias or even geraniums. This is understandable when one remembers 
they are NOT desert plants but native to the warm upland forests of 
They enjoy a quite sandy but rich soil 
from which surplus water quickly drains away. They like plenty of water 
during the growing season from March to September, never allowing 
them to become dry. Feeding with Cactus Food greatly stimulates growth 
If possible they like being put out under a tree in Sum- 
mer, where they will make lusty, well matured growth sure to bloom, 
after the Winter’s rest, in April, May and June. 
A soil of gritty sand, leafmold and light, rich loam in about equal 
proportions suits them nicely. Do not overpot them. An average plant as 
shipped should not have a larger pot than 4 inches until well established. 
Plants always root quicker in small pots where the roots have better 
access to the air. Winter them in a cool place above 45 degrees. 
Orchid Cacti will produce their flowers next Spring on the growth 
Mexico and Central America. 
and flowering. 
they make this Summer. Thus to get an abundance of flowers one should 
encourage healthy growth produced with plenty of light and fresh air 
during the Summer, then by resting from November till March (i.e., keep- 
ing temperatures low or about 50° and giving a little less water) to 
mature this growth so that in March or April the stored energy can be 
diverted to producing buds and flowers. 


RAINBOW COLLECTION 
COLLECTION R3 
Beautiful Orchid Cacti particularly selected for 
their brightness and long blooming season. A fine 
group to start with. Our selection properly named. 
No common species. 
Bright red. 
Pink. 
White. 
Three Choice Hybrids, Postpaid................ $2 


PINK AND ROSE (Continued) 
PINK GLORIA. Very much like the red Glo- 
ria, but with warm pink blossoms. Each...... 90c 
PINK NYMPH. A lovely salmon pink saucer 
shaped blossom with ruffled petals. This pleas- 
ing flower extends the blooming season, as it 
is in perfection after many of the others have 
passed. Vigorous, healthy plant. Each.......... 75¢ 
Prof. Ebert. 
left. 
This fine variety is pictured at 
ROSETTA. A delicate pink flowered variety, 
fine for corsages. A fine basket plant. Ea...75¢ 
SCHEHERAZADE. A fine free bloomer with 
flowers of bright pink, suffused with lilac. Very 
lovely, the blossoms deepening in color each 
day. Nice habit and a reliable bloomer. Ea...75¢ 
WANDA. A dark rosy mauve blossom with a 
wide bowl shape. Very colorful. Plant a good 
vigorous grower. 
Eachperera ts wea eet 85¢ 

WAX VINE 
Though not a cactus, it grows under the same con- 
ditions as the Orchid Cacti. The clusters of blossoms 
are exquisite, a lovely pink with waxy petals. The 
leaves are shining deep green, sometimes mottled with 
silver. It is a familiar plant to the window garden 
devotee. The vines may be trained about the window 
aoe or allowed to trail. Likes moisture and partial 
shade. 
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NOTE 
Stocks of Orchid Cacti are scarce and our 
supply is limited. We would appreciate an 
extra choice or so if plants ordered are sold out. 
If substitutions have to be made they will be 
varieties as similar in color as possible. 
REDS AND VIOLETS 
AMBER QUEEN. Outer petals shiny deep red 
with undulate margins, inner petals orange red 
shading to yellow at the base, giving the flower 
denichvambercelOWep Each ee eee eee, 75¢ 
CONWAY’S GIANT. A huge flower with 
broad crimson outer petals. |Inner petals over- 
laid with crimson and violet. A lovely blos- 
som, vigorous grower and free bloomer. Ea...75¢ 
DANTE. The large flowers are orange red, 
the inner petals suffused with delicate violet 
tones. A vigorous plant, some stems 3 angled. 
Eachimatis Sorts rece he nas Ba ee 75¢ 
DR. WERDERMANN. A lovely and striking 
flower of a rich orchid color, the inner petals 
edged with white. A bold and arresting blos- 
som of large size. Only a limited supply of this 
outstandingsvarietys Each) 222 ne. $1.2 
ERNEST VON SEDERHELME. Large coppery 
orange flower shading to bronze and violet. 
Each long tapering pointed petal with lacquered 
SHEEN WE ACh cectcecese teres ais he one cee scene cutee 75¢ 
ETOILE DE CONTICH. One of the most vig- 
orous and easily grown varieties, with sturdy, 
often triangular leaves. Quantities of large, 
well shaped flowers, outer petals salmon red, 
inner flushed with violet. Each. ...........-....- 75¢ 
FIESTA. A large rich red flower, the outer 
petals scarlet with orange center stripe, the 
inner petals orange, bordered with violet. A 
VI SOFOUSEROWE lat EAC Iya eetret tt rete 2 es ete cel 75¢ 
For more Orchid Cacti, turn page. 



RICE CACTUS 
Rhipsalis cereuscula 
An old favorite of weeping habit. Wand- 
like arching branches weighted down with 
innumerable short branchlets bearing a 
myriad white blossoms in late Spring, fol- 
lowed by white berries. Though true cacti 
they bear no spines. Give them a cool 
shady location and plenty of water. Pre- 
fer a sandy soil with some leafmold. 
They grow up in the trees in company 
with Orchids and Bromeliads. They are 
easily grown and are much at home in 
the window garden. 
Each 50c and 35c 
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A lovely variety with cupped ruffled inner petals. 
Stocks of this are very 
Many other varieties are as lovely and in better supply. All Orchid 
Cacti bear brilliant, striking flowers. Among all the flowers I know $1 25 
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SNOWDROP CACTUS 
A lovely and graceful cactus from Brazil, where its 
arching stems, gemmed with white bells, brighten the 
forest gloom. An old favorite always scarce. Rhip- 
salis Houlletiana has long terete stems with flat leaf- 
like branches which bear the flowers in late Spring. 
They like a shady location quite sandy soil with leaf- 
mold and generous waterings. Treatment some- 50 
what like Begonias. Each, 75¢ and..................... : c 
Below: 
RED ORCHID CACTUS 
A pretty and universally planted variety with bright 
red flowers, the throat a 
A vigorous grower, often with triangular stems. 
easily grown, liking quite a bit of water, some 
shade and a sandy soil. Each 
cascade of white stamens. 
Very 
50c 

