oblong-ovate: style rather longer than the stamens: stigmas 
three, ciliated. W. J. H. 
Cutt. Tropical America and the West Indian islands are the 
native places of the genus Pitcairnia. They generally inhabit 
dry places, where there is little or no soil. They increase by 
suckers, and ultimately become dense ceespitose tufts, sometimes 
found growing on trees. They appear able to bear a great: 
degree of heat and drought, but in a state of cultivation they 
improve in appearance by allowing thema due share of moisture. 
‘This pretty species has flowered in the Orchid-house, under the 
influence of a moist and warm atmosphere, in which it appears 
to thrive. A soil composed of light loam and peat suits it. It 
is increased by taking off the young suckers, which root freely 
without the aid of a bell-glass. /. 8, 
Fig. 1. Pistil. 2. Base of a petal :—magnified. 
