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shape and size. In the typical form the broad rounded petals and upper sepal are pure white, while the two lateral sepals 
are half white the lower half being copiously spotted with cinnamon red. The lip is spotted like the sepals but on a yellow 
ground. Several varieties have appeared which differ more or less from the original in point of colour. One of the first 
that appeared was that known as nobilis, which has larger flowers than the type, somewhat different in the shape of the 
lip, less copiously spotted, and with a richer tint of yellow on crest of lip. There is a difference also in its foliage, which 
more nearly resembles that of Schilleriana. The variety punctatissima is very beautiful, as, in addition to the heavy 
spotting of the lateral sepals and lip, the upper sepal and the petals are adorned with numerous minute purple spots on a 
pure white ground. The variety called Hrubyana is very distinct. In this form, which was first flowered by Baron 
Hruby in Bohemia, the sepals and petals are flushed with a purple tinge outside while the lip is spotted in the usual way. 
There are several other varieties less distinct from the type than those above named. This Orchid comes from the 
northern coast districts of the island of Mindanao in the Philippine group, but, like most other Phalanopsids, its 
importation is attended with great difficulty, owing to its fragile nature. 
Phalnopsis Stuartiana succeeds best in a warm moist atmosphere, of a temperature ranging from 65 deg. to 
70 deg. I. in winter, and from 75 deg. to 85. deg. F. in summer. Basket culture is best for it, and the basket should be 
suspended as near the roof as is convenient. Very little material is required in the basket, merely a small quantity of 
broken potsherds and charcoal, but the roots should be surfaced with a layer of living sphagnum moss. After the flowering 
season, which usually extends throughout January, the plants should be allowed a slight rest by giving less water, though 
they must never be allowed to become quite dry. When the plants commence active growth the quantity of water should 
be gradually increased and the temperature may rise until the maximum of 85 deg. is reached. Frequent waterings and 
a moist atmosphere must be maintained throughout the summer, but attention should be given to the ventilation of the 
house, otherwise leaf-spot, that great bane of Phaleenopsids, will be the result. The plants as well as the house should be 
driest at mid-day, and the house must be shaded, though not too heavily, from fierce sunlight during summer. The early 
morning and evening sun is beneficial to all Phalaenopsis if the atmosphere in the house is moist. 
Prepared from a plant in the possession of F. A. Philbrick, Esq., Oldfield, Bickley Park, Kent. 
