300 ORCATDS:. 
Var. xanthocorys has smaller flowers, paler in colour, 
with the tails pure yellow. 
We have selected M. Shuttleworthii as the representative 
of all the smaller kinds which require the following’ treat- 
ment: The plants should be grown in small teak baskets or 
pans, using a mixture of fibrous peat and sphagnum, with 
charcoal and crocks for drainage. They should be planted 
firmly, and be kept supplied with moisture at the root all 
the year round; in hot weather they will require a good 
watering daily. The best position for them is near the 
roof-glass in a shaded part of the cool Odontoglossum- 
house, where they will get plenty of fresh air. In winter 
they require a temperature of 5odeg. at night, and 5deg. 
warmer during the day. The best time to renew the soil 
is about February. None of the kinds require a large 
amount of root-room. 
M. tovarensis.—The only white-flowered species, and 
one of the most popular in gardens. The leaves are 
erect, 5in. long, #in. across, thick, fleshy, shining green, 
very brittle, the base narrowed to a stalk 2in. long, and 
inclosed in green sheaths. The scape is erect, two-edged, 
5in. long, with a pair of vase-shaped bracts at the top, from 
which spring the flowers, strong scapes bearing four 
each; tube short and curved; upper sepal narrow, tail- 
like, reflexed, 1}in. long; lower sepals united and forming 
a flat blade iin. long and tin. across, with a pair of 
tails 3in. long. The whole flower is pure snow-white, and 
is sweet-scented. The plant blossoms in winter, and 
continues in flower for two months or more. It is easily 
cultivated if planted in pots or pans, but requires more 
warmth in winter than the majority of Masdevallias. We 
find it healthiest when wintered with the Cattleyas. This 
species was the first introduced of the large, attractive- 
