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BROMELIADS 
The Bromeliads are among the most adaptable of all houseplants because they 
hold water between their leaves and don't suffer from dry indoor conditions. Will 
grow in light or shade. Plants are very modern in form and gorgeous in color. They 
are highly decorative even when not in flower. 
When mature, a flower spike of unusual shape and color rises from the center of 
the plant and may last for several months. After flowering the main plant eventually 
dies, but suckers are produced to replace it. 
Bromeliads may be grown in osmunda fiber. All will grow in leafmold, sharp 
sand, and peat. Keep center filled with water, spray foliage occasionally, and water 
at roots at least once a week. Feed monthly with Liquid Orchid Fertilizer or Ortho- 
Gro. Asterisk (*) indicates new variety. 
Bromeliad collectors are invited to join the Bromeliad Society at $3.50 per year 
including the bulletin. Miss Victoria Padilla, 647 S. Saltair Ave., Los Angeles, is 
Secretary. See book list for cultural handbook on Bromeliads. 
AECHMEA FASCIATA (The Urn Plant). The leaves are sea-green striated with frosty 
white. Edges toothed. The flower spike comes in late summer from center of 
urn with pink bracts interspersed with French blue flowers that turn purple and 
rose. The flowers last 3-5 months. 
4” —4.00—6.00—8.00 
3”—2.00 (After Sept. Ist.) 4” —4.00—6.00—8.00 
AECHMEA HYBRID ‘‘FOSTER’S FAVORITE’’. Striking, highly polished, wine-red leaves 
with green at base. Deep blue flowers in winter. Flower spike develops blue 
Berries which last for months. Easily grown. See photograph above. 
3”—1.00 4”—2.50 5” flowering size—3.50-4.50 
*AECHMEA X MAGINALI (A. Miniata discolor x A. Fulgens discolor). A lovely new 
hybrid with maroon color underside of leaves and applegreen on top side. Flow- 
ers in May and June on erect spike. The bracts are salmon-red and flowers 
brilliant blue very striking combinations. Fruit is a round orange-brown berry 
lasting into fall. See photo above. 
4” —4.00—6.00—8.00 47 
