Orchidhaven 
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HIS CATALOGUE presents the Orchidhaven list for 1951. 
You will find many distinctive new features as well as old 
favorites in this list, covering Seedlings from 214 inch pots up 
to and including Blooming Size Plants. 
In the description of each item, Orchidhaven presents a brief, 
factual account which tells you what may be expected of these 
seedlings when they reach a mature stage. This information is 
based on our experience with each separate batch, and it is 
fully supported by our own tests. In every instance, we have made 
many repeat crosses with identical parents. 
There is no substitute for experience in the production of 
Hybrids. Orchidhaven prides itself on time-tested skill at creat- 
ing varieties, the characteristics of which reflect an intimate 
knowledge of parental qualities. That is why Orchidhaven blooms 
are celebrated for outstanding and dependable hybrids among 
amateur and commercial growers everywhere. 
Orchidhaven believes that every plant should possess these 
essential qualities: 
HPN Bp Gi) Will oo RODUGTLVITY 2.0. COLORS... “SIZE".... 
TEXTURE ... and SEASONAL BLOOMING. 
We satisfy ourselves that these qualities are combined to the 
fullest extent in every item before it is offered for sale in the 
Orchidhaven collection. 
When ordering from Orchidhaven check these points: 
We have a few additional crosses not listed herein. Kindly write 
and tell us if your special requirements are not listed. It is very 
possible that we can supply what you desire. 
In selecting a number, please name a second choice as a replace- 
ment, in the event that the first number has been completely sold. 
Copyright 1951, H. Patterson & Sons 
