on the side opposite the leaf (D. nobile). The evergreen species pro- 
duce flowers in racemes of from six to twelve flowers from the terminal 
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. Dendrobiums 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 moist 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, crim- 
son, 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 has a greater range of color: lavender with yellow and bronze 
overtones. Exceptionally robust grower and canes on largest plants 30” 
tall. Finest parents obtainable. Flowers up to 4” across. (See page 33). 
2”” pots: 2.00 214” pots 2.50 3” pots 3.50 4” pots 5.00 
4”’-414”-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. 
214” pots—flowering size—7.50 to 10.00 each (canes 67-8” high) 
D. MOSCHATUM var. CUPREUM (CALCEOLARIA)—April thru 
July. (See photograph, page 33). 
Flowers are bright apricot-yellow with the lip darker orange and 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 PSpOtse. 00 67 potse 10200) 1 2-50215.00 
D. FIMBRIATUM—March-June 
A very charming bright orange-yellow flower. The lip has very finely-cut fim- 
brations which are unique. Canes 3 to 4 feet long. Flowers last 2-3 weeks. 
D. FIMBRIATUM var. OCULATUM 
It has a large maroon-red spot on the lip. This variety has not been selected 
from the others. Therefore customer may receive either D. fimbriatum or D. fim- 
briatum -var. Oculatum. 
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D. NOBILE 
This is a beautiful spring-flowering orchid from Burma. It has been a favorite 
in orchid collections since the early 1800’s. The flowers are lavender with deep 
purple eyes. Flowers are about 2”-3” across. Nobile can be flowered January 
through April. Plants should be kept cool and. dry during late fall and early win- 
ter, then commence watering in January to start buds. By delaying watering, a 
succession of flowers can be had with different plants for 3 months. 
2” pots 1.50 214” pots 2.00-2.50 3” pots 3.00-4.50 4” pots 7.50 
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