The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids 



correct. A noble species. Its large flowers are 

 orange yellow, boldly blotched with chocolate. 

 April and May. Ecuador. 1878. 21s. 



Pulchellum (pretty). Small, but a species which 

 has every attraction, finished loveliness, strong 

 scent, ease of culture, winter flowering, and long 

 duration of the blooms. Snow-white, saving a 

 touch of gold on the lip. Perfume like Lily of 

 the Valley. January and February. Guatemala. 

 1840. 3s. U. 



Ramosissimum (very branched). Most charming 

 when the white curly flowers open well, and the 

 colour of their spots is distinctly blue. That is not 

 the rule, unfortunately, but the long-branched spikes 

 always make a pretty show. A lilac variety often 

 appears. March and April. New Granada. 1871. 

 15s. 



Rdchenheimi. An improved variety of 0. Iceve, 

 more strongly scented. 



Hoseum (rosy). Vide Cocklioda sanyuinea. 



Eossi (Mr. Koss, Mexican traveller and collector). 

 A favourite with all. White, sometimes rose; 

 sepals spotted all over, petals only at the base, 

 with chocolate brown ; lip pure white. Too often 

 the brown is pale and weak. When the flower 

 reaches two inches in width, it receives the title 

 Majus, but there is no specific difference. It should 



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