CHAP I BAR TEXX. 
SELECTIONS FOR BEGINNERS. 
FOR the guidance of those who are unacquainted with 
Orchids, but who wish to possess a small collection of 
them, we have selected fifty plants for each of the three 
divisions into which, for cultural purposes, Orchids are 
glassed, yiz., “ Tropical,” “Intermediate,” and ~‘ Cool.” 
The plants selected are, in almost every case, easy to 
cultivate, easy to procure—z.e., cheap and plentiful in the 
market—certain flowerers, and ornamental. A few, how- 
ever, such as Vanda Sanderiana, Cypripedium Rothschildia- 
num, and Miltonia vexillaria, cannot be called cheap, and 
are not easy to cultivate in comparison with the others; 
but we have admitted them for the sake of variety, and 
on account of their exceptional beauty and interest. 
For particulars as to treatment and temperatures the 
reader is referred to the chapters which deal specially 
with these particular subjects. Some Orchids, such as 
Dendrobium nobile and Cypripedium caudatum, may be 
grown in at least two of the divisions; whilst others thrive 
best when placed in one division for a portion of the year, 
and then removed to another. But to the beginner who 
does not purpose having more than one house, this treat- 
ment is out of the question, and the plants here selected 
may be grown in the same house all the year round. 
