already in existence. It has been said that this plant can never be introduced, 
but it is just possible that in those districts where the two species from whence 
this variety was obtained approach each other, hybridisation by natural means may 
take place. For the opportunity of figuring this beautiful hybrid we are indebted 
to the kindness and liberality of Mons. Alfred Bleu, Paris. 
Miltonia Blewana splendens has pseudobulbs and leaves very similar to those 
of M. veuillaria, the flowers partaking of the mixed character of both species. 
The sepals and petals are broader than those of WM. vewillaria, and the petals 
at the base are stained with violet or violet-rose, and the markings below the 
disc are a beautiful soft brown. It appears to be a plant of good robust consti- 
tution, very floriferous, producing its flowers in quite a young state. The flowers 
also are said to emit a peculiar grateful odour, between that of Mignonette and 
Lily of the Valley, but of this we have found no trace. It is an evergreen plant, 
and requires a house nearly as warm as the Cattleya house to winter in, and a 
certain amount of moisture is necessary to keep away thrips and red-spider. The 
pots should be thoroughly well drained, and the soil used should be a mixture of 
good peat, fibre, and sphagnum moss, the surface being wholly sphagnum; in 
fact it requires exactly the same treatment as do M. vewillaria and M. Roezlii, its 
two parents. This hybrid variety, if grown in quantity, will have a beautiful effect, 
especially if judiciously arranged with its two parent plants, and some other 
near relatives. 
