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of yellow in the centre ; its flower-spikes are produced in the 

 same way as the last, and at the same time ; it is nearly 

 equal to it in point of beauty, and though a deciduous plant 

 is useful for winter decoration. 



CAMAROTIS. 



Camarotis purpurea. A beautiful upright-growing Orchid, 

 with leaves three inches long throughout the whole length 

 Of the stem. It produces its flower-spikes, which are about 

 eight inches long, from the side of the stem ; the blossoms 

 are rose coloured, and appear from March to May, lasting 

 two or three weeks in beauty. This plant requires care to 

 grow it well ; it may be planted either in a pot or basket with 

 moss, and requires a good supply of heat and moisture over 

 the roots and leaves during the period of growth, but needs 

 very little rest, and should never be allowed to shrivel. The 

 East India house is the most suitable place for it. A fine 

 specimen of this species was shown at the Chiswick and 

 Regent's Park exhibitions in 1850. This single plant, on 

 which there were more than 100 spikes of flowers, was grown 

 by Mr. Basset, gardener to R. S. Holford, Esq., Tetbury, 

 Gloucestershire. 



CATTLETAS. 



These rank among our finest Orchids ; they are general 

 favourites, and there can be little doubt that, as the mode of 

 treatment which they require, and the ease with which they may 

 be brought to a high state of perfection become better un- 

 derstood, they will be extensively cultivated. Many of the 

 bulbs are singular and agreeable in form ; and the dark ever- 

 green foliage of the plants when in a healthy condition, 

 together with their compact habit of growth, renders them 

 peculiarly attractive. Some of the sorts have only a single 

 leaf at the top of each bulb ; others, as C. Skinneri and C. 

 intermedia, have two, and C. granulosa and G. Leopoldiana 



