Plate 543. 

 CYPRIPEDIUM NIVEUM. 



The attention which is given amongst us to the cultivation 

 of Orchids is a strong proof of the increased interest taken in 

 horticulture ; formerly it was given but to a few to grow them, 

 but now, especially since what is known as the cool-treatment 

 system has been adopted, very many who formerly were unable 

 to do so, are now following their cultivation with ardour and 

 success. 



We have already figured several of this family, both intro- 

 duced species and hybrids raised by Mr. Downing, and we now 

 present a very beautiful and perfectly distinct species which has 

 been largely exhibited, especially by Mr. W. Bull of King's 

 Eoad, Chelsea, in whose establishment for new and rare plants 

 it is to be found in great quantities, and to whose courtesy we are 

 indebted for the opportunity of figuring it. 



Cypripedinm niiteum is a native of the East Indies, and bears a 

 very close analogy in the appearance of the pseudo-bulbs, and 

 the general appearance and habit of flowering, to C. concolor, 

 but perfectly distinct in colour. The leaves are dark-green, 

 mottled with white, the flowers are of a most delicate white, 

 of great consistency, almost like porcelain, and marked with 

 minute violet spots ; it is of course dwarf in habit, and a valuable 

 addition to this curious and interesting class. 



