oran ge, tinted and veined with purplisli brown. It blooms during the winter,. 

 producing its blossoms very freely, which continue in perfection two and three 

 months — a fact that makes it doubly useful, as at this period of the year all 



flowers are in great request. 



This Cypripedium thrives well in a cool house — that is to say, in a temperature 

 ranging from 45^ to 50*^ during the winter months. The blossoms assume a richer 

 hue in a cool atmosphere, and, as we mentioned before, the older the flowers 

 become the brighter colour they assume, this brightness being retained until the 

 flower falls. This makes the plant of more value to the cultivator, as we have so 

 many Orchids that require a high temperature, and thus anyone who possesses an 

 intermediate hotise will be able to cultiA^ate this species. Besides this one there 

 are several others that thrive best in an intermediate temperature. AVe have seen 

 it grown in a higher temperature since our drawing was taken, but the colour of 

 the flower was not nearly so bright a yellow as those represented in the plate- 

 we have before us. The material that will suit this plant is good fibrous peat 

 and leaf-mould, adding a small quantity of fibrous loam, and give ample drainage, 

 filling the pot half full, then fill up with the compost to within an inch of the rim, 

 elevating it towards the centre, and place the plant so that the soil covers the roots, 

 make it firm, but do not pot too hard ; it delights in porous soil, and. 

 enjoys a moderate supply of water when in vigorous growth, which continues nearly 

 all the year round. It should be given all the light possible, care being taken 

 to shade from the burning sun in summer. 





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