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light rosy-lilac variety, the only one seen in the whole importation. A 
large plant of Cypripedium Rothschildianum was throwing up five spikes, 
and will form a picture when the flowers expand. Miltonia Warscewiczii 
was in flower, and M. spectabilis Moreliana bore a capsule as the result of 
crossing with Odontoglossum crispum. O. platychilum was also in bloom, 
and in proof of its anomalous character M. Pauwels pointed out that it will 
hybridise with Miltonia but not with Odontoglossum. O. ramossimum, too, 
was in flower, and we saw a few seedlings from it crossed with O. crispum. 
Batches of imported Oncidium bicallosum and splendidum were noted, the 
latter being remarkably strong, and, as these plants do not always succeed, 
we may note that M. Pauwels recommends keeping them warm and dry 
when at rest. Wealso saw some Oncidium concolor and Cattleya inter- 
media coming into bloom, and a very sturdy plant of Ccelia macrostachya. 
In a large tub in one of the Cattleya houses was a large plant of the 
beautiful blue Utricularia Humboldtii, with three spikes, and though not 
an Orchid we mention it, as it came home with the importation of 
Cattleya Lawrenceana. 
Aningenious method of catching ants was pointed out. Dry leaf mould 
is mixed with a little sugar, and placed at the bottom of a small tin box, a 
wire then being inserted through ‘a hole in the lid, by which the ants are 
able to reach the attractive food. The mould is turned out periodically and 
the ants destroyed, a fresh supply of the bait being placed in the box. 
But we must conclude our notes by congratulating M. Pauwels on the 
many interesting features of interest the establishment contains, and on the 
excellent culture everywhere apparent. 
The establishment of M. Ch. Vuylsteke, at Loochristi, may be termed 
the home of hybrid Odontoglossums, and on looking through the numerous 
houses devoted to them it was difficult to realise that over a hundred of 
the choicest were away at the Show, so numerous were the fine hybrids in 
bloom. 
The houses are about 65 feet long, very numerous, and compactly 
arranged on either side of a central walk, with lath roller blinds at the top 
and sides, ample arrangements for ventilation, cinder paths, and every 
facility for good culture, and the health and vigour of the plants is excellent 
in every respect, from the oldest to the youngest. The atmospheric 
conditions are under complete control at all times, and herein lies the great 
secret of success. In answer to an enquiry we were informed that Poly- 
podium fibre and sphagnum are alone used as a compost. It is difficult to 
do justice to such acollection in a short article, on account of the wealth of 
material,and the profusion of handsomely blotched forms seen in flower 
can only be indicated in general terms. The varieties of O. X arden- 
