The Angrecums are distinct from other Orchids. Some of them are sweet- 
scented, which always adds an additional charm to a flower. We are obliged to 
Lord Rendlesham, of Woodbridge, Suffolk, for the material from which our drawing 
was taken last year, when the plant bloomed in his grand collection, wherein we 
have had the pleasure of seeing many other fine specimen Orchids, under the care 
of Mr. Mills, the gardener. 
Angrecum Kotschy: is a rather compact grown evergreen plant, with fine broad 
green foliage. The flower scapes proceed from the axils of the leaves, forming long 
racemes of white flowers, the chief peculiarity of which, and that which renders them 
most curious in aspect, being the long tails or spurs of several inches in length, which 
are formed at the base of the flower. They have altogether a quaint and graceful 
appearance, the flowers being white and sweet-scented, the tails or spurs pale 
cinnamon-brown, and the flower stalks bright cinnamon-brown. It blooms in October 
and remains some time in flower. 
We find this plant, like the other Angrecums of the same type, is best grown 
in pans or baskets suspended from the roof, with good drainage, as they require 
very little material to grow in, their roots enjoying the moist atmosphere of the 
house. They are generally found growing on the stems and branches of trees, where 
they receive the rains and dews that fall, so that either by day or night they 
always get helped with moisture, which is necessary to their support. In our houses, 
consequently, they do not like their roots to be too much confined ; they like their 
liberty, and by suspending them from the roof we imitate nature as closely as 
possible. We find a small quantity of live sphagnum moss, with a few lumps of 
charcoal in the basket for the roots to adhere to, to suit them. The Hast India 
house is that best adapted for them. They require to be kept moist at the roots 
in their growing season, and when at rest must have sufficient water to keep them 
in a plump condition, for they must on no account be allowed to shrivel. They 
will thrive well on blocks of wood, but in this way they require more attention 
as regards the supply of water at all times of the year. 
