EPIDENDRUM MARIAE 
A species seldom seen 
in cultivation. Clusters 
of three or four flowers 
is often larger than the 
plant. Flowers are quite 
showy, sepals and petals 
green (turning a deep 
yellow as the flowers 
age), lip very large, 
white marked with 
green in center. A col- 
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Flowering size $7.50 
Epidendrum Mariae 
EPIDENDRUM RADIATUM 
A Central American species, producing clusters of one inch flowers 
during the spring months. Flowers are cream, faintly tinted with 
green, shell-shaped lip is marked with radiating purple lines. 
Flowering size $5.00 
EPIDENDRUM RADICANS 
This reed-stem Epidendrum is a vigorous grower, produces a suc- 
céssion of bright orange flowers primarily during the winter months. 
An easy grower well suited to outdoor growing in southern states 
and window sill culture farther north. Flowering size $1.00 
LYCASTE BARRINGTONIAE 
An unusual member of the group which produces large, clear yellow 
flowers of heavy substance in spring. 4” size $7.50 
PERISTERIA ELATA 
The “dove orchid” from Panama. This vigorous growing terrestrial 
orchid thrives best in semi-shade. During the fall months, erect 
scapes three to six feet tall produce a number of fragrant flowers 
2” to 3” across. Flowers are cup shaped, waxy white. The lip is often 
finely spotted with purple. $10.00—$15.00 
RODRIGUEZIA SECUNDA 
A very interesting botanical of small growth habit. This species 
grows well in the Cattleya house. Hanging scapes produce numerous 
bright rose-pink flowers in late spring. Flowering size $7.50 
RHYNCOSTYLIS RETUSA 
A very handsome strapleaved relative of the Vandas. Densely flower- 
ed scapes one to two feet long are produced late spring or summer. 
Flowers are fragrant, sepals and petals white, spotted with amethyst- 
purple, lip purple. 6” size—$15.00 
TANILLA PLANIFOLIA 
A conversation piece in any orchid collection. This vining plant is 
the source of commercial vanilla. A” size—$2.00 
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