the leans, after growth is finished, which is in the autumn months. These stems attain generally a length 

 of four or five feet, the llowcra, sometimes twenty in number, forming a raceme at the cad. The individual 

 blossoms measure seven inchc* across, with the sepals and petals of a rich rose-colour, veined with dark red t 

 and the lip of a deep rose, veined with magenta* llic throat being yellow. These flowers are produced in the 

 winter months, and coutinuc in perfection for several weeks. 



This plant is found difficult to flower in some collections, but we have in such eases generally found 

 that it is grown in too high a temperature, which causes it to renew its growth, instead of produciu" flowers- 

 It requires, indeed, to be grown vigorously, but should he stimulated at the proper time, which is during the 

 spring and summer months. It begins to root at the same time as it commence* growing, and this is when 

 it requires the greatest care, to cause it to make strong and well-ripened bulbs: for without strong bulbs, 

 and without these being well matured, it is hopeless to expect good flowers. 



Naturally L&tia tuperbiens grows on trees and rocks, where it has but little shade, and it is when in 

 the latter ablation, namely, when growing in exposed situations, that it flowers the most freely. This 

 teaches lis that it docs not require much shade. Most of the plants that come from the same country 

 require comparatively liulc heat: in fact, wo find them thrive much belter with a very moderate share. The 

 plant from which our drawing was made, was grown in a cool house along with Catttegas. The temperature 

 of this house ranges from 50° to 60* in the winter montlis, and in the summer time no fire-heat is used 

 excepting on cold and wet days or nights, and (hen only just enough to dry up the damp. 



This lit/ia will thrive in a ]>ot or basket, or on a block. The latter will suit it best provided it is kept 

 well watered during the growing season. The block should be of a large size, so that there may be plenty of 

 space for the roots, which are thrown out freely when grown in this way. It is a very good plan to plunge 

 the block in a pot* as it does not then require such frequent Applications of water; a little rough peat 

 or sphagnum-moss form suitable materials in which to plunge it, and there must be thorough drainage 

 beneath. "Wc find the plant to gmw well near the glass, with little shade, except when the sun is veiy 

 fierce; and when it has completed its growth, we give it rest by withholding water from the roots, only 

 enough being given to keep the bulbs plump. When it shows flower, a Utile more water is allowed, and 

 this induces the flowere to come finer. It naturally rests for some tunc after it lias flowered, but as soon 

 as it commences growing, we give it a good supply of moisture. When the plant is coming into flower, 

 it is necessary to be careful that the spike docs not touch the glass, which would probably injure it; indeed, 

 it is advisable then to remove the plant to the centre of the house, as the spikes grow high. 



Propagation is effected by dividing the bulbs, leaving two or three old ones at the kick of the leading 

 or growing bidb ; but if the plant is required for flowering, it is better not to cut it, ;is it weakens the after- 

 growth. While scale will sometimes attack the leaves and stems, but must never be allowed to accumulate. 



