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deep crimson spots. Flowers in profusion in early spring, and 
is a very handsome plant. 
Lycaste Skinnerii is one of the best Orchids for general use. 
The long, broad, arching leaves are produced on ovate pseudo- 
bulbs. ‘The flowers spring from the base of these and are pro- 
duced singly on long peduncles. ‘They are large, of a more or 
less deep purple color with darker lip; sometimes white and 
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then more valuable. Grown in well-drained pots in a mixt- 
ure of peat, small pieces of well- decayed cow manure, and 
sphagnum moss. 
Cypripedium. The Lady’s Slipper, is very easily grown. It 
has no pseudo-bulbs ; the leaves are more or less long, strap- 
shaped or ensiform. The foliage of some species is very hand- 
some, of a silvery-gray color, blotched with deep green. C. 
insigne has long, green, strap-shaped leaves, and flowers of a 
