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L^ILIA PERRINII. 
peculiarity is gradually lost; the pseudo-bulbs becoming, as described by Dr. 
Lindley, " club-shaped." 
Unless the genus Lcelia and their rivals, the Cattleyas, are successfully cultivated, 
they scarcely possess any degree of interest. Some species singularly refuse sur- 
rendering to any endeavour to induce them to flower. With respect to these last, it 
is a fact that is sometimes overlooked, that the various practices resorted to, with a 
view to effect their flowering, often completely exhaust the individuals operated 
upon. The only resource, under such circumstances, is to place the plant where it 
may gradually recover its energies by being permitted to rest. None should be 
expected to flower which are not in vigorous health. 
The greater part of the members of each genus love a high moist temperature 
when growing ; favouring them with the usual conditions when they are in the 
opposite state. 
L. Perrinii is most easily cultivated, succeeding well potted in sandy peat and 
potsherds, kept cool and dry when at rest, in a temperature of 45 degrees : and when 
growing liberally supplied with water, and submitted to moist heat of 80 degrees, 
shading from hot sun. 
The specific title compliments Mr. Perrin, Gardener to R. Harrison, Esq. 
Mr. P. is a successful flowerer of South American Epiphytes. 
To the kindness of the Messrs. Knight and Perry, of the Exotic Nursery, 
Chelsea, we are indebted for our drawing ; it was obtained in their establishment in 
November, 1843. 
