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plant of this variety I ever saw, was in the collection of 

 S. Mendel, Esq. 



C. vestita nivalis. — An elegant variety, with pure white 

 flowers. It is in no way different to the other forms save in 

 being entirely destitute of the colour on the lip. It flowers 

 in winter, and is especially valuable for wedding bouquets, 

 or any other purpose for which pure white flowers are wanted. 



C. vestita Turneri, — A handsome variety, producing longer 

 flower spikes, larger flowers, and these in greater quantity than 

 the previous-named kinds ; the form of the flower is more 

 compact, the colour pure white with rose-coloured eye. A 

 peculiar feature of this variety is, that it blooms after the other 

 forms of C. vestita are over, which makes it the more valuable. 



Camaeotis. 



A small genus of scandent Orchids. They have narrow 

 coriaceous leaves, and the flowers have a thick fleshy lip, 

 which is hollowed out somewhat in the form of a slipper. The 

 temperature of the East Indian house is required for their 

 successful cultui'e. They succeed best grown in sphagnum 

 and suspended in baskets. 



G. purpurea. — A beautiful upright-growing plant, with 

 leaves three inches long. It produces its flower spikes, which 

 are about eight inches long, from the side of the stem ; the 

 blossoms are rose-coloured, and appear from March to May, 

 lasting two or three weeks in beauty. This plant requires 

 care to grow it well ; it may be planted either in a pot or 

 basket with moss, but the latter is preferable ; it requires a 

 good supply of heat, and moisture over the roots and leaves 

 during the period of growth, but needs very little rest, and 

 should never be allowed to shrivel. The East Indian house is 

 the most suitable place for it. A fine specimen of this species 

 was shown at the Chiswick and Regent's Park Exhibitions in 



