established it requires great attention, in order to produce it in the perfection which 
we now lay it before our readers. We ourselves have not much experience in 
erowing this plant, but we gather that it grows well in a well-drained pot, and 
the drainage should have some broken bones added, as we consider this answers 
just the same purpose as mixing manure with the soil, and it has the advantage 
of always keeping sweet and clean. The soil should consist of about equal parts 
of loam, peat, and leaf-mould, to which may be added some rough sharp sand, 
and some moderate-sized nodules of charcoal, which greatly assist in keeping open 
the soil, which should be made firm about its roots. During the growing season 
a liberal supply of water is requisite, but care should be exercised to see that it 
passes away quickly; and in the winter, when at rest, the soil must be kept in a 
nice friable condition, but by no means allow it to become quite dry, for as Disas 
are found in a state of nature beside streams, on rocks, and in deep ravines, it 
becomes necessary to imitate the natural surroundings as near as possible. Slight 
shade is also necessary, for in their natural habitats they are surrounded 
with trees, which effectually break the sun’s rays. This plant appears to have been 
introduced some sixty-five years ago, but we are not aware that it was successfully 
established. It has long been a coveted plant by Orchid growers, and now that it 
is established in our collections, we hope it may long continue. It is a rare and 
charming colour, and is most desirable in producing a distinct effect among other 
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