after the growth is completed ; the sepals and petals are white, and the hp pale 
rosy lilac. The flowers are produced during October and November, and continue 
in beauty for two or three weeks. 
The treatment we find suitable for the well-being of this plant is to grow it 
in the Cattleya house, with the same material as is used for Lelia Perrinii. Mr. 
Measures’ plant is grown by his gardener, Mr. Howe, in a pot, with rough fibrous 
peat and good drainage, and kept as near the light as possible, so that it can 
ripen its bulbs thoroughly. It then flowers freely, as this plant has done, and 
the others we have seen under similar conditions have also bloomed very profusely. 
OrcHID CoNFERENCE.—It is highly gratifying to find that the Royal Horticul- 
tural Society has decided on holding a Conference on Orchids, in May next. We 
hope that both Amateur and Trade Growers will make a great effort to render the 
meeting a success, not only by sending plants of interest, but also by taking part 
in the discussions on the various papers which will be read. The Conference is to 
last two days, and particulars will be found below. 
The popularity of Orchids has been rapidly extending of late years, owing 
partly to the singular beauty and variety to be found in the many novelties im- 
ported, and partly to the very successful hybridisation of these plants, by which 
many charming and beautiful varieties have been originated. It is intended to give 
to the Conference a thoroughly representative character, and hence it is to embrace 
plants in flower and in seed, as well as cut flowers, while the various modes of 
growth and methods of cultivation, together with the appliances used, are to be 
brought under notice. Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P., will preside. It may be 
well to add, that the Conference is to last two days, the Orchids being staged in 
the Conservatory, where the atmosphere will be especially attended to, so as to ensure 
the safety and well being of the plants; on Tuesday, May 12th, there will be ample 
opportunity for a general examination of the various subjects presented ; and on the 
following day, May 13th, the Conference will meet in the Conservatory for the 
Reading of Papers and Discussion, the Chair being taken by the President at 
10.30 a.m. precisely. We notice that the Trustees of the Veitch Memorial F und, 
have placed Three Medals, with accompanying Prizes of £5, at the disposal of the 
Conference, to be awarded to the most deserving subjects exhibited.—B. 6. W. 
