Our sketcli was taken from a plant in tlie. collection of R. H. Measures, Esq., The 



Woodlands, Streatbam. 



This Odontoglot requires the same treatment as 0. Alexandrce (crispiim), the 

 details of which, we have so frequently given in the pages of the Album upon 

 previous occasions. 



Mr. W. S. Kimball's Orchids, Rochester, U.S.A. — This collection of Orchids now 



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ranks amonorst the finest in tlie United States of America, and when one remembers 



the time that Mr, Kimball has been enf]^ao;ed in the cultivation of this family of 



plants, it is really wonderful how such a fine collection could have been brought 

 so rapidly together. A visit to his establishment is worth a long journey, for here 

 exists the most extensive collection of Cypripediums in this country. Old sorts as 

 well as new and rare kinds are represented, in many sizes; all those in commerce 

 axe to be found here, all extremely healthy, and upwards of sixty species and 

 varieties were in flower at the time of our visit. A fine lot of Dendrobiums were 

 also in flower, and the old Cyrtopodiimi Andersonii, bearing two fine spikes of 

 bloom. Of Cattleyas and Lselias there are hundreds of plants, in various sizes. A 

 gigantic specimen of Caitleya intermedia, bearing upwards of two dozen fine spikes, 

 averaging five flowers on each ; a fine form of Cattleya Lawrenceana, with six fine 



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spikes ; and the rare Lcelia Lindleyaaa was also in flower. Phalsenopsids thrive 

 splendidly here, in fact, could not be better; many dozens were in flower. Of 

 Odontoglossums and Masdevallias there are hundreds, of all the best and most 

 popular species and varieties. Epidendrums are also well cared for. Many good 

 Oncidiums were in flower. The old Schomhurghia undidata (see plate 335) was 

 bearing six fine spikes, which produced a grand effect. There is likewise a fine Vanda- 

 house, containing many excellent specimens, many of which were at the time of 



our visit in flower, yielding a rich and grateful aromatic perfume. Here also I 



saw over five hundred expanded flowers of Lycaste SkinneH, amongst them being 

 many fine forms, partaking of all the peculiar shades- of colour to be found in the 

 species ; this was a most magnificent sight, as the plants were flowering most 

 profusely. In addition to these mentioned, there are hundreds of other fine plants ; 

 also a very extensive collection of the smaller-flowering Orchids, which are usually 



designated botanical curiosities, and which are for the most part despised by the 



majority of Orchid growers. Mr. Kimball, however, is a great enthusiast, and is 

 fond of the small and modest flowers as well aa the showy kinds ; he is to be 

 congratulated in being the possessor of one of the finest collections of Orchids in 

 the United States of America ; and to Mr. George Savage great credit is due for 

 the healthy appearance of the collection and the thoroughly practical manner in 

 which everything appertaining to them is carried out. 



