THE ORCHID WORLD. 



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labellum, are well represented. There are a 

 number of albino Cattleya hybrids, the most 

 noted being C. Suzanne Hye de Crom, the 

 stock of which now consists of five large 

 plants. 



Mention must also be made of Cattleya 

 Queen Maud, and the wonderful variety of 



C. Trianae, C. Mossias Holdenii, a very beau- 

 tiful form, and many of the best Cattleya 

 hybrids. Two very interesting plants in this 

 house are Cattleya labiata Peetersii and C. 

 Hardyana Massaiana. 



The Brasso-Cattleyas are well repre- 

 sented and include some unique specimens. 



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Odonloglossum Dorothy H olden. 



C. Hardyana " Countess of Derby," described 

 on page i of the present volume, the repu- 

 tation of which has extended to every 

 country of the world where Orchids are 

 grown. 



During the spring time a welcome display 

 is made by a large selection of Cattleya 

 Schroderae, several fine varieties of 



Suspended from the roof is a large plant 

 of Trichopilia Backhouseana ; its beautiful 

 flowers are much admired. 



The Odontoglossum house at this season 

 of the year does not present such a grand 

 show of bloom as may be seen in the spring 

 time. There are, however, a few choice 

 plants in flower, and from them a good 



