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and with the labellum of magenta lined with gold. There is still one more 
exceptionally fine hybrid in this section that must not pass unnoticed; it 
is Ble. The Baroness, Orchidhurst variety, most beautiful in every way, of 
canary yellow colour in the sepals and petals, and the labellum widely 
extended. Of the numerous hybrids that have been raised with Sophronitis 
grandiflora in their parentage, there are too many to describe in detail, but 
it is impossible to pass by the exquisite Slc. Prince Hirohito, and Sle. 
Meuse var. General Nivelle, with a flower of exquisite ruby-red colour. 
The Odontoglossums and Odontiodas are grown in a lean-to house 
possessing a northern aspect. The back wall is covered with ferns and 
moss, a method which is found to greatly assist in maintaining a suitably 
moist atmosphere during the hottest period ofsummer. I had been warned 
beforehand that Odontoglossums did not succeed inthe States, but here I 
was greatly surprised by seeing them in an excellent condition of vigour. 
Among the plants I noticed are O. crispum solum, a fine example, O. 
crispum Leonard Perfect, then making a strong flower spike, and O. 
crispum Lucianii, in a similar condition. A grand hybrid existed in O. The 
Czar, but owing to a slight accident it was being carefully nursed. In- 
cluded in the hybrids of recent production were distinct varieties of O. 
Thais, and others having the segments handsomely blotched. Odontiodas 
are perfectly at home, and many were flowering freely at the time of my 
visit. There were choice varieties of Bradshawie, Charlesworthii, Joan, 
Bryndir, and Thalia, the latter a striking hybrid between Oda. Schrcederi 
and Odm. Lambeauianum. 
Altogether it is a most meritorious collection of plants, and the able 
grower, Mr. O. Lines, deserves great praise for having ably seconded Mr. 
Cooley in forming such a wonderful assemblage of Orchids, many of which 
have taken the highest honours when shown at the various Exhibitions held 
throughout the States. As Mr. Lines is still a young man, his example to 
the American growers is an inspiration to persevere for the achievement of 
greater things. The work of hybridising and raising the seedlings is a 
matter that is being carried on with considerable success, and as the plants 
are now beginning to flower this section becomes of increasing interest to 
Mr. Cooley, who daily shares this pleasure with Mr. Lines. With such an 
important collection these notes seem all too brief, for many of the plants are 
worthy of description in much more detail. It is a special pleasure to note 
that Mr. Lines is a Trustee of the American Orchid Society, and I feel sure 
his name will hold an important position in the annals of American 
Orchidology. His last words to me were to the effect that much will be 
accomplished within the next ten years in raising the standard of Orchids 
on his side of the Atlantic. A.G.E. 
(To be continued.) 
