1^6 Orchid Culture. 



Carl V. — A double white variety, of fine cup form. 



Marshall P. Wilder and Edxuard S. Rat/d^ Jr.^ two of Dr. Kirt- 

 land's seedlings, are among the finest varieties, but have not yet 

 bloomed here. 



[Having paid a visit to Mr. Wilder's place, for the express purpose 

 of examining the collection of tree paeonies, of which he has kindly 

 given us the above notes, we can testify to their splendor. Besides the 

 kinds enumerated, we may mention a fine variety, resembling Eliza- 

 betha, and a rival to it, but of which the name was, unfortunately, lost. 

 Another, of clear dark-purple color, had been crossed with the pollen 

 of some of the best sorts, and was already showing fine seed capsules. 

 The collection is very extensive, embracing all the varieties of dis- 

 tinction which could be procured in Europe, as well as Mr. Wilder's 

 own seedlings. They occupied a square bed, containing about an 

 eighth of an acre, and, when in full bloom, nothing can be imagined 

 more gorgeous than the appearance which it presented. — Ed.] 



ORCHID CULTURE. — 11. 



By John G. Barker, Cambridge, Mass. 



In continuing our remarks upon orchids, we will first consider the 

 Orchid House. Beyond a doubt, experience has proved that a span- 

 roof house is the best, running east and west. The size must be gov- 

 erned by the extent of the collection intended to be kept. This house 

 should have a partition in it, the upper part of which should be of 

 glass, one part to be devoted to East India species, the other to such as 

 are from the more temperate climes, the latter being kept ten or fifteen 

 degrees cooler than the former ; and when the Indian species are in 

 bloom, their flowering season may be lengthened by bringing them into 

 the cooler house. 



Construction. — The house should be built of brick up to the plate. 

 I do not think side lights are necessary, as light enough can be obtained 

 from the roof and the ends, which latter should be of glass above the 

 level of the plate. The ends may be made in two or more sashes, as is 

 most convenient, and fastened in with screws ; the roof should be of 



