GREEN SWAN ORCHID 
(Cycnoches Chlorochilon) 
The unusual flowers of this orchid are 4-5 inches in width, a beautiful chartreuse 
green color, and fragrant. 
We will ship Cycnoches August 1 to December 1. They flower October-December. 
Growth begins in February. Repot when new leaf growth is 2-3 inches tall and 
when roots 1/2 inch long. Use fresh damp osmunda. Spray lightly daily until roots 
become well established in the fiber. Then thoroughly soak once a week and water 
more often if plant becomes dry. During summer feed every 2-3 weeks. We recom- 
mend using Wilson's Orchid Fertilizer and Ortho-Gro (fish emulsion) for alternate 
feedings. 
Start to reduce amount of water in September. After flower spike appears, 
keep plant slightly damp. This orchid is deciduous. Leaves will turn yellow and 
drop off before, during or after flowering. Sometimes plants produce a second flower 
spike in a season. 
Inspect undersides of leaves for red spider and mealybug, and spray with water 
and Wilson's Super-Cide or malathion. If old bulb deteriorates or becomes soft, cut 
it off so rot will not spread to new growth. 
Flowering size—5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 
AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY 
We suggest that anyone interested in growing orchids become a 
member of the American Orchid Society in order to receive the 
monthly Bulletin. Membership is $7.00 per year, which includes 
subscription to the Bulletin. Make checks payable to the American 
Orchid Society, Inc., and send to Gordon Dillon, Executive Secretary, 
Botanical Museum, Cambridge 38, Massachusetts. 
and Boynton Beach on the Gulf Stream 65 
