148 THE ORCHID-GROWER'S MANUAL. 



TRICHOPILIA. 



This is a small genus of Orchids, some of which are very 

 handsome and distinct ; their flowers are very curious in 

 form, and are produced from the side of the bulbs. They 

 are dwarf evergreen plants, and are best grown in pots, with 

 peat and good drainage, and should be well elevated above 

 the rim of the pot on account of their drooping flowers, 

 without too much water at the roots at any time. They 

 will do best in the Mexican house, and they are propagated 

 by dividing the plant. 



Trwhopttia coccinea. A pretty species from Central Ame- 

 rica. A very distinct plant ; sepals and petals are twisted, 

 brownish, with yellow; the lip of a deep crimson, with a 

 narrow edge of white. It produces its blossoms in May 

 and June, lasting three weeks in beauty. Of this plant there 

 are many varieties. 



T. crispa. A charming species, and very rare ; it resembles 

 coccinea in growth, except that the bulbs are larger. Pro- 

 duces its blossoms during May and June, and they last two 

 weeks in perfection. Requires to be grown in a pot, and 

 elevated three inches above the rim, to show oft' to better 

 advantage the flowers which are drooping. Makes a good 

 plant for exhibition. Very scarce. 



T. picta. A beautiful new species, which grows six inches 

 high ; bulbs about two inches long. A very distinct kind ; 

 the flowers of which are of a pale yellow, and spotted with 

 brown. In bloom in August and September, and continues 

 two weeks in good condition. 



T. suavis. A magnificent species, and very handsome ; 

 grows in the way of Odontoglossum grande ; the bulbs and 

 leaves greatly resemble that plant. The flowers are white, 

 spotted with pink, and as many as three are produced on a 

 spike. It blooms in March or April, lasting about two 



