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EPI—CATTLEYA 
Hybrids between Epidendrum and Cattleya, all having 
reed-stem growth. Flowers larger than a normal reed- 
stem Epidendrum. 
662—Orpetii (A. Amethystoglossa x E. O’Brienanum)—Lovely 
deep fuschia-colored flowers. 312” 4.50 
5” 8.50 
663—Valencia (C. Labiata x E. Brachiophyllum)—Deep burnt 
orange; fine heads. 4” 6.00 
ERIA 
A genus that is very polymorphic. Principally from the 
Philippine Islands. Culture as for Oncidiums but not 
quite so dry. 
664—Convallariodes—Long spikes of small white flowers 
that resemble Lily of the Valley. Fragrant, very charming 
pot plant. 4-5” 7.50 
665—Ornata — Round bulbs with several heavy green 
leaves. Long spikes with brilliant orange bracts. 
On logs 10.00 
666—Species Unidentified —- Upright stems with beautiful 
foliage. Flowers closely set in the leaves, white with yellow. 
6” 10.00 
GRAMMATOPHYLLUM 
A large genus of orchids closely allied to Cymbidiums 
widely found over the Pacific region. Culture as for 
Cymbidiums except they should be potted in either 
osmunda or tree fern. Grow in the warm house. 
667—Scriptum (Philippines) —- Long spikes of green and 
brown flowers, closely set on the stem. A most striking 
specimen plant. Bye eas) 
2” 3.00 3” 5.00 
668—Scriptum var. Tigrinum (Philippines) — A _ larger- 
flowered form. Cream with black-purple spotting. 
Baskets 40.00 
HEXESIA 
A genus from tropical America. Very interesting plants 
with jointed pseudobulbs. Culture simple if grown on 
logs. Grow with Oncidiums. 
669—Bidentata (Panama) — Lovely scarlet-orange flowers. 
Most attractive. Flowering size on logs 10.00 
HOMATOPETALUM 
Tiny miniature plants of great charm to the collector. 
They look like a Laelia reduced to the size of a Le- 
prechaun. 
670—Pumilo (Mexico)—Tiny plants with translucent green 
flowers larger than the whole pseudobulbs and leaf from 
which it flowers. 2” pots 4.50 
onlogs 4.50 
JACQUIRNELLA 
A genus of miniatures from Tropical America. Very 
charming little plants with heavily foliaged upright 
stems. 
671—Unidentified Species—Plants ahout 3” high. Neat 
foliage. Cream flowers. on logs 4.50 
LAELIA 
Closely allied to Cattleyas and truly one of the best 
genera. Culture same as for Cattleyas but more light. 
672—Anceps (Mexico)—Fall and Winter. One orchid that 
should be in every beginner's collection. Long spikes with 
2-6 large lavender flowers. Of the easiest possible culture. 
Flowering size on logs 5.00 
673—Anceps Alba—The white form of the above. 
Flowering size on logs 12.50 
674—-Anceps var. Stella—Sepals and petals white. Lip 
white with rose markings. Throat yellow with purple line. 
3-4 bulbs 10.00 
No. 667—Grammatophyllum Scripium 
675—Amoena (Anceps x Pumila Praestons)—Dwarf plants. 
Rich dark purple flowers. Fall. 4” 10.00 
676—Gouldiana (Mexico)—Fall. Long spikes of 377 deep 
purple-colored flowers. 4” 10.00 
677—Albida (Mexico)—Fall. 5-8 flowers on long spikes; 
white with rese flushed lip. 
Flowering size on logs 10.00 
678—Autumnalis (Mexico)—Fall. 5-7 rose-colored flowers 
on long spikes. Flowering size on logs 6.50 
679—Peduncularis (Mexico) — Dwarf. Long spikes; rose- 
lavender flowers of exquisite shape. 
Flowering size on logs 5.00 
680—Rubescens (Mexico)—Like #679 but rose-purple in color. 
4” 5.00 
680A—Anceps x Flava — Very rich bronze-lavender to 
golden yellow. Winter and Spring. 4” 12.50 
LAELIOCATTLEYAS 
Hybrids between Laelia and Cattleyas. Of a stronger 
constitution than Cattleyas and usually of more intense 
color. Culture as for Cattleyas. 
681—L. Crispa x LC. Yasmin Bronze var.—Many flowers to 
a spike. Color hard to predict, probably great range; 
lavender, peach, yellow, bronze. 3” 5.00 
4” 8.50 Dial 2.00 
682—LC. Pixie (C. Guatamalensis x L. Flava)—As the name 
implies, a little imp. Long spikes deep butter to lemon 
yellow. Winter. 4” 10.00 
683—LC. Hawaiian Sunset (C. Bicolor x LC. Calizona)—A 
beautiful small Cattleya. Rich red-bronze to gold flush 
colors. Bright red lip. Fall. Se 12.00 
684—LC. Biceps (L. Anceps x C. Bicolor)—Rich red-lavender, 
bronze flush. Up to seven flowers on a spike. Like a giant 
anceps. Fall and Winter. 4” 10.00 
