The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids 



had not seen it in flower, nor did he recognize the 

 growth. Accordingly the plants were sold as L. 

 pumila (?) on the supposition that they might 

 represent a large variety of that common species. 

 It was a costly mistake for Messrs. Sander, who 

 obtained scarcely one per cent, of the value. 

 Several importations have arrived since the habitat 

 was re-discovered, and L. Jongheana is common 

 now, and, to tell truth, little esteemed. In fact, it 

 is " a drug " in the orchid market. 



The bloom is large, pale mauve, the lip whitish, 

 margined with mauve. A number of wavy ribbons 

 set on edge descend from the throat, golden yellow 

 of colour a curious effect. Flowers differ much in 

 size and tint, and albinos seem to be commoner 

 than in most species. A plant often makes two 

 growths in the year, but it flowers only from that 

 starting in autumn. March. Brazil, bordering on 

 Peru. Originally discovered in 1842. 5s. 



Majalis (May-flower, "Flor de Majo," of the 

 natives). The bloom is very large and striking ; 

 rosy mauve, lip white in the centre, with purple 

 dots and markings. Flowers from the young 

 growth in May and June. A species of eccentric 

 habit, not difficult to grow, but curiously uncertain 

 in blooming. I myself thought I understood it 

 after two successful seasons; but later experience 



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