such unusual tints are found so extremely useful in arranging and con- 
trasting a collection of orchidaceous plants in bloom. We consider this Miltonia 
one of the most charming Orchids in cultivation, whilst it grows freely and flowers 
profusely. It varies considerably both in size and colour, the form here figured 
we consider the best; but it still remains somewhat rare, notwithstanding the vast 
quantities of plants which come to this country from Brazil annually. The plant here 
represented was kindly sent to us from the collection of J. 8. Bannatyne, Esgq., 
Summerville, Limerick, where, under the care of Mr. Dumper, there are numerous 
fine and also many rare plants. 
Miltonia spectabilis Moreliana is a splendid evergreen variety bearing pale green 
foliage, which is very apt to assume a decided yellow hue if improperly exposed to 
the full rays of the sun. The bulbs are about three inches high with leaves some 
six to nine inches in length. The scape rises from the side of the compressed bulb, 
and is usually from eight to ten inches long, rarely bearing more than a 
solitary flower. The sepals and petals are nearly uniform, spreading, rich deep purple 
in colour, and the large obovate lip is beautiful rich deep rose, veined with 
mauve-purple. The flowering season is September and October, and the blossoms last 
in full beauty for six weeks or more; these, when cut and placed in water, or 
in wet sand, continue in a fresh state for a considerable time. The cultivation of 
this plant is very easy, if its wants are carefully supplied. MM. spectabilis and 
M. spectabilis Moreliana succeed under the same treatment, as they necessarily 
would, being found in the same localities in a state of nature, growing on the 
branches of trees, where they get partial shade, but the full benefit of light and 
air. Their creeping stems spread rapidly in the rainy season, which is their time 
of growth and flower. After the flowers are past the dry season follows, but 
even at this time there is a considerable amount of moisture rising during the 
night, and they also derive nourishment from the decaying leaves that fall 
amongst them. We find them succeed well in baskets or in pans, as_ their 
creeping stems require a large amount of surface room. They require good 
drainage, but not a large amount of soil, as they do not root deeply, the best 
material being rough peat fibre and living sphagnum moss; and the proper time to 
re-pot or re-basket them is in spring, just as they begin to start into growth. 
The warmest end of the Cattleya-house, or the cool end of the East India- 
house will supply them best with the necessary heat, and the baskets should be 
suspended near the roof-glass in such a position that the plants can be shaded 
from the sun during the hotter part of the day. They require a liberal supply 
of water to the roots, and an atmosphere well charged with moisture during the 
period of active growth. 
White scale appears to be one of their natural enemies, as it is frequently 
imported with them, and if not eradicated thrives apace, to the great detriment of 
the plants. It is therefore essential to keep these—and all other insects—from 
injuring them in health and appearance. 
