88 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [MarcH, 1923. 
species were being imported in large quantities, varieties so distinct as this 
were very rarely detected, and now that O. splendidum is by no means 
plentiful, the variety holoxanthum posesses attractions that will always 
cause it to be regarded as one of the most beautiful of rarities. 
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BRASSOCATTLEYAS IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA.—In nearly all primary 
hybrids of Brassavola Digbyana the prettily fringed labellum is the 
principal’attraction. So strong is the Brassavola influence that even the 
broad petals of species such as Cattleya Mendelii and C. Mossiz become 
considerably lessened in width when mated with it. Brassocattleyas succeed 
well in the collection of D. J. W. Chandler, Esq., East Malvern, Victoria, 
Australia, as photographs received from him fully prove. In that of Be. 
Digbyano-Mossiz var. Queen Alexandra the pure white flower measured ten 
inches from tip to tip, while the roundly formed labellum was four inches 
across, and deeply fringed at the margin. Strange to state, one of the 
petals was slightly fringed on a portion of its lower edge. Another 
photograph shows Bc. Digbyano-Mendelii. (Empress of Russia), carrying 
two fine flowers, but not quite so large as the former. Mr. Chandler 
writes: ‘‘The Brassocattleyas grow vety well in this climate and are not at 
all fussy regarding extremes in temperature. I have grown them without 
any artificial heat, also with just a little on cold frosty nights, and find they 
flourish under both conditions. The only difference in treatment is that 
they are kept rather dry when no artificial heat is applied. The temperature 
goes as high as 105 in the summer and drops as low as 42 in the winter.” 
SEED RalsinG on ELecrric WirEs.—Under the heading of Orchids on 
Telegraph Lines, a note in Le Journal des Orchidées of October 15th, 1891, 
states that at many points in Brazil, notably about Rio de Janeiro, the 
telegraph wires are covered with clusters of Orchids, the festoons of which 
produce a very decorative effect, but tend to obstruct the currents and delay 
the messages. The birds are very fond of the fruits of Orchids, and eat 
them, depositing the seeds on the wires and poles, where they germinate 
and in a short time produce more or less tufted plants. 
GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION.—The following entrance charges 
will be made at the Ghent Exhibition :—Saturday, April 14th, 25 fr.; 
Sunday, April 15th, 12.50 fr.; Monday, April 16th, 12.50 fr.; Tuesday, 
Aptil 17th, 6.25 fr.; Wednesday, April 18th, 6.25 fr.; Thursday, April 19th, 
6.25 fr.; Friday, April 20th, 2.50 fr.; Saturday, April 21st, 2.50 fr. ; 
Sunday, April 22nd, 2.50 fr.; tax included. During the period of the 
Exhibition, Messrs. Sanders will be pleased to receive at their Bruges 
Nurseries a visit from all interested in Orchids. 
