30 VENTURA EPIPHYLLUM GARDENS 

be killed before they find protective cover 
and go dormant for the winter. For this 
time we recommend a thorough applica- 
tion of copper sulphate preparation used 
one-half the recommended _ strength. 
WATCH BUD DEVELOPMENT FOR 
APHIDS AND SPRAY AT ONCE. 
SPOTS AND ROT. Over-watering, 
stagnant atmosphere, injury, lack of drain- 
age, are all pre-disposing causes to these 
conditions. Plants known to be susceptible 
should be kept on the dry side. 
Should a plant or cutting at any time 
show signs of rot at base cut -back to the 
point where you find clean tissue, look 
for red streaks and cut back one inch be- 
yond this, otherwise the trouble may con- 
tinue, then treat cutting or plant as a new 
cutting, use Hormodin Powder No. 1 ap- 
plied to wound, then re-root in clean soil. 
Unrooted cuttings planted too soon and not 
given enough time to callus may rot. So 
callus your cuttings longer rather than 
plant them too soon, especially if they are 
very succulent. 
Occasional spots on mature growth may 
be removed with a sharp knife and wound 
treated by applying Bordeaux mixture 
(4-4-12). Mix with a little water and brush 
on wound. 

This listing of plants has been broken 
up into color groups, because of their 
translucency and color combinations. Some 
are difficult to place in their respective 
group, consequently the catalog has been 
indexed. 
BIGGEST AND BEST PLANTS FOR 
THE MONEY 
It’s the general opinion of our customers 
that our small plants are from 3 to 6 
months ahead of an unrooted cutting. All 
cuttings and plants are packed with great 
care. We appreciate reports on plant de- 
liveries from our customers. 
Of special interest and value to all col- 
lectors is the “EPIPHYLLUM HAND 
BOOK,” by Scott Haselton. It contains 
many illustrations plus eleven full color 
plates, 250 pages. 
postage and California tax. Foreign please 
add 50 cents. 
Price $3.85, including’ 
—— eee 

Epiphyllum Society of America is an 
international organization. It welcomes all 
Epiphyllum enthusiasts. The society issues 
a mimeographed bulletin several times a 
year to its members. Dues are $2.00 per 
year. 
EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY SECRETARY 
Box 101 
Pasadena, Calif. 

THE BEST EVER 
Loveland, Ohio. 
Your plants received and they were in good 
shape. ... They are really beautiful—the prettiest 
flowers I have ever seen. 
Yours truly, 
M. G. H. 

PROUD AS LUCIFER 
Worth, Mo. 
Got my plants by express. ... They are sure 
nice. I am awful proud of them. They did not 
even wilt. ... Did not freeze, either. .. . Thanks 
for sending them to me. 
C. A. H. 
HAPPY, PLEASED AND SPEECHLESS 
New Jersey. 
I just don’t know what to say ... about the 
grand large cactus plants. I am very much 
pleased. . . . They are larger than the orchid 
cacti I purchased ... from another concern. 
Sincerely and a much pleased customer. 
E. M. H. 


CHOICE SMALL BASKET TYPE 
SEXTETTE 
Collection No. 500 
These plants are very popular because 
of their free-flowering habit, compact 
growth and delicate form. 
Ernst Udet. 
Gay Senorita. 
Red Rosetta. 
Ballerina. 
Bambi. 
Sea Breeze. 
4 small plants of above, postpaid, $3.20 


