Calanthe colorans is a terrestrial Orchid of considerable merit, and is of the 
“same evergreen habit as C. veratrifolia. It has broadly lance-shaped dark green 
foliage, and produces its erect flower spikes, which are not quite so tall as those 
of the species just named, in a similar manner from amongst the persistent leaves, 
The white flowers, whose lips change gradually to an’ ochre or buff colour as they 
become aged, have a double tooth at the end of the spur; they continue for three 
months in beauty, being somewhat stouter in texture than those of C. veratrifolia, 
from which in its general appearance the present species is quite distinct. According 
to Professor Reichenbach, (. odora and C. vaginata are amongst its near allies, 
This plant requires the same treatment as that given to C. veratrifolia. It 
is quite different in character from the species of the C. vestita section, which 
make fresh roots annually, their pseudobulbs being deciduous, and their roots 
decaying, so that they require fresh potting every year. Calanthe colorans, on the 
other hand, is of persistent habit. It is an Indian species, and is found growing in 
grassy places, which indicates that it is terrestrial in character. It therefore requires to 
be cultivated in pots of tolerable size, as its large fleshy roots require space for 
extension and pasturage; it likes to feed on good fibrous loam mixed with some leaf 
mould, and having also incorporated a few lumps of charcoal, which keep the material 
open—a necessary point in successful cultivation, as the plants require to be kept 
moist at the roots during the growing season, which succeeds the period of flowering. 
This occurs during the autumn and winter months, when they begin to make fresh 
roots and growths. To secure the free passage of water, they should have about 
two or three inches of drainage, according to the size of the pot, and some rough 
coarse material should be placed over the drainage to keep it open. We generally 
place. the rhizome or rootstock in the soil, so that it is about one inch below the 
pot rim. If they should not require repotting, remove the old soil from the top, 
and fill up with good fresh compost. When the plants are in vigorous growth, a little 
weak manure water will help to impart to them greater vigour, but once a fortnight 
will be sufficient for this application, which requires care and forethought. 
The East Indian house, or a warm stove, will suit the plants, but they must 
be shaded from the hottest sun, or their foliage may get scorched, and this is a 
great deterioration of the beauty of a plant. The foliage, in this instance, being 
of a glossy lively green colour, forms, with the spikes of white flowers, a picture 
of a very handsome and elegant character. 
Insects should be kept well under. Sometimes the brown scale may make its 
appearance, and if allowed to get established so as to become numerous, will 
greatly disfigure the foliage. 
Lauia aNcers Hirr1ana.—We have received from C. J. Partington, Esq., Heaton 
House, Cheshunt, flowers of a grand variety of this beautiful novelty. It is ™ 
every respect superior to the plant figured at plate 146 of our fourth volume, the 
sepals and petals being larger and much broader; the lip is also larger im all its 
parts. The colour is identical with that represented on our plate. This is the 
finest variety we have seen, and Mr. Partington is fortunate in obtaining such @& 
prize.—B. 8S. W. 
