

sometimes two bm the .nine stem ; they dUain a length of eight incite* and often produce two llowcrs of 

 largo size on each spike. The sepals and pctols, as well OS the lip, are ivory white, the taller having in 

 addition ft bar of yellow down the centre. The blooming-season comprises the months of February, March, 

 and April, mid the flowera continue in beauty lor several weeks. 



This plant has been found difficult to grow by many cultivator*, but we have not ounclves expe- 

 rienced this difficulty s indeed wc find it to grow freely, and believe there is no rc;d difficulty in inducing it 

 to do so, if the proper treatment be given at a proper time. We have also seen it thriving in several 

 places under treatment similar to that which we now recommend. We have, it is true, sometimes seen the 

 leaves spotted, which is no doubt caused by its having been set in a cold, draughty place, and having too 

 much water at the root*, with insufficient drainage ; for it requires a good supply of water during the growing- 

 season, and if there U not sufficient drainage, the soil of course becomes soured, and the roots decay. 

 The result w seen in the shrivelling and spotting of the leaves and the stem. 



As they produce thick fleshy roots, Una and the sillied sjtfcira thrive best in ]>ots, which should not be 

 loo small, in order to give room for the growth of the roots. 'Flic best soil for potting is good fibrous peat, 

 about time parts of which should l>c mixed with a little loam and sand, all the materials being used in a 

 rough State, and some broken crocks or charcoal intermixed with them. Good drainage must be afforded 

 by half filling the pot with potsherds, some moss being placed on the topof them, to keep the soil from working 

 down. The plant is to be set to that it stands a little above the pot-run, ami very rough peat must be used 

 on the top to keep the soil from being washed from the roots. Wc have found the plant to thrive cither in 

 the CotUeya or India house, if a good supply of water is provided during the growing-season, which extends 

 from April t» December. After this period, only enough water is to be given to keep the plant plump. 

 It requires to be grown freely, and the growth to be well matured, to ensure a good supply of flowcw; and is 

 better for being near the glass while growing, in order that it may get all the light possible, but it must not 

 have too much sun, for Ibis is apt to scorch the leader leaves. It is, perhaps, best grown at the warmest 

 end nf the Cattleya house, away from cold draughts, which cause the leaves to become spotted. 



The best time for repotting is after the flowcring-gcason, for then it begins to grow and to make 

 fresh roots. In potting be careful not to injure the thick, fleshy roots, for if they get bruised or broken off 

 it will do the plant much harm. Should the soil get into a bad condition, the best remedy is to give 

 fit's!) material, and if the roots are at all decayed, cut them back, and shake all the old soil away. 



The plant is propagated by dividing the stems just as they arc beginning to grow. Aiwavs choose a 

 young growth, with an old matured stem at the back of it. After dividing them, the separated portions 

 should remain in the |x>t until the following year, when they may be separated, and potted in the same 

 material as that recommended for established plants. 



The leaves arc sometimes attacked by white scale, which, as soon as it makes its appearance must be 

 washed off with a sponge and clean water, 



