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AN “ORCHIDARIUM" FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM 
In response to popular demand, I have designed and am manufacturing an 
ORCHIDARIUM which, in my opinion, outshines almost all the so-called 
"“Wardian Cases". 
It is easy to assemble, light, efficient - and an attractive addition to 
any living room, sun room or study as well. 
Built of strong crystal glass, held together by neat, chromium plated bolts, 
it eliminates all the old wooden framework that resembled a china closet. 
At the lightest touch, the doors slide open or closed in their neat, alumi- 
num runse The whole case, thirty inches long, twenty-four inches high and 
twenty inches deep, fits on a specially designed table of redwood or white 
pine. 
This neat table has a hinged door for your convenience in attending to the 
moisture tray and thermostatically controlled heating unit. The warn, 
moist air flows upward through the heavy latticework base on which the 
plants are placed. 
The Orchidarium will accommodate eight medium sized mature hybrids, keeping 
them bright and healthy by providing the moisture in the air which your 
home may lack. 
Or, you may want to grow some seedlings along with a smaller number of 
mature plants. Seedlings will thrive in this thoughtfully designed 
Orchidarium. 
And, believe it or not, I've already received some orders for Orchidariums 
from customers who are growing their plants in greenhouses. Seeing the 
one I have on display, they wanted it to show off their plants in bloom to 
the best advantage. Blooms often last almost twice as long in an Orchidar- 
jum as in an overly dry room; and the plant itself later returns to the 
greenhouse in perfect condition, instead of sadly dehydrated as it might be 
after sitting on an unprotected table two or more weeks. 
Orchidarium and table will be shipped, knocked down, with all fittings and 
simple directions for assembling. Edges of glass are polished to prevent 
cutting. Unless otherwise directed, shipment will be by Railway Express, 
shipping charges collect. Table is of unfinished wood, so that it can be 
finished to match your own woodwork. 
Price, per Orchidarium, all fittings included..,...eseereee$l00.00 
As a special inducement to those beginners who have few if any orchids, I 
will include THREE MATURE ORCHID PLANTS with your Orchidarium if you order 
during the month of December. Your plants will be selected to give a 
variety of blooms during the coming months of Winter and Spring. 
Wouldn't an Orchidarium, with three mature orchid plants, make a superb 
gift - Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary - for some one who rates very high 
with you? 
