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A. Williamsii. — A distinct and charming kind from India, 

 with broad dark green drooping foliage. The spikes of 

 flower are produced in great abundance, measuring from 

 two to three feet in length, and branched; colour, pinkish 

 white ; very scarce. First flowered in the collection of the 

 late C. B. Warner, Esq. ; blooms in June and July, and 

 makes a fine Orchid for purposes of exhibition, on account of 

 its free flowering character ; from its deHcate colour it also 

 associates well with other kinds. 



Aganisia. 

 A. pulchella. — A rare and pretty dwarf Orchid from 

 Demerara, eight inches high, the only species of this genus 

 that I know ; it produces from the bottom of the bulb a spike 

 of flowers, which are white, with a blotch of yellow in the 

 centre of the lip. It blossoms at difierent times of the year, 

 lasts two or three weeks in perfection, and is best grown in a 

 pot, with peat and good drainage. It requires a liberal supply 

 of water at the roots, and the hottest house. It is a very scarce 

 plant, and is propagated by dividing the bulbs. 



An^ctochilus and othee Variegated Orchids. 



The following short and plain description of all the 

 Anactochili I have seen grown may prove serviceable to those 

 who are beginning their cultivation, as well as to others who, 

 having made a commencement, have not completed their 

 collections. I have also added the mode of cultivation which, 

 from long experience, has been found to suit their wants. 

 Many fine species are, however, not introduced, and there are 

 others in catalogues that I have not seen. 



Among Orchids, as well as among most other orders of the 

 vegetable kingdom, there are variegated-leaved species and 

 varieties, and these, like most other variegated plants, gene- 



