which kept the species from receiving the attention from growers which a 
plant of this form here figured really deserves. It is an evergreen, and the colour 
of its pseudobulbs and leaves is a lively green. It may be grown either in a 
hanging basket, or in a pot or pan; but in whichever it is planted, the drainage 
should be kept in thoroughly open order, using for soil good brown peat fibre, from 
which all the finer particles have been shaken, and with this a fair proportion of 
chopped sphagnum moss, the whole to be well mixed and pressed down firmly, 
leaving the plant a little elevated above the pot’s rim. It should be grown in the 
East Indian house, having a fair share of sun and light and a plentiful supply of 
water to its roots as well as in the atmosphere, but in the winter season much 
less will be necessary. 
LA&LIA AUTUMNALIS ALBA.There is now (December) flowering in the Victoria 
and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, a fine plant of this novelty, the first out 
of an importation received by us from Mexico. The flowers of this variety are 
pure white, and are quite as large as the type. This should form a pleasing companion 
to the coloured varieties of this old favourite. We also saw this variety last 
season flowering in the garden of G. C. Raphael, Esq., Castle Hill, Englefield 
Green, under the care of Mr. Swan. : 
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