give them only sufficient water in the pot to keep the bulbs from shrivelling. 
Open the case slightly during the day when the sun is bright to allow the air 
to circulate through the case. Always leave it closed at night. Remember 
that orchids are air and water plants and fresh air is essential to success- 
ful growth, so whenever possible give them fresh air but not drafts. 
Some DON'TS 
Do not let your orchid pots in saucers. Do not use painted pots. The 
plants should be above the surface of water or wet sand. You can place them 
on a wire mesh rack or other arrangement that will allow for free circulation 
of air around the pot and through the pot. Use rainwater whenever possible 
for watering your orchids. 
Orchid blooms open slowly. After the flower appears to be fully open it 
will take another two or three days to be completely open. Do not cut the 
bloom until you are sure the flower is in full bloom. That way it will last 
much longer after being cut. 
Orchid § uppnlies 
Osmundalibre t= -P2. i2.5rs Sees . see, $1.00 per pound 
Hea*lcentitication Tees fetes. Chee ae .29 per dozen 
MBOSON SUA VEL. we oi iraneiuks ae eerasta.d @ 2. 95 each 
This is the finest sprayer I have seen 
for Orchids. The mist is fine --just 
right for spraying the foliage. It may 
be used for insecticides as well. 
Guaranteed for one year. 

Books: 
ORCHIDS ARE EASY TO GROW, by Logan & Cosper $6.00 
A very complete book on orchids for beginners and 
those with some experience. 
ABC of ORCHID GROWING, by John V. Watkins. $3.00 
Also a good book for beginners. Not as complete 
as the above but still gives all the information a 
beginner needs. 
GARDEN IN YOUR WINDOW, by Jean Hersey. $3.00 
This is a general book on house plants but there 
are several excellent a paragraphs on orchid 
culture and plans and specifications for building 
a Wardian case, together with estimated cost of 
building. Written so an amateur can understand it. 
