Wm. Kirch-Orchids, Ltd. 
SMALL FLOWERED CATTLEYAS 
A great deal of interest has developed in the heavy 
textured small cluster type of Cattleya. Flowers average 
3-4” and a good stem carries 4-7 flowers in a head. 
These make ideal show plants as well as excellent cut 
flowers. 
181—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” 12.50 
5” 17.50 
182—Harrisoniana-Eucharis x Suzanne Hye—Very heavy 
texture, nice round shape. White, yellow in the throat. 
3” 8.50 4” 12.50 
183—Bertii (Harrisoniana x Labiata)—Compact flowers of 
fine color. Deep lavender; three to six in a head. Flowers 
right at Christmas in Hawaii. 4” 12.50 
5/7250 
184—Eucharis-Harrisoniana x Estelle Alba — Similar to 
#182. 2” 4,00 
Sie7200 
185—Bertii x Enid—Should produce a slightly larger flower 
than the fine little Bertii. Lavender color; exceptional pro- 
duction. Wel hey Ast 
2” 3.00 
186—Pualiili (Triumphans x Harrisoniae)—Lovely pastel la- 
vender, often with a solid clear yellow lip. Very distinct. 
4” 10.00 
CALANTHE 
Semi-terrestrial orchids that make charming pot plants. 
Many are deciduous; however, the species we offer is 
evergreen thus making it of easier culture and more 
attractive when in flower. lot in old osmunda or 
organic compost soil. Keep moist at all time. 50% 
shade. 
187—Discolor var. Bicolor (Japan)—Long spikes. Lovely 
green foliage; yellow to cream white flowers with darker 
lip. 4” 7.50 
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. 
188—Aurea (Venezuela)—Spring. 3 to 6 flowers. Brownish 
yellow, white with crimson lip. 4'557..50 
189—Bractescens (Peru)—Spring. 5 to 8 flowers. Wax white. 
One of the loveliest of all orchids. Ve Oael2.00 
Nos. 176 to 180—Cattleya Bow Bells Hybrids 
No. 198—Cypripedium Callosum 
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. 
190—Flaccida (North India)—7 to 12 cream white flowers 
about 142” across, on short spikes. Very prolific. 4” 7.50 
191—Massangeana (Assam)—Not seasonal. Long pendul- 
ous spikes up to two feet or more in length. Flowers buff 
yellow, marked brown. 5” 10.90 
192—Meerrillii (Philippines)A dwarf species. Translucent 
white flowers, 2¥2”. Short spikes. A—5 7/550 
CYMBIDIUM 
We do not grow the modern hybrids in Hawaii as our 
climate is too evenly warm to insure proper flowering. 
The svecies we list are all most interesting and are 
proven free flowering in warm regions. Warm to inter- 
mediate house. Plenty of water at all times. 
193—Finlaysonianum (Malaya)—Pendulous racemes, many 
flowered. Brown-red. Very easy to grow. Not seasonal. 
6” 12.50 
194—Giganteum (India)—Winter. Large flowers. Creen- 
brown, striped red. 6” 15.00 
195—Grandiflorum (Sikkim)—Winter. Large flowers. Green- 
yellow, lip spotted red. 6” 15.00 
196—Mastersii (India)—A striking plant of unusual growth. 
Resembles a dwarf palm. Large white flowers. Winter. 
6” 15.00 
197—Pendulum (Asia)—A giant species. Large ocre yellow 
flowers; red lip. Pendulous racemes. Not seasonal. 
6” 12.50 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECIES 
Lady Slipper Orchids. A very easy genus for the ama- 
teur to grow. Intermediate house, 50% shade, lots of 
water at all times. Pot soft in any rich organic compost, 
fertilize frequently. 
198—Callosum (Siam)—A beautiful tesselated-foliage type. 
Flowers white, striped deep purple with purple pouch. 
Long stems. Flowers all year around; one growth after 
another. 5” 10.00 
