which grow together, and this novelty was found in a batch of these plants which 
were imported at the same time. The individual flowers measure eight inches 
across; the sepals and petals are of a deep rosy purple; the lip is three inches 
across, its anterior portion much frilled and of a pure magenta colour, the throat 
and upper portion rich yellow handsomely veined with deep purple, as in C. 
Dowiana. The lip has the two eyes that are peculiar to C. gigas, and in this 
case they are of a rich yellow margined with magenta. The flowers are strongly 
scented. It blooms in August, and is a native of New Grenada. 
This Cattleya requires the same treatment as C. gigas and the C. Dowiana 
section, of which we have given full particulars in our second volume, Plate 84. 
By securing to them this simple treatment they will grow and flower freely, 
bringing forth an array of their gorgeous blossoms in due season. 
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OrcHIDS FROM SEED IN TrRopicaL Countries.—The more closely we observe the 
Wise provisions of nature the more shall we be convinced that our favourite Orchids. 
will continue to flourish and yield a supply for the thousands of growers in the 
different parts of the Globe, not only in Europe but also in countries where the climate 
is suited to the growth of the plants without artificial heat. No doubt we shall 
in time have them increasing freely from seed, as in their native habitats. Moreover, 
great results may be looked for in tropical countries by hybridising the different 
species, and sowing the seeds in places where they may thrive without the aid of 
man. It takes some years to get seedlings into flowering plants, but the time 
will be repaid if a careful selection of parents is made, for after the seeds are 
ripe they will sow themselves, and be carried by the wind into various congenial 
places. The insects will also do their work by carrying the pollen to the flowers. 
of other species, after which they will develop fruit and ripen their seeds. When 
seeds scatter themselves about naturally, we cannot but think that good results must 
follow. It would be a most interesting pursuit for those who have estates in 
tropical countries to import Orchids from different parts of the world, for they 
would thus be enabled to encourage their growth and in time might turn them to 
good account, especially if new species and varieties were forthcoming.—B. 
