Cattleya 



Natives term the genus " Squid Flowers," per- 

 ceiving a resemblance to the cuttle-fish in their 

 long thin arms ; but it is not striking in this 

 species. The sepals and petals are pale green, 

 spotted with black ; lip white, covered with small 

 green " warts," or knobs. It is not to be recom- 

 mended, perhaps, where space is limited. Late 

 spring. Guatemala. 1838. 3s. 6d. 



CATTLEYA. 



New species of this grand genus which takes 

 its name from Mr. Cattley, of Barnet are still 

 being discovered, but there is little hope that the 

 cool house will receive an addition to its solitary 

 representative there. We must be content with 



Cattleya citrina (lemon-coloured) ; and it is a 

 beauty. This plant persists in growing head down- 

 wards, for the reason, as is alleged, that it clings 

 to the under side of branches. I have seen no 

 confirmation of the statement, which looks im- 

 probable, since Cattleya citrina evidently loves the 

 sun ; but we must not rely upon mere probabilities 

 in dealing with orchids. Some growers as per- 

 sistently set it the right way up, and it does very 

 well for a time, though obviously struggling to 

 hang its young bulbs over the edge of the pan or 

 basket. In the long run, doubtless, this unnatural 



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