length. The scapes bearing the flowers proceed from the top of the pseudobulbs, 
between the two leaves by which they are surmounted, and are of a drooping 
branching character, bearing many very pleasing blossoms. The sepals and petals 
are of a light rose colour, the lip a brighter rose, striped witb still darker veins 
and the throat is yellow. It blooms during April and May, and lasts several 
weeks in a good condition. The plants come from St. Domingo, whence it takes 
its name. 
This species will do either in a basket or on a block. If cultivated on a 
block or raft it requires more water, indeed, it must be watered daily in the 
summer months, when in vigorous growth. If grown in a basket it requires good 
drainage, with charcoal, and a small quantity of sphagnum or rough peat; moreover, 
it should be put into a small basket and hung up near the light, though a little 
sunshine will not do it harm, provided its scorching rays are kept from it. It 
requires to make a good free growth, and to secure this must have close attention 
during the active period of its life. We have found it to succeed when this care 
and attention have been given, but, otherwise, it has been a failure. When a 
suitable mode of treatment has been found, it is best to keep to it, and the same 
may be said as regards the part of the house in which it is placed, for many Orchids 
will succeed in one part of a house, and not in another. We find, by experience, 
that if a plant is moved from a part of the house which it likes, or, in other 
words, a part which suits it, that plant will go back. The same thing applies to 
a great many other plants as well as to Orchids. Experience and close observation 
are a great help in successful plant culture, and to find the best situation for the 
individual species is a most important thing. Though we have had long experience 
in plant culture, yet this latter is never learnt; there is always something to be 
found out respecting plant life. Cultivators too often think, that if they succeed 
with certain plants, they know everything, but it is a mistaken idea; the limit 
of our knowledge is never reached, and we think it adds much to the pleasure 
to be derived from plant-growing that we have continually some new experience to 
acquire. Therefore, we repeat, in looking after our pets, if it is found that a 
plant does not succeed in one part of a house, try it in different parts, or different 
positions, until it does do well. As regards this Leliopsis, we have always found 
it thrive well in the Cattleya house. It must be kept quite free from insects, 
and must not be cut about for propagating purposes, as it is one of those plants 
that does not like being disturbed. The material about its roots must be kept — 
sweet, so that the roots may work about in it freely. 
