112 ORO ID Ss 
C. Schofieldiana.—This is closely related to C. granulosa, 
resembling it in form and habit, but differing in the 
colour of the flowers, which are also larger. They are 
pale tawny yellow, spotted with purplish crimson ; the lip 
is 24in. long, the spreading portion granulated and magenta- 
purple, the folding portions being white and rose. It 
is the handsomest of the group of Cattleyas to which it 
belongs, and which are characterised by the colour of the 
flowers and the granulated lip. It is easily kept in health, 
if grown in the warm end of the Cattleya-house. It was 
introduced from Brazil in 1881; flowering in August of 1882. 
Williams’ Orchid Album, ii., t. 93. 
C. Skinneri.—This is an old favourite of English Orchid- 
growers, and one which during the past few years has 
become very popular. It enjoys a little more warmth than 
most of the species, the warm end of the Cattleya-house 
suiting it. The pseudo-bulbs are from 6in. to r2in. high, 
and bear a pair of deep green, oval leaves, 6in. long; the 
scape is erect, and bears from six to twelve flowers, each 
about 5in. across, and coloured a beautiful rose-purple 
except the lip, which is white, bordered with purple; 
the petals are as broad again as the sepals, the column is 
shorter than in most of the species, and the lip is folded into 
a tube at the base, spreading and open at the apex. The 
flowers are produced during April and May, lasting several 
weeks in full beauty. It was introduced in 1836, from 
Guatemala, where it was discovered by the indefatigable Mr. 
Skinner (whose name it bears). It is in great request among 
the natives of those regions for the purpose of decorating the 
altars of their churches, and is known to them as the 
‘Flower of S. Sebastian.” It grows upon very high trees, 
and, according to its discoverer, is very difficult to get at. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 4270. 
