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of five large flowers, having clear citron-yellow sepals and petals and a rich 
purple lip; a truly noble specimen! On the side benches was noted a large 
batch of Cattleya labiata that will yield quantities of bloom, which will be 
maintained until Christmas by plants that are retarded. It is recognised 
that this species is now superseded by many of its fine hybrids, such as C. 
amabilis, C. Bardic, C. Peetersii, Lc. Bella, and others, all midwinter 
bloomers. Another invaluable winter flowerer is C. Maggie Raphael alba 
(aurea X Trianz), while on the broad side stages are small quantities of the 
species C. Schroeder, C. Trianz, C. Harrisoniw, and C. Loddigesii, the last 
mentioned including the elegant pure-white form known as Stanley’s variety, 
Here also is a collection of varieties of the albino forms of C. labiata At 
the end of this house I noticed some strong plants of Stanhopea, including 
Graveolens, insignis, Bucephalus, and Tigrina. One of these, Tigrina, in a 
basket, was pointed out to me as having just carried seven fine flowers. 
In the next house of similar dimensions, the centre stage contained a 
splendid batch of Le. Aphrodite, vigorous plants of an exceptional type, 
producing flowers with rayed sepals and petals. These plants formed an 
attractive sight when exhibited at the Chelsea Show last Spring. There is 
also a good type of Lc. eximea in large numbers, as also Lc. Bella, which 
though now old, is still considered a good hybrid on account of its freedom 
of flowering in the dead of winter in this sunless climate. Lc. St. George, 
another winter bloomer, also promises well. It is from this batch that 
several notable varieties have already flowered. Groups of the brilliantly 
coloured Lc. Hyeana and Cattleya Dupreanaare here represented by plants 
in perfect condition and of flowering size, C. Carmen (Lueddemanniana X 
gigas) is also much in request, for its large flowers are frequently borne five 
onaspike. The whole of the East side of this stage is occupied by 
Brassocattleyas, comprising a wide range of the best primary and secondary 
matings. Along the side stages are masses of Cattleya Hardyana, C. 
Octave Doin, C. Gildenii (Maggie Raphel x MHardyana), C. armain- 
villierensis, and other popular vigorous growing hybrids. Mention may be 
made of a rarity in Lelia Perrini nivea, pure-white, except for a faint rose 
tinge on the labellum. Here one sees in its home surroundings the elegant 
Cattleya Dusseldorfei Aquinii a hybrid which was fully described in the 
Orchid Review, vol. xxx, p. 202. 
In the first of the smaller houses, which are each about roft. wide and 
contain 1,000 sq. ft. of available bench space, is found a batch of the 
beautiful and free-flowering Lc. Alex, bearing rich bronze-yellow flowers, 
and of special interest from the many fine varieties that have appeared. 
The first received an F.C.C. in 1915. Another valuable cross—of which 
there are many still to flower—is Blc. Truffautiana (Bc. Mrs. J. Leemann 
x Lc. luminosa). Several varieties have already received recognition from 
