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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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New Cypripediums. 
Rapid advance has been made with Cypripediums in recent 
years, and they are becoming as diversified as some other popular 
groups of plants. There is no indication at present of a falling oft 
in the demand for novelties, indeed it appears that this is increasing, 
as more Orchid admirers are becoming familiar with their attrac¬ 
tions and the astonishing range of varieties they present. Cypri¬ 
pediums generally also possess a most valuable quality, the flowers 
are freely produced, and these last a considerable time either on 
the plant or when cut and placed in water. Strongly as these 
characteristics are marked in such old favourites as C. insigne or 
its now numerous varieties, they are even more conspicuous in 
some of the hybrids, particularly with regard to the floriferousness, 
an admirable example of this being afforded by C. Sedeni, which is 
rarely out of flower. 
During the year 1891 no less than eleven Cypiipediums 
received certificates or awards of merit — namely, C. Creon, 
C. Corningianum, and C. macrochilum (Veitch), C. Stonei 
magnificum (Heath), C Euryale and C. Leeanum giganteum 
(Sa'nder), C. Antigone and C. insigne Sanderse (Baron Schroder), 
C. Pitcherianum, Williams’ variety (B. S. Williams), C. radiosum 
(C. Ingram, Esq.), and C. Masereelianum (Pitcher & Manda), 
most of which have been described and figured in this Journal 
during the past year. 
One of notable merit that has not previously been represented 
is that depicted in fig. 31, page 205—namely, Cypripedium Creon, 
one of the Veitchian hybrids obtained from a cross between 
C. oenanthum superbum and a variety of C. Harrisianum. The 
dorsal sepal is extremely handsome, being of a rich polished 
purple margined with white, a beautiful contrast, the lip and 
petals also having a purplish tinge. The flower is well pro¬ 
portioned, and of good size. Both in colour and shape it is a very 
pleasing addition to the hybrids already in cultivation. 
Phal^nopsis. 
The sun is now gaining power, and slight shade should be 
provided for these plants ; they cannot endure bright sunshine. 
Root action has started, and the plants will soon commence 
vigorous growth if well cared for. All decayed sphagnum moss 
must be removed, and the small particles washed from amongst 
the crocks and charcoal in a tank of tepid water, or by pouring 
tepid water into the baskets. They should be allowed to drain 
thoroughly before they are made up again with moss and charcoal. 
On no account must the moss be cold when applied. 
No greater mistake can be made in the culture of these plants 
than placing too much material about their roots. All that is 
needed is sufficient to sustain moisture about the plants. They 
delight in having the tips of their roots exposed when the atmo¬ 
sphere is suitable. They also cling freely to charcoal and the 
basket. From the present time they may be dewed with the syringe 
twice or three times daily when fine. Do not allow weakly plants 
to carry their flowers long, it is a good plan to remove them as soon 
as they open. It is a good plan to remove the flower spikes as they 
appear from all weak plants. This gives them every chance of 
gaining strength. 
CotLOGYNE CRISTATA. 
Plants that have become crowded seldom do so well as when 
the pseudo-bulbs have plenty of room to develop. Plants in this 
condition may either be broken up or portions cut up, and 6 or 
7-inch pans filled with them. The last is an excellent plan, as 
long as the material in which they are growing is in a perfectly 
sweet condition. When decomposed or sour it is best to remove it 
and supply fresh. 
Catteeya Lawrenciana. 
This is unquestionably useful, and distinct both in its foliage 
and flowers from other kinds flowering at this period of the year. 
It is showy, and worthy of a place in any collection however 
limited. The foliage is tinted with dark red, and the flowers 
sufficiently dark to contrast admirably. A few plants arranged 
with C. Trianse in flower are very conspicuous ; the flowers indi¬ 
vidually are not large, but four, five, or more are produced on a 
spike. This plant does well in pans suspended from the roof in a 
mixture of charcoal and peat in lumps with a little living moss on 
the surface during the season of activity. The roots cling tena¬ 
ciously to the pans, so that when transferring them to larger pans or 
pots those in which they have been growing should be broken, and 
the portions to which the roots cling may be placed into the fresh 
pots or pans used. It will do well on the stage with other Cattleyas, 
but give it the lightest and warmest position in the house, as it 
needs thorough ripening and a good season cf rest.— Orchid 
Grower. 
A Graceful Odontoglossum. 
An Orchid that is seldom seen in collections, and which appears 
to be but little known, is Odontoglossum crinitum, though it is 
attractive in no small degree, and would be welcomed by many to 
whom it is at present a stranger. It is of medium growth, the 
pseudo-bulbs small and ovoid in shape, the leaves long and narrow. 
The flowers are borne on a slightly arching raceme, but are some¬ 
what clustered near the upper part. In the variety sapphiratum 
(fig. 29) the spots, of a bright soft bluish purple tint, are shown up 
most clearly on a white or light ground ; the sepals, petals, and lip 
FIG. 2y.—ODONTOGLOSSUM CRINITUM SAPPHIRATUM. 
being long, tapering to a twisted point ; the sepals and petals 
narrow, and nearly equal in size, the lip being triangular at the 
base. 
La5Lia ancei'S at Cleveley. 
At no place in this neighbourhood can Lselia anceps and its 
varieties be found in grander condition than has been seen at 
Cleveley this season. Of the ordinary forms of L. anceps there have 
been 126 spikes wdth 360 flowers, a beautiful show in themselves. 
L. anceps grandiflora, which I had occasion to mention twelve 
months ago, has again been especially fine, carrying forty one spikes 
and 110 flowers. This very fine variety is supposed to be the 
largest plant in this country, as it remains in one mass as imported 
by the Liverpool Horticultural Company. It was purchased by 
