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the base. Its elegant flowers are produced during mid-winter. 

 The same treatment as recommended for the other kinds suits 

 this plant admirably. It is one of Mr. Dominy's beautiful 

 garden hybrids. 



P. maculatus. — A plant too much neglected by the majority 

 of Orchid gi'owers, but one that is very showy in spring. 



PHAJUS IRRORATDS. 

 {For description see page 267.) 



The pseudobulbs are large, somewhat ovate ; the leaves long, 

 dark green, spotted with yellow ; the flowers are rich yellow, 

 borne on short spikes in great profusion. There are two 

 varieties of this plant ; the best one is very showy and de- 

 sirable. Native of Northern India. 



P. Wallichii. — A fine large-growing plant, attaining some 



