Watering 
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follows: whenever plants are watered, give them a thorough 
soaking and do not again water until the growing media is 
almost dry. Of course, most growing plants require more 
water during the summer months and Cymbidiums are no 
exception, ee rote Reet constantly et 
Temperatures ee ie 
Cymbidiums have demonstrated their ability to grow and 
thrive in many localities and under widely different conditions 
of heat and cold. During hot dry weather a little extra humid- 
ity can be provided by an occasional light sprinkling on the 
foliage, but this should not be excessive or too much water 
may reach the roots. In the other direction, Cymbidiums will — 
tolerate several degrees of frost, and in some sections of Cali- 
fornia have required no protection when grown under lath or 
trees, even in our very coldest years. In other areas however, 
some protection may be pete should the temperature oF 
below 26°-28°. 
Fertilizing 
Very little fertilizer should be used and nes growers do 
not fertilize at all. We suggest that if fertilizer is used it 
should be applied very sparingly and only on strong plants 
which have been established for a year or more. Weak plants 
or new divisions should never be fertilized. 
Pests 
Cymbidiums are not bothered by many pests and the usual 
precautions and corrective measures applied to other ever- 
green plants are usually satisfactory. 
Prices Are Reasonable 
_ From the foregoing, it will readily be seen that these exotic _ 
Orchids are not difficult to grow, in fact they require less 
actual attention than many varieties of plants commonly grown 
around the home or in the garden, and prices are reasonable. 
While it is true that the prize winning varieties, certain scarce _ 
types and proven plants used for breeding are more expensive, 
the great majority of Cymbidium plants are now available at 
Sherman Orchid Gardens at prices within the reach of every- 
one. 
How To Buy Plants | 
Mature plants may be selected at the Nursery in flower or 
we will be glad to recommend individual plants or groups of 
