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One, blcolor, from the Spanish Main, is a fine species, 

 which hlooms in September. The Hp is very large, of a 

 deep yellow on the upper side, and almost white under- 

 neath ; the sepals and petals are yellow, spotted with 

 crimson. This will thrive on a block of wood suspended 

 from the roof. 



One. Cavendishii, — A magnificent species from Gua- 

 temala. The large broad leaves of this princely Orchid 

 are of a rich and lively green ; its bright yellow flowers 

 are produced in great abundance from strong and branch- 

 ing spikes, and, by appearing in the dull months of winter, 

 greatly increase its value. The flowers, even at this season, 

 retain all their brilliancy for several weeks. It may be 

 grown on a block or in a pot, but on account of its size 

 seems to do best in the latter. 



One. crispum. — A good species from the Organ Moun- 

 tains ; a dwarf-growing plant with large flowers ; sepals 

 and petals a rich coppery colour ; lip the same colour, 

 with lighter spots in the centre. This generally, blooms 

 during the autumn, and lasts three or four w^eeks in 

 beauty : grows best on a block of w^ood. 



One. divaricatum. — A small but abundantly-flow^ering 

 species from Brazil ; its yellow, orange, and brow^n- coloured 

 flowers are produced on long branching spikes during the 

 summer months : continues in perfection a long time. 

 This is a useful plant for exhibition, when well grown : 

 pot culture is the best. 



One. flexuosum. — This is a good old species from Brazil : 

 producing its showy flowers in abundance on a long spike ; 

 the blossoms are yellow, slightly spotted with brown: 

 blooms at different times of the year, and continues bloom- 

 ing for several weeks. There are two varieties of this 

 plant; one called major, which has much larger flowers 



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