superphosphate added (tablespoonful to a 6” pot of soil). After new growth has 
started about 6” high you can mulch with cow manure or feed with liquid nutrient 
solutions once a week until Fall. Keep them damp as they will take copious supplies 
of water especially during the summer growing months. Best time to repot is 
after flowering. Place either one or two bulbs in a 6” pot. You can propagate 
the small bublets from the base of the older bulbs by breaking them off and placing 
in 3 or 4” pots. You can also air layer the flowerspike by cutting it off after 
flowering and covering with damp sphagnum moss in a flat and plantlets will form 
at some of the Nodes (joints of the flower stem). 
If you have never grown orchids—this is a fine specie to start with—it grows in 
soil just like any common garden plant and will respond with ordinary care. 
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EPIDENDRON SCHUMANNIANUM 
This rare Epidendron discovered in 1911 resembles a modern Vanda _ hybrid 
in coloring of the flowers which are small but numerous on the large pancile. 
This spreading inflorescence rises from the terminal growth at the end of the 
growing season in early Spring (Jan.-April). The flowers are quite fragrant in 
the morning. The front view of the flowers is described as Burnt Sienna, heavily 
spotted with brown. While the reverse of the sepals and petals gives off violet 
blue color when seen from a distance. 
The canes are like bamboo stakes of fountain pen size and often attain three 
to four feet in height. The stems are covered with whart like spots and alternate 
leaves. They thrive under cattleya conditions and when in growth should be given 
plenty of water and light. Plant in osmunda with good drainage. 
For an accurate description of the flower colors refer to an article by Paul 
Allen on page 359 of the May, 1942 issue of the American Orchid Society bulletin. 
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