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from the base of their pseudobulbs, which are drooping, and 

 hang over the edge of the poi They are not very showy 

 plants, but very curious, and deserve to be in every collec- 

 tion. They are best grown in pots with peat, the same treat- 

 ment as that recommended for Paphinia cristata being suitable 

 for them. 



P. citrina. — This is a native of Brazil, and produces its 

 flowers, which are deep rich yellow, spotted with dark 

 crimson at the base of the lip, at the end of summer, lasting 

 in beauty for several weeks. 



P. Piollissoni. — This species also produces its pale yellow 

 flowers during the autumn, lasting three weeks or more in 

 beauty. Native of Brazil. 



P. stapelioides. — In this the pseudobulbs are small and 

 nearly round, bearing a pair of thin light green leaves. The 

 colour of the sepals and petals is greenish yellow, spotted and 

 barred with dark purple ; the lip is deep purple, approaching 

 to black. It blooms in July, August, and September, and 

 lasts long in perfection. Native of Brazil. 



Renantheea. 



This genus is very nearly allied to Vanda, and the treat- 

 ment recommended for that genus will suit these plants also 

 as regards heat and moisture. They are all showy plants, 

 with distichous leaves. They require the temperature of the 

 East Indian house, and should be potted in living sphagnum 

 moss, with an abundance of drainage. They will do well on 

 blocks with a good supply of water during the growing season. 

 During winter only give them enough water to keep their 

 bulbs from shrivelling. Keep them as near the light as 

 possible, and shade them only sufficient to keep them from 

 the burning rays of the sun. They are propagated in the 

 same way as Aerides, 



