VENTURA EPIPHYLLUM GARDENS 15 


MONS. REVIERE 
GOLDEN DEW (T.M.M.). Chrome or- 
ange with flecks of gold; opens wide, pet- 
als fairly broad and rounded ends, back 
petals recurved. 7-inch diameter. 50c. 
JUBILO (CLDG.). Large wide open 
bronzed orange with suffusion of violet in 
throat. $2.00. 
JUNE MARLOWE (T.M.M.). No descrip- 
tion can do justice to this flower. Rose- 
buff with a touch of violet on edges at 
base. Back petals long, golden. 9 to 10 
inches. The size is deceptive due to: its 
flexible formation. Exceptionally interest- 
ing flower. $1.00. 
JOHANNA ATTENHOFER (C.K.). Extra 
large brilliant orange with bronze glitter; 
violet center. Plant stems flat and dark 
green. 50c. 
LUNA DE ORO (T.M.M.). Named for 
its golden color. Firm in texture, it opens 
nearly flat to display perfectly white sta- 
mens. 9 inches. 75c. 
MELODY (T.M.M.). Magnificent wide 
open flower shading from salmon to or- 
ange. Three rows of overlapping petals 
which have a center strip of golden salmon 
with apricot edges. All petals crinkled 
and wavy. 9 inches. Plant growth broad- 
leaved and vigorous. 75c. 
MIRASOL (T.M.M.). Orange shading to 
red at edges. Opens flat with broad point- 
ed petals. Showy flowers. Flat plant stems. 
50c. 
MONCHERIE (T.M.M.). 10-inch flower 
opens wide and sometimes tulip shaped. 
Well rounded petals, yellow amber back- 
ground with pencilled red stripes edges 
with deep orange-red. Gorgeous flower. 
Plant is strong with wavy growth. It has 
the appearance of being many-striped with 
red and yellow. Sport of Amber Queen. 
Some of these flowers may have a touch 
of violet at the base of the petals. 50c. 
Note: the name ‘‘Moncherie”’ means ‘‘Mon- 
monier’s Darling.” 
MONSIEUR REVIERE. Extra large; flat 
broad petals, center of petals bright amber 
turning into deeper shade, bordered with 
deep fuchsia edge. 75c. 
PRIDE OF VENTURA (T.M.M.). Extra 
large chrome orange edges to a chrome 
yellow center stripe with deeper shading 
at center, completely covered with a gold- 
en sheen. Lovely shape. 75c. 
RUBICUND (T.M.M.). Best described as 
orange with vivid cerise center. Large, 
with broad rounded petals; plant stems flat 
and slightly thorny. However, this can be 
trained as a basket plant. 50c. 
R. W. POINDEXTER (C.S.). Named in 
honor of Dr. Poindexter, who was also an 
originator of Epiphyllums. Slightly veined 
in light amber, the petals flush to tomato 
red edge with a tinge of violet. $1.00. 
SACHSENLAND (C.K.). Extra fine large 
flower of orange tone with violet center; 
coloring resembles that of Sun Goddess. 
50c. 
SCINTILLA (T.M.M.). Dark amber cen- 
ter stripe with coppery edge; opens flat, 
medium size. Has proved popular. 50c. 
SPARKLET (T.M.M.). Brilliant henna 
color as in “Flor de Sol.” Corolla tubular, 
petals pointed, ends flaring; back petals 
slender and well recurved—a very grace- 
ful form. Best grown as a basket plant. 50c. 
STERN VON ERLAU (C.K.). Orange 
bronze with red on outer sepals; high lus- 
ter. Plant has deeply serrated stems. 50c. 

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