matter has been beaten, and some chopped sphagnum moss. It also requires 
exactly the same kindly treatment as do the other varieties of the great 
Labiata section. 
The TempPLe Sow (continued from under Plate 465). 
The pure white large-flowered form of Cattleya intermedia, to which Reichenbach 
gave the name of Parthenia, was to be seen in all its purity, and it is far more 
worthy of the name than the hybrid Cattleya which afterwards usurped this 
cognomen. Hpidendrum O'Brienianum was another plant worthy of notice, its 
bright cherry-red flowers being very showy. Cypripedium Rothschildianum was very 
fine, as also were some Cattleyas; Sobralia macrantha with its fine large flowers, and 
Vanda teres were also profusely bloomed. Indeed, the whole collection was in 
splendid condition, and the plants reflected the highest credit upon Mr. White, who 
has spared no pains in the management of these plants. Another fine group 
of plants was put up by C. J. Lucas, Esq., Warnham Court, Horsham, which, 
although not of such great intrinsic value as the two previously named, were most 
superbly grown, and Mr. ‘Duncan, the gardener, well deserves the highest encomiums 
for their excellence. Amongst them were one or “two things not found in any 
other group. pidendrum Claesianum is one of the many forms of the variable 
E. Schomburgkii, belonging to the. tenth section (Amphiglottium), as established 
by Lindley, which are quite destitute of pseudobulbs, but have long leafy stems 
clothed with distichous fleshy leaves and’ terminal flower spikes, the flowers of the 
plant in question being of a light orange colour. This species would appear to be 
widely distributed, and consequently it varies much. There were also two varieties 
of Grammatophyllum Fenzlianum shown in the same group, having spikes of 
bloom about four feet in height, and they appeared to be the forms known as 
Measuresianum and Seegerianum, the flowers being numerous and beautiful in both 
varieties. Several Masdevallias of the Chimera section were wondrously fine and . 
beautiful; indeed, the whole group was replete with fine flowers. The most 
notable flowers in the group staged by F. Wigan, Esq., of Clare Lawn, Sheen, were 
Brassavola Digbyana; with finely-fringed flowers, and the only specimen in the show; 
also a very nice example of the Fox-brush Aérides, A. Fieldingii, and a very 
fine form of Cypripedium Curtisti. The whole collection appeared in the best of 
health, and reflected great credit upon the grower, Mr. Young. A grand Vanda 
teres, bearing eight flowers on the spike, was sent by Mr. Wythes from the 
celebrated gardens at Syon House. In addition to these, the various trade collections 
throughout the country were fully represented—W. H. G. 
