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labiata is well represented, thanks to its re-introduction ; which is certainly 
one of the most important horticultural events of recent years, The 
fragrant and beautiful C. Schroeder and C. Bowringiana succeed admirably, 
while the commoner forms of the labiata section are, of course, grown in 
quantity and with great success. 
Among natural hybrids we may note the rare C. x sororia, also C. x 
Brymeriana, and of garden hybrids numerous examples, among which the 
rare Veitchian C. x Chamberlainiana cannot be overlooked, also the 
beautiful Lzelio-cattleya x exoniensis. In fact hybrids generally are well 
represented. Several promising seedlings have been raised in the collet- 
tion, from which good things are expected. One of these is a particularly 
interesting cross between Lelia cinnabarina and Cattleya Lawrenceana. 
Suspended from the roof in this house are some healthy Comparettias, als 
Sarcochilus Hartmanni, and other dwarf species, which succeed well. 
The Phalzenopsis house, which is double glazed, contains a fine collection 
of healthy plants, with large leaves and an abundance of roots. The bulk 
of the plants consist of P. Schilleriana and P. Aphrodite, but many other 
species are represented, and succeed equally well. They also flower in 
profusion, which indicates pretty clearly that they appreciate the treatmett 
given, 
In the next division, among other things, is a fine batch of Angrecut 
Sanderianum, which flowers very profusely and is a great favoutilt 
Aérides Lawrencez also, and Miltonia Roezlii succeed well in this house. 
In the intermediate house a nice batch of the beautiful Vanda ceerulea® 
grown, in company with the Dendrobiums, and receives the same treatmet! 
both during the growing and resting season. Species of Chysis, Mormodes 
Catasetum, and other genera, also cultivated in this house, show that cu 
species are not altogether neglected. A fine batch of Odontoglossum grantt, 
good plants of Cattleya maxima and Oncidium incurvum are also inel 
together with Lelia pumila and its varieties, Oncidium Forbesii, Cattle? 
x Dominiana, a charming hybrid between C. intermedia and C. SUP 
Dendrobium formosum, and others. 
The cool Odontoglossum house contains a fine collection of very health 
plants, among which are many superb forms of O. crispum, which Is 48" 
favourite. A rigid process of selection, however, is carried out, and a 
the best forms are retained. O. Pescatorei and numerous other sae 
also well represented, together with a number of the beautiful : 
hybrids so common in this genus. The smaller species are om ah she 
suspended from the roof, and include O. Rossii, O. Cervantesii, and oat 
varieties, also several of the allied species, and a number of meee 
# Pa charming scarlet-flowered Cochlioda Noezliana, one of HFT od 
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The Mexican house contains a magnificent collection of t 
