168 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JUNE, Igre. 
development could scarcely have been foreseen, and it testifies to the really 
rapid-progress that has been made. 
The hybrid Odontoglossums, though now becoming familiar, were 
scarcely less remarkable, and choice blotched forms of O. crispum and 
hybrids with allied species occurred in profusion in several of the leading 
groups. It seems but a few years ago that the raising of Odontoglossums 
from seed was taken in hand seriously, but now they are becoming first 
favourites with hybridists, and seem to give very little trouble when once 
their requirements are understood. Almost every hybridist raises Odonto- 
glossums nowadays, or tries to. It is no longer regarded as hopeless, and 
the result is adding a new stimulas to the cultivation of this popular genus. 
The next development is likely to be the extension of the range of colour by 
further crossing with the Odontiodas, and when the brilliant crimson O. 
Charlesworthii is further united with the Odontoglossums some brilliant 
results may be anticipated. I believe that crosses have already been made. 
The arrangement of the various groups was in most cases excellent, and 
some very picturesque effects were made by the introduction of raised 
mounds and depressions. Caves and grottoes were almost attempted in 
one or two cases, in which, however, the lack of space was only too evident. 
A certain amount of crowding seems inevitable, and was noticeable in 
places. One of the most brilliant effects noticed was obtained by massing 
allied plants together so as to form masses of contrasted colour, the best 
example of this being two brilliant clusters of Renanthera Imschootiana 
placed on either side of a fine lot of Phalewnopsis amabilis, with Odonto- 
glossums and other showy things at the ends, and various, dwarf things in 
front. More of this kind of arrangement might be attempted with 
advantage, even with the limited space at the Temple. 
Examples of good culture were numerous, but rather lost in the crowd 
where so many fine things were brought together and staged in the smallest 
possible space. In fact, the culture of the exhibits generally reached a 
high standard of excellence, and a few of the hybrid Odontoglossums showed 
a size and vigour that was really remarkable. Evidence of progress was 
apparent on every hand, which testifies to the growing popularity of these 
beautiful plants. 
The Show was again a great success, and I hope that the rumour 
which once more gained currency that this was the last tara Show 
may prove to be falsified in the event. 
ARGUS. 
