3 GARDEN OXALIS 
The dainty, colorful blossoms of the gar- 
den Oxalises open in long, profuse succes- 
sion, giving months of bloom. In autumn 
dig and store, as you would Gladiolus. 
DEPPEI ALBA—9 inches. A delightful spe- 
cies. Attractive foliage densities, set over 
with a profusion of little white flowers. 10 
for 30c; 25 for 65c; 100 for $2.25. 
TETRAPHYLLA—10 inches. Old rose flow- 
ers above brown-banded giant “four-leaf- 
clovers.” Illustrated opposite. 10 bulbs for 
35c; 25 bulbs for 75c; 100 for $2.50. 
LATIFOLIA—9 inches. A desirable species. 
An enormous profusion of blue-lavender 
flowers. 10 for 40c. 
LASIANDRA—18 inches. Larger blossoms of rosy crimson 
above distinctive, wheel-like foliage. A showy, ever-blooming 
garden bulb, handsome all season long. Also forces well for 
winter bloom. Bulbs are naturally larger than those of the 
others. Bulbs, 10 for 40c ; 25 for 85c; 100 for $3.00. 
OFFER 557AN—10 bulbs each of the four for $1.25. 
SEEDS OF ORCHIDS 
Fresh, viable seeds of following Orchids are usually avail- 
able. The seeds are carried in closed containers under mild 
refrigeration until sent out. Condensed directions for growing 
Orchids from seed sent with shipments. For fuller treatment 
see article in that excellent general horticultural reference 
work, HORTUS SECOND, offered on page 17. Also see books 
on Orchid-growing offered below. Name of a firm offering gen- 
eral Orchid supplies, including materials for Knudson method, 
sent on request. Growing Orchids from seed requires patience 
and attention to detail, but it can be a lot of fun. 
ORCHID SEEDS USUALLY AVAILABLE—Better give an 
alternate choice or two when you order, in case some kind is 
sold out or not yet ready. CALANTHE SPECIES MIXED— 
A beautiful, rather easy, group. Large white or yellow flowers, 
often marked in rose, brown or crimson. Pkt. 75ec. CATTLEYA 
TRIANAE—Big, waved flowers, rose, touched purple and yel- 
low. Pkt. 90c. CATTLEYA WARSCEWICZI—(Gigas) Big, 
undulate flowers, mauve to rosy violet. Pkt. $1.00. CATTLEYA 
HYBRID BLEND—Rare beauties. Species and hybrids in mix- 
ture. Pkt. 90c. CORLOGYNE CRISTATA—Decorative sprays 
of handsome white flowers. Pkt. 75¢. CYMBIDIUM MIXED— 
Fine hybrids, including new crosses. Pkt. 85c. CYPRIPEDIUM 
SPICERIANUM—(Paphiopedilum) Odd combination, of pur- 
ple-banded white, yellow-tinged green, and red-brown lip. 
Pkt. 80c. CYPRIPEDIUM HYBRIDS—Fine crosses of Paphio- 
pedilum. Pkt. 90c. DENDROBIUM HETEROCARPUM—Clus- 
tered, creamy flowers, marked yellow and red. Pkt. 75c. 
DENDROBIUM NOBILE—Rose-purple, white at base. Lip 
white, marked rose. Pkt. 75c. MILTONIA ROEZLI—Pansy- 
flowers, white, marked purple, touched yellow near lip. Pkt. 
80c. ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM—Sprays of wavy white 
flowers, spotted crimson or tinged rose. A beauty. Pkt. 90c. 
PHAIUS GRANDIFOLIUS—Veiled Nun. Handsome tan-and- 
silver flowers, with yellow lip, marked rose. As sure to bloom 
as an Amaryllis. Pkt. 80c. TRICOPHILIA FRAGRANS— 
Pendant sprays of Almond-scented white flowers, throats yel- 
low. Pkt. 85c. VANDA COERULEA—Sprays of charming 
blue flowers. Pkt. 75c. VANDA TERES—Attractive rosy 
flowers, marked yellow and red. Pkt. 75e. CONSERVATORY 
BLEND—Many of the kinds above, with others. We suggest 
that the separate kinds will give greater satisfaction. Made 
up for those who prefer a blend, same high quality seeds as 
offered separately. Pkt. 75c. 
PLEASE NOTE—We cannot guarantee success with Orchid 
seeds, for too many of the necessary factors are beyond our 
control, but we intend to send out only viable seeds of them, 
and exercise all effort toward this end. For other Orchids see 
Bletilla, page 23 ; Calanthe, page 28; and Epidendrum, page 37. 
Other Orchid seeds sometimes available. Ask, if interested. 
BOOKS—AMERICAN ORCHID CULTURE—White. How 
to grow. Sources, propagation, description. 260 pages. II- 
lustrated. $6.00. HOME ORCHID GROWING—Northen. 
Home window and greenhouse treatments. New. Ready 
March, 1950. 286 pages. Illustrated. $6.00. 
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2 PASITHEA COERULEA—vw. A Chilean beauty for pot caie- 
ture. In late winter come high, showy sprays of flowers in the 
richest of blues. Dormant in summer. Plants, each 50c. 
4 PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower)—w. Handsome vines for 
greenhouse North, except as noted. CAERULEA—Showy, big, 
odd flowers, dominantly blue. Pkt. 25e«. EDULIS—Large pur- 
ple-and-white flowers; edible fruits. In pots, will fruit at one 
year. Pkt. 25c. MOLLISSIMA—Big, rose pink flowers. Pkt. 
25c. INCARNATA—Big, fringed, blue-and-white flowers. Ed- 
ible fruits. Winter-hardy at Philadelphia. Pkt. 20c. Plants, 
pot-grown, each 55c. OFFER 557B—One pkt. each of above 
for 80c. PASSIFLORA BLEND—Above, with others. Pkt. 25c. 
1 PATRINIA SCABIOSAEFOLIA—ebcx (3-4)50. Golden Va- 
lerian. Fully hardy perennial. In late summer come high, airy 
sprays of little golden flowers. It cuts. Pkt. 15c. 
1 GARDEN PEONIES MIXED—-+yt. Seeds saved from named 
sorts in full color range. Technically each seedling is a new 
variety. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 40c. 
4 TREE PEONY—-+t. Giant flowers, single to double, in won- 
derful color range. Includes shades and tones not found in 
any other Peony group. Becomes a true shrub, with woody 
branches. The seeds we offer were saved from a world-famous. 
collection of fine, named sorts. 4 seeds for 25c; 20 seeds for 
$1.00; 50 seeds for $2.00; 100 for $3.60. 
2 PEPEROMIA OBTUSIFOLIA—Decorative foliage pot plant 
for shady window. Leaves thick, shining green, always attrac- 
tive. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
5 PERILLA FRUTESCENS CRISPA—ebx(9)40. Easy An- 
nual. Big leaves of deep maroon with metallic sheen, the mar- 
gins cut, crisped and undulate. Pkt. 15c; \% oz. 25c. 
1 PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA—The Afghanistan Sage, a 
charming plant. The silveriness of the finely cut foliage merges 
into a snowy downiness. Flowers of lavender in a silvery haze. 
North, it is handled as an herbaceous perennial, fully root- 
hardy, making a rapid growth each spring, and blooming 
freely. 65 inches. Plants, each 75c. 2 
5 PHACELIA BLEND—ek(2)10. These pretty, annual Biue- 
bells come into flower with remarkable speed. Varying blue 
and purple shades. Pkt. 15¢; 6 oz. 25c. 
2 PHILODENDRON CORDATUM— 
Gracefully trailing, foliage pot plant, 
useful for poorly lighted positions, 
wall-vases, ete. Each 45c; 3 for $1.15; 
10 for $3.20. 
1 PHLOMIS—ebx. Easy border per- 
ennials. FRUTICOSA — 50 inches. 
Showy. Whorls of dusky yellow flow- 
ers. Pkt. 20c. PURPLE MIXED—50 
inches. Vivid purple flowers, whorl 
above whorl. Pkt. 20c. Plants each 50c. 
2 PHLOGACANTHUS THYRSI- 
FLORUS—w. Handsome large pot 
plant with beautiful orange flowers 
in rather dense spikes. It can be 
spectacular. Pkt. 25c. 
5 PANSY 1 
Pansy seeds from the better, more careful, growers. 
TRIMARDEAU GIANT BEDDING—Excellent mixture of 
large-flowered Pansies for mass effects. Wide color range, blos- 
soms well marked. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 60c; ¥% oz. $1.00. 
MASTERPIECE RUFFLED — Big flowers, so ruffled and 
crinkled that they appear double. Richly varied colorings. Will 
make a wonderful display. Pkt. 25¢; V6 oz. 75e; 1% oz. $1.40. 
EARLY-FLOWERING HARDY—Exceptionally rugged. Will 
withstand more cold weather than will most other Pansies. 
Good color range. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
SUPER-SWISS GIANTS—Flowers of great size, well-rounded 
and of heavy substance, petals a bit undulate, plants robust 
but compact. Those who saw our seed-beds of this at Old 
Orchard will appreciate the beauty of hue and tone, the ex- 
traordinary range of colorings and markings. Pkt. 40c; Vo oz. 
60c; Ye oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.90; Y% oz. $3.70. 
TRIUMPHANT BLEND—Here, if you grow it well, you should 
reach ultimate in Pansy size. This is a super-blend rather 
than a strain, for we make it up from the “best” strains of 
the leading Pansy producers. Included are the Engelmann 
Giants, Oregon Giants, Jumbo Strain, the Westland Giants, 
are aSE Here are Pansy aristocrats. Pkt. 50c; Wo oz. Thc; 
16 OZ. -4U. 3 
OFFER 557C—One pkt. each of the above for $1.35. 
