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B. sanguinea. — A very compact evergreen-growing plant, 

 whicli succeeds best suspended from the roof on a block of 

 wood, with a little moss, and as near the light as possible. It 

 requires a good supply of heat and moisture in the growing 

 season, and produces its spikes of crimson flowers from the 

 top of the bulb dming the summer months, lasting a long time 

 in good condition. This plant ought to be in every collec- 

 tion, on account of the distinct colour of its flowers. It is 

 propagated by dividing the plant. 



BURLINGTONIA. 



There are some beautiful species in this genus, all of which, 

 except B. decora, are of a very compact habit of growth. 

 They have evergreen foliage, from four to six inches high, 

 and produce their delicately-coloured flowers mostly on 

 di'ooping spikes from the sides of their pseudobulbs. These 

 plants ought to be in every collection, however small, as they 

 require but very little room, and may be easily grown to 

 perfection. They thrive best in small baskets mth sphagnum 

 moss and potsherds, and require a good supply of heat and 

 moisture while growing. They need but Httle rest, and should 

 never be suffered to get too dry at the roots. They are pro- 

 pagated by dividing the plant. The following are among the 

 best of these beautiful plants with which I am acquainted. 



B. Batemanii. — A very pretty addition to this charming 

 family, so deservedly admired for their neat habit and 

 deliciously-scented white flowers. In this species, which in 

 general appearance resembles B, Candida, the lip, instead of 

 being of the yellow colour, which is so usual in the genus, 

 is of a beautiful mauve. Native of South America. 



B. Candida. — A handsome free-flowering Orchid from 

 Demerara, producing drooping spikes of flowers, which are 

 white, except on the upper part of the lip, which is yellow. It 



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