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VENTURA EPIPHYLLUM GARDENS 
CHIAPASIA NELSONII 
An Especially 
This species was found in Chiapsis, Mex- 
ico, and named from its native locality, to 
which is added the name of its discoverer, 
Nelson. At that time it was found growing 
wild in the mountains at an altitude of 
4,000 to 6,000 feet. (Information found in 
B. & R.) 
Chiapasia Nelsonii is an epiphytic; in 
character resembles the genus Epiphyllum 
even though it is classed as a genus by 
itself. The plant is formed of small flat 
Chia pasia 
Kelso} 
Good Bloomer 
stems slightly notched, sending up canes 
from its base which subsequently branch 
out. The plant is a good medium green, 
enhancing its unusual fern-like grace and 
delicacy. 
Chiapasia Nelsonii is day flowering and 
an especially good bloomer. When grown 
under proper conditions it has surprisingly 
good lasting qualities, although fragile in 
appearance. The flowers are quite tubular 
at the base and present a flattened appear- 
