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SMALL-FLOWERED CATTLEYAS 
A great deal of interest has developed in the heavy 
textured small cluster type of Cattleya. Flowers average 
4-8” and are carried on good stems 4-7 flowers in a 
head. These make ideal show plants as well as 
excellent cut flowers. 
163—R. Prowe (Intermedia Alba x Suzanne Hye)—One of 
the most terrific producers we have ever seen. Wonderful 
clear white flowers of very heavy texture. 4” 10.00 
5” 15.00 
164—Harrisoniana-Eucharis x Suzanne Hye—Very heavy 
texture, nice round shape. White, yellow throat in the lip. 
3” 7.50 
165—White Lady x Harrisoniana-Eucharis—Same as #164. 
Sua 
4” 12.50 
166—Bertii (Harrisoniana x Labiata)—Compact flowers of 
fine color, deep lavender, 3 to 6 in a head. Flowers right 
at Christmas time in Hawaii. 5” 15.00 
6” 20.00 
167—Eucharis-Harrisoniana x Marion Davies—See #164. 
2” 2.50 
168—Eucharis-Harrisoniana x Estelle Alba—See #164. 
Zee 2.30 
169—Bertii x Enid—Should produce a slightly larger flower 
than the fine little Bertii. Lavender color; exceptional pro- 
duction. 12271250 
Zo 2.50 
170—Estelle var. Happy x Harrisoniana-Eucharis—See #164. 
2” 2.50 
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171—Baby Jane (December Snow x Aurantiaca)—A irue 
gem. Clusters of 22-3” flowers in salmon to yellow. 
4” 10.00 
172—Mossiae x Intermedia—Pale pastel, near-white flow- 
ers. Dwarf plants of terrific production. 4” 10.00 
CHYSIS 
Best potted into pans or pots. Semi-terrestrial. They 
like a rich compost, old osmunda, oak mould, sand, and 
peat in equal proportions. Keep warm with lots of 
water when in growth. After growth, remove to cooler 
location and keep on the dry side. 
173—Aurea (Venezuela)—Spring. 3-6 flowers. Brownish 
yellow, white with crimson lip. 4” 7.50 
174—Bractescens (Peru)—Spring. 5-8 flowers. Wax white. 
One of the loveliest of all orchids. 5-6” 10.00 
CIRRHOPETALUM 
Closely allied to Bulbophyllum. Epiphytes of consider- 
able botanical charm. They prefer the warm house. 
Pot in Osmunda in pans or grow on fern logs. They 
want ample light, air, and water. 
175—Makoyanum (Asia)—Straw yellow. Individual flowers 
arranged in a ring creating the effect of a daisy. Called 
the daisy orchid. Ae OO 
176—Ornatissimum (Asia)—Green, marked with deep purple. 
Flowering size on logs 7.50 
COELOGYNE 
A most interesting genus from the amateur standpoint. 
Sometimes called the chain orchids. Pot in Osmunda, 
not too hard. They like plenty of water. Intermediate 
to warm house. 
177—Flaccida (North India)—7—12 cream-white flowers about 
1¥2” across, on short spikes. Very prolific. 6” 5.00 
178—Massangeana (Assam)—Not seasonal. Long pendu- 
lous spikes up to two feet or more in length. Flowers buff- 
i ” 
yellow, marked brown. Ciao 
No. 178—Coelogyne Massangeana 
179—Merrillii (Philippines)—A dwarf species. Translucent 
white flowers, 242”. Short spikes. 4-5” 5.00 
CYMBIDIUM 
We do not grow the modern hybrids in Hawaii as our 
climate is too warm to insure good flowering. The 
species we list are all most interesting and proven to 
be free flowering. Best in warm to intermediate 
house. Should have lots of water at all times. 
180—Finlaysonianum (Malaya)—"endulous racemes, many 
flowered. Brown-red. Very easy to grow. 
6” 7,50 Flowering size on logs 7.50 
181—Giganteum (India)—Winter. Large flowers. Green- 
brown, striped red. 6” 10.00 
182—Grandiflorum (Sikkim)—Winter. Large flowers. Green- 
yellow, lip spotted red. 6” 10.00 
183—Mastersii (India)—A striking plant of unusual growth. 
Resembles a dwarf palm. Large white flowers. 6” 10.00 
184—Pendulum (Asia)—A giant species. Large ocre-yellow 
flowers, red lip. Pendulous racemes. 6” 10.00 
CYPRIPEDIUM—SPECIES 
Lady slipper orchids. A very easy genus for the 
amateur to grow. Intermediate house, 50% shade, lots 
of water at all times. Pot soft in any rich organic com- 
post, fertilize frequently. 
185—Callosum (Siam)—A beautiful tesselated-foliage type. 
Flowers white striped deep purple on long stems. Flowers 
more than once a year. 5” 7.50 
186—Concolor (Siam)—-A charming miniature species. Deep 
yellow, egg shell spotted brown. 27-3 flowers on a spike. 
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187—Fairricanum (India)—Most distinct. Purple and white, 
with a curious oriental appearance. 4” 7.50 
188—Insigne (India)—The easiest of all to grow. Can ke 
handled as a house plant almost anywhere. Green-brown. 
4” 3.50 5” 5.00 
