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diameter; tlic sepal- nn.l |H-m1a ore pure whitoi nnd Iho lip ie of the same colour, bul baring the basal pari 

 orange-yellow, dotted with small chocolate-coloured spots. The plant generally produces it- lovely nodding 

 spikes of bloom during tlio months »f February, March, and April,— a season of the year when choice, 

 while, and delicAtely-acented Dower* are especially valuable. It remains in full beauty for many weeks, 

 if preserved from damp. Ciiko the otlier Bpecieo, it requires to be kept slightly moist all the year round, 

 and not to be subjected to Buch marked periodical seasons of rest as many Orchids require. 



In polling tliis plant, thorough drainage is <»f Iho first importance. The soil beat adapted for its 

 growth is good Bbrous peat* the pot being surfaced with live Bphagnum moss. During the summer season a 

 bountiful supply of water is requisite, but this must be moderated during the dull months of winter, though, 

 as before mentioned, water must not be entirely withheld al any time. U should be amwn in an inter- 

 mediate house, where the temperature ranges from 5C to 60° during winter. In the summer, liUle fire- 

 heat will be necessary; but llic plants will require shading from the hot sun, and a liberal amount of air 

 must be admitted, to prevent the temperature becoming too high. Vt p m is effected by dividing the 

 bulbs al any time of the year, Baving just when the plants arc "rowing vigorously. The leaves tire some- 

 times subject to the attacks of red spider, and of green and yellow Ik. which must be carefully washed off 

 with clean water. Tliis we find to In- a better remedy than fumigation for tin- plants of this genus, D 

 tobacco-smoke often causes their leave.- to decay. 



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