VRIGSTA CARLNATA hybrid MarxIE-- \" 
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"Painted Feather"; a dense rosette wWéez 
Of plein green shiny leaves; 10 F hes 
inch spread with a height of 8 to 10 Nt [ \ ye 
inches; blooms all winter; best Ue ee cae 
time to order is Sept. -— Oct. when Pe 3 ee 
the stunning flat feather shaped ros 8 ge 
spike of brilliant red and yellow PO ree Pi 
bracts appear; sustains itself py 
itu elon Or sa, more ns 
just like having a bouquet of 
flower for (b.70 a month; well 
worth the $10.00 blooming size price; 
smaller size not in bloom--7.50 
V2 VRIESIA CARINATA--A small edition 
4 of the above with a small colorful 
\ Me flower "feather" but not as showy 
oN LS nor as long lasting as the hybrid; 
(i PAA plain green shiny leaves; 8 in. 
OE ee AN high with a 7 in. spread; winter 
br eee \ blooms; -- 5.00 
TILLANDSTA IONANTHA--Dwarf-~—growing 
approxe 3 in, tall. Striking green . : ll 
and red foliage with blue flower Se 
spikes, Needs no soil. Grows potted SAA ote 
in osmunda. Blooms in the spring.--1.00 ant ye Sak, 
Cultural hints for Bromeliads: Prefers well lighted spots but not direct 
sun. Can occasionally be used in dark spots. Best to rotate position 
of plant at intervals, The leaf cups of the plant should be kept filled 
with water, Water entire plant twice a week with bulb spray, long necked 
wavering can or hold under faucet in sink, Water will remain in the leaf- 
cup, Water roots only enough to keep soil firm, Potting mixture of half 
ilcat-~mold and half sand is best for most plants. Soil should not be up 
over the basal part of leaves, just over the stubby hard growth below 
the green leaf base. Pulverized or liquid cow manure at great intervals 
is a good fertilizer. Hyponex used occasionally is also good. 
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