HOSPITAL CLEANLINESS is essential for success in 
germinating and growing plants from orchid seed. 
Even with the utmost care, mold will sometimes form 
in the containers after planting. It is therefore 
desirable to plant only a part of your seed at one 
time; if something happens to one planting you will 
have some left for another planting. Keep your 
orchid seed in your electric refrigerator on the 
top rack and at the extreme side of the box away 
from the freezing compartment. Do not freeze the seed, 
and keep it dry. Kept in this manner, it should re-_ 
main viable for several months or longer. 
CLARENCE M. KILIAN 
210 Yorkshire Drive 
Birmingham 9, Ala. 
NOTE: The seedlings should be ready for planting 
into community pots in approximately 10 to 12 
months after seed is planted. Transplant from 
agar when rootlets are 1/8’ to 1/4 inch long. 
