closing your Venetian blinds or pulling your 
curtains. In most sections of the United States 
the intermediate type orchid will not require 
shading from the first of November through 
March fifteenth. 
Humidity and Watering 
To provide adequate humidity your plants 
should be set on approximately 2-1/2” of one- 
- quarter or one-half inch gravel, rock or pebbles. 
The pebbles should be placed in a water-tight 
flat tray or saucer-like container. One-half 
inch of water should be kept in the graveled 
bottom of the container at all times. Water 
should never cover the top of the containers. 
Container suggestions: Ordinaryezai/ 2 1000," 
white enamel or aluminum roasting pan, rect- 
angular or circular brass jardineres or copper 
planters. Your orchid should be watered 
thoroughly every 5 to 10 days. Seedlings 
should be watered more frequently. It is not 
necessary to water the foliage. Leaves should 
_ be cleaned with a damp cloth once or twice a 
year. 
Repotting 
Your orchid plant will need potting when it 
grows over the edge of the pot. This can be 
accomplished at home by securing special ma- 
terial called “OSMUNDA FIBRE”. For your 
first orchid it is suggested that you acquire one 
that will not need repotting for a year to eigh-- 
teen months. 
RIVERMONT prides itself in having the finest 
collection of orchids that is known to exist to- 
day. Our range of two and one-half acres is © 
devoted entirely to the growing of orchids. 
Whether you desire a $500.00 or a $10.00 plants 
we can supply your needs. 
ORCHEODS 
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE 
