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flower. D. Kingianum, in both its rose-coloured and white forms, will 
remain fresh for another two or three weeks. D. moniliforme is one of the 
earliest, and is very pretty. D. ochreatum, D. pulchellum (Dalhousianum), 
D. secundum, and D. transparens are all expected during the month, 
together with the curious pendulous D. teretifolium. 
Diacrum bicornutum will soon show us its beautiful white, scented 
flowers which last several weeks. Unfortunately this plant is very difficult 
to grow, but we find that it thrives best in the warmest house, and the 
nearer the glass the better. Epidendrums are scarcely yet in season, but E. 
Linkianum and E. Parkinsonianum are two pretty Mexican species which 
will show us their buds during the month, while E. evectum, with its long 
bulbs, is nearly open, and will remain in flower for three or four months. 
E. Wallisii is also open ; Oncidium luridum, too, is sending up its spikes. 
Eulophiella Elizabethe, which is, no doubt, one of the most beautiful 
Orchids of the Warm department, is now sending forth its strong spikes, 
and when in flower is one of the most charming objects in the house. 
Miltonia Roezlii and M. Phalznopsis are two handsome species which we 
must not forget to mention. 
Odontoglossums in the Cool-house are now forming the most charming 
display. The numerous spikes of O. crispum and Pescatorei are associated 
with O. Edwardii, Hallii, triumphans, cirrhosum, luteopurpureum, and 
the brilliantly-coloured O. retusum. Amongst Oncidiums several showy 
species are now sending up their many spikes, chiefly O. sarcodes, the 
beautiful O. macranthum, serratum, and Lucasianum, some of which are 
beginning to show their buds. The old Ada aurantiaca is now blooming, 
and it is really one of the richest coloured species of the Cool-house. 
Arpophylhum spicatum and medium are showing their spikes, and several 
Bletias are blooming, B. hyacinthina, the closely allied B. gebina, and B. 
verucunda, a distinct West Indian species. Cattleya citrina is now sending 
out its first buds, which will not open till the end of the month. 
The handsome Ccelogyne cristata will remain in flower for several 
weeks ; its varieties alba and Lemoniana generally flower a little later. 
C. carinata, elata, and speciosa are also blooming and are quite characteristic. 
Cymbidium Lowianum and C. madidum, a curious Australian species, are 
now in full bloom, while C. tigrinum is also pushing its spikes, and will 
most probably be in flower about the middle ofthe month. Lycaste cruenta 
is also in bloom, with its fine yellow colour, and L. mesochlena will soon 
appear, while the curious Colax jugosus is also out. . A few Masdevallias are 
also in flower, the beautiful M. Chimera, with its varieties Backhouseana 
and Wallisii being particularly worthy of mention. Maxillarias, too, are in 
season, those already in flower being M. aciantha, acutipetala, luteo-alba, 
meleagris, a sherbet while others are coming forward. The pretty 
