54 CATTLEYA. 



into a cooler house, or the drawing-room, as their 

 flowers will last longer and the colour be much 

 finer than if allowed to remain in the growing- 

 house, the moisture of which would cause them 

 soon to decay, and consequently abridge the period 

 of their beauty. The temperature most suitable to 

 their growth is that of a cool house, such as is 

 recommended for the North American species, 

 and the same when at rest will suit them. 



