Esq., Nunfield, Dumfries, after whom it is named ; this gentleman is rapidly 

 forming a grand collection of Orchids. We have seen the present variety in flower 

 for two consecutive seasons in this establishment, and thus we have proved that 

 the intense colour is permanent, and we consider it much finer in colour than the 

 variety Barkeri, which we have flowered annually for many years. 



Loelia anceps Scottiana is a grand variety, resembling the typical plant in its 

 habit of growth, but the flowers are much richer in colour. The blossoms are 

 five inches across, of good form and substance, the sepals and petals being of a 



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deep violet-purple, the lip deep purple, and the throat orange. It blooms during 

 January and February, and continues some time in full beauty. 



This plant requires precisely the same treatment as the species, that is to say, 

 it should be placed at the coldest end of the Cattleya-house, near the glass, shading 



in the culti\^ation of these Mexican 



it but very slightly, this being the great secret 



Lselias, as unless they are well exposed to sun and light, they will neither produce 

 robust bulbs nor flower freely. During its growing season an abundant supply of 

 water is necessary to the well-being of this plant, and in warm weather, when it 



is making its young bulbs, it should be syringed twice daily (morning and afternoon), 



It requires a high temperature during spring 



in order to induce it to root freely. 

 and summer; in its native country this plant, whilst making its growth, is 

 subjected to strong heat and heavy rains, which keep the bulbs wet throughout the 

 night, so that the greatest amount of moisture should be spread about in the 



When growth is finished, just sufficient water 

 to keep it from shrivelling will be ample, until the spikes attain^ the height of 

 about a foot, when more water will be requisite to enable them to produce fine 

 flowers. Lcelia anceps and its varieties will thrive either in baskets or in pots ; 

 they should have good fibrous peat and living sphagnum moss to grow in, whilst 



afternoon, after the house is closed. 



the best time to re-pot them is just when they begin to grow and make new 



roots. 



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