DESCRIPTIVE LIST. 2O/ 



This plant, and its varieties delicata and superba, seem 

 to be only varieties of Cattleya Triance, which, as we have 

 before remarked, sports into innumerable forms. 



The flowers vary greatly in color, much in form, and 

 the plants somewhat in habit. They are all winter bloom- 

 ing, and it is only a question of preference whether to 

 regard Cattleya Warscewiczii as a variety of Cattleya 

 Triance, or vice versa. 



Be this as it may, we cannot have too many of these 

 charming plants, and the variety the several specimens 

 exhibit will prove a constant source of pleasure. 



This genus of Orchids are general favorites ; they com- 

 bine elegance of form and color and agreeable fragrance 

 with easy culture and profusion of flowers. Most of the 

 species should be grown in pots, with good drainage, in 

 peat and moss. The plants should always be elevated 

 above the rim of the pot. Cattleya marginata, bulbosa 

 ritrina, Regnelli, and pumila should be grown on blocks 

 with moss, or in baskets. All the species, except Cattleya 

 citrina and granulosa, should be grown in the East Indian 

 house, with a good supply of heat, but not too much 

 water while they are growing. Water at the roots once 

 or twice a week will be sufficient for those in the most 

 vigorous growth, and water should never rest on the 

 foliage. Too much water causes the bulbs to rot. As 

 long as the soil is moist, no water is required ; when it 

 becomes dry, water the soil, not the bulbs. 



As soon as the plants have made their growth, they 

 should have a long season of rest, during which they 

 should be kept cool, rather dry, with just water enough to 

 prevent them from shriveling. Cattleyas generally make 



