Magazine, if correctly rendered, had the greenish sepals indistinctly spotted with 
brown. 
This species, as do many other Mexican Orchids, likes a light position, with 
plenty of air on warm days, and a good supply of water during the growing 
season. Propagation is effected by division of the pseudobulbs in the usual way. 
DeatH or RicHarp Barton Dopason, Ese, Bearpwoop, BLAcKBURN.—We are 
very sorry to have to record the death of one who has done so much for horticulture 
as our good friend Mr. Dodgson. All who knew him must feel deeply grieved at 
the loss of such an amiable and kind-hearted gentleman—for such he was, not 
only to us, but to all who came into contact with him; of this, the expressions 
of gratification that have emanated from all who have paid Mr. and Mrs. Dodgson a 
visit, supply abundant evidence. The reception given by him to Gardeners, Nursery- 
men, &c., when calling to see his collection of plants, was always a most cordial 
one, and whether it was to one or a dozen persons it never varied. All who were 
acquainted with Mr. Dodgson know how fond he was of his Plants, especially his 
Orchids. In the collection at Beardwood there are some of the finest specimens that 
can anywhere be seen, and also many rare varieties that are not to be met with 
elsewhere. This collection has been forming for many years, and it was always 
Mr. Dodgson’s study to procure the best kinds possible. Many persons will be able 
to recall the fine specimens exhibited from Beardwood at the Manchester, Blackburn, 
and Preston Shows, and will recollect that when the Royal Horticultural Society 
held their large Exhibition at Preston, Mr. Dodgson took most of the first class 
honours in the classes in which he exhibited. He was most kind and liberal to 
his Gardeners, giving them every encouragement in carrying out their duties, and 
they in their turn, were always ready to wait upon him. During his illness he 
would often express a wish to see his favourite plants as they came into bloom, 
and these were accordingly taken into his bedroom by his Gardener, and proved a 
great source of delight to him in the midst of his severe sufferings. We regret 
that the available space in the Album is so limited or we should have said more. 
We have figured and described from time to time some fine plants from the Beardwood 
collection, and we have yet other illustrations taken by our artist, which will be - 
_ published at some future time. We must again express our deep and sincere regret 
at the loss of such a devoted patron of Horticulture.—B. 8. W. 
