I1O ORCHTDS:. 
distinguished from C. labiata, of which it is by some 
considered a form. We have seen examples of this species 
with forty blooms expanded at one time, presenting a truly 
magnificent appearance. The flowers are produced from 
April to August, and will remain three or four weeks in full 
beauty ; they are deliciously fragrant. A native of La Guayra, 
whence it was introduced in 1836. It was named in honour 
of Mrs. Moss, of Otterspool, near Liverpool, who, fifty 
years ago, had a famous collection of Orchids. 
Fig. 27; Botanical Magazine, t. 3669. 
Some of the most distinct and beautiful of the va- 
rieties are here given. Many others are in cultivation. 
Var. candida.—Flowers white, the lip streaked with 
purple. 
Var. Hardyana.—Flowers lilac-purple, with magenta 
blotches; lip deep purple in the centre, with radiating 
veins. 
Var. Retneckiana.—F lowers white; disc and lip veined 
with deep purple. 
Var. Wageneriana.—Flowers white, with a yellow blotch 
in the centre of the lip. | 
The treatment required by C. Mossiz suits the majority 
of the species. It likes an intermediate temperature, shade 
from bright sunshine, plenty of water at the root and in 
the atmosphere during summer, or whenever growth is 
active, and just sufficient to prevent shrivelling in the winter, 
or whilst the plant is at rest. It should be potted in peat- 
fibre and a little sphagnum, and the pot should be two- 
thirds filled with clean crocks and a few pieces of charcoal. 
The soil should be pressed firmly about the roots. Re- 
potting ought to be done directly new roots begin to 
push from the young end of the rhizome. Whilst in flower 
the plant may be removed into a shaded greenhouse or 
cool living-room. 
