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BARKERIA SKINNERI. 
During the period of growth the atmosphere should be kept very humid, and 
the plant should receive a good supply of tepid water both at the roots and over the 
leaves and stems. In the time of flowering altogether dispense with syringing, and 
give but a limited proportion of water to the roots ; and during the season of repose, 
allow it to become pretty dry ; but in no state of its existence expose it to an arid 
atmosphere. 
It will not grow if potted in rough peat, whatever attention may be bestowed. 
The best way is, to plant it in an open formed rough-wooden or other basket, filled 
with sphagnum and potsherds, which should be hung from the roof of the house ; 
it also grows freely if fastened to a naked block of wood. 
Increase is effected in the same manner as the other species of Barkeria. 
The generic name is given in honour of the late Cr. Barker, Esq., of Springfield, 
near Birmingham, a celebrated grower of Orchids ; the species is named after 
Mr. Skinner, its discoverer, and the variety is named major on account of the large 
size of the flowers, and the robust habit of the plant when compared with the species. 
