FLORIDA BULB GOMPA 
2950 N. W. SEVENTH AVENUE 
MIAMI 3% FLORIDA 
ANTHURIUM PLANTS 
(Andraenum) 
THE WORLD’S MOST EXOTIC TROPICAL FLOWER 
Paradise Assortment of the Finest Varieties and Colors 
Red, Pink, Coral, Orange, White, Salmon, Scarlet, Varigated 
SEASON 1955 - 1956 
SHIPPING DATE: Throughout entire year MINIMUM 1 Case 25 Plants 
F.0.B.: California Nursery QUANTITY: Any one size 
TERMS: 1/10/30 PACKING: Each Plant wrapped in Spaghnum moss 
ROUTING: Air Express (unless otherwise and covered with a cellophane bag to 
instructed) preserve moisture, 
QUALITY: Inspected by ADVERTISING Growing instructions included with 
State Department of Agriculture MATERIAL: each shipment 
SPECIFICATIONS 
Approx. 
Minimum Price Weight Please 
Age of Leaf Sizes Height from Quantity Price Per Per Order by 
Size Plants Width & Length Ground Level 1 Case Each Case Case Code No. 
Seedling 6 Mos. 24 -- 3% in. 4-8 inches 25 plants $1.60 $40.00 6 Ibs. H-10 
Small 6-12 Mos. 4 -- 6 in, 8 - 12 inches 25 plants 2.25 DOr2 0 mee als: H-11 
Medium 12-18 Mos. Ai -- 6 in, 12 - 18 inches 25 plants 3.00 75.00 18 Ibs. H-12 
Large 18-24 Mos. 6 -- 8 in. 18 - 24 inches 25 plants 4.75 118:755 9) .38.1bs; H-13 
Average retail cutflower prices in leading cities---- $18.00 - $25.00 per dozen 
Average wholesale cutflower prices in leading cities- $ 6.00 - $12.00 per dozen 
STATISTICS ----- --- December 1954 - June 1955 
DETAILED DESCRIPTIO.4 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 season’’. 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, scarlet and vari- 
gated. A healthy plant, at maturity, generally produces from 8 to 10 flowers each year. 
Anthuriums grow best in a high humidity (75%-80%) and also a fairly high temperature 80° average in daytime and no cooler 
than 65° at night, however, they tolerate a range of 45° - 100°. They prefer shade, the smaller plants only need about 25% 
sunlight. All plants need protection from both wind and direct sunshine and ventilation should be held down to a minimum. 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, 
Effective 7/1/55 
