1949 RYERSON LIST NUMBER EIGHT - HYBRID ORCHID SEED Page 26 
10-flask packet. @eeeeeenveeses? $7.50 
e-flask packet 500 
15% discount on seed orders of $25.00; 20% discount on seed orders of $100. 
#618 Le Ludgate X Le Maginot 
These Black and Flory hybrids are used in the hope of reproducing and 
intensifying all their grand qualities: huge size, heavy texture, bold forn, 
rich purple lips. Variable season, usually Winter. 
#619 Lc Pamela X C. Gatton Ruby X C. Gloriette var Superba, F.C.C. - R.H.S. 
The seed parent is the same described above in #617. The prize winning Gloriette 
was richly deserving of the award, having the perfect round form so highly de- 
sired by hybridizers; medium dark sepals and petals; vividly contrasting lip, 
the lower half velvety red-purple. Large gold zone in throat. Winter. 



#620 C. Hardyana var Ruby X C. Hesperides 
The Hardyana parent is described above, #616. C. Hesperides, first registered 
by Sanders in 1939, is a cross of C. Edward Cooper and C. Hesperus. Exceedingly 
large and dark, it should blend well with richly colored Hardyana. June. 
#621 C. Mossiae X Le Titymoma 
A fine, light Mossiae received the pollen from Le Titymoma = a cross of Le Momus 
and C. Tityus. Large, pinkish lavender bloom with big, ruffled lip. Spring. 
#622 Lo Derrynane X Le Maginot 
Registered in 1943 by Broughton in England, Le Derrynane has been commanding 
fancy prices ever since, due to its bold form, heavy texture and rich, vivid 
coloring. Le Maginot is the same used in #618. Late Winter season. 
#142 SCHOMBURGKIA UNDULATA X SELF 
This is a big, vigorous growing species, which puts out scapes two to four feet 
long, with big heads of 2 inch purplish-brown blooms; lip pale rose and purple. 
Very attractive when allowed to grow into a specimen plant. February. 
If ordered with any two or more of the above crosses, a 2=-flask packet of this 
seed may be had for an additional dollar. 
SEED DUE TO RIPEN WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS 
#o23 C. Barbara Billingley X Ic Edward Matthews Alba 
The Barbara Billingley was one of two 7-inch, well held PURE WHITE blooms on the 
stem. Gold in throat. Early Winter. Le Edward Matthews was a 9-insh bold 
bloom; white S & P; wide open Ruby-red lip. Gold eyes. Late Autumn. 
#624 C. Bender x Lo Mrs. Medo X Lo Black Prince x B. Digbyana 
This cross intended to turn out exceptionally fine, lerge, golden yellow blooms. 
Seed parent was rich butter yellow with velvety cerise lip. Pollen parent was 
a huge "brasso"; clear lemon yellow with massive fringed lip. Autumn. 
SEED AND BOTTLE OFFER. Do you realize that you can now buy a 2-flask packet of 
any seed cross I have to offer - plus the two sterile bottles of agar and 
nutrient, with all the equipment needed for the flasking operation - for $5.00? 
When the seed, bottles and other necessary items arrive, follow the simple in- 
structions outlined on Page B. No technical knowledge required. Folks who 
never owned an orchid before, write me they now have 500 or more seedlings for 
their $5 00. 
