96 ORCHIDS : HOW TO GROW THEM SUCCESSFULLY. 



rose tint varying in intensity, the lip is very handsome, being much 

 darker, with a large yellowish blotch in the throat. 



Good plants can be obtained, with one or two leading growths, at 

 from os. to 10s. 6d. each, newly imported or established. 



CATTLEYA LABIATA. From Brazil. 



This, also, is a beautiful and useful species and a very free bloomer, 

 opening its lovely blossoms during October and November. It is a 

 very old introduction, having been brought into this country in 1818, 

 but until within the last five years it was rarely seen in flower, and this 

 is accounted for by the original importations being so very small. For 

 many years no plants of this species reached this country until when 

 recently re -discovered and introduced in very large quantities; while, 

 owing to its scarcity previously, it is looked upon as a valuable addition 

 to this grand labiata section of Cattleyas. There is great variety 

 amongst them some being small and deficient in colouring, the flowers 

 of others being as large as C. Warscewiczii and dark mauve in colour, 

 with the lip of a rich purple tint. Strong plants of this species may be 

 purchased at from os. to 10s. 6d. each, with from one to three leading 

 growths plants which four years since would have cost from 40 to 

 50. It is best grown in pots or baskets, and occupying a position 

 where there is plenty of light. Its treatment should be the same as 

 that advised for C. Gaskelliana. Newly imported or established. 



CATTLEYA MEKDELII. From New Granada. 



Another variable family of great beauty, having very large, hand- 

 some, and often exceedingly delicate tinted blooms, the sepals and 

 petals frequently being of a light pink shade of colour, often 

 approaching to white. It flowers during April or May, and does best 

 when grown in peat and sphagnum, either in pots or baskets, in a light 

 position near the glass, and should be potted immediately after 

 flowering only. For general culture and treatment, see that recom- 

 mended for C. Gaskelliana. 



Good plants can be obtained at from os. to 10s. each, newly 

 imported or established. 



CATTLEYA MOSSIAE. From Venezuela. 



This, also, is a very beautiful Orchid, and richly deserves a place in 

 every collection, the labellum or lip is so richly and beautifully 

 coloured, while the plant is of easy culture and blooms very freely from 

 April to the end of June. It should be potted immediately after 

 flowering into pots or baskets, using peat and sphagnum, watering 

 freely during growth. It is advisable to keep it moderately dry whilst 

 at rest; but, like others, must not become thoroughly dry when in 

 flower or when it is growing. Good plants, with from one to four 

 breaks, can be purchased at from 3s. 6d, to 10s. 6d. each. As with 



