
THE SECRET IS OUT! 
For gcnerations the growing of fine Orchids 
was a closely guarded trade secret. Today, thou- 
sands of men and women who have never grown 
anything more than a radish are growing real 
Orchids in their homes. They are doing it with 
less fuss and care than that required by the aver- 
age house plant. 
Cattleya Orchids are air plants. They live 
chiefly on air, water and filtered sunshine or day- 
light. When these are given in correct propor- 
tions the plant converts them into food and 
stores it up in the bulbous part of the plant. For 
this reason Orchids never need be fed or fertil- 
ized like other plants. That is why they have 
survived thousands of years in the jungles, des- 
er{s and mountains under all kinds of adverse 
conditions. 
Orchids are very adaptable. They will thrive 
beautifully in any home where African Violets 
will grow, since the amount of light necessary 
to flower an African Violet is perfect for an Or- 
chid. Yet, Orchids are far less exacting in their 
needs and requirements than African Violets, 
roses, gardenias, or a row of cabbages! 
Orchids are nearly immune to all plant diseases 
and will often go for years without a single spray- 
ing. 
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