of these, like our own — condescend to grow on the 
earth, but hundreds of species cling to the branches 
of lofty trees, take in the humid atmosphere as 
food ; and breathe it forth again in fragrance more 
vaiied than the spices of Ethiopia. In the wilds 
of Mexico and Guatemala, where man’s foot never 
trod, do these odorous plants live on air, and dis- 
pense their sweets to the glittering Humming- 
bird, and the majestic Eagle. Here, indeed, may 
Milton say 
“ Gentle gales, 
Fanning their odoriferous wing, dispense 
Native perfume, and whisper whence they stoic 
These balmy spoils.” 
The great interest which these trojjical plants 
have of late excited is daily adding to the number 
of their admirers and cultivators. 
The Anacamptis jiyramidalis, even though a 
tvild plant of England, will not be grown success- 
fully Without due care. As if sensible of its own 
importance, it will not tolerate negligence ; still, 
it is rather the kind than the quantity of attention 
that it demands. In the first place, it should be 
potted in a mixture of loam, peat, and sand ; to 
which should be added, some broken charcoal, to 
prevent the soil becoming too compact and sodden. 
Whilst in a growing state it should be supplied 
with a moderate quantity of water ; but when its 
dormant season arrives it should be placed be- 
neath a glazed frame or hand-glass, for protection 
from rain. When, in spring, the leaves appear, 
the plant should be re-potted, and have a slight 
protection from frost. 
