Suggested List 
JANUARY CATTLEYA TRIANAE 
The Cattleya Trianae is a native of Colombia where it has been gathered in quan- 
tities and shipped into this country for years in an effort to supply the demands of 
the orchid growers. Its popularity is a result of its consistent winter-blooming habits, 
peaking in January—a good choice if you want to usher the New Year in with an orchid. 
Petals are usually pale lavender with a pink undertone. The labellum has a splotch 
of brilliant deep color on the front lobe, as in the photograph to the left, with yellow 
color in the throat portion. 
Flower size ranges from four to six inches. This is a sturdy grower, with regular 
habits, and a good choice for a beginner. 
Pot sizes range from four inches to seven inches, with the smaller pots starting at 
$5.00 and through $7.50, $10.00 to $12.00 for the larger sizes. 
Some of the Trianae hybrids which may be expected to flower in January are Le. 
Reveler, C. Alessandro and C. Shackamaxson, all of which are listed under “Flowering 
Size Plants.” 
FEBRUARY, MARCH CYMBIDIUM SPECIES AND HYBRIDS 
These popular terrestrial orchids throw flower spikes containing from 8 to 30 flow- 
ers to a spike, in ice-cream pastel tints, either solid or touched with dots or stripes 
of darker brown and mahogany tones, as in the photograph to the left. Petal spread 
ranges from three inches to five inches across, and the flowers are noted for their 
keeping qualities, sometimes as long as three months when on the plant. Our group 
of Cymbidiums include such long-time favorites as Pauwelsii, insigne and grandiflorum. 
Pot sizes range from six inches to ten inches, priced from $10.00 to $25.00, with pricing 
done in the usual manner of $1.00 to $10.00 per bulb, depending upon the variety and 
quality of the flower. Flowering season spreads from the middle of the winter to early 
spring. 
Some of the Cattleya hybrids which may be expected to flower during February 
and March are C. Danton, Le. Shoshone and Ble. Kowa, listed under ‘Flowering Size 
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APRIL CATTLEYA MOSSIAE 
The Mossiae, because of its vigor and consistent flowering is a “must” on every list, 
whether you are a beginner or a commercial man. 
Often called the “Easter Orchid” because it is probably the most popular orchid for 
corsage use and plant sales during that season, this vigorous specie ranges in color 
from light to medium lavender with a delicate pink undertone, set off by a contrasting 
deeper coloring in the labellum as shown in the photograph to the left. There is some 
yellow present in the throat. 
The plant is a native to Venezuela, and its ease of culture makes it a good choice 
for the beginner. Prices range from $5.00 to $15.00, and pot size from four inches to 
six inches. 
Some of the Cattleya hybrids which may be expected to flower during April are 
(Le. Fascinator-Mossiae x C. Woltersiana), Be. Katzimo and C. Ardmore, listed under 
“Flowering-Size Plants”. 
MAY AND JUNE CATTLEYA COWANIAE 
An excellent pseudonym for this popular Cattleya might be the ‘“Mother’s Day Or- 
chid’’, for it reaches the peak of its flowering season each year about that time. 
The medium lavender petals are set off by a deeper lavender color over the labellum, 
and flower size generally averages above the usual run of Cattleya blooms. 
Although this is a hybrid (C. intertexta x C. Mossiae), it is a good choice for the 
new grower because it inherits all the regular and vigorous growth habits of both 
its parents. Prices range from $4.00 to $25.00, and pot sizes from four inches through 
six inches. 
Some other Cattleya hybrids which might be expected to flower during May and 
June are Bc. Diadem, Le. Chevalier and C. intertexta, while those wishing to stay with 
the species will find Cattleya Mendelii, a medium lavender also, flowering during this 
period. All of these are described and priced under “Flowering-Size Plants”. 
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