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Cyrtopodium. 



These are large-growing plants, yet are well worth culti- 

 vating, especially where room is not an object, for they are 

 noble-looking objects when not in bloom. I recollect well 

 seeing a splendid plant of C. punctatum exhibited at Chiswick 

 many years ago, and Dr. Lindley remarking to me what a grand 

 specimen it was. To grow it in like manner would require a 

 large pot and plenty of room, but it well repays the cultivator 

 if space is allowed. The best soil is a rich fibrous loam and 

 rotten dung to produce vigorous growth ; and when the plant 

 is strong enough to flower, after the growth is completed, give 

 it a long rest with little water, until it shows signs of growth 

 in spring, when water should be applied to the roots freely, 

 and more heat given. The flowers are produced from the 

 young growth just after starting in spring. The plants re- 

 quire the heat of the East Indian house when growing ; but 

 after they have finished their growth the heat of the Cattleya 

 house will be sufficient. 



C. Andersoni. — A very pretty Orchid, native of Brazil, and 

 of easy culture, requiring plenty of heat and moisture when 

 growing. The pseudobulbs are five feet high ; it produces its 

 fine spikes of yellow flowers in spring. 



C. jmnctatiim. — This is a more profuse bloomer than the 

 preceding, and not so tall; they are both, however, noble 

 plants, and with their fine long curved leaves make striking 

 objects in an Orchid collection, even when out of bloom. 

 The large spikes of flowers, yellow spotted with red, are pro- 

 duced in April and May. In addition to the flowers the large 

 bracts at the base of each branch are also marked in the same 

 manner as the sepals and petals, which greatly increases the 

 display of colour. Native of Brazil. 



