on a sun porch, in the lath house or green- 
house where above conditions can be met. 
They usually flower near Christmas or at 
least in the winter. This culture informa- 
tion applies only to C. insigne and its var- 
ieties or hybrids and those we list. 
Assorted varieties of Cyprepediums. The 
plants we offer are mostly the species in- 
signe in several varieties such as Sanderae, 
Harefield Hall, etc. the hybrid Archie Niell 
and the species Spicerianum. They are an 
unlabelled mixture. Prices, smaller plants 
in about 4” pots or larger, $3.50. We have 
had this size to flower for us but they are 
not sure. Larger, sure flowering sized 
plants $6:50. 
Other Orchids 
The following are all good orchids and 
rather outstanding species. We have priced 
them almost as low as unestablished im- 
ports. Only the Vanda and Schomburgkia 
need greenhouse conditions. The others 
could be grown as house plants. 
Oncidium  varicosum, var. Rogersii. 
Many 2”—8” fls., yellow, barred garnet 
on a panicle in late summer. Minimum 
winter temperature, about 40°. Give plenty 
of water in summer when growing. Less 
in winter. Plants established in osmun- 
dine and in clay pots, (to be shipped by 
express). $7.50. 
Zygopelulum mackayi. 3” yellowish 
green flowers spotted purplish brown and 
violet purple on erect scape in winter. 
Very fragrant. Easy in soil 4% sandy loam, 
1% leaf mould or peat. Include some small 
gravel or broken crock for better drainage. 
Minimum winter temperature about 32°. 
In paper pots, postpaid, $6.50. Smaller ones 
for $5.00. 
Vanda Agnes Joaquim. Beautiful small 
fls. very fine for corsages. Stove house 
orchid, easy to grow in warm, very humid 
conditions. Keep compost moist. Needs 
only light shading but not full sun in 
summer. Establish in pots filled with 
well broken up red clay pots surfaced with 
compost of half osmundine and half sphag- 
num. Some growers train them on a 
“totem pole” like a philodendrum. Shipped 
in paper pots, postpaid. $5.00. 
Schomburgkia tibicinis. Relative of Lae- 
lias and Cattleyas. Culture like Cattleyas. 
Very large, hollow pseudobulbs. Fis. var- 
iable, reddish to purplish brown. Lip or- 
ange yellow, streaked red-purple. Should 
be established in osmundine. In paper pots 
,with enough osmundine, $5.00 and $7.50, 
postpaid. Established in osmundine, in 
pots, f.o.b. express. $7.50 and $10.00. 
Laelia gouldiana. A very superior Lae- 
lia. 3 to 6 fls, 4” wide, deep rose-purple. 
About Jan. Not killed by 32° but needs 
40° to bloom. Grow in sphagnum and peat 
mixed in wire baskets. In paper pots, $4.00. 
In galvanized wire baskets, $5.50 postpaid. 
L. grandiflora, (syn. majalis). Large 
rose lilac fls. 5” wide about May. Give con- 
siderable sun in winter and water lightly. 
Less sun but more water when new growth 
starts. This is the hardiest epiphytic orch- 
id, surviving our Jan. freeze, but should be 
above 32°. In paper pots with proper com- 
post for $2.50 and $3.50. In wire baskets 
for $4.50. Postpaid. Does well above the 
sink in a kitchen window. é 
Epidendrum Mariae Ames. Large fls. 
with greenish petals and sepals and a very 
large, pure white lip. Culture about like 
Laelias. In paper pots, $4.00. In wire bask- 
ets, $5.00 postpaid. 
Odontoglossum grande. Very large fls. 
mostly yellow, barred cinnamon brown. A 
gorgeous orchid, difficult to flower unless 
kept cool in summer. Otherwise culture 
is easy. Keep above 32° In paper pots, 
$3.00 postpaid. 
O. Rossii. 2” or 3” fls. usually in winter 
here. White spotted brown, variable. Easy 
to grow and will survive 28°. In paper pots, 
$2.00 and $3.00. In wire baskets, $4.50. 
Postpaid. Fak 
Stanhopea tigrina. The large and showy 
richly perfumed fls. combine colors of red 
purple and yellow. 2 to 4 on pendulous 
scapes. Plants must be grown in wire 
baskets, as the scape emerges from the 
bottom of clump of pseudobulbs. This is a 
gorgeous orchid but not long lasting. Foil- 
age is very attractive. It is not killed at 
32° but to thrive and flower should: be 
above 40° at night in winter, fairly cool 
in summer. Large plants in galvanized 
wire, 10” baskets that you can water free- 
ly, because they like abundant moisture 
if drainage is perfect, for $7.50 postpaid: 
You can winter them in your kitchen and 
hang in a lath house or under a tree in 
summer. 
ORCHID SUPPLIES 
Culture medium for growing orchid seed. 
This consists of powdered Agar and all the 
nutrients required by the Knudson form- 
ula. Enough to make 1000 cc.:or slightly 
more than 1 qt. with directions. Price $2. 50 
Half quantity for $1.50. 
Osmundine. Excellent grade fon orchids. 
Price $1.00 per lb., postpaid. 
Sphagnum Moss. Top quality bales, 
about 14 lbs., $4.50, f.o.b., La Verne. 
Danish Peat. This is fibrous and lumpy 
and probably more acid. It is a good com- 
ponent in the compost for many orchids. 
10 lbs., f.o.b. (or by mail, C.O.D. for post- 
age only) $2.00. 
White’s American Orchid Culture. An 
excellent handbook with 14 bealtifhl color 
plates and many other illustrations. 276 pp. 
$6.00. 
How To Grow Orchids, by Cecil Houdy- 
shel. This small booklet, no illustrations, is 
condensed information. 25c. 
This is an ideal time to move orchids. 
Please order as soon as possible.. In the 
winter they must be shipped by express. 
Thompson’s Baffle Sprayer No. 215. 
This throws a perfect fog spray (no drops) 
to a distance of 6 ft. thus increasing humi- 
dity and lowering temperature. It is ad- 
justable. Fits a 1%” pipe. Price $1.36 plus 
4c tax. If wanted by mail send 30c ie 
for postage and packing, please. 
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We have tried to furnish you much 
valuable information in this little price 
list. We did not have to do this. Very few 
do. But we wanted to and we will ap- 
preciate your orders. 
Cecil Houdyshel La Verne, California 
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