the one we here illustrate. Our drawing was taken by Mr, J. N. Fitch — who has made 

 a faithful representation of the plant — through the kindness of E- H. Measures, Esq., 



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Woodlands, Streatham, in whose well-known collection it bloomed during the early 

 part of last year. The plant bore a very fine raceme of flowers, of which our 

 plate, however, only represents a portion. 



Oncidium lamelligerum is an evergreen species, with dark green pseudobulbs, the 



foliage being upwards of a foot long and deep green in colour. The spike is produced 



from the axils of the leaves from the base of the bulb, and is much branched ; it 



appears after growth is completed, and is a very long time attaining its full 



development and bringing forth its flowers, which are large and numerous. The 



dorsal sepal is uniform, waved at the edge, stalked, and deep brown, bordered with 



yellow the inferior sepals much longer than the superior one, stalked, and oblong, 



the base cuneate on the one side, and semi-hastate on the other ; the crispy petals 



are suddenly hastate, oblong-obtuse, and undulate, pale yellow, blotched with brown 



towards the base ; lip similar in form to that of 0. macranthum. Its blossoms 



expand during the month of May and June, and they continue in perfection for 



several weeks. 



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This Oncidium grows upon the branches of the forest trees in its native 

 country, affecting situations which are cool and moist, we therefore place it in 

 the Odontoglossum-house in company with 0. meter anthum and other plants that 

 grow naturally in the same region, in which situation we find it thrive admirably, 

 for although we cannot imitate or produce such an amount of moisture as that 

 which envelopes them at night in their native country, w^e endeavour to represent 

 the natural surroundings as near as the means at our disposal will allow ; thus they 

 are kept cool and moist, and as much air is admitted, both by day and night, 

 as the condition of the outside temperature will permit. This plant requires very 

 little fire-heat ; indeed, the cultural instructions, which we have so frequently given 

 in connection with Odontoglossum Alexandrce and its varieties, will suit it exactly. 



Oncidiums of this section, when once established, dislike having their roots 

 disturbed, and these being thick and fleshy are very liable to injury unless great 

 care is exercised in removing old soil, and renewing it. Like the Odontoglossums, 

 this plant requires shading during the summer; indeed, this is the chief secret in 

 maintaining the leaves in their rich deep green colour. 



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