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in height, and produces in June its spikes of magnificent 

 yellow butterfly-like flowers, which remain in their beauty 

 for a considerable time. Native of the Cape of Good Hope. 



Oechis. 



A beautiful genus, containing many species well worthy of 

 general cultivation. They require soil and treatment similar 

 to those described in our introductory remarks. In habit of 

 growth, they may be compared to Hyacinths. 



O.foliosa. — This makes a very fine exhibition plant, though 

 it is rarely seen. It was exhibited in very fine condition by 

 A. Turner, Esq., Leicester, and has been exhibited frequently 

 in my own collection, where it has always attracted universal 

 admiration. It grows about a foot and a half high, and 

 in May and June produces its dense spikes of beautiful purple 

 flowers, which continue in perfection for some time ; it should 

 be in every collection. Native of Madeira. 



O. hingicornu. — A really beautiful species. It blooms 

 generally from about December to the end of May ; and as 

 these plants are so easily grown, if not much disturbed or 

 kept too warm, it is surprising that they are so neglected by 

 the majority of Orchid growers. The present plant grows 

 from twelve to twenty inches high, with flower spikes densely 

 set with bloom from six to eight inches in length ; the lip is 

 striped with lilac, and the upper part a rich deep black, form- 

 ing a striking contrast. Native of the Coast of Barbary. 



0. maciilata svperha. — This is a very fine variety of our 

 British species, 0. maculata. There are many — or, indeed, 

 most of the native species are very interesting, though they 

 are difficult to manage, or get the credit of being so, because 

 no one perseveres and endeavoui-s to understand their peculiar 

 requirements. The present plant has bloomed very finely 

 with me upon several occasions, and is well worth general 



