FOR STARTING CYMBIDIUM BACK BULBS 
ALSO USED TO SUPPLY BOTTOM HEAT TO POTTED ORCHID PLANTS IN COLD WEATHER 
LEAD-COVERED HOT BED HEATING CABLE AND THERMOSTAT 
This is the method used at the Schirmer Gardens to sprout Cymbidium Back Bulbs in quantit 
Illustration shows how bench is made, with Heating Cable buried in gravel on which you place fl 
of Cymbidium Bulbs in Sponge Rock. Heating Cable is wire, coated with 1/4’? diameterlead covering. — 
Can be submerged indefinitely in water or wet gravel without deteriorating. Lasts practically forever. 
Unit includes 60 feet of lead-covered cable and Hot Bed Thermostat. We believe that this equipment 
will quickly pay for itself in the increased rate of growth if you are sprouting 25 or more bulbs, 
MAKE IT YOURSELF CAT. NO. NAME PRICE 
SAW AND HAMMER S$-306 HOT BED CABLE AND THERMOSTAT $29.95 postpaid 
ONLY TOOLS REQUIRED INCLUDES COMPLETE PLANS FOR EASY-TO-MAKE HOT BED BENCH 
SPONGE ROCK HANGING POT HOLDERS 
Simple, efficient metal holder to hang 
any size pot up to 7”’ on wall, tree, or 
fence. Sturdy construction. Attached in 
seconds. Concealed by pot when in 
place. Pot easily removed for watering. 
Anecessity if youare crowded for space. 
For use instead of gravel in sprouting 
Cymbidium Back Bulbs. A _ feather- 
light natural crushed rock which weighs 
“only a fraction as much as gravel. 
White in color. Seems to hold just the 
right amount of moisture to encourage 
sprouting of roots on Cymbidium Back 
Bulbs. 
CAT. NO. NAME PRICE CAT. NO. NAME PRICE 
S-308 SPONGE ROCK $1.50 postpaid S-307 HANGING POT HOLDER 4 for $1 postpaid 
CORONA SHEARS FOR ORCHID GROWER 
AND FOR ALL HOME GARDENERS OR FLOWER GROWERS 
In our opinion, Corona Shears are the finest tools of their kind you can buy, 
regardless of price. Specially tempered alloy steel, double cutting edges, 
neoprene rubber hand grips replaceable parts. All 4 styles illustrated here are 
widely used by Orchid growers and other nurseries. Individually boxed. 
X21S STRAIGHT THINNING SHEAR Straight, X60 PRUNING SHEAR NO. 1 Double edged, 
pointed shear to get into narrow spaces. rapid pruner. Long narrow blade with 
Fine for trimming roots of Orchids, curved hook. Light weight. Length 
also for cutting all kinds of flowers. 7 7/8’’. Wonderful for every garden use. 
Length 7 3/4”’ 
X21C CURVED THINNING SHEAR Like X21S 
but with curved blade. Perfect fo: 
trimming Osmundine around top and X8 PRUNING SHEAR NO. 2 Similar to 
edge of pot and many other purposes. X60 but with short stocky blade and 
Length 7 3/4 hook. Length 6 3/4’’. 
X81 LEATHER SHEAR SCABBARD Fine 
top-grain cowhide, slotted for attaching 
to belt. Prevents loss of tools, saves 
time, and eliminates wear on pockets. 
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CAT. NO. NAME PRICE 
X 21S STRAIGHT THINNING SHEAR $2.45 postpaid 
X 21C CURVED THINNING SHEAR $2.55 postpaid 
X 60 PRUNING SHEAR NO. 1 $3.65 postpaid 
X8 PRUNING SHEAR NO. 2 $3.95 postpaid 
X81 LEATHER SHEAR SCABBARD $1.95 postpaid 
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