Costa Rica, thrives best when placed at the warmer end of the Cattleya House. The soil should he good 

 fibrous peat ; and although it is a plant which delights in an abundant supply of water, none should 

 be allowed to remain stagnant about the roots; the drainage must consequently he kept at all time* in a 

 thoroughly efficient condition. 



Batemamiiu Ilvrtii is not peculiarly liable to the attacks of insects, but like all orchidaceous plants it 

 is sure to become infested with scale, unless due and careful attention is given to washing it with tepid 

 water and soft soap. 



It is at present a very rare plant in collections, but where thought desirable it may he increased by 

 division* the best plan being to allow Ihe eyes t<> swell up after the stem has been cut through, before the 

 plant is further disturbed. 



