u 
tn. t plant is an orchid of teme habit, of which there are pro- 
bably several species under remet on. e more common oe appears 
tobe Vanilla planifolia, Andr. (V. clavieulata, Sw.) Other species 
ader cultivation are V. aromatica, Sw., and V. grandi fora, Eich. 
plants yielding Vanilla requires to be carefully 
e 8 i the herbarium of this scd 
ittle li on the subject. Hence, a good 
its of plants yielding Vanilla, carefully 
dn spirit, would be a valuable addition to the 
appears that C IONS Chica, Rehb. f. (Xenia Orchidacea, 
»P- t. 2), yields Vanilla on the Isthmus of a vmi which is 
The fedt of ‘this plant is highly esteemed as an aromati ic by the 
habitants of the Isthmus [Panama], and used for all purposes for 
h real De = commonly used. It is termed * Vanilla Chica, 
anilla,’ because its fruit i = very much smaller than that of 
Vani 
illa found in the Isthmus.’ as 
D \s regards starting a Vanilla —— it is important Um p Ne 
in mind that. the plants, being climbers, it i necessary to UE 
le them with support of some om and generally, f for As Fen dem: v. 
— trees, trellis-work, s pillars, o . Du 
[ ving stems of rough- are Srobabl? th the best MS 
d. 
iem used. In siaaa to support, the — 
pri amount of shade. This, however, | 
de | j "A ce 
| of ihe shade may be; it 8 oe | 
id that the Vanilla plants should be Espi within easy reach — 
at and mot allowed to climb high up smongst the J 
nd arcund. the e support ionii be prepared by dee ‘trenching ; 
the fay of a foot or iit inches. The drainage of the bed should be 
rfect. The most favourable soil consists of fine "fine rich loam, mixed with. 
Bi ORA alow the: mestiere 
