Orchids for the Home 
WE ARE Often asked—"‘is it feasible to grow orchids in the home,” This question may 
occur to any plant lover cultivating a few geraniums, African violets, etc., on a window 
ledge in the home. We try to explain this so that you may form your own answer. 
To begin with, orchid plants are not frail, delicate or sensitive. They are, in fact, 
very tough, rugged plants that have won out in the survival of the fittest in the jungle. 
The exquisiteness and apparent delicacy of the flowers are a contradiction of the plant 
itself. 
Also you need not and should not attend them with the care and apprehension 
you would bestow on an ailing infant, or stay up with them at night. Sometimes it 
gets excessively hot in our location, much hotter than in their native home. Again 
during several misadventures, our orchid houses registered 40 degrees. Neither ex 
treme seemed to make any difference to the plants. Too long a continuation of such 
conditions would be harmful and is at no time to be recommended, but the point is, 
the plants are definitely not sensitive. 
About the cost of the plants: They may now be purchased at very reasonable 
prices. We recommend and list standard varieties for the beginner, for trial. (See 
“Collections” on page 25.) 
Certain conditions for culture are of course essential and must be observed. 
In addition to the popular Cattleya, we are offering plants which are probably the 
most beautiful of all the spray orchids, the Phalaenopsis. We believe this genus is 
especially well adapted for your home culture and the graceful, arching sprays last a 
very long time in full beauty. We have them in quantity for the first time and the 
cost is reasonable. We refer you to page 17 for further particulars. 
Cultural Directions for Orchid Growers 
It has always been difficult to secure cultural directions to grow orchids. However, 
today there are a number of fine publications available and every orchid grower should 
subscribe to as many as possible. They cover all phases of orchid growing around the 
world. It is advisable to obtain as many back issues of orchid bulletins as they are a 
storehouse of knowledge that will save you many costly mistakes. We list a few of 
the publications available today for your convenience on the preceding page. 
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