12 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JANUARY, 1922. 
THE BLETCHLEY PARK COLLECTION. 
WENTY years.ago, Bletchley Park, the residence of Sir Herbert Leon, 
Bart., was noted for its collection of Orchids. A recent visit shows 
that the old traditions are not only being maintained, but are likely to be 
surpassed, under the keen supervision of Mr. J. T. Watson, the agent. 
Within the last two years the Orchid houses have been considerably altered. 
The interior arrangements are now much better, both as to the welfare of 
the plants and the more effective display of those in flower. The houses 
are arranged in a compact block and run north and south. They are 
divided from the potting sheds, which face north, by a wide, heated corridor, 
well adapted for plant gtowing. On the south is a similar corridor separ- 
ating the larger houses from a lean-to house which receives the maximum 
amount of sunshine. This latter Structure is divided so that warm 
intermediate, and cool atmospheres can be maintained and proves of 
special value for cultivating Dendrobiums, and sun-loving plants such as 
Laelia anceps, Odontoglossum citrosmum, O, grande, and_ various 
Oncidiums. By a judicious use of sandstone and cement, the walls have 
been faced with pockets that are highly attractive when filled with 
ornamental foliage plants. Moreover, this treatment of blank walls 
Suitable temperature. Suspended from the too 
assortment of Masdevallias, all stowing well, and including forms of 
A. coccinea, Chimaera, demissa, Carderi, melanoxantha and calura. 
Among them is a fine specimen of Cryptophoranthus Dayan 
a, the curious 
flowers of which are produced at varying intervals, 
ion. The labellum 
» Which are connate 
side narrow slit-like Openings for 
Procured from that district. The maj 
hybrids are also to be seen. Odontioda 
S are well represented, and included 
1S a strong plant of Odontonia brugensi 
S with a panicle of Purple flowers, 
