BACK BULB OFFERING 
Back bulb propagations offer the orchid grower, whether beginner or exnert, an opportunity to 
add top quality plants of proven blooming record to his collection at a reasonable price. If 
there is a particular plant you have had a yen to own, look over this list and perhaps you will 
be able to purchase a back bulb from that plant. Prices are low, and you are assured of receiv- 
ing an excellent orchid which has proven itself on our range. 
These healthy back bulbs are in 3 1/2" pots. Rivermont guarantees safe delivery for all plants 
purchased from this offering. All plants are subject to prior sale. 
GROUP |] 
The back bulbs in Group I are suggested for the beginner in orchid culture. They are inexpen- 
sive, yet they provide a worthwhile plant for the beginner to sink his teeth in. We believe that 
beginners should always work with good plants - and here's your chance to do so without dent- 
ing your budget. Plants in this group cost $15.00 and $20.00 each. 
52-H949 C. SWAN. Pure white with yellow throat. Blooms March and April. Good peat 
and roots. 3 b, £1; li nl * $15.00 
3-M5876 C. HAROLD, alba. White with bright rose lip and yellow center. July blooming 
season. Good roots, new peat. 3b, 21, 1 nl. $15.00 
16-H4243 CC. MENDELII, alba, var. Mrs. F. Sanders. Blush tinted white with purple veined 
gold throat. June. 4b, 41. $15.00 
181-H1870 C. TRIANAE. A winter lavender of fine form and texture. 3b, 31, 1 nl. $15.00 
134-M5454 C. MOSSIAE. A very large light lavender to bloom in the spring. 5b, 51, 1 nl. 
$15.00 
119-H346 BC. ORATOR. A light lavender with purple fringed lip; blooms in winter. 3b, 
3d; wlenlon $15.00 , 
8-H2075 C. MENDELII, Bluntii. White petals with pink lip; June. 3b, 31. $15.00 
127-H4094 C. TRIANAE. Pinkish lavender with broad rose lip, light border and gold throat. 
Winter? j2ab, 2j.dinls, $15.00 
141-H3372 BC. ALBION. Petals white tinged with blush, purple tinged lip, bright gold throat. 
Spring. 4b, 21, l nl. $20.00 
91-M5220 BC. NESTOR. A cream yellow with fringed lip and lavender veins. Spread bloom- 
ing season. 43 b, .3 1,1 nl. .$20. 00 
37-H436 BC. ORIENS. A winter white with white fringed lip, greenish yellow center. 3b, 
Sie 93.20.00 
83-H511 LC. CEYLON TOPAZ. Beautiful form, dark petals, deep rose lip with light center. 
Blooms in winter. 3b, 31, l nl. $20.00 
61-D1613 CC. ENID, fine variety. A white with colored lip which has a spread, winter-summer 
blooming season. 4b, 31, 1 nl. $20.00 
48-H6 LC. SARGON. Dark lavender petals with splashed tips; lip large deep purple, ruffled. 
Blooms chiefly in the fall. 3b, 31, 1 nl. $20.00 
62-M6052 BLC. RUMANIA x C. MOSSIAE. White with purple splashed lip; gold throat with 
purple veins. March-April. 4b, 41, 1 nl. $20.00 
178-H144 C. HERBERT L. DILLON. Very large pure white with yellow throat. August. 
5b, 41. $20.00 
* Key: b - bulb, 1 - leaf, nl - new lead 
