a2el 
BLETIA TUBEROSA - Lovely, palm leaf orchid with multivlying bulbs and leose panicles 
of many lavender blossoms on tall stems, After bloom rest bulbs, Bulbs .25¢ each 
or 5 forte] 100. 
SULOPHTA ALTA (platynus altus)., Though Bletia is beautiful this one is best, Many 
reddish pnurvle flowers in racemes on tall erect stems, Bulbs .30¢ each - 5 for 41,25 
ORCHIDS EPIPHYTIC 
Epiphytie plants grow naturally on trees, logs and rocks with aerial or exposed roots, 
If bought growing on wood or tussock they are much easier to handle, If bare root 
pot in rotten wood, fern root or other loose material with charcoal and broken pottery 
in the bottom of the pot, Quick drainage is necessary and don't over water, Some 
of these nlants like more light than others but the light or sun in your locality is 
the determining factor, 
These inexnensive native nlants grow just like the fancy, large flowered type and so 
they are best for beginners, After learning there is little gamble in buying the 
more expensive type. Our plants are also interesting to collectors and dealers, 
People are really going for orchids, Many orchids do not leok good when out of 
season or dorment, but that is the best time for shipping. Don't throw away a dead 
looking nlant if the rosts are alive, 
CYRTOPODIUM PUNCTATUM (A curved foot that nunctures), Bull's horn or cigar erchid, 
A mammoth of the orchid family, most robust and easy to grow orchid native to the 
United States, A real spray orchid with long spreading panicles of yellow, black 
and brown spotted blossoms, very showy even when not in bloom with large bulbs and 
palm like leaves, January to April. 
pec ae. Ue eet ee tere eet 00 
MEUL Ula, voeages mb uns cree yOU 
LOPES GWG eo hi ae cues taco, U0 Express collect - On wand add We 00 
Evtra) large, .40 sk. beoe see. 00 . : 
EPIDENDRUM TAMPENSE (Butterfly orchid) - we can't say ee S for this rugged aie, 
ready blooming plant, The best for beginners and it. wins the admiration of all 
orchidists, Takes nunishment, may bloom anytime, will stand cold and some freezing, 
Small fragrant, yellowish green flowers with white and purple lips, Many blessoms 
in loose sprays which are good as cut flowers or corsages, Do not remove dead bulbs 
until plant is established, 
5 to 8 strong bulbs,.....$1,00 ON W000 pes ices sab harwcve seule lu 
2 to 12 strong TULbeG, s ext eu u : SE COED OPE EETT 00 
Extra large plant. ....0++95.00 PONS Oeics sea taser ears eCO 
EPIDENDRUM COCHLEATUM, called "Black" orchid (var, triandrum) - Found only in South 
Florida, Lovely and easy to grow with attractive bulbs and foliage, May bloom any 
time with small blackish purple, shell like flowers in short sprays, Especially nice 
on tussock or wood, 
Small 2 te 6- bul bss i. co eels 50 On tussock or wood esoeeee2.00 
Medium § to 12 bulbs.....$2,00 noon Bat eve eratns 50 
Large 12 or more bulbs,..$3,00 oN a ary Aes 
EPIDENDRUM DIFFORME - Gentlemen's orchid - fine for boutonniere, Very attractive, 
running orchid with rich green succulent leaves and many lovely greenish white 
flowers in clusters at che stem ends, May bloom anytime, 
At least 3 nice stems....$1,00 On tussock or WOO eeeee ele 25 
MODLUM eee eeeesececeeeeeeetile 50 ‘ 7 “s " Meet hoe 75 
Dee erg Wa to te ce ee 00 “ a , 2 See oe ura Paes a) 
EPIDENDKUM xIGIDUM - For beginners and collectors, Much like difforme with many 
stems and roots standing away from the wood, Not found in many places but very 
luxurient where found, Small yellow flowers in clusters. Price same as difforme, 
EPIDENDRUM NOCTURNUM - One of our best with long stems and many roots, Very attractive 
when in leaf and bloom, Largest flowers of any native, Sepals and petals yellow, 
lin white with yellow spot. Very odd shaped and fragrant at night, Likes shade but 
strong light and humid atmosphere, As with E, anceps and different from most orchids 
they will often bloom more than once on the old stems se da not remove until comnietely 
dead, 
5 taps setemee sy say seweebs cho On wood or bark...cescesceedee00 
Rete Estancia: Weleuniets se etes.OO Hey i TE ae Ned NA Pome] 8 
Bere te et es a as oa bee TAG DO a ar ee eee OU 
A SURPRISE IN EVERY PACKAGE, 
