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column, &c. It is also related to M. aiireo-fulva, which was figured in the Floral Cabinet, a 

 few numbers back ; from that it differs in not having an acuminate lip, as well as in the form 

 and colour of the sepals and petals. Dr. Lindley does not state whether it has a double caudicula, 

 a structure so evident in M. areo-fulva. It is in the collection of Messrs. Loddiges, with whom 

 it flowered in June, 1888. 



It requires the temperature and humidity of the moist stove. After it has perfected its 

 pseudo-bulbs for the season, it should be kept dry for a considerable length of time ; and if 

 convenient, moved to a cooler house. By these means it will grow and flower more freely, 

 when it is brought back to the moist stove. Bot. Reg. 



Huntley a meleagris. Bateman. Speckled Huntleya. Bot. Reg. t. 14. This is certainly a 

 most beautiful Epiphyte, bearing solitary flowers of orange, red, and yellow, tessellated with 

 purple, and which are about three inches across. It is also one of the rarest of Epiphytes, 

 having only been seen in the collection of Messrs. Rollison, Tooting, and from which Dr. 

 Lindley's drawing was made. 



This charming plant is found in gloomy damp woods, on the banks of the Rio de Pirapitinga, 

 in the district of Bananat. It is scentless, and flowers in June. 



It thrives well in an atmosphere saturated with moisture, where in winter the temperature 

 is 60 to 70, and in the summer, from 70 to 90. 



The house requires to be shaded from bright rays of the sun, and from having fleshy roots 

 should be frequently syringed with water. 



Oncidium luridum, var. guttatum. Lindl. Mr. Boyd's Oncidium. Bot. Reg. t. 16. 

 This is a very handsome Oncidium, not very much unlike O. intermedium., published in 

 the Floral Cabinet. O. luridum, var. guttatum has orange-yellow sepals, petals, and labellum, 

 spotted wtih orange-red ; the disc of the labellum is crimson, the column and wings appear to 

 be white. 



It was imported from Jamaica by Messrs. Rollison, and is in their possession. It requires 

 to be cultivated in a moist stove heat, either suspended from the roof, or elevated above the 

 surface of the pot, and its roots frequently syringed. Bot. Reg. 



Maxillaria stapelioides. Link, et Otto. Stapelia-like Maxillaria. Bot. Reg. t. 17. 

 This is a very singular and pretty Maxillaria, having a ground of a greenish colour, tinted with 

 purple. It is in consequence of the singular markings that it has received the name of 

 Stapelioides. , It is a native of the Organ Mountains, where it was discovered by Mr. Gardner. 

 It is also found in Brazil, whence it was sent to the Berlin Garden ; where it was named. 

 Bot. Reg. 



EPIDENDREiE. 



Cattleya intermedia, var. angustifolia. Hook. Narrow-leaved intermediate Cattleya. 

 Bot. Mag. t. 3711. This is, like all the species ajtd varieties of the genus Cattleya, beautiful. 

 It is very nearly allied to Cattleya intermedia, from which it is said to differ in no essential 

 particular, although sufficiently distinct as a variety to warrant a plate. Bot. Mag. 



