CHAP PER XT. 
BARKERIA. 
A GENUS of small, thin-stemmed Orchids, related to Epi- 
dendrum. The pseudo-bulbs are fusiform, usually springing 
from each other, with numerous stout roots and a few 
strap-shaped leaves, which latter fall off when the growth 
is ripened. The flowers are in erect racemes, which spring 
from the top of the ripened pseudo-bulbs, and they last 
several weeks under favourable conditions. In form and 
structure they are similar to the bulk of Epidendrums. 
All the species are natives of Central America. 
Culture. 
to a few twigs of thorn or apple, which should be stuck 
These plants thrive best when fastened on 
in a teak basket of moss, and suspended near the roof-glass, 
in an unshaded part of the intermediate house. When 
growing they should be dipped overhead in water at 
least once a day. As the leaves fall off, the supply of 
moisture should be reduced, and finally withheld altogether 
till growth re-commences. Naturally we believe these 
plants grow on low, twiggy bushes near streams, or 
where for a part of the year there is a copious rainfall. 
Some growers recommend placing these plants out of doors 
in a moist, sunny position during summer. 
B. elegans.—A charming little plant, with slender 
pseudo-bulbs and pale green leaves. The racemes are 
