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(page 337), Mr. Young writes :—‘‘I greatly appreciate your illustration, and 
think it one of the best, if not the very best, reproduction of a photograph 
you have yet given us, while being of the exact size greatly enhances its 
utility. Personally, I- prefer these pictures of single flowers to those of 
whole plants, although the latter also deserve a place.” 
ORCHIDS IN SEASON. 
WE have now reached the month of the shortest, dullest days, when our 
favourites are mostly resting previous to another season of activity. Many 
interesting winter-flowering species, however, are to be seen in bloom, and 
they seem all the brighter at such a season. 
Among Cool house species, several are making a good display, 
particularly Cypripedium insigne and its numerous varieties, which are 
particularly useful, as the flowers always remain fresh for a considerable 
length of time. Many Masdevallias will shortly throw up their flowers. 
Odontoglossums are gradually coming in season again; O. bictoniense, X 
Andersonianum, Cervantesii, constrictum, crispum, Edwardii, Hallii, 
pulchellum, Rossii, and triumphans are all pushing their spikes, and will 
flower in succession until the end of the spring. The pretty Sophronitis 
cernua, grandiflora, and violacea are always welcome, as they flower 
throughout the winter months. 
In the Intermediate house, numerous plants are promising; the handsome 
Cattleya labiata is about over, but the curious little C. luteola, which often 
flowers in the winter, is in bloom. C. Percivaliana, Schréderz,and Trianz 
are the next varieties to bloom. Very attractive is Cymbidium giganteum 
with its rich-coloured flowers. Epidendrum Lindleyanum and elegans, 
formerly referred to Barkeria, are also out. Among Lezlias now in season 
are those of the anceps section, which will soon form a most charming 
sight. They are extremely sensitive to fog, and if they are kept in 
a drier atmosphere the flowers will last much longer. L. Eyermaniana, 
peduncularis, and crispilabia are also in bloom. Lycaste Skinneri and 
lanipes are also blooming, and must be kept rather dry. A few Maxillarias 
are pushing, viz., M. crocea, arachnites, and venusta. Oncidiums are 
always attractive, O. bracteatum, longipes, sarcodes, and varicosum being 
now covered with flowers. O. macrathum is also pushing up its enormous 
spikes. Two little gems are Platyclinis cucumerina and uncata, and, before 
leaving, we must not forget to mention Zygopetalum Gautieri and 
Mackayi. 
The Warm department is now gaily decorated, Angrecum eburneum 
and the remarkable A. sesquipedale, with their white, star-like blossoms, 
