In growth the plant somewhat resembles Z. purpurata, the bulbs and foliage 
being about eighteen inches in height, and of a light. green colour. It succeeds 
well grown in the Cattleya-house in pots filled with peat and a little sphagnum 
moss, over plenty of drainage. It should receive a moderate supply of water at 
the root during the growing season, and should never be allowed to get thoroughly 
dry. When it has made its growth it should be allowed. to rest, and at that time 
should be kept rather dry, only giving it sufficient water to prevent it from 
shrivelling. 
Lelias are subject to the attacks of white scale, but this can easily be got rid 
of by sponging with clean water. Thrips sometimes attack the young growths, and 
if allowed to increase, soon disfigure the leaves, 
CATTLEYA GIGaAs and C, Dow1ana.—These Catileyas have been considered to be | 
shy-flowering species, and we have sometimes found them to be so in our own 
experience, but we are beginning to change our opinion on this subject. No doubt 
there are some plants that grow and flower more freely than others, but a great deal 
depends on the conditions in which they are placed and the treatment they receive.. I 
recently had the pleasure of visiting the collection of W. Lee, Esq., of Leatherhead, 
which in time will be one of the finest to be seen in this country. The Estate 
is situated in an open part of the country, and the Orchid-houses are built on the 
side of a hill where they get the full light and sun, while they are sheltered from 
the driving winds; these houses are, indeed, all that can be desired, the requisitions 
of the various classes of plants having been well studied. Every accommodation is . 
provided for those kinds, such as Cattleya gigas and C. Dowiana, that are difficult to 
a nankeen yellow, and the lip of a 
with lines of gold. We hope at some 
as near the light as possible, and the treatment 
vigorous growth, and then to give them a good rest 
at the same time keeping them well exposed to the light, and giving them merely 
sufficient water to prevent them from shrivelling, & more ample supply of water beng 
given as soon as they show signs of flowering. There was also in this collection 
another species that is generally considered difficult. to ‘grow, namely, Vanda teres, of 
which there were three plants which had been blooming very finely. When cultivated 
as these are, they well repay all the trouble taken with them. These are grown at — 
one end of the house, without any shade.—B. §. W. — 
after the growth is completed, 
