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ORCHIDS 



Cattleya. 



are broad, and of a deep rose colour ; the large labellum has 

 its middle lobe much expanded, deep rich crimson in colour, 

 ornamented in front with an elegant marginal fringe, which adds 

 considerably to its beauty. It blooms during the summer 

 months, and continues long in perfection. The cultivation of 

 this species is best accomplished by removing the plant to a 



Fig. 32. Flowers of Cattleya Warscewiczii 

 (much reduced). 



slightly warmer position than obtains in the Cattleya-house. As 

 soon as the new growths make their appearance, in winter, water 

 must be withheld. South Brazil, about 1S59. (W. S. O., t. 8.) 



C. Warscewiczii (J^r/i/'. /.). — The flowers of this grand 

 species are the largest of any found in the family ; they measure 

 Sin. or more across, and are a delicate mauve-purple ; the lip is 

 large, spreading, and rich crimson-purple, edged with a paler 

 shade of purple ; there is a large blotch of yellow in the throat. 



