allow the bottom of the pot to stand in water. A healthy 
root will remain plump and greenish-white. Overwatered 
roots will turn brown or black. Underwatered roots will 
turn a shriveled, parched white. 
Locating 
The plants should have a spot where they receive eith- 
er or both early morning and late afternoon sun, and plen- 
ty of diffused light at all times. They do need protection, 
however, from direct, mid-day sun which will burn the 
leaves, particularly in the summer. Plants while in bloom 
should be moved to that part of the house best suited to 
display them. 
Temperature 
For Cattleyas, the same temperature range in which 
you live comfortably is ideal for maximum growth. Night 
temperature in the low 60’s, with day temperature of 72° 
or 75° minimum is excellent although periods below this 
temperature will not harm the plants. 
Humidity 
Plants may be set on pebbles placed in an ordinary tray or 
flat bowl with water level as shown in the photograph. These 
pebbles help to give added humidity by the evaporation of water 
kept about them. It is important that the water level be below 
the surface of the pebbles on which the pot rests. At least one 
inch should be allowed between the level of water about the 
pebbles and the bottom of the pot. Avoid placing the plants in 
a draft, as air movement is drying. 
General Care 
Your orchids will need little care other than watering 
and some attention to location in your home. They are very 
free from plant pests, and almost never will a small home col- 
lection need spraying of any sort. An occasional wiping with a 
soft damp cloth to free the leaves from dust, and repotting about 
SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF PLANTS FOR HUMIDITY 
(Showing correct water level) 
every two years, usually done after the plant has finished bloom- 
ing, is all that is needed. Repotting may be done at a very nomi- 
nal cost by a commercial orchid man, or amateur orchid en- 
thusiast who has some experience in potting orchids. How- 
ever, anyone with a minimum of instruction can learn how to 
pot. 
The fascination of growing orchids has caused many fine 
books to be written on home orchid culture, some of which we 
list on the last page of this catalog. A minimum amount of 
reading will increase your pleasure in the orchids and your 
knowledge of them. You will readily be convinced of the sim- 
plicity of their demands from you in return for the lovely 
blooms they will produce year after year, right in your own home. 
lowering Ses GP ovals 
OUR PRICES ARE BASED ON THE SIZE AND QUANTITY OF THE BLOOMS, 
THE SIZE OF THE PLANT, AND THE NUMBER OF LEADS, USING THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUE: 
Each plant’s flowering history is recorded on an accom- 
panying label. 
What does this label mean? 
This label which is marked 6-15-49 3 #2 means that three 
flowers of #2 grade were cut June 15, 1949. A date written 
7-49 means that the plant was last repotted in July, 1949. 
Here is a selection to tempt the orchid enthusiast, large or small. 
How we grade: 
The width of the flower indicates the grade of the plant: 
Uipetoms:aepetalies p Leaders eee No. 4 
Fa On vg eo oe eg ESE I ek ee. ae i, Ler Nt oi No. 3 
BSA ekO:, CLG gaara ea at See ee No. 2 
6160. ands alg elie oe eee eee oe No. 1 
NOTE: When two prices are shown opposite a pot size, intermediate prices frequently are available. IT WILL SAVE TIME IN 
FILLING YOUR ORDER IF YOU WILL STATE THE RANGE OF PRICES ACCEPTABLE TO YOU IN THE VARIETY 
AND POT SIZE YOU PREFER. 
Name Parentage and Description Size Price 
Bc. AKEBONO (C. Peetersii x C. labiata) 4” $ 5.00-$15.00 
Pale lavender with a nice shape 5” 12.00- 24.00 
falls 6" 15.00- 30.00 
C. ALESSANDRO (C. Hivernalis x C. 4” 5.00- 7.50 
Nebo) — Light lavender with a 5” 7.50- 10.00 
darker labellum—early winter. 
(C. ALFRED DIMMOCK X C. CLOTHO)— 4” 5.00- 7.50 
Dark lavender with a contrasting 5” 7.50- 15.00 
darker labellum—winter. 6” 10.00- 15.00 
Le. ALPHAND (Le. callistoglossa x C. Fa- 4” 5.00- 7.50 
bia)—Medium lavender—fall. Bye 7.50- 10.00 
6" 10.00- 15.00 
(C. ALTADENA X C. ENID)—Medium lav- 4” 5.00- 7.50 
ender with a darker contrasting 5” 7.50- 10.00 
labellum, vigorous grower—fall. 6” 10.00- 15.00 
C. APALACHEE (C. Cowaniae x C. Nebo) 4” 5.00- 7.50 
—Light to medium lavender, well 5” 7.50- 10.00 
shaped—winter. 6” 10.00 . 15.00 
Le. APHRODITE (C. Mendelii x L. purpur- 5” 7.50- 10.00 
. ata)—White to pale lavender pet- 6” 10.00- 15.00 
als, dark lip—spring. 
Name Parentage and Description Size Price 
C. ARDMORE (C. Enid x C. Mossiae)— 5” 
Dark lavender, like C. Mossiae— 6” 
spring. 
$ 7.50 - $12.00 
12.00- 15.00 
Le. AUTOCRAT (Lc. Titymoma x Le. Well- 4” 
siana) —- Medium lavender, with 5” 
good texture—variable, summer. 6” 
5.00- 7.50 
7.50- 10.09 
10.00- 15.00 
C. BATTLE BANNER (C. Matador x C. 5” 6.00 
Warscewiczii) ——- Dark lavender 6” 7.50 
flower, with a yellow area in the 
throat—summer. 
- 12.00 
- 15.00 
Le. BREDE (Lc. Jubilee x Le. San Juan)— 5” 
Medium lavender flower, bright, 6” 
well-marked labellum—fall. fe 
Le. BRITANNIA (Lc. Canhamiana x C. 4” 
Warscewiczii)—Rose lip with lav- 6” 1 
ender petals, usually has a yel- 
low veined throat—variable. 
Le. CHARMING (Lc. Prince ‘Charming x C. 4” 5. 
Harold, alba)—Light lavender pe- 5” 7. 
tals and sepals—early summer. 
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