L&Ua pumila usually produces its flowers during September and October, (hough sometimes a little 

 earlier, but always just before the growth is completed; and it lasts a considerable time in full perfection* 

 if kept from damp. 



The plant &om which our illustration was taken bloomed in our own collection at Broomficld, and 

 presented a beautiful appearance for several week*. The species is grown under several different name* in 

 European gardens We have ourselves met witli it in various Collections, bearing the names of L&lia 

 pnmila t CaftUj/a pumi/fi, Cattlega marginata, and Cattlcga J*inefth\ these many names perhaps arising from 

 the fact that it varies considerably in the intensity of its markings, though in all its forms it is exceedingly 

 beautiful. 



We have found this little gem to be very liable to the attacks of white scale, a peal which speedily 

 works sad havoc amongst it. We therefore advise that a continual watch should be kept upon the plants, 

 so that the removal of the insects by the aid of sofl soap and warm water may be effected as soon as they 

 make their appearance. If these conditions are followed, L<tUa pumila will not be found more difficult to 

 manage than its congeners, although from having been neglected, it has obtained, from some orehidologbts, 

 the character of a shy grower. It is increased by division, but there should always be a prominent 

 eye to every piece, or the mere cutting the plant asunder will be simply destructive to the specimen. 





