succeed equally well in a pot, but the drooping character of the flower-spikes renders 
it a most fitting subject for growmg in either of the above-named receptacles, and 
for suspension: from the roof. As to temperature, we find it succeeds best in the 
Odontoglossum-house during the summer months. After it has flowered, and while 
it is making its growth, a copious supply of water should be given to it, always 
keeping the soil moist until the growth of the bulbs is completed. When it has 
finished its growth, it should be removed to the Cattleya-house, where it should be 
kept moderately dry until it produces its spikes about March or April. 
For exhibition purposes this is a most valuable little plant, being easy of 
cultivation, distinct in colours and flowering during the principal exhibition months, 
May and June; its long lasting quality is also a great point in its favour. In 
order to preserve the flowers for a considerable time, they should be kept free from 
damp, for if allowed to get wet they soon become spotted, and fade, but when kept 
in this way, they will last at least six or seven weeks. The plant is altogether a 
most valuable Orchid, and as it takes up but little room, we recommend growers to 
procure a good stock of it, as its effect when suspended among other flowering 
Orchids is charming. | AER 
OrcHips IN BreLgrum.—When in Ghent a few days ago, I had the good fortune 
to receive an, invitation to view the celebrated collection of Dr. Boddaert of that 
city. The collection is a very extensive one, and the plants are exceedingly well 
grown and healthy. There was a good show of flowering Orchids, among which 
may be mentioned :—Trichopilia crispa marginata with forty-two expanded flowers, 
a marvel of cultivation; Odontoglossum Phalenopsis with twenty-six flowers, a fine 
well-grown plant; Cypripedium Argus with six flower spikes; the new Trichophilia 
suavis alba, of which we hope to give a plate later on: Angulow Ruckerit: sanguinea 
with several flowers ; also the rare NManodes Meduse, with Odontoglossums, Vandas, 
Masdevallias, &e., in great variety. | * 
’ H. WILLIAMS. 
