EPIDENDRUM ATROPURPUREUM 
This striking Epidendrum species has remarkable colored flowers 
that are fragrant and long-lasting. There are two species which differ 
only slightly in the coloring of the trilobed labellum. Both varieties 
of this species have chocolate brown or mouse gray sepals and petals 
edged with delicate green. The trilobed labellum of the variety 
“‘roseum”’ is a rose color and the middle lobe is lined with a lighter rose. 
The trilobed labellum of the variety ‘‘Randii” varies in color from light 
rose to white, the middle lobe being lined with a rose-purple. The 
flowering season extends from March into May and the flowers will 
keep at least 6 weeks normally. As these are collected plants it is im- 
possible to tell which variety we can supply but we know you will be 
pleased with either type. 
The plants should be planted in brown wooly osmunda fibre with 
plenty of broken crock for drainage. Do not overpot when repotting 
as this species likes to be crowded so the roots will extend over the edge. 
This will help to avoid getting the osmunda soggy with heavy watering 
and avoid rotting off new growths. This species likes plenty of water 
and a light airy place with as much light as possible. Hang it near the 
glass in winter and outdoors under slates or a partially shaded position 
outdoors if possible in the summer. It is recommended to water twice 
daily throughout the growing season of May to December, and once 
daily throughout the months of January to April. 
Select size 6.00 each Fancy size 7.50 each 
and Boynton Beach on the Gulf Stream 35 
