THE ORCHID REVIEW. 217 
Amongst the most important Orchids recently introduced may be men- 
tioned the beautiful Dendrobium Phalznopsis. It is decidedly a grand 
acquisition to the Dendrobium family, and no collection can be said to be 
complete without one or more plants. After repeated trials, it has been 
found to be of easy culture, and very floriferous. When shown at one of 
the Royal Horticultural Society's meetings last year it was a sight not 
easily forgotten, as the variation in the colour of the flowers from almost 
white to the richest crimson-purple, and the whole grouped together, it was 
a perfect picture of loveliness. The newly imported plants should be at once 
potted into clean pots, as previously advised for Dendrobiums on page 121. 
Two handsome plants now in bloom are Grammangis Ellisii and 
Grammatophyllum Fenzlianum var. Measuresianum. The former is still 
rare in collections, owing probably to the difficulty: of getting the plants 
home alive. The latter is more easily obtainable, having a robust constitu- 
tion, which enables it to better withstand the long journey home. Both 
Orchids require the East Indian temperature to grow in, and should have 
every encouragement given them as regards heat, light, and moisture, 
especially when in full growth. Basket culture is most suitable, with but 
very little material to grow in, as the roots prefer being in the air rather 
than remaining in the compost. 
A rare and pretty little Orchid, not often seen in bloom, is the scarlet 
Hexisia bidentata, which may well be compared to Lelia cinnabarina as 
regards colour, but the individual flowers are much smaller. These are 
produced in threes on upright growths about six inches in length. When 
seen, as here, with three dozen flowers open, it makes a charming little 
Specimen. It proves itself to be a plant of easy culture, flowers freely, and 
lasts a long time in perfection. It should be grown in the Cattleya house, 
hanging up close to the roof glass, in small well-drained shallow pans. The 
ordinary peat and moss will suit its requirements admirably. 
~ In the East Indian house will be found some plants that have done 
flowering, as Cypripedium Stonei, C. Rothschildianum, C. Lawrenceanum, ~ 
C. Curtisii, C. Sanderianum, C. x Swanianum, C. barbatum, &c. These 
commence to grow very soon after the flowering period is over, so that if 
any require more pot room or fresh compost the matter should be attended 
to without delay. 
The dwarf growing Cypripedium niveum, C. concolor, C. bellatulum and 
C. Godefroy are amongst the general favourites, especially to hybridists, 
who have succeeded in raising several beautiful hybrids from them. Many 
Srowers find this section more difficult to manage than the majority of 
Cypripediums. All of them luxuriate in a hot, moist atmosphere, choosing 
the lightest position in the East Indian house, where they may be but thinly 
Shaded at all times. The pan or pots used must be well drained, placing 
over the crocks a thin layer of moss, to secure the drainage. It is not 
