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Special Offer of Imported Orchids

A MARVELLOUS IMPORTATION OF

10,000

Phalaenopsis

Rimestadiana

Collected and brought to Bradford by the discoverer, M. Rimestad. (See inside particulars.)

Together with a fine lot of

Dendrobium Phalsenopsis ‘Schroderianum, ’ Coelogyne pan du rata S
Habenaria Susan ia e, Vanda Hookeriana, Etc.

PHALABNOPSIS AMABILIS. Some Fine Specimen Plants.

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An Entirely New Dendrobium. t .m E

We have also to hand, from Colombia, a fine consignment of

CATTLEYA TRIAN^E.

Well leaved; exceedingly sound eyes, in nice condition for potting up..

Charlesworth & Co Heaton, Bradford.

BUT.GAftOa.

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Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana

We have been much interested in this magnificent species from its first discovery, some few years ago by
M. Rimestad, who then claimed for it that

“ It is of a very free growing and free flowering habit.”

“ Can be grown in an ordinary Cattleya-house, or warm intermediate house temperature."

“ That as a popular and useful Orchid, it would prove a good rival to Odontoglossum crispum.”

Since then, we, as well as many of our customers, have had full opportunity of testing its merits, and so pleased
have we been with results, that we commissioned M. Rimestad to start from Bradford last year, collect as many plants
as he could possibly obtain, and bring them to us under his personal care to arrive in May, so that a good growing
period was before the plants.

M. Rimestad has executed our instructions to the letter, and accompanied by his faithful Chinese servant, has
just arrived with 10,000 magnificent plants (the largest consignment ever shipped to Europe), in such fine condition
that one can scarcely credit that the plants were growing in their native home a few months ago.

Only those closely acquainted with importing Orchids can realize the amount of work, anxiety, and expense
attached to such an undertaking. From the moment the plants were collected, they had to be handled with great care,
to prevent the large fleshy leaves from being bruised. They were brought to headquarters, where rafts were prepared,
on which they were fastened and thus established for export, as shown in illustration. For months they were jealously
guarded by M. Rimestad’s followers, until arrangements were made for shipment, on one of the fastest steamers sailing
from the East, the well-known S.S. Goentoer, one of the only boats affording the proper accommodation for such a
consignment.

Barrels of fresh water were shipped, and daily M. Rimestad and his man attended to the requirements of
the plants.

Together with the other species brought home, we are now offering our customers probably the largest, finest,
and most interesting selection of plants ever received from the East.

The flowering season of Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana can be extended from January to June, and the wonderful
lasting qualities of its flowers make it a plant worthy of the consideration of both amateur and florist.

As to the prices, it is most questionable whether they will again be offered at such low figures, as the quantity
collected has drained a large area, each journey becomes more expensive, and unless a large number is secured and
every foresight given to the importing, they cannot be placed on the market within the range of our prices.

The importation is well worthy of inspection, and amateurs who have had no success with other species of
Phalamopsis, need have no fear in trying Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana.

ALL ORDERS WILL BE EXECUTED IN STRICT ROTATION.

Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana (natural size).

Reproduced by kind permission of “ The Gardeners’ Chronicle, Ltd.

Phalsenopsis Rimestadiana.

£ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d.

A. Nice crowns, with i strong leaf or 2 good leaves . . ..040 each 280 doz. 20 o o per 100

B. Strong crowns, with 2 very fine leaves, or 3 good leaves ..050,, 2 18 0 „ 24 o o ,.

C. Very strong crowns, with 2 and 3 very fine leaves . . o 6 0 „ 3 10 o ,, 28 10 0 ' „

D. Extra strong crowns, with 2 grand or 3 extra fine leaves ..076,, 470,, 35 10 0 „

E. Splendid crowns with 3 grand leaves . . . . . . o 10 6 ,, 620,, 50 o 0 „

F. Selected crowns, with 3 and 4 magnificent leaves . . 0 15 0 „ 8 15 o „ 70 o 0 „

G. Model crowns, with 3 and 4 specially fine leaves . . . . 1 1 o „ 12 5 o „ 100 00 „

The following are a selection of wonderfully fine specimens, probably

the finest plants ever seen.

No. £ s. d.

x Marvellous specimen, with 3 specially strong crowns, 3 and 4 leaves each, measuring from 7 to 14 inches 660

2 Magnificent specimen, 4 handsome broad leathery leaves, measuring from 9 to 13 inches . . • • 5 5 0

3 Beautiful specimen, 4 splendid leaves, measuring from 16 to 18 inches and making a strong new leaf . . 5 15 6

4 Handsome plant, 2 strong crowns, 3 and 5 leaves each, measuring from 6 to 12 inches . . . . . . 4 14 6

5 Extraordinary' specimen, with 5 distinct crowns, 2 small, 3 good, 4 very fine, 3 grand, and 5 specially fine

leaves, longest measuring 12 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..880

6 Handsome specimen, 5 splendid leaves, 1 is new and measures 6 inches, longest leaf measures 12 inches. . 440

7 Very compact and handsome specimen, 6 very broad leaves, measuring 8 to 10 inches . . . . 5 5 o

8 Grand specimen, 4 specially fine broad leathery' leaves, measuring from 8 to 12 inches . . . . . . 4 14 6

9 Beautiful plant, 5 magnificent leaves, 1 of which is growing, measuring from 7 to 16 inches long . . . . 5 15 6

10 Splendid specimen, 4 beautiful leaves, making a new leaf, longest 14 inches .. .. .. .. ..440

11 Handsome plant, 5 very' fine broad leaves, measuring from 5 to 13 inches .. .. .. .. ..440

12 Most handsome plant, 5 beautiful leaves, measuring 8 and. 9 inches, pushing a strong new leaf . . . . 440

13 Splendid specimen, 6 fine leaves, measuring from 7 to 10 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 14 6

14 Grand specimen, 3 specially fine leaves, measuring from 8 to 12 inches, and making a strong new leaf . . 3 13 6

15 Splendid plant, 3 magnificent leaves, measuring from 11 to 15 inches, and pushing a strong new leaf ..440

16 Grand specimen, 3 beautiful leaves, measuring from 12 to 16 inches and making a new leaf ; already'

5 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..440

17 Handsome plant, 3 specially strong broad leathery leaves, measuring 9 and 10 inches, pushing a strong

new leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13 6

18 Selected plant, 5 beautiful leaves, measuring from 5 to 11 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13 6

19 Sturdy' looking plant, 4 grand leaves, measuring from 8 to 10 inches .. .. .. .. .. ..350

20 Grand plant, 4 beautiful leaves, measuring from 9 to 12 inches, and pushing strong new leaf . . . . 3 13 6

21 Pretty plant, 3 grand leaves, measuring from 10 to 13 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13 6

22 Selected plant, 3 sturdy' leaves, measuring from 10 1 -hes and pushing strong new leaf . . . . 3 15 o

Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana (Specimens continued).

No - £ s. d.

2 3 Splendid plant, 4 specially fine leaves, measuring 9 and 10 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 15 o

24 Handsome plant, 3 grand leaves, measuring from 9 to 12 inches, making a strong new leaf . . . . . . 3 15 o

25 Pretty plant, 3 beautiful leaves, measuring n, n and 13 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 15 o

26 Robust looking plant, 3 sturdy leaves, measuring from 9 to n inches and making strong new leaf . . 3 10 o

27 Pleasing looking plant, 3 fine leaves, measuring 8, 9 and 11 inches . . . . . . . . ■ . . . . 3 10 0

28 Magnificent plant, 5 beautiful leaves, measuring from 8 to 11 inches .. .. .. .. ..440

29 Grand plant, 3 exceedingly fine leaves, measuring 7, 9, and 12 inches .. .. .. .. ..330

30 Vigorous plant, 4 strong leaves, measuring from 7 to 10 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 15 o

31 Most handsome looking plant, 4 grand leaves, measuring from 6 to 10 inches 3 10 o

32 Grand plant, 5 strong healthy leaves, measuring from 8 to 16 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 10 0

33 Sturdy plant, 3 grand leaves, measuring from 6 to 10 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. ..330

34 Strong plant, 2 vigorous healthy leaves, measuring from 10 to 12 inches .. .. .. .. ..220

35 Grand plant, 3 very fine strong leaves, measuring 9 and 10 inches, making a strong new leaf . . . . 3 5 o

36 Selected plant, 3 rigorous leaves, measuring 5, 9 and 12 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 10 o

37 Pretty plant, 3 fine leaves, measuring 8 and 9 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..300

38 Handsome plant, 3 perfect leaves, measuring 7, 8 and 9 inches, pushing a new leaf . . . . . . 3 3 o

39 Magnificent plant, 4 splendid leaves, measuring 8 to 12 inches, pushing a strong new leaf . . . . ..440

40 Grand plant, 4 extra fine leaves, measuring 8 to 10 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. ..330

41 Sturdy plant, 3 fine broad leaves, measuring 7 and 8 inches . . . . . . . . . . ..220

42 Selected plant, 3 strong leaves, measuring 7, 9 and n inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 10 0

43 Grand plant, 4 fine leaves, measuring from 6 to 9 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. --330

44 Pleasing plant, 4 fine leaves, measuring from 5 to 9 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 10 0

45 Extra fine plant, 3 strong leaves, measuring from 7 to 9 inches and making a strong new leaf . . . . 220

46 Grand plant, 4 splendid leaves, measuring from 5 to 10 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 10 0

47 Selected plant, 3 strong leaves, measuring 9 inches each .. .. .. .. .. .. ..220

48 Splendid plant, 3 fine leaves, measuring from 10 to 12 inches and making a strong new leaf . . . . 250

49 Pretty plant, 3 very fine leaves, measuring 7 and 8 inches .. .. .. .. .. .. ..220

50 Selected plant, 4 strong leaves, measuring from 4 to 11 inches .. .. .. .. .. ..220

The following are specimen plants, proved fine varieties by M. Rimestad,
and established on tripods for export; offered as received.

£ s - d.

Tripod No. 1. Containing 4 grand specimen plants, (1 with double crown) 3, 5, 5, 5 and 5 leaves each,

measuring from 8 to 14 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Price 15 15 o

Tripod No. 2. Containing 2 magnificent specimens, each with 5 gigantic leaves, measuring from 8 to 13

inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Price 10 10 0

Tripod No. 3. Containing 2 splendid specimens, with 3 magnificent leaves each, measuring from 11 to 13

inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . Price 990

Tripod No. 4. Containing 2 magnificent specimens, with 4 and 5 grand leaves, measuring from 10 to 14

inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... Price 10 10 0

Tripod No. 5. Containing 2 grand plants, 3 and 5 splendid leaves, measuring from 7 to 11 inches . . Price 77 o

Tripod No. 6. Containing splendid plant, 3 grand leaves, measuring from 8 to 14 inches . . . . Price 550

Iripod No. 7. Containing 2 grand plants, 3 fine leaves, measuring from 6 to 9 inches . . . . Price 440

Iripod No. 8. Containing 2 pretty plants, 3 vigorous leaves, measuring from 8 to 10 inches . . Price 550

Tripod No. 9. Containing 2 grand plants, with 3 and 4 leaves each, measuring from 6 to n inches. . Price 660

Tripod No. 10. Containing grand specimen with 4 magnificent leaves, measuring from 5 to 11 inches and

small plant 2 leaves, 6 to 8 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Price 660

Tripod No. 11. Containing selected specimen with 4 grand leaves, measuring from 4 to 10 inches . . Price 3 13 6

Iripod No. 12. Containing fine specimen with 4 fine leaves, measuring from 4 to 9 inches .. .. Price 330

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Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana on rafts ; ready for export.

We have pleasure in offering a few of the best rafts as received.

Raft No. i. Containing 32 fine healthy plants, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 fine leaves

Raft No. 2. Containing 33 stronger plants, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 fine leaves

Raft No. 3. Containing 36 very fine plants, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 very fine leaves

Raft No. 4. Containing 37 fine sturdy plants, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 very fine leaves

Raft No. 5. Containing 26 splendid plants, with 2, 3 and 4 strong healthy leaves . .

Raft No. 6. Containing 34 specially fine plants, with 1, 2, 3 and 4 very fine sturdy leaves

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. . Price 16 0

Coelogyne pandurata.

Some very pretty plants of this lovely species.

£ s-

A Nice plants, 2 and 3 good bulbs, 1 of which is a lead . . . . . . . . . . . . ..07

B. Good plants, 3 and 4 very good bulbs, 1 of which is a lead . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 10

C. Very good plants, 3 and 4 strong bulbs, 1 of which is a lead . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 15

D . Fine plants, 3 and 4 extra strong bulbs, 1 of which is lead . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

E. Very fine plants, 3 and 4 specially fine bulbs, 1 of which is a lead . . . . . . . . ..15

F. Specially fine plants, 4 and 5 grand bulbs, 1 of which is a lead .. .. .. .. .. .. 111

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Phalaenopsis Rimestadiana establishing for export.

Phalaenopsis amabilis.

A wonderful lot of this free=flowering species. The majority are fine specimen
plants established on tripods for export. We can say with confidence
that finer plants have never been imported.

£ s - d .

No. i Tripod. Handsome specimen, 5 magnificent leaves, measuring from 8 to 12 inches, broadest leaf

3f inches across .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -550

No. 2 Tripod. Handsome specimen, 4 grand leaves, measuring from 7 to 11 inches, broadest leaf 3 J inches 3 13 6

No. 3 Tripod. Grand specimen, 3 magnificent leaves, 8 to 12 inches, making a new leaf, broadest leaf

3^ inches.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 3 10 o

No. 4 Tripod. Handsome specimen, 3 magnificent leaves, 5! to 13 inches, broadest leaf 3J inches . . 330

No. 5 Tripod. Fine specimen, 3 sturdy leaves, measuring from 7 to 9 inches, broadest leaf 3J inches . . 300

No. 6 Tripod. Grand plant, 4 fine leaves, measuring from 3 to 10 inches, broadest leaf 3 inches . . . . 2 12 6

No. 7 Tripod Pretty plant, 3 perfect leaves, measuring from 6 to n inches, broadest leaf 2f inches . . 300

No. 8 Tripod. Handsome plant, 4 vigorous leaves, measuring from 5 to 10 inches, broadest leaf 3 inches .. 2 12 6

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Phalaenopsis amabilis (Continued).

No. 9 Tripod. Fine specimen with 2 crowns, 2 and 3 leaves each, measuring from 3 to 10 inches, broadest
leaf 2f inches

No. 10 Tripod. Good specimen with 3 strong leaves, measuring 7 and 8 inches, broadest leaf 2J inches . .

£ s. d.

3 13 6
220

A. Fine healthy plants, 2 good leaves

B. Strong plants, 2 very fine leaves

C. Extra strong plants, 2 and 3 extra fine leaver.

D. Grand plants, 3 and 4 very strong leaves

E. .Splendid plants, 3 and 4 extra strong leaves

F. Selected plants, 3 and 4 specially fine leaves

each 0 10 6

„ 0 12 6

„ o 15 o

„ 1 1 o

150
,, 1 11 6

Dendrobium Phalsenopsis
“ Schroderianum.”

A. Nice plants, 4 to 6 bulbs, 1 lead

B. Good plants, 4 to 6 bulbs, 1 good lead

C. Fine plants, 5 to 7 very good bulbs, 1 and 2 good leads
D Strong plants, 5 to 7 fine bulbs, 1 and 2 strong leads

each 010
„ 016

„ 020

„ 026

Habenaria Susaniae.

Good sound tubers of this pretty species, at 2 /6 and 3 /6 each.

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A Wonderful New Dendrobium

Species.

We are pleased to be able to offer this new discovery to our patrons, and only regret that although M.
Rimestad’s men searched the island on which it was discovered for many days, only twenty plants could be found.

M. Rimestad says “ when he saw it in flower, he at first sight took it for a pure white form of Dendrobium
Phalaenopsis. On closer examination, he could see that it was somewhat distinct in the bulbs from that species,
and therefore must be new.” The habit of the plant is similar to Dendrobium Phalaenopsis and the flowers produced
in a like manner.

From the old flower spikes, it appears very floriferous. M. Rimestad relates the most trying experiences
in the collection of these plants. We therefore recommend them as a speculation to buyers, and feel convinced that
they will prove very valuable plants.

No.

1 Healthy plant, 5 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead measuring 6 inches

2 Nice plant, 3 good bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 8 inches and making a new growth

3 Nice plant, 3 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 7 inches

4 Good plant, 7 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 10 inches

5 Very good plant, 7 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 3 inches

6 Fine plant, 4 good bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 9 inches

7 Sturdy plant, 2 strong bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 10 inches and making a new growth

8 Nice plant, 4 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 5 inches

9 Distinct looking plant, 2 very strong bulbs, measuring 17 and 22 inches, longest is a strong lead

10 Strong plant, 3 grand bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 13 inches

11 Good plant, 5 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 7 inches

12 Fine plant, 3 sturdy bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 9 inches

13 \ ery fine plant, 4 good bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 11 inches

14 Very fine plant, 3 strong bulbs, longest measuring n inches, pushing a new growth from the back bulb

15 Good plant, 7 good bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 7 inches . .

16 Very fine plant, 5 grand bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, measuring 9 inches

17 Extra strong plant, 8 strong bulbs, longest measuring 16 inches, pushing a new growth from the back

bulb

18 Fine plant, 7 bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, longest bulb measures 14 inches

19 Grand plant, 9 splendid bulbs, 1 is an extra strong lead, measuring 17 inches

20 Grand plant, 8 fine bulbs, 1 of which is a lead, longest bulb measures”i8 inches

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f_. s. d.
3 3 0

3 13 6

440

4 14 6
440
440

4 14 6
440

5 5 0

5 5°
4 14 6

4 14 6

5 5 0

5 5 0

660

660

7 7 o
770
880
10 10 0

Cattleya Trianae

This importation is undoubtedly one of the best consignments of Cattleyas we have ever received. The
plants have carried their leaves remarkably well, the eyes are exceedingly sound and dormant ; in the most perfect
condition for potting up.

They are from the same locality as our last importation of this species, and many purchasers from that
consignment had cause to congratulate themselves on the magnificent varieties flowered.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Good plants, 4 to 6 bulbs, well leaved, 1 lead

Very good plants, 6 to 9 bulbs, well leaved, 1 and 2 leads

Fine plants, 10 to 12 bulbs, well leaved, 2 and 3 leads

Very fine plants, 15 to 20 very fine bulbs, well leaved, 3 to 5 strong leads

Extra fine plants, 20 to 25 very fine bulbs, well leaved, 3 to 5 very strong
leads

Selected plants, 25 to 30 extra strong bulbs, well leaved, 4 to 6 very strong
leads

£ s. d.
each 036

,>050
,,076
„ o 10 6

» 0 15 0

„ 1 1 0

£ s. d.

doz. 200

„ 2 17 6

4 5 0

„ 600

„ 8 xo o

„ 12 0 o

A few specially fine specimens @ £1 n 6, {2 2 o, {3 3 o, {4 4 o and £550 each.

Vanda Hookeriana.

A nice consignment in splendid condition.

A. Good plants, about 3 feet high, well leaved

B. Strong plants, about 3 feet high, well leaved

C. Very fine plants, from 3 to 4 feet high, well leaved

D. Extra strong plants, about 4 feet high, well leaved

£ s. d.

each 076

„ 0 10 6

„ 0 15 0

„ 1 1 0

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