New, Rare akd Beautiful Plants. ^5 
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CALANTHE oculata gigfantea. This verj' rare and 
truly liiuidsoiiie Ciilantlic is certainly the most beauti- 
ful and most showy of the genus. It has been com- 
monly named the "Christ Orchid," as the pure white 
five-petaled flower, with the rich blood-red blotch in 
the center, very correctly I'epresents the wounded 
hand of the Saviour on the cross. .*!") and upward. 
C. Regiiierii. Quite a rare acquisition, as its vei-y beau- 
tiful and striking bright flowers, with a wholly rosy 
piidf lower i)etal, appear much later than most of the 
other varieties. Several strong plants, §3.30 upward. 
CATASETUM Bun|rerotlui. A beautiful and very 
luiiuiHonu' new Orchid, with large white flowers of a 
waxy texture and of great substance; should bo in 
every collection. Its bold and stremg-growing habit, 
and its easy cultivation, makes it at once a favorite 
with all who have seen it. Si.SO to $10. 
CATTLEYA aurea. This lovely Cattleya is from Col- 
ombia, and is quite distinct from A. Domiaiia (iit/cii, 
with which it is often confused. It is of good strong 
growth and free flowering; very distinct. It flowei's 
in the autumn ; sepals and petals greenish lemon yel- 
low ; leaf is undulated and of a rosy purple with j'ellow 
streaks; the flowers are of good size and deliciously 
fragrant. Price on aiiplication. 
C. Bowringiana. A capital new Orchid of free and 
eas.\^ growth ; an abundant bloomer in autumn. Flow- 
ers amethyst; x-osy petals and sepal, with rich purple 
lip; many flowered, and good for cut blooms. Fine 
specimens, SS..50 and upwards. 
C. eldorado Wallisi (or Viryinalis). A pui'e white 
Cattleya, flowering in September. Sepals, petals and 
lip pure white, with orange yellow throat; very sweet 
scented. $35 and upwards. 
