



bronzy colour or the pscudobulbs. The flower spike is produced from Uic base or the growth, when it \m 

 nearly reached maturity, and vanca from one to nearly three feet in length, bearing a simple or branched 

 raceme of its lovely blossoms, which measure nearly three inches in diameter. The sepals and petals arc 

 usually of a rich bronzy-yollow colour, and beautifully curled or waved on the edges; the lip is also of the 

 same hue, but the centre is marked with a more decided yellow blotch, while the margin is more delicately 

 frilled. The plant blooms at various times during the year, and continues in perfection fur several weeks 

 if ordinary care is bestowed upon its preservation. 



This fine Oncid thrives well in the CaMcga house. It requires n liberal supply of water to the roola 

 all the year round, less being required through the dull winter months than is necessary in the summer; il 

 should not, however, be allowed to shrivel through drought at any swtson, or death will certainly ensue. 

 Tt may be grown cither in a pot, or in n basket, or on a block of wood, the two latter modes being prefer- 

 able. If grown on a block of wood, live sphagnum mass should be fastened to it in sullicicnl quantity to 

 retain a considerable amount of moisture about the roots of the plant. \\' ( . have, however seen il growing 

 most luxuriantly planted in a small quantity of fibrous peat and ;,phagnum moss, with the addition of a 

 considerable quantity of charcoal, and su*|>emlcd in an earthenware baskit from the roof of the house at two 

 or three feet from the glass. 



The plant is increased by divisions of the pseudobulbs in the spring. The divided portions should each 

 consist of a young growth or prominent bud having several old growths behind il, and they of course require 

 a little extra care until they get established. 



Insects ore very injurious to the plant, and their ravages soon become painfully visible. Extreme vigi- 

 lance is therefore necessary in order to keep the leaves clear of these pests, and this is most easily effected 

 by frequently washing them with a sponge and tepid water, and by slight fumigations. 



