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four-lobed, with the basal lobes short, about half as long as the sepals, and the 
front lobes expanded and nearly square. The front lobe bears a large rose-purple 
blotch which extends for about half its length, and is prolonged in front in 
several narrow lines, and the basal lobes are spotted and striped with the same 
colour. 
In the variety here figured these colours are exceptionnally brilliant, and the 
blotch is larger than in the type. 
This charming variety, which may be considered as a cool-temperate or 
Mexican house plant, flowered last spring in the collection of M. Finer, of Argen- 
teuil, near Paris, one of the best cultivators of Orchids, and one of the most 
ardent and skilful connoisseurs in France. 
What we have stated above respecting the situation in which Muiltonia 
Phalaenopsis grows in a wild state will indicate the conditions under which it 
should be cultivated in our European houses. A well-glazed house, sheltered 
from the sun, a medium temperature, and especially an atmosphere well charged 
with humidity, will suit it perfectly. The plants should be well surrounded with the 
compost, and should receive abundant waterings during their period of growth. 
During the months of October to January the plants should be at rest, and 
require but little water. They will begin to grow again about the middle of 
January, and the flowers are produced during April and May, the same period 
as in their natural state, which circumstance is interesting to note. 
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