This Miltonia requires the heat of the Cattleya house, and thrives in good 
fibrous peat; it must be well drained in order that the superfluous moisture may 
pass off, as the plant dislikes stagnant water about the roots. In the growing 
season a moderate supply of water may be given at the roots, but less will suffice 
when the growth is completed. We find the Miltonias to require more shade than 
most Orchids. Their leaves are thin in texture, and consequently are soon injured, 
which makes it necessary to pay strict attention to the requirements of the plants, 
as while too much sun would dry up the foliage, too much moisture about it would 
cause it to go spotted. 
They are propagated by dividing the bulbs, leaving two old ones and a growth 
in front. These divided portions should be potted in small pots until they get 
well established, and always at all times be kept free from insects. The white 
scale will sometimes attack them, and do much injury if not promptly removed. 
L&LIA ELEGANS PRASIATAW—From E. Harvey, Esq,., Aigburth, Liverpool, comes a 
spike of a grand form of this fine Lelia. The flowers are six inches across, the 
sepals and petals purplish rose, the lip rich magenta. This is quite a distinct 
form, and worthy of a place in every collection. Accompanying this was a spike 
of Scuticaria Hadweni, var. pardalina, described some time ago in the Gardeners’ 
Chronicle—B. S. W. 
DENDROBIUM NOBILE (THREE-LIPPED).—Mr. Knight, Gardener to the Right Hon. 
W. H. Smith; M.P., Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, sends us a curious form of 
this grand old Orchid, with three lips, two of the lips taking the place of the 
petals of the normal flowers, and being marked and coloured in a similar manner 
to the ordinary lip. In addition, the flower was deliciously scented. We do 
not suppose that this variation will be constant, being more probably a malforma- 
tion.—B. 8S. W 
BoLLEA CC@LESTIS AS A BLOCK PLANT. — When visiting the establishment of 
Messrs. Vervact et Cie., of Gand, Belgium, in April last, we were surprised to see 
this lovely Orchid quite at home on a block, growing luxuriantly, and rooting in 
all directions; the growths were very strong, and as healthy as any we have seen. 
Is it possible that this may be the secret of success with this Orchid? Being an 
epiphyte, found growing on the limbs of trees, we should imagine this treatment 
would be the most natural for it. It is evident that pot culture does not suit 
it, as it frequently dies off after two or three years—H. W 
