Light—placed near any window they should receive adequate light. Some planis 
like Philodendron and Chinese Evergreen will stand places away from the window for 
long periods—still all plants will benefit from window light. African Violets do well 
in an East or Southeastern exposure. 
Temperature—most plants are happiest with a minimum of 60 degrees at night 
and the day temperature may rise to 85 and 90 without harming them. Of course, 
these plants will take lower and higher temperatures without damage. 
Fertilizing—After 6 months most plants will benefit from mild feeding — 
especially in Spring and Summer months when most plants grow. Any complete 
fertilizer will do (Wilson’s Orchid Fertilizer, etc.) Do not over-feed, follow di- 
rections on package. 
Spraying—To keep plants free of insects—inspect the undersides of the leaves 
at least once a month (or every two weeks) for any suspicious unwanted guests. Gen- 
erally a sponging off of the foliage with soapy water to which a teaspoonful of nicotine 
or black leaf 40 (to a gallon of water) has been added will act as a cleansing treatment 
and clean the pores of the leaves. Do not let soil around pot get too saturated with 
the soap. Use Ivory or mild soaps until you have a fair suds. (Do not use on African 
Violet leaves—although the nicotine without the soap is all right.) 
Potting soils—Any good enriched garden soil is satisfactory with some peat 
added to hold moisture.’ 
two thirds garden loam (add sand if not friable) 
one sixth dairy manure or organic vegetation (leaf mold) 
SOIL MIXTURE one sixth pulverized peat 
add 3” pot of complete fertilizer to wheelbarrow of mixture 
(Vigoro, etc.) and handful of bone-meal. 
REFERENCE BOOKS FOR HOUSE PLANTS 
“ENJOY YOUR HOUSE PLANTS” by D. H. Jenkins and H. V. P. Wilson—$3.00 
THESAPRICAN VIOLET by HH? Ve PP Wailson——$2.75 
“GREENHOUSE GARDENING FOR EVERYONE” by Ernest Chabot—-$4.00 
Conditions of sale of Orchid Plants 
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS—We reserve the right to limit quantities sold. 
Minimum Orchid order $5.00. Packing charges are made at cost. Usually $1.00 
per carton or crate. Kindly use the enclosed order blank and fill in the necessary 
information as this will help us confirm and fill your order promptly. DO NOT send 
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