366 ORCHIDS. 
red spots about the base of the petals and lip, the rest 
being a bright yellow; the colour of the back of the flowers 
is much paler than that of the front. This species requires 
a tropical temperature, plenty of light, and moisture in 
moderation. It should be planted in well-drained peat and 
sphagnum, and may be grown either in pots, in baskets, 
or on blocks. It is a native of Central America, and was 
introduced in 1832. The flowers vary in size, those of a 
form called var. majus being half as large again as those 
of the type. Flowering season, March to May. 
Botanical Register, t. 1699. 
O. Brunleesianum.—A distinct and beautiful species, with 
the habit of O. sarcodes. It has erect, cylindrical pseudo- 
bulbs, each with a pair of oblong, acute, dark green leaves. 
The flowers are very numerous, on erect, branching spikes, 
150 having been produced on one spike by the plant which 
first blossomed in England; the sepals and petals are almost 
equal, oblong, 4in. in length, not spreading as in the majority 
of Oncidiums, primrose-coloured; the petals are yellow, 
barred with brown; the lip, which is the showiest part of 
the flower, is three-lobed, the two lateral lobes yellow, 
folding and almost forming a tube, whilst the front lobe is 
tongue-like, recurved, and coloured a rich maroon. This 
remarkable plant was introduced by accident amongst some 
mixed Orchids brought by an engineer from Brazil in 1883. 
It flowered in 1885, and created quite a sensation amongst 
Orchid-growers. A portion of the plant was, it is stated, 
soon after purchased from its lucky possessor for 150 guineas. 
It blossoms in the spring, and requires the same treatment 
as O. sarcodes. 
Williams’ Orchid Album, v., t. 206. 
0. candidum.—A very remarkable little plant, which 
until recently was known as Palumbina candida, It has 
