of a light tint of magenta colour, while the lip is of a dark purple-crimson, with 
a rich yellow throat. The species blooms in October and November, and continues 
for about two weeks in perfection. | 
It requires the same treatment as Cattleya Mosse, and is best grown in a 
pot with good drainage and fibrous peat. It must be kept moist at the roots 
during the growing season, but after it has completed its growth less water wil] 
do, that is, merely enough to kéep the roots and leaves in a plump state. When 
it recommences to grow a little water may be applied to encourage it to make strong 
growths, which are the precursors of finer flowers. The plants must be always fully 
exposed to light by being kept near the glass. : 
Orcnmps at Bicxtry.—A_ recent visit to Oldfield, the residence of F. A. 
Philbrick, Esq., Q.C., reminds us of the grand collection of Orchids im Avenue 
Road, Regent’s Park, many of the’ best of which were sold on Mr. Philbrick changing 
his residence. It is surprising to find the rapid way in which a new collection is 
now being grown and brought together in the new place. Houses had to be built, 
and the plants removed from one garden to the other, which, of course, involves 
more or less of injury. It is now twelve months since we visited this place, and 
the change that has taken place in that interval in respect to the collection of 
Orchids is remarkable, and highly creditable to Mr. Heims, the gardener. The plants 
have real vigour about them, sending out their growths and making roots freely, 
which is a sure sign they are doing well. The Cattleya house is a well-built 
structure, having plenty of light, with provision for a good circulation of air, two — 
things very essential to the successful cultivation of Orchids. Mr. Philbrick is 
doing the right thing in securing the very best species and varieties, for, as he 
remarked to us, “ they: take up no more room than the bad ones, which are dear 
at any price.” We noticed some. grand specimens of Lelia purpurata in bloom, 
with many spikes of flowers, and there were some wonderful varieties among them; 
also some large specimens of Cattleya Mossiw in ‘bloom. Of Sobralia macrantha 
there were large specimens which had been very fine; and of Cattleya Mendel 
some fine varieties. Near to these stood several good Lelias, such as L. elegans, 
L. anceps alba, and L. anceps Dawsoni, which were growing vigorously. Epidendrum 
vitellinum majus was at the time finely in bloom.—B. 8. W. 
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