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Novelties in the genus Stanhopea have been decidedly rare during recent 
years, and the present beautiful species is all the more interesting on this account, 
for it is an addition to the genus. It was introduced by us from Peru, and flowered 
for the first time in our establishment in April of the present year. Its flowers 
are large and delicately coloured, and, like most of its allies, strongly perfumed. 
The genus has, fortunately, come more into favour during recent years, and 
a considerable number of species are now represented in collections. Their 
flowers are, unfortunately, rather fleeting, but while the last few Orchids are 
more interesting, as their large flowers are very curious in shape, and very 
attractively coloured. Among the better known kinds may be mentioned, S. gran- 
diflora and S. eburnea, with their singular ivory-white flowers, S. insignis, the 
original species of the genus, and one of the best, S. tigvina, the largest and 
handsomest of the group, whose richly coloured flowers have a perfume which 
has been compared to a mixture of melon and vanilla, S. Wardii and S. oculata, 
remarkable for the presence of a pair of eye-like spots at the base of the lip, 
also S. Martiana, S. devoniensis, S. saccata, S. Bucephalus and S. Shuttleworthii, 
all of which are represented in various collections. 
The species are of easy culture. They should be placed in shallow baskets, 
open at the bottom and sides, so that the pendulous flower-scapes may find 
their way through without injury. A mixture of good fibrous peat and sphagnum 
forms the necessary compost. During the growing season they require an 
abundant supply of water and plenty of shade. They will succeed in the East 
Indian or any other warm house. After their growth is completed they require 
a good period of rest, during which they should be kept comparatively dry 
at the roots. Red spider and thrips are the insects to be specially guarded 
against, as the plants are subject to their attacks, and if not kept in check 
considerable damage to the leaves may result. 
