1 28 ORCHIDS. 



The value of an Orchid for the market depends upon 

 the qualities of durability, color, and fragrance, some- 

 what upon singularity of form. With the florist, it will 

 also be a consideration how easily the plant can be 

 grown, and how much flower it will produce. 



Now while most Orchids must ever remain a luxury 

 for the amateur, on account of their scarcity and conse- 

 quent high cost, there are many which can be easily and 

 profitably grown by the florist. Of these we mention a 

 few. 



Cypripedium msigne, valuable for blooming in Decem- 

 ber, when flowers are scarce ; a free bloomer, the flowers 

 lasting many weeks in water. 



Many of the other Cypripediums, as they become com- 

 mon will doubtless prove valuable, and much may be ex- 

 pected from the new hybrids. 



Dendrobium nobile is already much in demand, the 

 flowers selling freely at a good price ; valuable for color 

 and fragrance. 



D. Wallichianum, a closely allied species, has richer 

 colored flowers. These plants, by a little care, may be 

 had in bloom from November to June. 



Ccdogyne cristata, a lovely pure white flower with crested 

 yellow lip, valuable for wreaths and bridal bouquets, free 

 flowering and of very easy culture. 



Calanthe vestita, in its many varieties, is a valuable 

 plant with graceful flowers, valuable for fine work. 



Lycaste Skinneri, of easy culture, producing freely its 

 large showy flowers, which last long in perfection. 



Cattleya Triance all the many varieties of this beautiful 

 winter-blooming Cattleya are very handsome. The flow- 

 ers are large, deliciously fragrant, and very durable. 



