APRIL, 1911.] THE ORCHID REVIEW. LIT: 
BULBOPHYLLUM GODSEFFIANUM. 
THE genus Bulbophyllum contains many curious and really beautiful 
species, but they are not grown to anything like the extent that they merit, 
and considering how easy is their culture, and the freedom with which they 
flower, it makes one wonder why they are, on the whole, so neglected. It 
must be granted that the blossoms are not showy, but the great interest in 
the various species of this genus lies in the peculiarities of the structure of 
their flowers, their mobility and quaint shapes. 
The species known as B. Godseffianum is one of the most suitable for 
general cultivation, and a corner in the moist part of a Cattleya house is 
the best position. The flowers of this species are borne singly, and are of 
Fig. 13. BULBOPHYLLUM GODSEFFIANUM. 
good size, and continue upwards of three weeks in perfection. The sepals 
and petals are rich ochre yellow, spotted and striped with red. The lip is 
white and covered with down, and so beautifully balanced that the least 
movement causes it to rock. When the flower stems are of sufficient 
length they should be tied to neat sticks. The main point to be observed 
in the culture of this handsome species, is to give it plenty of moisture 
throughout the growing season, with an abundance of pure fresh air. It 
delights in plenty of overhead syringing, which will also help to keep away 
insect pests of all descriptions. The leaves should be sponged regularly 
