BROMELIADS 
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. All will grow in leafmold, sharp 
sand, and peat. Keep center filled with water, spray foliage occasionally, and water 
or roots at least once a week. Feed monthly with Wilson's Orchid Fertilizer or Ortho- 
Gro. 
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 Angeles, 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 blue berries which 
last for months. Easily grown. (See photograph.) 
3”—1.00 4”—2.50 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). 
4°—3.50-4.50 
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.) 
4” —3.50-4.50 
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 
Crypthanthus Bromeliodes var. Tricolor—Multicolor rainbow foliage. Very Choice. 
4” —5.00-7.50 
Crypathanthus Fosterianus—New species. (See photo page 43. Center Cryptanthus 
plant.) 
4’’—5.00-7.50-10.00 
Cryptanthus Fosterianus hybrids—Similar to parent. 
4” —2.00-2.50-3.00 
Crypthanthus hybrids—No two alike. (See photograph page 43.) 
4”—2.00-2.50-3.00 
Crypthanthus 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”—1.00 
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