276 THE: ORCHID REVIEW. [SEPTEMBER, 1923: 
the variety Firmin Lambeau, now well known on account of its pure-white 
flowers, also of the variety Rochellensis, and of another, distinguished as 
variety Clement Moore, that: is said to be a giant amongst giants, and of 
splendid shape and colour. 
My attention was drawn to ‘a large batch of Cattleya Schroeder in 
excellent condition. One particular plant was said to yield flowers quite 
equal, or even a little better, to those of the well-known C. Schroeder 
“The Baron,” which, by’the way, I may say originated in this collection, 
and of which a most interesting history is given by Mr. Moore. I saw in 
flower a specially fine C. Schroedere alba, a very large flower of good shape 
and really pure-white—a true rarity with this species. Near by was a 
variety having the sepals and petals of rich lavender colour, and the lip as 
richly coloured as that of C. Triane, but the ie oem of C. Gael Sie ck 
proved its true specific classification. 
I cannot refrain from mentioning a fine batch of Cattleya Mossiz, 
some of them were in flower, but it was still too early in the season for the 
special ones to be seen. Following these, I sawa healthy lot of Cattleya 
Percivaliana, one plant being’acknowledged as the finest variety yet seen. 
There‘is also another one with white sepals and petals and a rich velvety 
lip. The plants of Cattleya labiata were just recovering from their season’s 
work. This species is treated by the American growers very severely, con- 
sequently I was amazed at their continued good health. Although in my 
travels I noted quite a lot of physical wrecks, I did not see many in this 
collection. Mr. Moore can ‘boast of a fine collection of white forms of 
C. labiata, also'of such choice varieties as C. labiata Gilmouriz, C. labiata’ 
Harefield Hall, anda few selected varieties that are as yet entirely unknown 
in England. 
Although there are large batches of Cattleya species in this collection, 
the owner is a connoisseur of the modern school, and a man who realises 
that Cattleya hybrids also have a claim upon him. He proudly showed me 
some recently acquired British raised plants of surpassing interest, although 
on my part I could not help feeling a little grieved that these meritorious 
plants with their R.H.S. awards should have left the land of their birth. A 
word in season to our amateurs may be wise: let them realise that 
American amateurs are quietly but surely taking the present opportunity of 
adding choice and renowned plants to their respective collections. Such 
plants should remain here as monuments to the work of the British 
hybridists. ‘We deplore our art treasures crossing the Atlantic. Must we 
also part with our choicest floral treasures? This is surely what will take 
place unless our British amateurs realise its significance. 
In closing my report, I must say I am under a great obligation to 
Mr. Clement Moore. for the kindness shown to me and the hospitable 
