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by J. Gair, Esq., and again in 1879 in the noble collection of Sir Trevor Lawrence 
Bart., M.P. The drawing reproduced in our plate was prepared from a plant which 
~ flowered last August in our own collection, and represents a very fair variety. A 
fine variety, which bloomed with W. Cobb, Esq., of Silverdale Lodge, Sydenham, is 
figured in the revised edition of Paxton’s Flower Garden. 
The treatment which we find to suit this plant the best is to place it in the 
Cattleya-house at the cool end. It should be potted in a compost of peat and 
sphagnum moss, with a few lumps of charcoal added; and a liberal supply of water 
should be given during the growing season, this being gradually decreased as the 
winter approaches. The plants should be well elevated above the rim of the pot, 
so as to allow any superfluous water to drain away from the crown. 
‘We do not find that noxious insects attack the species of Pescatorea in any 
great degree. The scale will sometimes take up its abode on the young growths, 
but when found this can easily be removed by the use of a brush or sponge and 
water. ‘ 
We saw a fine lot of Pescatoreas and Bolleas in splendid condition at Falkirk 
in September last, in the collection of J. Gair, Esq. These plants are not so easy 
of cultivation as many Orchids, their treatment not being generally so well under- 
stood; but this was not the case in this instance, for they were perfect plants, well 
cultivated, and blooming freely. We noticed more especially a fine species named 
in honour of Mr. Gair, which bears the richest coloured flowers we have ever seen; 
of this we hope to give our readers an illustration when it flowers next year. These 
plants were grown at the end of a house where a mixed collection of Orchids, such 
as Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Aérides, and Saccolabiums, were doing well. Bemg @ 
large house, the plants could be treated according to their several requirements, 
whereas in a small house the varied collection would not be found to do so well. 
VANDA C@RULEA.—Thigs Vanda, whose flowers are of such a distinct and beautiful 
colour, is no doubt one of the finest Orchids in cultivation. We have had the 
pleasure of seeing the plant we are about to mention for two successive yeals 
blooming in great perfection in the collection of the Marquis of Lothian, at New- 
battle, Dalkeith. The plant, which stands one foot in height, and is well furnished 
with good foliage, produced two spikes of its charming flowers, fourteen on each 
spike. The sepals and petals are of a delicate lavender blue colour, barred and veined 
with a deeper tint of the same; the lip is small, and of a dark violet colour. It 
was & moat showy. object, and the amount of bloom upon. it was extraordinary; 
considering the small size of the plant. 
one that has pleased us so well. 
such a plant, which is increasing 
year. There is a good collection 
houses are suitable for their cult 
eared for.—B. S. W. 
We have seen larger specimens, but never 
Great credit is due to Mr. Priest for producing 
in size, and in the number of its flowers every 
of Orchids being formed at this place, where we" . 
ivation, and the plants are well looked after a” 
