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Crotons, three Dracftnas, two Aralias, and one Pandanus. The varieties 

 chosen all required a stove temperature, and their successful management 

 depended on the necessary accommodation, combined with a correct knowledge 

 of their requirements, and an acquaintance with their natural habitat. 



Cocos Weddelliana, Geonoma gracilis, Crotons picturatus, Johannis, and 

 interruptum aureum, Dracsenas Sidneyii, Terminalis alba and Guilfoyleii, 

 Aralias elegantissima, Veitchii, and gracillima, and Pandanus Yeitchii were, in 

 Mr Williamson's opinion, among the very best of the table plants ; but with 

 the rapid improvements that were yearly taking place in this class of plants, 

 no doubt these would be superseded by other varieties of still greater value. ]\lr 

 Williamson then referred more directly to the position these plants held in the 

 show-room of our local exhibitions. He thought there was great room for im- 

 provement in staging them. Very often they were set so close together that one 

 could scarcely distinguish which plant the various leaves belonged to ; whereas, 

 to be seen to advantage, each plant should have more or less clear space around 

 it. They might with advantage be utilised in dividing the different sections 

 of cut-fiowers, where their graceful and elegant forms would go far to break up 

 the sometimes monotonous appearance of these exhibits. 



This paper gave rise to a lively discus -iion— the class of plants generally 

 used and their treatment, as well as their habits and height — all being points 

 of dispute. 



A scheme for the encouragement of self-improvement amongst the younger 

 members of the Association was submitted, the subjects suggested for con- 

 sideration being practical horticulture, botan}', and chemistry. This scheme 

 was approved of by the meeting, and it was remitted to the council to arrange 

 the details necessary for carrying it into practice. After a vote of thanks to 

 the speakers and the chairman the proceedings terminated. 



ORCHIDS IN BLOOM. 



The following Orchids are in bloom in Mr Smith's Collection, at Brentham 

 Park, Stirling, March 14 : — 



Ada aurantiaca. Dendrobium Ainsworthii. 



Angrsecum citratum. n bigibbum. 



II sesquipedale, n crassinode, 



Arpophyllum giganteum, n n Barberianum. 



Barkeria Lindleyana. m Farmeri aureum. 



Calanthe vestita nivalis. n fimbriatum oculatum. 



Cattleya amethystoglossa. n luteolum. 



II trianse. h Findleyanum. 



II II atlanta. n hedyosmum. 



II II vestita. n heterocarpum philippin- 



11 Warscewiczii alba. ensis. 



Chysis Limminghii h cucullatum giganteum. 



Ccelogyne cristata, n lasioglossum. 



II Lemoniana. n nobile. 



It Ocellata maxima. n Pierardi. 



II fuscescens, n Wardianum. 



Colax jugosus. Dendrochilum glumaceum. 



Cymbidium eburneum. Epidendrum paniculatum. 



II Lowianum, n rhizophorum. 



Cypripedium Drurii. lonopsis paniculatus, 



II Lowii. Lffilia harpophylla. 



II hirsutissimum. Lycaste Skiuueri. 



