variable in colour from white with a pink blush to a dark rose. The pseudobulbs 
are somewhat spindle-shaped and are about § or 6 inches in length. The leaves are 
broad, pointed, heavily ribbed and veined, and of a deep green colour. These 
plants are indigenous to the comparatively low jungle country between the coast 
and the mountain range which runs through Burma to the Malay Peninsula. The 
climate is humid and warm through the greater part of the year. Even in mid- 
winter the minimum temperature rarely drops below 63 degrees Fahr., and in the 
Summer the temperature range is from 72° to 100°. Obviously, therefore, it will 
require glasshouse treatment at least in Brisbane and a hothouse will be essential 
southwards. In Townsville and other northern warm areas it should do well 
enough in the warmer part of a bushhouse. During the Winter months no water 
should be applied, but during the growing period (Summer) it can absorb un- 
limited quantities, 
CALANTHE SIEBOLDI. Native of Japan. 
Evergreen type, of small growth. Leaves broad, plaited and dark green. Spikes 
short and erect. Flowers on racemes from spike. Sepals and petals bright yellow 
and sometimes of a brownish shade. Lip cream to golden. This species is found 
at from 1200 to 3000 feet above sea level near Kyoto in the Island of Honshu 
(Japan). It is probably found in other parts of the island, but the only authori- 
tative statement I have been able to obtain is as above. The Japanese climate is 
one of a wide range of temperatures. At Kyoto the temperature range and average 
monthly rainfall are as follows— 
Temperature Rainfall Temperature Rainfall 
from to Inches from to Inches 
Wamuarys 0! 3... 22° 60° 23 July oa 60° 93° 8 
February ° ......... 22" 57) 25 JAA eNISE fo!) 60° 92° 6 
Maeeh i ein, 2'S 72) 4} September .. 50° 92° 8 
1 a a a 5) 33); 64 Ocrobery |) .:..04. 41° 80° 5 
Ry ie Vu iy 39° 85° 6 November .. 40° 73 3 
Aerie 4) 8) lee 50° 89° 94 December .. 24° 60° 2 
It is obvious, therefore, that this species will require very cool treatment. In 
North Queensland it is doubtful if it could be grown at all. In Brisbane we might 
succeed with it in the cooler parts if it is kept in a cool bushhouse. In Sydney 
it should do well enough in a bushhouse. It will require to be kept reasonably 
damp in the Winter time and have moderate applied water in the Spring and 
Autumn, with good soakings at frequent intervals in the Summer. 
CALANTHE VERATRIFOLIA. Native of Ceylon, India, Java, Australia, etc. 
Naturally the plants of this species grown by the majority of Australian orchid 
culturists are of Australian origin. A hardy evergreen plant with long, broad, 
plaited leaves. Flowers borne on long spikes, sepals and petals white, turning 
black with age. The flowers are delicate in texture, and if handled are apt to 
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