The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids 



A pair of red horns at tlie base give finisli to its 

 uncamiy ajjpearance. New Grauada. 1851. os. 



L.ELIA. 



" Lielia " is a word without ineauiug', the pretty 

 feminine form of the Latin patronymic "Lielius." 

 It may be added, for the benefit of those who wouhl 

 know further, that the most distinguislied bearer of 

 the name was Caius L:elius, surnamed the Wise, 

 friend of Cicero, and father of two lovely girls, whom 

 this charming group of flijwers commemorates. 



Ltelias which will do in the cool house, saving 

 two or three, are 3Iexican ; which is to say, in brief, 

 that they demand the strongest light and all the 

 sunshine whicli can Ije safely allowed them. As a 

 rule, therefore, they do Ijest hung up— small- 

 growing species ou a block ; large in a basket. But 

 if a place as light and airy can be found on the 

 shelf, they flourish e(|ually well in pots. Use the 

 smallest quantity of peat and moss which will keep 

 them damp, but if the Uelgian system be favoured 

 proceed as usual. It is well to bear in inind that 

 they are more at Imme among the Cattleyas while 

 growing — a hint to give tliom tlie warmest quarters 

 in the cool house. 



Doubtless the sky of Mexico is the most brilliant 

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