DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXOTIC TROPICAL PLANTS AND BULBS 
OF FLORIDA 
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P-60 The Epidendrum Tampense is a true native of Florida and grows wild in the deep jungles of 
the Everglades. Each bulb produces a blooming spike bearing as many as 20 exquisite miniature 
orchids. The flowering period is spring to late summer. The blooms are true orchid in shape, white 
with purple lips, and exotically fragrant, the perfume resembling the odor of "smoked honey." 
No soil is required for culture and each bulb is a plant in itself. A ciuster may be divided into 
as many plants as there are bulbs. Growing instructions are included. Requires small display 
space. 
P-61 Also an Epidendrum Tampense, as above described, but is mounted on imported Mexican 
Cholla wood—very decorative. Ready to hang or set anywhere. These mounts have twice as 
many or more bulbs as the packages. Growing instructions are included. These mounted 
orchids make a very beautiful display. 
The Epidendrum Cochleatum, or Biack Orchid, appears to nave come originally from Cenirai 
America. They are found growing along the rain belt of the jungles in limited areas in this 
tropical section. The only place in the continental United States where they are found growing 
in the wild state is a small area deep in the jungles of the Everglades of Florida. Botanists 
cannot agree as to the method of migration of these rare orchids across the Gulf of Mexico, 
but many believe that they may have been brought here by some ancient Columbus of the 
Aztecs on one of their trips to the mainland of Florida. Due to the unusual shape of the pseudo- 
bulbs, the evergreen foliage, and the regal blooms, these orchids were reserved for the nobility 
of the Aztecs. These plants were also used by the priests in their religious rituals and may be 
seen carved in the stones of the old temples. 
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They are mounted on imported Mexican Cholla wood, ready to hang or set anywhere. The 
flowering period usually is from October to July, but may bloom at any time of the year. Flowers 
are miniature, exquisite in shape, dark brown with yellow and purple throat, appearing almost 
black in the shade. No soil is required for culture. Each bulb is a plant in itself and the cluster 
may be divided into as many plants as there are bulbs. Growing instructions are included. As 
these are mounted they make a very beautiful display. 
P-63 The Tillandsia Bromeliads are gathered deep in the heart of the Florida Everglades by the 
Seminole Indians. When in full bloom, this plant represents a riot of colors, ranging from deep 
crimson through pink, yellow, and royal purple. The central spike bears the flowers. Each plant 
will continue to bloom for several months, and increases in size after each flowering period. 
Requires no soil. May be attached to a slab of wood or bark, placed in a vase, attached to a 
screen, curtain, or woodwork in an airy place. Growing instructions are included. Requires small 
display space. 
P-64 The Bryophyllum Pinnatus is sometimes called the Wonder Leaf, Good Luck Leaf, or Leaf 
of Life. Will sprout and grow in the cellophane bags, creating an appealing sales item. A single 
leaf will incubate as many as 28 plants. A botanical novelty that will grow and multiply either 
in soil or suspended in air. Attach to a curtain, screen, or mantle in a shady spot. In a few days 
small plants will appear at each notch of the leaf. After these plants have formed two leaves 
they may be removed and potted. The plant will grow two feet in height, bearing beautiful Jap- 
anese Lantern type flowers of purple and green. These flowers may be dried and will retain 
their beauty for several years. Growing instructions included. Requires very small display space. 
P-65 The Gloriosa Rothschildiana, or climbing lily, is very exotic in color and shape. The petals 
are sharply curved, brilliant red bordered golden yellow, the red becoming darker as the flowers 
age. Soil is required for culture. May be planted outdoors, or in a pot indoors. The blooms have 
remarkable keeping qualities so make wonderful exotic cut flowers. Growing instructions included. 
Sold in bulk only and require small display space. 
All of the above plants or bulbs will flower the first year. 
