MISCELLANEOUS—Continued 
EPIDENDRUM ATROPURPUREUM VAR. RANDII species Panama 
Rare. Flowers are larger than the type. Sepals and 
petals brown with lighter borders, lip reddish-mauve. 
April. 
Flowering size $10 
PERISTERIA ELATA (The ‘‘Holy Ghost’’ Orchid) species Panama 
This is a large-growing terrestrial orchid preferring a 
semi-shaded location. In the fall it produces white, 
waxy flowers the parts of which portray an image of 
the Holy Ghost — hence its common name. Applica- 
tion of liquid fertilizers are advantageous during its 
growing season. 
$10-$15 
PHAIUS GRANDIFLORUS (syn grandifolius) ‘‘The Nun’s Orchid” 
One of the finest of the terrestrials. Yellow-brown flow- 
ers 3-4'’ across are produced during early spring on 
tall spikes. Prefers large pot of well-drained compost — 
fiberous soil and old osmunda fiber. During growing 
season, application of liquid fertilizer is beneficial. 
7” pot $7.50-$10 
RODRIGUEZIA SECUNDA species Trinidad 
A small plant that adapts itself well to hanging as the 
scapes are somewhat arching. Flowers during late spring. 
A most interesting rose-pink color. Easy culture; prefers 
Cattleya house temperature. 
3” - $7.50; 4” - $10 
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA species 
This is the plant from which the commercial Vanilla is 
obtained. It is a vining type and can be trained to 
climb along the wall or vent shaft. 
15 - 18” cutting $2.50 
HOME ORCHID GROWING 
BY 
REBECCA TYSON NORTHEN 
This book has been written primarily for the amateur 
grower and covers all of the various phases of orchid 
culture from seed to flower. We highly recommend it 
as the most up-to-date book on the subject. 
Price $6.50 
