THE ORCHID GENERA 



falcatum which is from Japan ; it prefers basket culture, 

 and should be suspended in a light position in the cool 

 house. 



Anguloa 



In Anguloa we have a small group of species which 

 are not so extensively grown as they deserve to be. 

 The distinct character of their large and handsome 

 flowers should commend them to the notice of Orchid 

 growers. There is nothing that approaches the yellow- 

 flowered A. Clowesii, or its white variety eburnea, whilst 

 A. Ruckerii and A. uniflora are suitable companions for it. 

 The Anguloas are from the Andes of South America 

 at from 5000 to 7000 feet elevation, they are found 

 growing chiefly on damp moss-covered rocks, and are 

 therefore adapted for the Cattleya and intermediate 

 houses. The young growths should be well shaded 

 from direct sunshine, as the leaves are somewhat liable 

 to be infested with red spider, which can only be got 

 rid of by sponging. When in full growth they require 

 copious waterings, but on the completion of the new 

 pseudo bulbs they like a decided rest, and all the light 

 available. Repotting should be done when growth 

 commences : peat and moss is the principal soil, but a 

 little fibrous loam may be used with advantage. 



Ancectochilus 



Anoectochili are not generally cultivated, but they are 

 the most exquisitely beautiful of all the handsome leaved 

 plants, though their insignificant blooms are of no value 

 or importance. A few of the most desirable and distinct 

 varieties may here be enumerated : — A. Dawsonianus, A. 

 Lowii, A. Roxburgh!, A. Sanderianus, A. striatus, A. setaceus 

 and A. petola. They may be grown in small well-drained 

 pots, in a compost consisting chiefly of sphagnum moss, 



