Bromelaids do not always grow on trees. The high 
cliffs in the neighborhood of the ancient Inca for- 
tress of Machu Picchu in the Eastern Cordilleras of 
Peru, are virtually covered with Bromeliads, cling 
Barrel Cactus, Echinocactus and others, planted in 
| the center island of the magnificent Paseo de la 
| Reforma in Mexico City. 
: ing to the rocks like colorful tropical birds. 
for new plant material. Here, in the Caribbean, the 
plant hunter searches the mountain regions for ferns, 
| 
Roehrs have always made it their business to look 
| particularly Cibotium or Alsophila. 
On the road to the low jungles of Esmeraldas, in 
Ecuador, this girl brought out a beautiful Oncidium, 
one of the Dancing Doll Orchids. Here we also find 
Paphiopedilum caudatum, Lantanas and Daturas. 
The trees are loaded with Orchids and Bromeliads, 
and Treeferns begin to appear down toward Chiri- 
boga, at 6,000 feet. 
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