The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids 



brilliaut in colour, but closed except the tips, which 

 curl backwards. Blooms in spring. New Granada. 

 A very early introduction. 5s. 



Lchmanni (Mr. Lehmann, German Consul in 

 Columbia). — Eare. Somewhat darker in hue, and 

 the lip white. Summer. United States of Columbia. 

 1890. 



tEeides. (Air-plants.) 



Of this charming genus we have only three 

 species, unfortunately, in the cool house. 



Japonicuni (Japanese). — Small, as would be ex- 

 pected, coming from a land so cold, Ijut the flower 

 is not insignificant — greenish white, with small bars 

 and spots of violet. Peat and moss, or the Belgian 

 system. A basket close to the light is best for it, 

 with many crocks for drainage, a little peat, and 

 living moss. The plant is easily fixed, because it 

 has large roots. Keep it wet while growing. In 

 fact, it must never be dried at all, though when at 

 rest, of course, it needs much less water. Summer. 

 Japan. 7s. Qd. 



Odoratum (scented). — A large free-growing plant, 

 with creamy- white flowers, spotted and tinted with 

 magenta. Very fragrant. Summer. East Indies, 

 Cochin China, etc. 3s. 6(/. 



Vandai-iim (of tlie Vandas, from the resemblance 

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