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tractable. We noted C. x Oakwood Ruby, and C. x Chapmanii, two of 
the finest dark forms known, and the pure white C. xX Sibyl. Other 
hybrids give promise of satisfactory results, judging by the growths they 
are developing. 
Two divisions are devoted to Cattleyas. In the collection are included 
many of the noted species, both type and albino forms. There are a large 
number of hybrids, including many home raised. 
One house is devoted entirely to seedlings, with the exception that the 
choice Cypripediums occupy a portion of one side. We noted C. 
bellatulum, C. niveum and the hybrids of this section growing in a manner 
that is seldom seen. The seedlings represent various genera, but princi- 
pally consist of some thousands of the Cattleya tribe, with interesting 
crosses of Cypripediums. Cypripedium x F. K. Sander (x Annie 
Measures X bellatulum), now in flower, is undoubtedly the finest of all the 
bellatulum crosses. The bold dorsal sepal and broad drooping pétals, with 
its remarkably even spotting, render it unique. 
Phaius simulans is growing on the stage in the seedling house in a most 
remarkable manner. Here the growths and foliage roam in the shade of 
the overhanging Cypripedium leaves, and these conditions evidently satisfy 
the requirements of the plant. A few years ago, although growing in the 
same house, these plants were practically leafless, and with little indication of 
robust health ever returning. The altered conditions have worked wonders. 
In the Stove house we saw Selenipediums well represented. Brassavolas 
do well here. Cclogyne Dayana was also growing splendidly. It is 
worthy of note that Mr. Chapman finds Dendrobium Phalznopsis to grow 
better in the shade under the usual conditions of an ordinary plant stove 
than in the division devoted to Dendrobiums. 
In the grounds we saw Cypripedium pubescens, C. spectabile, and C. 
Calceolus growing among the ordinary English wild plants by the side of 
the pond. In dry weather, these are flooded from the pond, and thus do 
not suffer from the drought. All the plants were flourishing, but of course 
not yet in flower. 
We were much pleased with the clean and healthy condition of the 
plants and with their vigour, and in connection with the latter Mr. 
Chapman emphasized the necessity of keeping up a young and vigorous 
stock by constant division, a proportion of the plants being divided 
annually, when in suitable condition. Evidence of progress was every- 
where apparent, and we must congratulate Mr. Cookson and his able 
gardener, Mr. Chapman, on the excellence of the collection generally. A 
note on the cultural methods adopted was given at pp. 177, 178 of the 
twelfth volume of this work, accompanied by a figure ofa group of choice 
Odontoglossums in the collection. R. T. R. 
