margined with pale yellow. The lip is large, of a bright golden-yellow colour, 
margined with bright brown oblong parallel’ blotches. The flowers, moreover, are 
deliciously scented. There are many varieties of this plant, all of which are worth 
growing, since they take up but little space, and when grown in quantity, produce 
a good effect. We saw about fifty spikes of the different varieties, some in bloom, 
and others showing, in the collection of C. G. Hill, Esq., of Arnot Hill, near 
Nottingham, and we shall not soon forget the effect produced, as the group of plants 
appeared to be one mass of bloom. By cultivating plants of this character space may 
be economised, since they grow as freely on blocks as in baskets. We also find 
them to thrive well in small pans suspended from the roof of the Cattleya-house or in 
any situation affording them the same temperature, with very slight shading from the 
sun. They are best grown near the glass, so that they may get all the light possible. 
As a root medium, a mixture of good sphagnum moss and fibrous peat suits them best, 
but the plants must have, good drainage, since they must be kept moist during the 
growing season, though when at rest a more limited supply will suftice—just sufficient 
being given to keep the bulbs plump, for on the other hand, it is not a plant that 
likes to be dried up. The bulbs sometimes shrivel when they flower too freely; 
if this is observed do not allow the blossoms to remain too long on the plants, 
as they will keep a good time in water when cut from . the plant. Being of a 
graceful character they are well adapted for the decoration of drawing-room stands, 
in which, if intermixed with foliage and other flowers, they help to produce a very 
charming effect. Indeed no flowers are so useful as Orchids for decorative purposes, 
as they last so long when cut. 
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Latta DomIntana RoskA.—This is the finest hybrid Lelia that has come under 
our notice. It is the result of a cross between Cattleya Dowiana and C. exoniensis, 
and the parentage is very evident in the novel form thus obtained. The lip is 
like that of C. Dowiana, of a rich purple-crimson, crisped at the margin ; the 
sepals and petals are of a pale lilac colour. It is a most beautiful Lelia, and is 
named in honour of Mr. Dominy, who has been most successful in raising seedling 
Orchids. There have been many wonderful hybrids brought out by the Messrs. 
Veitch and Sons, through the indefatigable exertions of Mr. Dominy, who has long 
been known as one of the oldest and most successful of Orchid growers, and whose 
name will be kept in remembrance as long as Orchids are cultivated.—B. 8. W. 
