H-11 H-12 
ANTHURIUM PLANTS 
(Andraeanum) 
THE WORLD'S MOST EXOTIC TROPICAL FLOWER 
Paradise Assortment of the Finest Varieties and Colors 
RED, PINK. CORAL, ORANGE, WHITE, SALMON, SCARLET, VARIGATED 
Spring 1955 
Shipping Date: Throughout Entire Year 
Minimum Quantity: 1 Case — 25 Plants 
FaLOnbss Nursery Any One Size 
evs: 1/10/30 Packing: Each Plant Wrapped in Spaghnum Moss and Cov- 
ered wtih a Cellophane Bag to Preserve Moisture 
Routing: Railway Express Unless Otherwise Instructed 
Ouality: ae ie SiG Woseanat RI Advertising Material: Growing Instructions Included with Each Shipment 
Age of Leaf Sizes Height Minimum Price Price Approx. Please 
Size ; from Quantity Per Weight Order b 
‘ Planis Width & Length Ground Level 1 Case Each Case Per Case Code # 
Seedling 6 Months 22-32 Inches 4- 8 Inches 25 Plants $1.60 $ 40.00 6 lbs. H-10 
Small 6-12 Months 4-6 Inches 8-12 Inches 25 Plants $225 S06:25 Walogs Fede 
Medium 12-18 Months 4',-6 Inches 12-18 Inches 25 Plants $3.00 $ 75.00 18 lbs, feniey 
Large 18-24 Months Geese lgches 18-24 Inches 25 Plants $4.75 $118.75 38 lbs. elke 
SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES 
$18.00-$25.00 Per Dozen 
$ 6.00-$12.00 Per Dozen 
Average Retail Cutflower Prices in Leading Cities 
Average Wholesale Cutflower Prices in Leading Cities. 
Statistics—December, 1953-June, 1954 
DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTIONS 
The Anthurium is a member of the Arum family, originating in 
Central America, and is unquestionably the world’s most exotic 
tropical flower. The flowers last to perfection for a long time 
and if not cut, the plants are perpetually in bloom, As one 
flower fades another takes its place, so they are always “in sea- 
son”. When cut, the flowers last from four to six weeks and 
they. are therefore fast becoming America’s least expensive 
fresh flower. Anthuriums come in the most breathtaking variety 
of shades such as red, pink, coral, orange, white, salmon, scar- 
let and varigated. A healthy plant, at maturity, generally pro- 
duces from 8 to 10 flowers each year. 
Anthuriums grow best in a high humidity (75%-80%) and also 
a fairly high temperature of 80° average in daytime and no 
cooler than 65° at night, however they tolerate a range ot 45°- 
100°. They prefer shade, the smaller plants only need about 
257% sunlight. All plants need protection from both wind and 
direct sunshine and ventilation should be held down to a mini- 
mum. For best results a mixture of woodshavings and peat moss 
should be used. Almost any good commercial fertilizer can be 
used. Frequent weak applications will greatly benefit the plants 
if applied every 2 or 3 weeks. They require good drainage. The 
plants are remarkably free from insects and diseases. 
Anthuriums are propagated from seeds and suckers. Seeds form 
on the older flowers and may be planted in spaghnum moss 
and grown in the same manner as mature plants. Suckers are 
removed close to the stem and grown likewise. 
__ FLORIDA BULB COMPANY, Inc. 
LITHO BY THE FRANKLIN PRESS, INC., MIAMI, FLA. 
2950 N. W. SEVENTH AVENUE, MIAMI 37, FLA. 
Effective 1/1/55 
