2 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [ JANUARY, 1913, 
be universally recognised, both for its own sake, and because of the light it 
throws on the occurrence of hybrids in a wild state. 
‘* Notices of interesting collections will constantly be found in our columns, 
and will doubtless prove of interest to a wide circle of readers. The rich 
Burford collection has been selected for the commencement of the series. 
** Special attention will be devoted to the cultural department, for which 
seasonable articles will be contributed by experienced cultivators. <A 
comprehensive calendar of operations will be contributed by Mr. W. H. 
White, of Burford, Dorking, which should prove serviceable to all who are 
in any way engaged in the cultivation of Orchids. 
‘* A series of historical articles is commenced in the present number by the 
first instalment of a very interesting History of Orchid Hybridisation. 
**It is intended to make the illustrations a special feature of the work. In 
order to ensure accuracy and highly-finished results, they will be executed 
and reproduced by a photographic process. Care will also be exercised in 
their selection. : 
“‘ Notes of rarities, geographical notes and sketches of Orchids at home, 
biographical sketches, literature, and any other matters likely to prove 
useful or interesting to Orchidists, will find a place in our pages. 
“ Reports of meetings and exhibitions, with doings of the month generally, 
will also be adequately provided for. 
“Tn short, it is intended to make the work a general repertorium of Orchid 
lore, and, by conducting it on broad and independent lines, to enlist the 
sympathy and secure the support of all lovers of this unrivalled family.” 
How far we have succeeded in carrying this programme into effect 
during a period of twenty years can best be left to others to judge, 
and we therefore include a few of the numerous congratulatory messages 
which have reached us :— 
“THE ORCHID REVIEW.—With its present December issue this useful 
Orchid journal celebrates the completion of its twentieth volume, and we 
take the opportunity to congratulate the editor on the success of his venture, 
launched in 1893 as an illustrated monthly journal ‘devoted to Orchidology 
in all its branches.’ The original programme has been followed faithfully. 
Few things relating to Orchidology have escaped attention; each subject has 
been exhaustively dealt with, and the matter placed before the reader in 
plain and straightforward language. The history of Orchids and _ their 
cultivation from the earliest times, the evolution of Orchids, their structural 
peculiarities, interesting facts concerning their discovery, the climatic 
conditions of their native habitats, and other subjects likely to be interesting 
and useful to the Orchidist, have received attention. Current topics have 
always been well represented, and the reports of Orchid exhibitions and 
meetings well reported. We trust that the Orchid Review, which attains its 
