Park. Now, after nearly ten years, Mr. Hill, Sir N. de Rothschild’s orchid grower, 
has succeeded in flowerig the plant.” It was also flowered about the same time 
by Mr. Ebbage, gardener to J. 8. Bockett, Hsq., Stamford Hill, from whose plant 
our plate was prepared. Our impression is, though we have not had an opportunity of 
making the comparison, that Sir N. de Rothschild’s flowers were appreciably larger 
than those here delineated. 
Vanda Hookeriana is a very distinct looking plant. It has terete foliage, 
resembling that of a slender form of the Vanda teres, but having the tips of the 
leaves more acute. The flowers are produced on short spikes, which are thrown 
out from the stem. As far as we have seen, only two flowers have been produced 
on a single spike, but since as many as five flowers have been counted on the 
imported spikes, we have no doubt that with judicious attention and cultivation it 
may produce more. The fact that it does so in the wild state speaks well for its | 
free-flowering qualities. The flowers of this species are white, richly spotted with 
rosy purple, and the lip is longitudinally and transversely marked with lines of 
the same colour. 
Vanda Hookerianw is a slender tall-growing plant, requiring an abundant supply 
of moisture during the growing season, after which it should be gradually dried off 
to predispose it to flower. A raft or block of wood will be found the best 
contrivance to grow it upon; this can either be plunged in a pot or hung up to 
the roof of the house, in a position where the plant may obtain plenty of sun- 
light and air. A little sphagnum moss about the roots will be found beneficial, 
since it will aid in keeping the young succulent points moist. While growing it 
should be placed in the East India house, and plenty of water should be given it. 
After flowering, a slight rest should be allowed, and after that water may again be 
given as soon as it shows signs of starting into growth. 
This plant is subject to the attacks of scale and thrips, which should be disposed 
of by sponging and fumigation, Propagation is effected by cutting down the plants, 
care being taken to see that the shoots are furnished with roots. These cut portions 
should be put in pots, or placed on blocks or rafts, and kept in a shady position 
until established. After this operation has been performed, the old stem will throw 
out side shoots, which can again be detached when rooted should more stock be 
required. 
