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on which some of the principal kinds in flower at the time were very 
effectively arranged. In one of these, Cattleyas formed the chief feature, in 
which the varieties of C. Schroedere were particularly attractive. In another 
case, varieties of Odontoglossum crispum, combined with a few plants of 
Cochlioda Neetzliana, proved very effective. O. cirrhosum, set up with 
Masdevallia ignea and M. caudata, also formed a charming group. Two 
other groups consisted of Lycaste Skinneri alba interspersed with some of 
the coloured forms; and some well-flowered plants of Oncidium sarcodes set 
up with scarlet Anthuriums, which formed a very pretty combination. All 
the plants were in a thriving condition, and there is every indication that 
the establishment is destined to take a very important position among 
continental nurseries. 
A visit to the large establishment of M. Vincke-Dujardin, at Scheepsdale, 
Bruges, proved specially interesting on account of the excellent condition of 
the Odontoglossums and other things so largely grown there for cut flowers. 
O. crispum is grown in thousands, and the plants have been established for 
years without showing any signs of deterioration; while other Orchids are 
equally well cultivated. 
The Orchid houses are arranged in a block, on the usual Belgian plan, 
open underneath the staging, and without dividing walls; an arrangement 
which, while forming separate houses above, secures at the same time the 
best possible circulation of air, without causing cold draughts. In this case, 
the houses run right and left of a large central transept, fifteen on each side, 
the centre being devoted to Palms. Odontoglossums occupy the premier 
position, and it was a pleasure to walk through house after house and note 
their firm pseudobulbs, clean dark green foliage, and sturdy spikes. We 
noted that the pipes were covered with a layer of tobacco stalks, which 
seems to be an effectual preventive of thrips. In answer to enquiry, M. 
Vincke informed us that the plants were potted entirely in a mixture of 
polypodium fibre and sphagnum. 
Although the best plants were away at Ghent, where they had secured 
the Gold Medal offered by the King of the Belgians for the best hundred 
Orchids, there were numerous interesting things in flower. First must be 
mentioned Odontoglossum crispum, of which many fine examples were in 
flower—in fact, we found M. Vincke with a large handful of magnificent 
spikes which had been cut in the ordinary course of business—and the 
number of those in bud was legion. All the ordinary species are well 
Tepresented, and, among those in flower, we noted some good O. Rossii and 
others which flower at this season. Several hybrids were noticed, including 
O. X Coradinei and a good O. X Wilckeanum with a white ground. 
Oncidiums included the handsome O. spilopterum and some good O. sarcodes, 
one being very richly coloured. Ada aurantiaca was also very effective. 
