Collection and Traiisportation of Orchids. 



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l)lants, and which would, during the voyage, live upon the new roots and 

 young shoots. This precaution is too often neglected. 



Orchids should not be packed until the time for embarking them : their 

 stay in the cases is a period of forced repose, and should be made as short 

 as possible. The cases should be placed in a light and convenient place, 

 so that they can be removed on arrival without delay. 



The insects most injurious to orchids during the voyage are cockroaches, 

 which swarm in every ship. The benefit derived from hermetically-sealed 

 cases is the perfect safety from these insects, and the exclusion of the salt 

 air, which seems fatal to orchids. 



Collectors cannot be too careful in packing plants; for often, by a little 

 carelessness in this respect, the acquisitions of months of labor — treas- 

 ures of almost incalculable value — are totally lost. 



Edwai'd C. Herbert. 



HOULLETIA BROCKLEHURSTIANA. 



