The Culture of Greenhouse Orchids 



rosy-pink. Baron Schroder has collected all he can 

 find of these, and they make a delightful contrast 

 with the scarlet. lOs-. Gil. 



Violacca. — A dainty little flower, but less than 

 ail inch across. Tenderest violet. December and 

 January. 1840. bx. 



Trichopilia. (Hairy cap.) 



I have mentioned T. fraf/rans with its variety 

 nohilis, and T. laxa, under the heading " Pilumna," 

 the old name. The species following are usually 

 grown in the intermediate house, but I find they 

 will do nearly as well among Odontoglots. Peat 

 and moss suit them, and a basket, or at least a place 

 in the fullest light ; but they must be shaded in 

 summer. Trichopilias demand much water while 

 growing, but they particularly dislike to have their 

 roots sodden ; drainage, therefore, must be amjjle. 

 In winter they are rested, but not dried. 



The flower-spike pushes from the side of the bulb 

 when ripe. 



Cocci Ilea (red). — Large, but narrow; sepals and 

 petals dull red, with dull yellowish margins ; lip 

 trumpet-shapje, dull red, with white margin. Not 

 captivating in colour, and too short in the spilce, 

 but curious. iSpring. Central i\.merica. .js. 



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