high, its base sheathing the erect oblong fusiform stems. The flower scape proceeds 
from the base of the stems at the time the plant is making its growth, and bears 
several large and curiously formed flowers; the sepals and petals are of a pale 
greenish yellow, densely spotted with reddish purple, and the lip is orange spotted 
with brown, It blooms in June. 
The species of this genus will thrive either on blocks, in baskets, or in pots, 
whichever may best suit the convenience of the cultivator. In the case of basket 
and pot culture it is necessary to provide good drainage, and rough fibrous peat 
and sphagnum moss should be used as a compost. If grown on blocks some live 
sphagnum moss must be used about the roots. They will grow in any of the 
warmer houses where the heat is kept up during the year. In the growing season 
the atmosphere must be kept moderately moist, but when at rest merely sufficient 
moisture to keep the bulbs plump must be permitted. They require plenty of 
light, and should be grown near the glass, keeping the burning sun from their 
foliage. When at rest it will not hurt the plants to put them on a shelf near 
the light. They are propagated by dividing the stems just as the plants begin to 
renew their growth. 
CyrToPpopIUM PuUNcTATUM.—We have received from Mr. H. Knight, Director of 
the Royal Parks and Gardens belonging to His Majesty the King of the Belgians, 
in Brussels, two grand spikes of the old and beautiful Cyrtopodiwm punctatum, the 
finest we have seen for many a year. ‘This is a noble and much neglected plant, 
producing large panicles of yellow flowers, densely spotted with red, and, in addition 
to the flowers, the inflorescence is furnished at the base of each branch with large 
bracts, which are marked in the same way as the flowers. We hope to figure 
this plant in the Album at some future time. When we had the pleasure of 
visiting the gardens at the Royal Palace of Laeken, near Brussels, in March, we 
were much gratified to find that His Majesty has had erected a new range of 
glass, some of the houses of which are exclusively devoted to Orchids.—B. S. W. 
