THE SECRET IS OUT 
For generations the growing of fine Orchids 
was a Closely guarded trade secret. Today, thou- 
sands of men and women who have never grown 
anything more than a radish are growing real 
Orchids in their homes. They are doing it with 
less fuss and care than that required by the 
average house plant. 
Most Orchids are air plants. They live 
chiefly on air, water and filtered sunshine or 
daylight. When these are given in correct 
proportions the plant converts them into food 
and stores it up in the bulbous part of the plant. 
For this reason most Orchids never need to be 
fed or fertilized like other plants. That is why 
they have survived thousands of years in the 
jungles, deserts and mountains under all kinds 
of adverse conditions. 
Orchids are very adaptable. They will thrive 
beautifully in any home where African Violets 
will grow, since the amount of light and warmth 
necessary to flower an African Violet is perfect 
for most Orchids. Yet, Orchids are far less 
exacting in their needs and requirements than 
African Violets, roses, gardenias, or a row of 
vegetables. . . . Orchids are nearly immune to 
all plant diseases and will often go for years 
without a single spraying. 
Alk rights reserved. This book or any part thereof, may not be 
reprinted, except briefly, for review purposes, without written 
permission of the author. 
Copyrighted 1954 
by 
SAMUEL L. PRESNER 
6500 S. W. 14th Street 
W. Miami, Fla. 
