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here is that each section or kind is grouped together, which renders 
comparison quite easy. All the Cypripedium family are extraordinarily 
well grown, and Mr. Cypher is to be heartily congratulated on such 
remarkable achievements. 
The reader must not assume from these remarks that Cypripediums are 
the only Orchids cultivated successfully, for a high standard of culture is 
maintained all round, especially with the labiata section of Cattleya, the 
species of which will give a good account of themselves in due season. 
Among the Leliocattleyas in flower was a splendid variety of Charles- 
worthii, and L.-c. Clive, while the Calanthes were pushing up robust 
spikes, and just opening their flowers. The chaste C. Harrisii was much in 
evidence. Catasetum macrocarpum and Ancistrochilus Thomsonianus 
were also in bloom. 
Of the Lzlias special mention should be made, especially the white 
forms of L. anceps, which were pushing up spikes in great profusion, while 
the coloured forms were already producing a brilliant display. Other 
Lzlias were Gouldiana, albida, and autumnalis. Phaiocymbidium 
chardwarense was interesting with its erect scape of deep yellow flowers, 
and Bonatea speciosa was pushing up three strong spikes. A well-grown 
batch of Ccelogyne intermedia, a hybrid raised by Mr. Cypher from C. 
cristata Lemoniana, and C. Massangeana was also noted. The pretty 
Epiphronitis Veitchii is growing freely, and a few examples were in bloom: 
Bulbophyllums and Cirrhopetalums are included, and among the former 
was B. Careyanum, which had several of its dense spikes of brownish 
flowers. Masdevallia tovarensis, an excellent species for winter-flowering, was 
making a beautiful display, while the quaint M. muscosa and M. Peristeria 
were noted among the very complete collection of this interesting genus. 
Dendrobium Phalznopsis is grown in quantity, and there were several 
varieties of merit, notably delicata and alba. Of those not in bloom D. 
Thwaitesii Veitch’s var. calls for special mention, for a nice stock of this 
brilliant yellow Dendrobe is being worked up and each bulb shows an 
improvement upon its predecessor. Another choice plant was [D). Dalhou- 
nobile, which is in a most healthy condition. Large batches of Vanda 
teres gigantea and V. coerulea are grown, and the same can be said of 
Odontoglossums, the showy scarlet Odontiodas, Phaius, Lycastes, especially 
L. Skinneri alba, Sophronitis grandiflora, Oncidiums, the long arching 
sprays of O. varicosum being much admired, and Miltonia vexillaria in variety- 
In conclusion I must mention the fine Anguloa Cliftonii, the pretty 
little pink Selenipedium Schlimii, and the charming Ornithidium 
Sophronitis, which is very attractive when studded with its rather small 
red flowers. Throughout the establishment good culture was in evidence, 
and it was indeed a pleasure to visit such a nursery. 1s Wa Bs 
