Odontoglossum grande is an evergreen plant, with compressed ovate pseudobulbs, 
about three inches in height. The foliage is of a light green, and the plants 
produce their flower scapes from the side of the bulbs when the growth is nearly 
completed. The flowers are of large size, and several together in a short erect or 
spreading spike. The sepals and petals are of a lemon yellow, barred and spotted. 
with rich chestnut brown. The plant blooms during August, September, October, 
and November, and continues for several weeks in beauty, if the flowers are kept 
free from damp. 
This species is of easy cultivation. It seems to thrive well in rough fibrous 
peat, with good drainage, and elevated above the pot rim. A moderate supply of 
water should be given in the growing season, which is during spring and summer, 
but in the resting season only just enough should be given to keep the bulbs in a 
plump state. The warmest end of the Odontoglossum house will suit it admirably, 
and there it should be placed as near the glass as possible, giving just enough shade 
to keep the burning sun from injuring its foliage. 
Orcutps For THE Drawinc Room.—We often hear objections made to the 
growing of Orchids on account of the great heat which, it is alleged, is kept up in 
the houses required for their cultivation, many ladies and gentlemen not caring to go 
into these heated structures. There are, however, many ways in which Orchids may 
be seen and enjoyed without entering the houses wherein they are cultivated, one 
of which we witnessed a few weeks ago when calling at Bury to see the collection 
of O. O. Wrigley, Esq. This gentleman has built a warm conservatory adjoining his 
drawing room, and he was kind enough to show us how he makes use of this to 
ensure an accessible display when his plants are in bloom, namely, through a window 
looking into the conservatory, by which means the beautiful flowers are brought 
fully into view. The plants are plunged in a bed of bright green Selaginella, and 
mixed with choice ferns, and altogether have a beautiful effect. Sometimes the 
display is produced by some one kind of flower, such as the Glowinia; sometimes 
by another, as Odontoglossum Alexandre, or O. Pescatorei, and other kinds, their 
graceful spikes overhanging the ferns and green mossy bed of Selaginella, and thus 
producing a charming picture. The flowers can always be removed as soon as they 
show signs of decadence, and be replaced by others which are fresh and fair. There 
are many cool Orchids that can be treated in this way, and the change increases the 
interest of the group, by securing freshness and variety. We think Mr. Wrigley’ 
idea of introducing his grand blooming Orchids to the notice of his family and 
friends without obliging them to go through the heated houses in order to see 
them, a very excellent one, especially during winter, when ladies are often prevented 
by the damp and foggy atmosphere from venturing out of doors. The window 
consists of a large sheet of plate glass, which effectually prevents any damp from 
entering the room; and through this one gets a fine view of the flowery scene. 
rials - regretted that this, or some similar arrangement, is not more frequently 
adopted in similar cases, as it may generally be carried out with very little trouble 
and expense.—B. §, W. 
