THE ORCHID HOUSE. 



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from moist dead air, and the growth of such plants as 

 Vandas, Saccolabiums, Aerides, and Phalcenopses, is strong 

 and vigorous, the foliage deep dark green, and the flower 

 far finer and more enduring than upon plants grown 

 upon the steam bath principle. 



The following table may be useful : 



