choicest forms of Orchids with remarkably good results. We hope their success will 
encourage them to continue their pleasing and profitable work. 
Odontoglossum triumphans is an evergreen plant, with pseudobulbs from two 
to three inches in height, and foliage of a light green colour, growing about twelve 
inches high. The flower-spikes are produced after the plant has completed its 
growth; in some of the varieties these grow two or three feet in length, with 
many flowers developed upon them. ‘The sepals and petals are of a golden yellow, 
barred with brownish crimson; the lip is white at the base, its front portion 
having a large irregular blotch of brownish crimson. It generally blooms during 
the spring and winter months, and lasts for six or more weeks in beauty. ‘This 
is a most useful feature in the Odontoglots, as they can be used for decorative 
purposes, and can be removed into living rooms without any injury to the plant 
or flowers if due care be taken—that is to say, the heat need not be higher than 
from 45° to 50°, they must not be placed near gas, and the roots must be 
occasionally moistened. 
As an example of the power of endurance possessed by these plants we may 
mention that we took a plant packed in a box with other specimens to America, 
and showed it at the Philadelphia Exhibition, where the Odontoglot lasted some 
time in full beauty. We also took many other Orchids in bud, and they flowered 
after their arrival, much to the astonishment of the American cultivators. Mr. R. 
Warner carried an Odontoglossum in full bloom to the St. Petersburgh Exhibition, 
and afterwards, while still in blossom, showed it in London. We mention these 
facts to show what may be done with these beautiful flowers. 
Odontoglossum triumphans requires the same treatment as O. Alexandre as 
regards temperature, material for potting, and moisture at the roots. 
Disa GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA.—This grand Orchid is grown very successfully by 
Mr. Elphinstone, gardener to John Heywood, Esq., the Grange, Stretford, Manchester. 
We received from him a spike of: it bearing seven flowers—a perfect marvel of 
cultivation. We should like to’ see this gorgeous plant better managed than it 
generally is, it being, when grown as Mr. Elphinstone grows it, without exception 
the most showy Orchid in cultivation. : 
