at least two others, including S. philippinensis Reus. ¥., the original species of 
the genus, which are only known from dried specimens. Some of the species 
were formerly included under Vanda, then separated under the name of Freldia, 
which in turn had to be superseded because the name was preoccupied by a 
genus of Gesneraceae. As it now stands, it is a rather polymorphic group, and its 
relations to allied genera somewhat difficult to define satisfactorily, yet BENTHAM’S 
arrangement seems on the whole the most natural which has been proposed. 
R.A. ROLFE: 
(Continued from page 16.) 
Above all, the atmosphere should be very sweet, very pure, and sufficiently 
moist. A good atmosphere assures a vigorous vegetation. 
We know that the flowers of Phalaenopsis remain fresh longer than those of 
other kinds. We have frequently seen them keep in good condition from two to 
three months. With regard to their vegetation, the plants posses8 the same 
robusticity. They may be removed to a warm room when in flower, and resist 
the change better than the majority of other Orchids. 
(Le Fournal des Orchidées, 1, p. 362.) 
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