Novemeer, 1923] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 335 
the last few weeks has been very gay witha fine display of these elegant 
flowers. Among the species are healthy examples of C. niveum, now some- 
what scarce, Curtisii Sandere, which is said to last a long time in _per- 
fection, Wrigley’s variety of Spicerianum, noted for its tall flower spike, and 
many of the finest varieties of the popular insigne. It is of interest to note 
CYPRIPEDIUM HESTIA VAR. RUTH (CYCLOPS X LADY DILLON). 
that under the staging, and of nearly equal size to it, is a shallow tank ot 
water which greatly assists in maintaining the humid atmosphere necessary 
for the successful cultivation of these terrestrial Orchids. 
Lancashire has long been noted for the finest Cypripediums, and a visit 
to the Stonehouse collection will amply reward all lovers of these elegant 
plants. Of the numerous hybrids here cultivated, first place must be given 
