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Messrs. Veitch and Sons, and we learn that upon its first opening its flowers in their 
establishment little notice was taken of it, as it was not supposed to be of much value ; 
but we cannot but think the flowers were not developed so well as these here 
depicted, for when we saw this plant in bloom, it seemed to us that it was a gem 
of the first water. As before remarked, C. Marshallianum is very slow in growth, 
a peculiar trait in all the hybrids belonging to the concolor group, that is, having 
this species for one of their parents. C. concolor is widely distributed, and appears 
always in the limestone formation, so that this should be taken into consideration 
both with it and any of its hybrids. We advise the drainage to be composed of small 
nodules of lime-stone, also some should be mixed with the soil in potting. Want of this 
material has probably been the cause of the slow growth of its hybrid C. Marshallianum. 
For soil use peat fibre and sphagnum moss, in about equal proportions, pressing 
the whole down firmly, and raising the plant above the rim of the pot but slightly. 
Water must be freely given, and therefore the drainage must be exceptionally good, 
in order to carry off any surplus quickly, thus preventing stagnation in any form. 
It is a plant that enjoys a warm moist atmosphere, and should therefore be treated 
to a liberal amount of light, heat and moisture, and we are under the impression 
that it delights in a humid atmosphere the entire season. - 
