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PHAIUS WALLICHII. 
of the present year. To the P. grandifolius of Loureiro it is most nearly allied, 
and Dr. Lindley at first thought them identical ; " but upon more full consi- 
deration," he adds, " I have come to the conclusion that P. Wallichii is to be 
distinguished by its very acuminate bracteae, sepals, and petals, and also by the labellum 
not only gradually tapering into a long point, as in Brassavola nodosa, but being 
also destitute of the rich yellow and red marking of the Chinese species." 
Those who cultivate Peristerias successfully, will find the treatment bestowed 
upon them perfectly adapted to this plant. A rather rich turfy loam, amongst 
which broken free- stone, or any thing of a similar kind, is freely mingled, will fur- 
nish an excellent compost. 
It should be supplied with 
every necessary stimulant 
or auxiliary to its growth in 
the summer, but preserved 
as dry as practicable in 
winter. Indeed, at all 
times, stagnant water about 
its roots, or too great at- 
mospheric moisture, must 
be carefully guarded against, 
for it is highly impres- 
sionable to injury from this 
source. 
One feature in its natu- 
ral condition is worthy of the 
cultivator's remembrance 
and imitation. It is the 
occurrence, in the soil in 
which it flourishes, of a 
large proportion of nearly 
but not thoroughly decayed 
leaves or wood. By attend- 
ing to this point, we have 
observed that the plants at 
Chatsworth derive a very 
perceptible advantage. 
