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C. villosum. — A desirable Indian species, which grows about 

 a foot high. The leaves are of a light green colour, freckled 

 on the lower part with dark spots. Flowers produced singly, 

 often measuring five inches across, and having a fine glossy 

 appearance over their whole surface, which is orange red, 

 intermixed with light green and dark purple. Blossoms 

 during April and May, and continues from six to eight weeks 

 in perfection. This makes a fine exhibition plant, on account 

 of its distinct colour, and its long continuance in flower. 



Cyrtochilum. 



C. maculatum. — There are a good many species in this 

 family, but this is the only one I consider really worth grow- 

 ing. It is somewhat similar in habit to the Miltonias, and 

 succeeds well with Brassias and Oncidiums. The pseudobulbs 

 and leaves are dark green, and the plant is of free and compact 

 growth, producing its long spikes of green and purple spotted 

 flowers during the winter and spring months. Native of 

 Mexico. 



Cyrtopera. 



This is a terrestrial genus, containing a few very handsome 

 species. They have long thin plaited dark green leaves, and 

 resemble Bletias, and should be treated in the same manner. 

 Pot them in a mixture of turfy loam, peat, and sand, but do 

 not elevate the plant upon a cone above the rim of the pot. 

 During the growing season they should be placed in the East 

 Indian house ; but during rest a cool and moderately dry 

 atmosphere is best. 



C. Jiava. — A very pretty plant, not much known at present 

 amongst Orchid growers, having somewhat the appearance of 

 a Bletia. The flower spike grows upwards of two feet high, 

 bearing large flowers, the sepals and petals of which are rich 

 yellow ; lip rather paler. Native of Northern India. 



