No. 1764. 
CERATOCHILUS OCULATUS. 
Class. Order. 
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA. 
We received this extraordinary plant in 
1829, from Mr. Deppe, at Xalapa, in New 
ain: it Powered in June 1831. The 
flowers, which hang down, as represented 
in the reduced outline, are most curiously 
formed and fragrant: they are sprinkled 
over in almost every part with innumerable 
spots, most of which are annular. Near the 
base of the Labellum are two very large 
ones, like eyes, which add greatly to the 
elegance of the flower. 
It thrives very well in a shady part of our 
stove, potted in vegetable earth and a little 
sand, and will increase by dividing the 
bulbs. 
What a wonderful example have we here 
of the power and goodness of the Almighty 
Creator, in forming objects so replete with 
beauty for our delight! Never, never sure- 
ly, can we sufficiently admire and adore our 
