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OECHIDS. 



GALEANDRA. 



There are only two of this genus that I know of; both 

 are good and worth growing. They are deciduous and 

 upright-growing, with slender bulbs, producing their flower 

 spikes from the top, just as they have finished their growth. 

 These are best grown in pots, with peat and good drainage, 

 in the East India house, with a good supply of water at the 

 roots during their period of growth. Afterwards they 

 should be moved into the cooler house, placed near the 

 glass, and kept rather dry, till they begin to grow, when 

 they should be treated as before directed. 



Galeandra Bauerii. — A desirable dwarf species from 

 Guayana ; the pink and purple-coloured blossoms are pro- 

 duced on a drooping spike ; blooms in June, July, and Au- 

 gust ; continues in perfection a long time. This makes a 

 fine plant when well grown, and it is worth all the care 

 that can be bestowed upon it. 



Gal: Devoniana. — A beautiful Orchid from South Ame- 

 rica ; grows about two feet high ; the blossoms are pink 

 and white ; blooms in April and May, lasting a long time 

 in beauty. A very scarce plant. 



GOODYERA. 



Goody era discolor, from Brazil. — This is a most useful 

 plant for the winter; very free-flowering, with beautiful 

 dark evergreen and velvet-like foliage. It is best grown 

 in a pot with leaf-mould and peat mixed together, and ^\ill 

 thrive in either house. It should have a good supply of 

 water at the roots in the growing season. It produces its 

 spikes of white and yellow blossoms during the winter, 

 and will continue flowering for two months. 



