6 BRASSIA MACULATA. 
what sandy, but contains a sufficient quantity of fibre to render it adhesive, with 
small potsherds and chopped sphagnum well mixed and blended together, and 
placed in a pot which is thoroughly drained, having at the bottom several outlets 
provided for the superfluous water, will suit this plant admirably. It should 
not be elevated more than two inches above the surface of the pot, and nothing 
will more conduce to its luxuriance and beauty than a moist, but not excessively 
hot, atmosphere. 
Shading is essential for maintaining it in a healthy state, as it never thrives 
well if the sun be allowed to shine upon it. In other respects, the general careful 
management of the tribe Orchidacese may be practised ; and with due attention to 
drainage, watering, and a periodical depression of temperature, this plant will 
flower most vigorously, and for a great length of time. 
At Chatsworth, whence our drawing was made, plants of it grow to an 
immense size, and when a number of flower-spikes develop their blossoms simul- 
taneously, it produces a most delightful effect. 
The genus was dedicated to Mr. Brass, who went to Africa as a botanical col- 
lector, under the patronage of Sir Joseph Banks, and Drs. Fothergill and Pitcairn. 
The present species is a native of Jamaica, and was introduced to Kew Gar- 
dens in 1806. Its designation refers to the numerous spots upon the different 
parts of the flower. 
