there at different times, laden with fine spikes, bearing as many as fifteen flowers 

 on a raceme. Grand specimens of this variety still exist at Chatsworth, under 

 the care of Mr. Thomas. In our estimation, few plants can surpass these Vandas 

 in their stately grandeur, their beautiful pendent vivid green foliage forming an 

 excellent back-ground to their lovely blossoms. The flowers will last in full beauty 

 for labout six weeks, and when tlie plants are in vigorous health they will 

 produce spikes two and three times in one season, which is not the case with 

 the majority of Orchids. A house of Vandas^ the different species and varieties 

 being well represented, produces a grand display, the delicious aromatic odour of their 

 flowers pervading the whole structure ; and even when the plants are destitute 

 of bloom they are extremely ornamental, and objects of attraction. 



"We are indebted to the kindness of the Due de Massa, Chateau de Francou- 

 ville, par Luzarches, France, for the opportunity of figuring this grand variety. The 



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drawing was taken from a well-grown specimen, standing three or more feet high, 

 bearing two very fine spikes. There is a large collection of Vandas grown in this 

 establishment, and the Due de Massa uses every effort to maintain the collection 

 as complete as possible, as he considers this the finest genus of the whole 

 Orchid family. Vanda suavis (Chatsworth var.) attains a height of four or five 

 feet ; and produces numerous lateral shoots from the sides and base of the stem. 

 When this occurs, spikes of flower issue from the lateral growths as well as the 

 main stem. An idea may be formed of what a glorious specimen it becomes, by 

 referring to the illustration, on pasje 607, of the 6th edition of the Orchid-Grower^ s 

 Manned. The flower spikes issue from the axils of the leaves on either side, and 

 when the plant is well grown, two or more spikes will appear at the same time. 

 The large flowers are white ; the sepals and petals densely spotted and barred 

 with rich purple ; the upper part of the lip deep purple, . the lower part being 

 rosy-purple, ornamented with small purple spots. It blooms at various times of 

 the year, and lasts a long time in beauty. 



This Vanda requires to be grown in the East India house, with a winter 

 temperature ranging from 60*^ at night to 65*^ by day, with artificial heat; if the 

 sun should shine and increase the temperature a few degrees, it will greatly benefit 

 the plants, but advantage should be taken of these occurrences to admit air, through 

 the bottom ventilators only, however, in order to avoid cold draughts. We usually 

 moisten our houses in the morning and evening, if the house is dry ; but this 

 operation should depend entirely upon the state of the exterior atmosphere. During 

 the autumn and dull months of winter a small quantity of water will suffice, but in 

 the warm days of summer a considerable amount will be necessary, and this should 

 be spread over the paths and tables, but avoid watering the pipes to cause steam to 

 rise. We do not advocate syringing this plant unless it becomes shrivelled, in 

 which case it requires rather more shade than when in vigorous growth ; we find 

 it a good plan in summer to syringe between the pots and the lower portions of 

 the plants. Shading is required during the time that the sun is most powerful 

 in summer, but it enjoys all the light possible. The material we use is living 

 sphagnum moss, with good drainage. 



