ORCHID CACTI 
or 
Epiphyllums 
ii HE largest flowered and most brilliant of all plants that 
may be successfully grown as house plants. The Epi- 
phyllums we grow today have been greatly hybridized 
and during the past 50 years literally hundreds of new 
varieties have been raised. Their colors are remarkably 
clear and bright and run the gamut from white, white 
and gold, pink, orange, scarlet, crimson and glorious bi- 
colors with glowing electric violet throats and red petals. 
The flowers now last several days and even Orchids pale 
beside their vivid coloring. They are not desert plants but 
are found in Mexican or Central American forests either 
growing on rocks or high among the branches. 
They vary considerably in shape, some starry with 
cupped center petals, others bowl shaped, while some.are 
massive with ruffled overlapping petals, the center a cas- 
cade of snowy, thread-like stamens. In size they range 
from four inches to as much as ten inches in diameter. 
With proper care they are astoundingly free in flower and 
quite at home in the window garden. 
Culture. In general they should be treated as one would a Begonia or 
even a Geranium. They enjoy a soil of 1 part loam, 2 parts sand, 2 parts 
leafmold. Almost any soil that drains quickly and has a good proportion 
of humus suits them. Do not overpot them. A 4-inch pot for their first 
potting is ample. Spread the roots well and distribute the soil, tapping 
the pot and firming well with the thumb. Water lightly after potting and 
give as much fresh air as you can. They should be allowed to almost dry 
out before watering again. Never keep them wet for any length of time. 
Shift to the next size pot when full of roots. They like some sun but in 
summer shade from the midday rays. They winter well where night tem- 
peratures are above 45°. In California they are safe above 26°. They 
flower in April, May and June. 
Oriole. Very lovely with contrasting yellow and white 
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Hermosus. Strikingly beautiful. Brilliant blue-purple 
throat with bright red outer petals. Each........................ ‘ 
Valencia. Very free blooming. Inner petals orange yel- 
low darkening to red, with touch of violet in throat......75c 
Bliss. Pastel orange, inner petals rounded, outer petals 
GLORIA 
(Two-fifths Natural Size) 
.A magnificent variety with gorgeous flame colored flowers 9 inches 
across. Its season of bloom is one of the longest, flowers being found 
from April till August. Very easy to succeed with. I think it one of the 
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Stern von Erlau. Bronzy orange with red on ; 
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Sun Goddess. 10-in. flower, brilliant burnt or- 
ange with golden sheen. Violet throat............ $1.00 
Moonrise. Lovely large white blossom. Outer 
petals rich saffron yellow. Fragrant.................. 75¢c 
Viviana. Red-purple blossoms of medium size. 
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Peacockii. A noble flower of vivid carmine red 
with luminescent violet-blue throat................ $1.00 
Friederich Werner-Buel. 10” fragrant flowers. 
Petals violet with orange-red center stripe......90c 
Marseillaise. Crimson center stripe with lilac 
edges. Outer petals crimson. Fragrant............ 85c 
Conways Giant. Crimson petals with violet 
shadings in the throat. Very fine.......................... 85c 
CHIAPASIA NELSONII 
Related to the Orchid Cacti, it bears bright vio- 
let-pink blossoms in abundance during the spring. 
A lovely graceful plant. It prefers a sandy soil 
with a very little crumbly loam and quite a bit of 
leafmold. Give it a cool situation with shade, but 
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plenty of light and moisture. 
AGATHA 
A singularly beautiful variety with perfectly formed 
flowers. The color is rich, warm, pastel pink, difficult to 
describe the center having an eye of darker red-pink. 
Plant short stemmed and sturdy. 
Each s 715¢ 
THANKSGIVING CACTUS 
A hybrid Christmas Cactus with salmon- 
pink blossoms borne in November and De- 
cember. A very choice and pretty plant. 
Each 75c 
SNOWDROP CACTUS 
The charming Rhipsalis Houlletiana has 
graceful, arching, flat stems and bears an 
abundance of white, bell-shaped blossoms. A 
well grown plant in bloom is a lovely sight. 
An old favorite and always scarce. Shade and 
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RAINBOW COLLECTION 
Collection No. T 2 
: : ; CHRISTMAS 
3 Beautiful Orchid Cacti selected for their CACTUS 
PROFESSOR EBERT 
A very lovely free-blooming variety with flowers of 
bright violet-carmine. A good sturdy plant with trian- 
gular bright green stems and quite sure to flower. An 
attractive, upright growing plant bearing its flowers 
boldly. Petals overlapping, flower of Oc 
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brightness. A fine group to start with. 
Our selection— 
Bright Red Lovely Pink 
White and Gold 
Correctly labeled. 
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The beautiful Fuchsia-like blossoms of Zygocac- 
tus truncatus are seen from November to March 
when other flowers 
are scarce. Easy to grow in 
light sandy soil with leafmold. Do not allow to get 
too dry. Native to the cool, moist mountains of 
southern Brazil. Nice plants, 3-5”, 75¢ 
Two years old, 2%”, each 50c 
