ably, thus rendering them doubly valuable, especially when such splendid hybrid 
forms as C. Hardyana and the subject of our present illustration appear amongst 
them. We are indebted to the kindness of M. le Duc de Massa, Chateau de 
Franconville, par lLuzarches, France (in whose honour we have the pleasure of 
dedicating the plant), for the subject of our drawing, which was showing a flower- 
sheath during our last visit to this fine place in June last, 1888. We found the 
collection of Orchids in excellent condition, and the number of species and varieties 
appear to be rapidly increasing. 
Cattleya Massaiana is a splendid evergreen form, which resembles C. gigas in 
habit of growth. Its flowers are produced from the newly made bulbs just before 
they are fully developed, several flowers appearing together upon the spike. ‘The 
sepals and petals are similar in form to C. Dowiana aurea, and are rose-colour, 
beautifully mottled with white, and flushed with white towards the base; lip large, 
two-and-a-half inches across, enclosing the column at the base, the edge beautifully 
frilled and lobed, the colour being rich magenta-crimson ; the throat is striped in the 
centre with brownish crimson on a yellow ground, and bears at the side two large 
eye-like spots of bright orange-yellow; the convolute portion of the lip is streaked 
on the outside in a similar manner to C. Dowiana aurea, whilst it yields a perfume 
similar to C. Dowiana itself. It blossoms during the months of August and September, 
but doubtless it will vary according to its season of growth, in like manner as 
do both of the supposed parents. 
This Cattleya requires the same treatment as C. gigas, C. Dowiana, and 
C. Dowiana aurea, but we have never scen these plants grown in better style, or 
flower so freely than is the case at the Duc de Massa’s, under the superintendence of 
M. Tallué, the Duke’s gardener. At the time of our visit nearly every plant of these 
kinds in the collection were showing their sheaths, giving great promise for a magni- 
ficent display of flower in a short time. The plants were growing in a very light 
house, near the glass; they were allowed a decided season of rest, but receiving 
just sufficient moisture to keep their bulbs and foliage in a plump condition—thus 
affording the same sustenance as the dews, in their dry season, in a state of nature. 
This system, indeed, will be found to suit all Cattleyas, for although a decided 
season of rest is highly beneficial, the bulbs should never be allowed to shrivel. 
In the growing season these plants are subjected to heavy rains, but under 
cultivation the supply of water must be regulated with care. 
