PERISTERIA PENDULA. Native of British Guiana, 
Another handsome species, having oblong-ovate, somewhat sulcate pseudobulbs 
which bear a number of lanceolate, prominently streaked leaves. Its flower scape 
is pendulous, up to 18 inches long, and carries up to a score of globular, fragrant 
flowers, each about 1} inches across. They are pale yellow tinged with pink and 
dotted with purple on the inside. Lip thick and substantial, creamy in colour, and 
having a fleshy, elevated crest. It should be planted in a basket and suspended 
in a glasshouse. (In the colder parts added heat will be required in Winter.) 
Flowers in Summer and lasts in perfection for some weeks. 
PHATO-CAL AN Tie 
The work of the hybridist has found scope in crossing various species of Phaius 
and Calanthe. Most of these hybrids have more of the characteristics of the 
Phaius parent than the Calanthe. These hybrids are very attractive. Treatment 
as for Phaius. 
PHATUS 
A handsome genus of terrestrial orchids of wide distribution, being found in 
Asia, Africa, Madagascar and Australia. They are generally easily grown and 
flower freely in most species, the blooms being attractive and long lasting. They 
do well when potted in a compost of fibrous loam, leaf-mould, sand and well- 
rotted cow-dung, two parts each of the loam and leaf-mould, and one part each 
of the sand and dung. They require ample water in the Summer months, but 
should be kept comparatively dry in the resting period. A sunny bushhouse or 
open air will suit them in the warmer parts, with glasshouse protection in the 
Winter in colder areas. 
PHAIUS BICOLOR, a variety of P. Wallichii. Native of Ceylon. 
This attractive species has large round, ringed, dark green pseudobulbs with 
plaited, sharp-pointed leaves about 18 inches long, the bases of which have a 
number of greenish scales. The flower spikes are sturdy and erect, and grow up 
to § feet in length, but are usually between 2 and 3 feet. Flowers are numerous 
and about 4 inches across. Sepals and petals bright red-brown in colour, spread- 
ing, linear-lanceolate and pointed. Lip three-lobed, the side lobes rosy pink and 
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