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Chiapasia Nelsoni—An Especially Good Bloomer 
This species was found in Chiapas, Mexi- 
co, and named from its native locality, to 
which is added the name of its discoverer, 
Nelson. At that time it was found growing 
wild in the mountains at an altitude of 
4,000 to 6,000 feet. (Information found in 
B. & R.) 
Chiapasia Nelsoni is an epiphytic; in 
character resembles the genus Epiphyllum 
even though it is classed as a genus by 
itself. The plant is formed of small flat 
stems slightly notched, sending up canes 
from its base which subsequently branch 
out. The plant is a good medium green, 
enhancing its unusual fern-like grace and 
delicacy. 
Chiapasia Nelsoni is day flowering and 
an especially good bloomer. When grown 
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under proper conditions it has surprisingly 
good lasting qualities, although fragile in 
apearance. The flowers are quite tubular 
at the base and present a flattened appear- 
ance toward the tips resembling a tiny 
morning glory or lily-like flowers. Five 
beautifully shaped slightly pointed petals 
form the corolla with the pistil and sta- 
mens extending beyond the petals. The 
flower measures two inches in diameter, 
being smaller than the “Deutsche Kaise- 
rin.” The closest definition of its color is 
a clear exquisite lilac pink and of matchless 
beauty. The buds spiral gently as they 
open, in keeping with the characteristic 
gracefulness of the plant. 
Chiapasia Nelsoni. Small plants 75c. 


