36 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
Several interesting novelties have recently appeared from Peru. The 
brilliant scarlet Cochlioda Noezliana was one of the first, but Stanhopea 
Moliana, the very distinct Trichocentrum triquetrum, and Maxillaria striata, 
all afford evidence of a region which has been little touched by collectors.. 
Odontoglossum prestans, though collected here many years ago by 
Warscewicz, has very rarely been seen in gardens, while the brilliant 
Lycaste cinnabarina, also met with by the same collector, has only recently 
been introduced to cultivation. Other interesting things may be expected 
from recent importations. 
The short spell of frost seems to have given place to thoroughly mild 
weather, and with the gradually lengthening days, and the.increase in the™ 
sun’s power, many Orchids are showing signs of renewed activity. Odonto- 
glossums fairly bristle with flower-spikes, and promise a profusion of their 
exquisite blossoms—indeed some of the crispums and Andersonianums are 
already out. What a range of variation they present, more especially the 
latter! Form and colour, and the size and disposition of the spots, seem 
to be the subject of endless caprice. 
Several species of Phalznopsis will soon be making a brave is, some 
of them being well advanced, and a few already expanded. Fortunately we 
have not been much troubled with fogs up’ to the present. Cattleyas Per- 
civaliana and Trianz are fast bursting their sheaths, and a few of the latter 
already begin to brighten up the house. Ccelogyne cristata and its varieties 
are also pushing their spikes, and will soon be a mass of snowy whiteness. 
What a brilliant effect it must produce in its native home, where in certain 
localities the rocks are covered with it! Dendrobiums will soon be a blaze 
of colour, and for weeks will furnish a succession of bloom. Phaius 
Wallichii, Lycaste mesochloena, various Cypripediums, and other plants, are 
also pushing up strongly, and afford indications of the near approach of 
another brilliant season. 
For the last six weeks I have been revelling in an abundance of Lelia 
anceps and its numerous varieties. How they do brighten up the house at 
this dull period! It is curious to note how numerous the white varieties. 
have become during recent years, while formerly the coloured forms alone 
were obtainable. Schroederiana still seems to be the premier form, while 
Williamsii and Stella are both very good, the former being noticeable for its 
purity. Sanderiana seems to be very variable, and some of the forms very 
good, though not equal to Dawsoni, the earliest known of the white forms. 
The discovery of this species in a new locality on the Pacific coast gave 
a great stimulus to its cultivation. Some of the forms run each other very” 
close, and it would be interesting if next year some one would give us am 
outline of the principal variations. | ARGUS. 
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