DENDROBIUMS 

(Tree of Life) (Cane Orchids) 
A truly great genus spread over the Old World of India, Burma, Malaya, Java, 
Philippines and Australia. They produce rod-like, cylindrical pseudo-bulbs varying 
in height from a few inches to several feet. Hence the name, cane orchids. The 
leaves attached along the stems are either deciduous or persist for twio years or 
longer. This type produce flowers singly or in groups of two to six from the 
joints on the side opposite the leaf. (D. Nobile.) The evergreen species produce 
flowers in racemes of from six to twelve flowers from near the terminal of the growth 
(D. Phalaenopsis) . 
The climate of the Dendrobium regions is warm and humid during the 
summer and cooler and drier in the winter. This makes them quite adaptable to 
greenhouse growing in northern temperate zones and out-of-doors in Florida, the 
Gulf states and southern California. They should be watered frequently during the 
summer and can be fertilized every two weeks with Wilson’s orchid fertilizer and 
then rested during the late Fall and early Winter months by withholding water 
but syringing sufficiently to keep canes from shriveling. After resting an increase 
in water will bring them into flower. Hang them near glass while resting. Den- 
dropiums may be grown hanging the year around to save bench space. Dendrobiums 
should be potted in small pots or baskets with osmunda and charcoal and some 
sphagnum, if available. Do not bury the canes in osmunda. Generally, when 
growth begins it is rapid; therefore, keep mist while new canes are growing and 
fertilize every two weeks with Wilson’s Orchid Fertilizer. 
Dendrobiums have a wide range of color, pure white, lavender, cirmson, 
rich yellow and orange. The flowering season can be extended throughout the 
year by having different varieties. 
449 D. RAINBOW (D. THWAITESIAE VEITCH’S VAR. X D. SIR. 
F. MOORE X D. MODEL)—Spring. 
This hybrid made with famous parents has D. Nobile like flowers, only larger 
in size and have a greater range of color, lavender with yellow and bronze over- 
tones. Exceptionally robust grower and canes on largest plants 30” tall. Finest 
parents obtainable. Flowers up to 4” across. (See photograph) 
2” pots $2.00; 214” pots $2.50; 3”” pots $3.50; 4” pots $5.00 
4”-41f)”-5” specimens $7.50, $10.00, $12.50 
D. PHALAENOPSIS ALBA BEDFORD’S VAR. F.C.C. X. (SELFED) 
—Sept.-Nov. 
A fine pure white strain, long lasting, which has long been sought by collectors. 
This cross previously tested gave pure white flowers. 
21%” pots—flowering size—$7.50 to $10.00 each (canes 6”-8” high) 
D. MOSCHATUM VAR. CUPREUM RES LESTE ei ror a thru 
July. ( See photograph.) 
Flowers are bright apricot yellow with the lip darker orange zc two maroon 
spots near the base. The color is rare in orchids. The racemes have as many 
as 7 to 15 flowers. Flowers last a week to 10 days. Canes 4 to 5 feet tall. 
4” pots $5.00; 5” pots $7.50; 6” pots $10.00, $12.50, $15.00 
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