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and E. stellata. All of them flower very freely, and their 

 cultivation presents no difficulties. The ordinary Orchid 

 compost will suit them, and they may be grown either 

 in pots or shallow pans. The Cattleya house, or that 

 part of the warmer division which is freely ventilated, 

 will suit them. 



Eriopsis 



Epiphytal Orchids, natives of Peru and Columbia. 

 The genus includes only a few species, and the following 

 are the best known : — E. biloba, E. Helenia, and E. rutido- 

 bulbon. The colour of their flowers is peculiar, and 

 together with their habit easily distinguishes them from 

 almost every other Orchid in cultivation. The plants 

 should be potted entirely in peat, and grown in the 

 intermediate house the whole year round. To be suc- 

 cessful in flowering plants of this genus, it is advisable 

 to keep them fairly dry during the resting period. 



Eulophia 



This genus includes more than fifty species dispersed 

 over tropical Asia and the Indo-Malayan region. They 

 are not generally sought after by amateurs, being chiefly 

 of interest to the botanist only. There is, however, 

 one variety — E. guineensis — well deserving of attention. 

 The rich flowers of this beautiful species appear during 

 summer, and last a long time in perfection. The plant 

 should be treated in the same way as the Calanthes, 

 except that when growing it does not require so light 

 a position. 



EULOPHIELLA 



At present this genus contains only two species — 

 E. Elizabeth a and E. Peetersiana. Both are from Mada- 

 gascar, and are very handsome Orchids. They should 



