perhaps, the least interesting; for it is far surpassed by 
L. grandiflora (the Flor de Corpus of Mechoacan) in the 
magnitude of its flowers, and by L. anceps and some un- 
published species, in the brilliancy of its colours. Being 
found at a considerable elevation they all thrive best in a 
moderate temperature, and require to be high-potted, as by 
that means the roots are more likely to be retained in a 
healthy state, and are better able to withstand the extremes 
of heat and moisture which, even in the most carefully con- 
ducted establishments, will sometimes occur, and which we 
have found excessively injurious to Lelias, Cattleyas, and 
species of some allied genera. In winter they should be 
very sparingly watered, and kept in almost a dormant state. 
-L. autumnalis flowers both in this country and its own, at 
the season which its name implies.” 
In the Garden of the Horticultural Society its cultivation 
is found extremely simple. When plants are received they 
are tied to a block of wood, and kept perfectly dry until 
they begin to send out roots, and manifest other signs of 
growth. They are then freely syringed two or three times 
a day, and this practice is continued until the growing 
season is past. They are then removed to a cooler house 
with a drier atmosphere, in which they are allowed to winter, 
and when this season is over, the above treatment is again 
renewed. 
It is multiplied in the usual way; the front shoots make 
the best plants. 
