

green foliage reaches lo a foot or more in length. The scape supporting the panicle «.f flowers 'a very long, 

 and of a climbing habit, sometimes reaching to right or ten foci in length; ii ja produced from Die aide 

 of ilie young growth. The flowers, in the form «<• hare represented, ;ire fully tlirec inches across, and 

 almost regular in form; the sepals being of a rich olive-tinted yellow, while the two petals are of a clear 

 yellow, and the small hastate lip is of a reddish-purple, with very prominent white crests. The flowers arc 

 produced in the spring, and last several weeks in beauty. 



Tina plant is of easy culture tinder proper treatment Ii should be grown in the cool-house, along 

 with the Odonttffftouum. We find that it thrives either on a block or in a pot. If grown in a pot perfect 

 drainage is necessary, together with a soil of fibrous peat mixed with a little sphagnum moss. The pot 

 must not be too large, as over-polling is dangerous, though as ihc plant increases in size a larger i*t m ij 

 be given j it is, however, always of the highest importance lo see well to the drainage. When planted on a 

 block of wood, tho roots must be covered with sphagnum moss, and the block must be suspended from the 

 roof. Treated in this way, it must bo borne in mind that more water is required, especially during the 

 growing season. After the growth is completed less water suffices. On the other band, the pseudobulbe 

 must never be allowed to get dry. *o as to shrivel, for litis is extremely injurious. They should always be 



kepi in a plunvp condition. 



Propagation is effected by dividing the pscudobulbs just as the plant begins to grow, at which time 

 fresh roots are quickly formed. After they arc divided, put then, in pots or on a block, but always keep 

 them in the shade, until they get somewhat established. Insects should be well sought for, and arrested. If 

 allowed to accumulate, the plant will soon suffer. 



