THE ORCHID WORLD. 
o.ri.izoa. 
Catlleya Lawrenceana var. Mary Regina. 
This beautiful variety of Cattleya Lau'rcnceana received a First-class Certificate 
at the last Temple Show when exhibited by Messrs. Charlesworth and Co. The 
flower is pure white, with a very faint tinge of pink on the front of the lip. This 
species varies but little, and of the few varieties that have been described this is 
certainly the rarest and most distinct. We believe it to be the only albino ever 
recorded of the species. 
We have received from Messrs. Mansell and 
Hatcher, Ltd., a copy of the second edition 
of an interesting booklet, " Orchids for 
Amateurs." It contains the following useful 
information : — Introduction, Temperatures, 
Treatment, .Shading, Potting Notes, Composts 
and General Cultural Notes. In addition to 
being well illustrated there is a long list of 
the principal species and varieties, with a 
description of their flowers, season of bloom- 
ing, and price. It may be obtained free by 
writing to Messrs. Mansell and Hatcher, Ltd., 
Rawdon, Yorks. 
" OsMUNDA Fibre, and Hints as to its 
Use," by H. G. Alexander, is the title of a 
useful little book which has just been sent to 
us by Messrs. Wm. Wood and Son, Ltd. The 
early experience and present method of using 
this potting material are fully explained in a 
clear and masterly way, thus enabling anyone 
to acquire many of the secrets which Mr. 
Alexander turns to such good account at 
Westonbirt. Those who wish to follow in his 
footsteps have only to acquaint Messrs. Wm. 
Wood of the fact and they will receive a copy 
gratis and post free. 
