perhaps, the least interesting ; for it is far surpassed by 

 L. grandifloi-a (the Flor de Corpus of Mechoacan) in the 

 magnitude of its flowers, and by L. anceps and some un- 

 published species, in the brilliancy of its colours. Being 

 found at a considerable elevation they all thrive best in a 

 moderate temperature, and require to be high-potted, as by 

 that means the roots are more likely to be retained in a 

 healthy state, and are better able to withstand the extremes 

 of heat and moisture which, even in the most carefully con- 

 ducted establishments, will sometimes occur, and which we 

 have found excessively injurious to Lselias, Cattleyas, and 

 species of some allied genera. In winter they should be 

 very sparingly watered, and kept in almost a dormant state. 

 L. autumnalis flowers both in this country and its own, at 

 the season which its name implies." 



In the Garden of the Horticultural Society its cultivation 

 is found extremely simple. When plants are received they 

 are tied to a block of wood, and kept perfectly dry until 

 they begin to send out roots, and manifest other signs of 

 growth. They are then freely syringed two or three times 

 a day, and this practice is continued until the growing 

 season is past. They are then removed to a cooler house 

 with a drier atmosphere, in which they are allowed to winter, 

 and when this season is over, the above treatment is again 

 renewed. 



It is multiplied in the usual way ; the front shoots make 

 the best plants. 



