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potsherds, charcoal and sphagnum moss. During their 
growing season they should have abundance of water, 
while in the Winter very little will suffice. 
/iVanda Amesiana $10 00 to $20 00 
ftV. Batemanni 3 50 to 5 00 
hV. Bensonii 2 50 to 4 00 
hV. Cathcartii 10 00 upward 
hV. coerulca. This remarkably handsome plant 
produces erect scapes from between its 
leaves, and upon these in dense racemes are 
borne from ten to fifteen flowers, which are 
about four inches across. The sepals and 
petals are of a beautiful pale blue, while 
the small lip is of a deep, rich blue and of 
a leathery texture, the spur being short 
and blunt : it flowers during the Autumn 
and lasts six weeks in perfection. We of- 
fer some very fine, strong specimens at... 
$5 00 upward 
hV. Denisoniana 3 50 to 5 00 
;iV. insignis (true) 5 00 to 7 50 
;iV. Kimballiana 5 00 to 10 00 
hV. Lowii 10 00 iipward 
hV. Sanderiana 10 00 upward 
7iV. snavis 5 00 to 10 00 
/iVanda teres. A very handsome and distinct 
species of curious aspect and scrambling or 
climbing habit, the growth extending sev- 
eral feet in length. The stems as well 
as the leaves are terete or cylindrical and 
dark green. The beautiful, large flowers 
are produced in ascending, mostly two 
flowered, racemes ; in coloring they are 
much like those of Phalwnopsis Schilleri- 
ana. but of a heavier texture and very 
lasting. We offer several fine specimens 
at 2 50 upward 
hV. tricolor 5 00 to 7 50 
fcV. tricolor superba 10 00 to 20 00 
ZYGOPETALUM. 
Most of the species are rather large growing, of 
easy culture ; they are grow n in pots with peat and 
moss, and should be given plenty of water while grow- 
ing. 
tZ. crinitum .fl 75 to $4 00 
iZ. Gauticri 3 00 to 5 00 
i Z. intermedium 3 50 to 0 00 
i Z. Mackayi 1 50 to 3 50 
i Z. rostratum 2 50 to 4 00 
COLLECTIONS OF ORCHIDS 
In forming collections of Orchids, whether large or small, it is of the utmost importance to begin aright If, besides 
being beautiful, we wish them to be practical and useful. Thus, in order to have Orchids in liloom throughout the year, 
a careful selection of such varieties as will give a succession of bloom is necessary. Such assortments may also Include 
a wide range of form and coloring in the flowers. All who are not familiar with the many species, varieties and habits of 
these plants will 11 tid it perfectly sate to intrust the selection to us, as we often make up such collections for customers, 
always to their entire satisfaction. We need only to know for what purpose the Orchids are desired, and to have some idea 
of how much money tlie customer wishes to invest in the collection. Botanical collections of Orchids are formed in quite 
a different way ; by selecting from different genera, species and 
varieties; this we undertake also, performing the work in 
a scientifle and satisfactoiT manner; the purchaser, however, 
must give us an idea of (he number of specimens wanted 
and the number of dollars to be invested. The preceding ex- 
tensive list includes all the best and most useful varieties. 
Some of the very rare and costly varieties of Orchids 
which we have in stock are not mentioned in this Catalogue, 
as there are very few specimens of each of them — in some cases 
only one. Bui to all who desire very rare Orchids, and will 
address us, mentioning this fact, wo will give particulars 
of such plants, sending samples of their flowers when this is 
requested. 
As might be supposed, among our vast collection of Or- 
chids there are new and rare varieties of great beauty and 
value constantly comim; into bloom, some of them for the flrst 
time. We keep the more enthusiastic of our patrons well- 
informed concerning the flowering of these plants, and would 
suggest to all who are forming collections of Orchids that 
they send us their names and addresses so that we may jidvise 
them of the blossoming of any new or rare plants. 
ORCHID MISCELLANY 
The culture of Orchids presents no special difficulty; 
there are 'no " secrets" which must be foimd out in order to 
succeed, but all who wish more explicit directions concerning 
their culture than can bo given here will be furnished same 
on application. 
Orchid Peat. — Wo would also call especial attention 
to the unusually flne quality of our flbrous peat, acknowl- 
edged to bo the best flbrous peat in this country. We supply 
it in large and small quantities ; also live and dry Sphagnum, 
Orchid-cribs and Pots, in fact, all requisites for the Orchid 
houss, a detailed list of which will be found in the regular list 
OUR ORCHID COLLECTOR °' Supplies in the last pages of this Catalogue, 
