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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



MAXILLAEIA. 



A genus of orchids closely allied to Lycaste, consisting for the most part of fine, 

 showy species. The geographical area over which the genus is spread is a very 

 wide one, and the altitude of their habitat varies greatly. They cannot on this account 

 be all treated exactly alike as to temperature, but attention to the classified list will 

 insure healthy plants, other points of culture being correct. They thrive best in pots of 

 peat fibre and sphagnum moss, over good drainage, while rough crocks and charcoal must 



Fig. 63. Maxillakia Sandekiana xanthoglossa. 



be added to" the compost. The amount given will vary in accordance with the size of 

 the^[individual plant and the habit of the species. Adequate moisture, both in the 

 atmosphere and at the roots, is required all the year round, reducing the supply, however, 

 a little] when the plants are at rest. 



Representative Species. 



M . ' acutipetala. — Pseudo-bulbs about 2 inches high ; 

 flowers orange-yellow and red. Central America, 

 1843 (/). 



M. ceocea. — Small-growing plant ; sepals and petals 

 yellow; lip reddish brown. Eio de Janeiro, 

 1833 (i). 



