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— When I am asked what kinds of Orchids are 
most suitable for amateur growers as house 
plants, I-always say Cattleya Orchids. There are 
at least 10,000 different kinds available to bloom 
at different times of the year, and the color vari- 
ety is endless. With rare exception they require 
the same culture. Since they are by far the most 
beautiful of all Orchids and also the largest flow- 
ering kind (some flowers are 10 inches in diam- 
eter), I know the beginner is certain to be pleased 
when he sees his first flowers. 
Where one can give a Vanda space in his 
home or greenhouse, I aiso recommend them. 
However, they require different growing condi- 
tions. They must have a sunny spot or full light 
from morning to sundown. If you have such a 
location you will also find these casy to grow. 
Vandas produce small flowers, usually from 
one to two inches In size. The very rare ones 
produce larger flowers. Some Vandas, like Miss 
Joaquim, are free bloomers. They will often 
bloom two and three times a year. As the plant 
gets older it becomes more prolific and large spec- 
imens are seldom out of bloom. Vanda Teres 
is an exquisite dark gold and rose color blooming 
only between Easter and July. These are two of 
the inexpensive varieties. The Vanda Joaquiin is 
the flower given away by the millions each year 
as gifts by stores running special sales or on other 
occasions. at 
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AN INVITATION ..... 
You are cordially invited to visit me and look 
over my Orchid collection whenever you are in 
this area. The address is 6500 S. W. 14th Street 
(on 65th Avenue), W. Miami, Florida. 
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