CirAP TER. OX. 
ANSELLIA. 
A SMALL genus of tropical African Orchids, with the habit 
of a large Dendrobium, and the flowers of a Cymbidium. 
The pseudo-bulbs are stout and woody when old; 
they vary in length from t1ft. to 4ft., and they bear 
about a dozen leaves near the apex. The flowers are 
borne in large, branching panicles, usually from the 
apex, but sometimes from the sides of the pseudo-bulbs. 
Each flower is about 2in. across; the sepals and petals 
are equal and spreading, and the lip is three-lobed. The 
colour is some shade of yellow, with blotches of brown. 
The genus is named after Mr. John Ansell, who discovered 
it in Fernando Po growing on the stem of a palm-tree. 
Culture.—These plants require tropical treatment all 
the year round. They should be planted in pots or pans 
half full of drainage, using as compost peat fibre and 
sphagnum. Whilst growing they require plenty of water, 
both at the root and overhead; and they should have as 
sunny a position as is possible in the tropical house. 
When growth is finished less water should be given. The 
time to re-pot is just as new growth commences. As 
these plants root freely, they should be allowed plenty of 
pot room. 
