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was imported by the Hon. and Rev = W. Herbert, of Spoffortb, from Brazil. Bot. 
Mag. 3486. 
Oncidium altissimum. Tallest Oncidium. An exceedingly beautiful species, 
with nearly round pseudo-bulb, very much compressed, and two edged. Leaves 
acute ; racemes decumbent, nearly simple ; colours of the flower very bright ; wings 
of the column rounded, and a little channelled. Sot. Rag, 1851. 
THE LILY TRIBE, (lILIACE^). 
Ornithogalum chloroleucum. Green and White Ornithogalum. A 
species found in the vicinity of Valparaiso, whence it has been brought by several 
collectors. It is a frame bulb, flowering in July. Bot. Reg. 1853. 
Zygopetalum cochleare. Spoon-lipped Zygopetalum. Beautiful as all 
the species of Zygopetalum are, without exception this is perhaps the most 
attractive, not only on account of the delicate wavy surface of the petals and 
sepals, and the peculiarly rich veining of the lapis lazuli blue of its lip, but of its 
delicious fragrance. If lilies of the valley were growing intermingled with the 
plant, the air could not be more perfumed with their pure and delightful odour than 
it is after the curious flowers have unfolded. Like all the other species, this is 
easily cultivated in earth in a damp stove. It is a native of Trinidad. Bot, 
Reg. 1857. 
OPERATIONS FOR JULY. 
Annuals for standing in pots during the winter may now be sown. 
Brugmansia suaveolens will flower better, and continue in this state 
longer, if plenty of water is given at this season. 
Budding towards the latter end of this month may be commenced. 
Calceolarias. Towards the latter end of this month a few cuttings of par- 
ticular or favourite sorts may be put in. Young shoots strike readiest. 
China or German asters. A plantation of these, made about the begin- 
ning of this month, will flower well in the autumn ; give them plenty of water at 
night in order to counteract the great drought often experienced at this season. 
Camellias do not require so much water at this season, in consequence of their 
growth being nearly completed. 
Gardoquia Hookeri must be carefully watered at this time. 
Greenhouse plants, should be allowed plenty of water. 
Hydrangea hortensis will now require a great quantity of water; if in pots, j 
place them in feeders kept regularly filled with this element ; if planted out, water 
them well every night. 
Petunias should now be propagated, so as to secure a good stock for next sea- 
son, and to meet any loss in winter from frost, damp, or otherwise. 
Pelargoniums continue to propagate, also other soft woody plants. 
Salvias. All desirable kinds should now be propagated ; any common earth 
will suit them. 
SoLLYA heterophylla propagate in a pot of sand, and the plants thus raised 
will flower well next season. - i 
