The example from which our drawing was taken is 
of Baron de Rothschild, Ferriéres, France, to whose k 
make use of it we owe our sincere thanks. W 
growing in the fine collection 
indness in permitting us to 
e have subsequently seen a plant 
in the collection of W. Lee, Esq., of Downside, Leatherhead, the flowers of which 
differed somewhat in their markings from those of Baron de Rothschild’s plant. 
Thus the spots towards the centre of the petals in Mr. Lee’s flowers were 80 
numerous as to form a broken line of a rich purplish brown colour, from the base 
to the tip. This species, like most others, may be expected to differ in varieties 
in the case of individual plants, but both those we have seen were very lovely. 
They are also very rare, as there have been but few plants imported alive from 
Cochin China, a country from which we have of late received some _ beautiful 
additions to our Orchid groups. 
Cypripedium Godefroye is a dwarf evergreen species, with spreading dark green 
distichous foliage spotted with a lighter green, and growing some five or six inches 
in length. The flower-stalk proceeds from the centre of the young shoots, and is 
about five inches in height when the growth is completed. The sepals and _ petals 
are very broad, white, heavily spotted both on the front and_ back with rich 
purplish brown; the lip is white, more lightly spotted with brown. It blooms 
during October and November, and lasts several weeks in beauty. 
This Cypripedium requires the same kind of treatment as C. miveum. Mr. 
Bergman, gardener to Baron de Rothschild, has been very successful with it, as 
well as with other ‘Orchids which he has under his charge. There are some most 
wonderful specimens at Ferridres, which we have reported on in the Album at 
various times after visiting this place. The most successful way to grow this 
Cypripedium is to place it in a well-drained pot, the material for potting consisting 
of rough fibrous peat and small lumps of charcoal mixed together ; the plant 
should be elevated about two inches above the pot rim, so that the roots can run 
down among the material, which they delight to do, for they require a good 
supply of moisture in their growing season, and even when at rest the soil should 
be kept moist. If the plant is well elevated and drained the water will be enabled 
to pass off quickly, but if, on the other hand, it is allowed to stagnate in bsg 
soil, the latter will become soured, which will cause the roots to rot—a condition, 
we need hardly say, which is highly detrimental to the health of the plant. 
Indeed, these small-growing kinds require great care, so that the growths may fully 
develope themselves. We find them thrive best near the light. Wires should be 
put round the pot, that they may be suspended within a foot of the glass, m the 
same way as we treat (. niveum and C. concolor, which are of the same habit of 
growth. We grow them in the East India house, shaded from the sun. - 
They are propagated by dividing the plants when they begin to cag 6 wie 
is after their flowering season. They should not be divided unless in vigorous 
health. An old growth must be left at the back of the new one which is cut off 
to form the new plant. After division put them in small pots in a shady place 
until they begin to grow, using the same material as before recommended. Insects 
must of necessity be kept under. : 
