the lip. The natural blooming period is during February and March, and it continues in perfection for a 

 month or five weeks, if the flowers arc kept free from damp, ami in a cool house- 



A native of the North of India, this line species of course requires less heat than many other Indian 

 species, but still it must have some artificial warmth. It is only of late years that we have proved it to 

 succeed well in a much cooler temjwraturc than it bad usually been grown in — such a temperature as is 

 given to many species of Qdontoglosstmi, or such {is may be experienced at the cool end of a Cattteya house, 

 which is the position in which wc generally grow it, and in which we have found it to thrive well, and to 

 bloom profusely. But flowers must not be cx|>eded without well-matured bulbs ; in securing these however, 

 if the pn>|icr trentmcut is given, there will be no difficulty, for the plant is most easily cultivated. It requires 

 a good season of growth, commencing after flowering — in fact, the new growth is produced along with the 

 flower spike, and soon after the blooms are faded it begins to elongate, This is the time to encourage 

 growth by giving new soil, if it is required ; afterwards there must l»c a decided season of rest. 



AYc have found this C<elogtfue thrive better grown in a [jot than in any other way, as it requires a 

 considerable quantity of water in the growing season ; water should however be given with caution, in order 

 that the young growth may not be destroyed. The soil should be kept damp during the time the bulbs arc 

 forming, but when they arc fully grown only enough water should be given to keep them plump, until signs 

 of growth reappear, when the quantity may be gradually increased. The best soil is good fibrous peat in a 

 rough state, mixed with a little sand ami charcoal, or broken crocks, to keep the mass open, and lo allow the 

 water to pass away freely. Good drainage is essential, in order that there may be no stagnant water about 

 the roots. The plant will thrive well in a basket suspended from the roof with moss and peat. 



The white scale is its greatest insect enemy, and this may l)C subdued by constant washing. Propa- 

 gation is effected by dividing the bulbs just after flowering; this must be done in the manner wc have so 

 often recommended for other plants* 



