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CATTLEYA SKINNERI. 
peculiarities of the climate in which plants are originally discovered will prove! 
greatly advantageous. The present species is only found in the warmer parts of 
Guatemala, and near the southern coast, where the excessive moisture almost 
renders the air insalubrious. The majority of other Cattleyas grow in the cooler 
districts; consequently, whilst the latter invariably succeed best in a cool house, 
the present will thrive and flower better in a higher temperature with a propor- 
tionate amount of humidity. 
To the obliging courtesy of F. G. Cox, Esq., who has frequently favoured us 
with specimens of Orchidacese flowered in his choice collection at Stock well, we 
are indebted for the opportunity of figuring the species now selected. The draw- 
ing was prepared from a highly cultivated specimen which expanded its delicate 
blossoms in the month of April, and retained its beauty for a considerable period. 
A plant also flowered with Messrs. Loddiges, of Hackney, in the beginning of 
May. 
The gentleman whose services as a collector are commemorated in the specific 
title, is a partner in an extensive mercantile establishment, and the proprietor of 
considerable estates in Guatemala. 
