the side of the new pseudobulbs after their growth is completed, the flowers spring 
up. The foliage is about a foot high, and of a light green colour. The flowers 
ave large, and very distinct from those of the species; the sepals and petals are. 
greenish white covered with very numerous rosy or purple spots ; and the lip is yellow 
with dark purple radiating lines on the side lobes, and blotches of the same colour 
on the anterior lobe. The plant lasts for several weeks in bloom, and the fact that 
the flowers are produced in winter makes it all the more welcome. 
This variety requires the same treatment as the species, and grows well in 
rough fibrous peat with good drainage, being allowed a liberal supply of moisture 
at the roots when in vigorous growth, which is during summer. After their growth 
is completed the plants begin to show their flower buds, and when the scapes are 
about two inches high they should have a little water, in order that the blossoms 
may have force to develop themselves to a good size. If their wants are carefully 
attended to, they will prove to be free flowering as well as free growing. They 
commence to grow after they have finished flowering and have had a_ little rest, 
induced by limiting the supply of water until they begin to push forth these young 
growths. We find all the Lycastes to thrive well in a cool house, in a tempe- 
rature just a trifle warmer than that preferred for Odontoglossum crispum. We 
find them to do well with Odontoglossum grande, which likes a few degrees of 
extra heat. They are propagated by dividing the pseudobulbs, so as to keep 
together a leading bulb and two old bulbs at its back. The divisions should be 
potted in the same kind of material as the established plants. The back bulbs 
behind the divided portion will break if they are in a free, healthy state. It is 
best to cut them through first, and leave them undisturbed until these back | bulbs 
break before separating the divisions, and then to place the latter in small pots, 
just large enough for their roots. When they become ee they should be 
repotted as they require it. 
These plants are subject occasionally to attacks of the scale insect, which should 
be looked after and removed, for if allowed to infest their foliage for any length 
of time, or to accumulate thereon, it will soon become disfigured. Cleanliness is 
one of the most important items in Orchid culture, and, perhaps, more than most 
other attentions, helps to secure the best results. 
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