they bear a raceme of deep, sparkling, rose-coloured or lively pink flowers, which, 
as its name implies, are all gathered to one side. These flowers sparkle and 
glitter in the light as if covered with frost crystals. Its usual time of flowering is 
during the autumn and winter months, and the blooms continue in beauty for several 
weeks. We find this plant to thrive best in the Cattleya-house, in a small hanging 
basket, or suspended on a block of wood; but in whatever way it may be grown 
it should have very little soil about its roots. The drainage must be maintained 
in thoroughly efficient order, for although an atmosphere well charged with moisture is. 
very conducive to its well-being, the roots prefer absorption from the air to having 
a quantity of wet sour material constantly about them. It requires a considerable 
amount of moisture during the growing season, and at no time in the year should 
it suffer from drought, as its diminutive bulbs cannot support it in health for any 
length of time without water; inattention to these small matters often cause the 
cultivator much loss and disappointment. This species does not like to be disturbed, 
so that if the plant is thriving in any particular position allow it to remain, for 
frequently it is found that one part of the house is more suitable than another 
for different plants. It will not require re-basketing often, but when this is 
necessary, the new material should be placed about it just after new growths appear. 
