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BROMELIADS 
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The Bromeliads are among the most adaptable of all houseplants because they 
hold water between their leaves and don't suffer from dry indoor conditions. Will 
grow in light or shade. Plants are very modern in form and gorgeous in color. They 
are highly decorative even when not in flower. 
When mature, a flower spike of unusual shape and color rises from the center of 
the plant and may last for several months. After flowering the main plant eventually 
dies, but suckers are produced to replace it. 
Bromeliads may be grown in osmunda fiber. Some will grow in leafmold, sharp 
sand, and peat. Keep center filled with water, spray foliage occasionally, and moisten 
compost when dry. Feed monthly with Wilson's Orchid Fertilizer. 
Bromeliad collectors are invited to join The Bromeliad Society at $3.50 per year 
including the bulletin. Miss Victoria Padilla, 647 S. Saltair Ave., Los Anaeles, is 
Secretary. 
Aechmea Hybrid ‘“‘Foster’s Favorite’’—Striking, highly polished, wine-red leaves with 
green at base. Deep blue flowers in winter. Flower spike develops berries 
which last for months. Easily grown. (See photograph.) 
SaaS Ago 250 5” flowering size—3.50-4.50 
Aechmea Fasciata (The Urn Plant)—The leaves are sea-green striated with frosty 
white. Edges toothed. The flower spike comes in late summer from center of 
urn with pink bracts interspersed with French blue flowers that turn purple 
and rose. The flowers last 3-5 months. (See photograph.) 
3”—1.50 4”-—3.50 
Aechmea Orlandiana—An exotic Brazilian species flowering in winter with orange 
flower spike and white flowers. The zigzag mottlings of dark chocolate 
against the pale green background of the leaf gives a smart effect. Edge of 
leaf has brown teeth. (See photograph.) 
3”—1.25 4” —3.50 
Cryptanthus Bivittatus (Rosea-Picta)—A spectacular, star-shaped, prostrate plant with 
decided stripes and a salmon-rose color. Very attractive to liven up a table 
in the home. 
3”—75c 
Cryptanthus Lacerdae (Silver Star)—This is a distinctly new star in plant oddities. The 
leaf is an emerald-green with a frosty band of white down the center. Being 
introduced for the first time. (See photograph.) 
3”—1.25 
Neoregelia Hybrids (Painted Fingernail)—Green leaves of this rosette-type plant are 
tipped with red. Blue flowers, generally appearing in spring, remain low in 
the cup. Can serve as a natural vase when not in flower. (See photograph.) 
4”—small plants (6”-8” high)—2.00-3.00 
5”—specimen—4.50-6.50 
Vriesia Carinata Hybrid Marie (Painted Feather)—Solid green leaves. Flat feather- 
shaped spike of bright red and yellow bracts, keeps fresh for 6 months in 
winter. An exciting houseplant. 
4”—Flowering size—7.50 
Vriesia Splendens (Flaming Sword)—A beautiful green plant with mahogany stripes. 
Flower spike tall, flat, and brilliant orange. Spectacular. Rare. (See photo- 
graph). 
Flowering size—12.50—15.00 
36 Greenhouses at Mamdarin on the St. Johns River 
