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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



similar conditions of culture. The 

 structure of the flowers is very re- 

 markable and interesting, and the fol- 

 lowing species are worthy a place in 

 the smallest collections : E. antennifera. 

 — Flowers from the base of the leaf. 

 The upper sepal and petals narrow and 

 thread-like, purple and yellow ; lower 

 sepals yellow, with spots of crimson 

 purple. New Grenada, 18G9 (c). R. ele- 

 gans. — Very similar to the last-named 

 in shape and structure, but much 

 smaller. A lovely little orchid. Caracas, 

 1850 (V). And R. striata, dorsal sepal 

 maroon, lower sepals yellow striped 

 maroon. New Grenada (c). (Fig. 80.) 



kodriguezia secunda. — An at- 

 tractive orchid, with silvery-rose flow- 

 ers, produced as in Burlingtonia, which 

 see for culture. Trinidad, 1818 (i). 



SACCOLABIUM. 



Fig. so. Restkefia striata. These are noble orchids, and at one 



time were more popular than at present. 

 Some are small-growing, others large, and in cultivation their habit is one of the first 

 points to be studied. All the dwarf species grow well in small pans or baskets suspended 

 from the roof, the larger ones doing better in large pots on the stage. They should all 

 be grown in a good light, never shading until there is a risk of the sun damaging the 

 foliage. The compost is the same for all : clean sphagnum moss, with a liberal 

 amount of rough charcoal and crocks mixed with it over good drainage. Water must 

 be freely applied when growth is active, and even while at rest the roots should never 

 be very dry. Light syringing is advisable in hot weather, but must be discontinued 

 when dull or damp. See also instructions under " Aerides." 



