RYERSON 1952 EXPANSIBLE ORCHID FOLDER INDIVIDUAL POT SEEDLINGS Page 10. 
SPECIAL OFFERING OF DENDROBIUM PHALEANOPS IS 
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To you Orchidists who may be confused by the "Phalaenopsis" portion of this 
Dendrobium name, may I point out this is not a hybrid of the two species, but 
a@ variety of DENDROBIUM ~ probably the largest genus of the Orchid family? 
D. Phalaenopsis is increasing in importance for many reasons. Among them: 
It thrives under the same conditions as Cattleyas, and can be grown right along 
with your Cattleyas. 
Seedlings of D. Phalaenopsis reach blooming size quickly, often blooming within 
two years of the time they leave the flask. 
The sprays of blooms are very long lasting, remaining in good condition as long 
as three months. 
The flowers lend themselves not only to corsage use but the lasting qualities and 
gracefulness of the sprays lend themselves exceedingly well to cut flower ar- 
rangements. A single bloom, worn as a buttonaire, is recognized as a mark of 
distinction among the male Orchidists. 
In most sections of the country, the Florists' demand for D. Phalaenopsis blooms 
is exceeding the supply. 
Colors vary from Pure White to pink, rose, lavender to deep red-purple, with lips 
and throats so dark that in some lights they appear black. This darkest of all 
of the D. Phalaenopsis is Dixon's Variety, offered below. D. Phalaenopsis, Alba, 
somewhat more rare and much in demand for Wedding corsages, is equally easy to 
grow and will bring satisfying returns if the commercial angle interests you. 
BOTH THESE GRAND FORMS OF D. PRALAFNOPSIS, READY FOR 2-INCH Pots: 
D. PHALAENOPSIS, DIXON STRAIN - Fifth generation selection from best and darkest 
blooms. By the third blooming, well grown plants will produce several long spikes 
of twenty or more 24-inch to S-inch blooms per spike. A breath-taking sight, to 
say the least. Such plants retail readily for $25.00 or more. 
Ds PHALAENOPSIS, ALBA VARIETY - The PURE WHITE form, the complete absence of color 
being fixed through several generations of selective breeding. 
Priced as follows: 
D. PHALAENOPSIS, DIXON seedlings, average height 3 inches, each....$1.00 
D. PHALAENOPSIS, ALBA x s, mt ie m ” 200 
Minimum order, one variety or mixed (Your choice).....$5.00 
iceman TOU OF mixed (tour choice).....$5.00 
OR, you may order 10 seedlings (5 DIXON and 5 ALBA) POM ss eee yeeset lee 50 
(Shipment will be made "Bare Root", via Air Mail Prepaid) 
As quantities are distinctly limited, please order promptly. Orders will be 
filled in rotation, as received. Offering is subject to prior sale. 
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DANIEL RYERSON, BOX 805, HOMESTEAD, FLA. Date 
Enclosed is my check or money order for BARE ROOT SEEDLINGS OF D. PHALAENOPSIS 
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ready for 2-inch pots: 
D. PHALAENOPSIS, DIXON STRAIN 
D. PHALAENOPSIS, ALBA VARIETY (PURE WHITE) 
Ship via Air Mail Prepaid to the following address: 
Name 
St. & No. 
Amount enclosed City & State 
NOTE: Please order before Sept. 15th. Minimum order: $5.00. 
