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difference was observable in the varieties. The one first selected, 
that in the Dell collection, was very bright in colour, the flowers 
dark, clear rosy crimson, with a paler margin. It is a free growing 
and profuse flowering species from the Philippine Islands, and one 
ci those shown had five racemes. 
liJLLiA ELEGANS Statteriana. —A charming variety from T. 
Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, who had several other good 
forms of the same species. It has pure white sepals and petals, a 
very large expanded lip, creamy white in the centre, with crimson 
lines, and a rich crimson tip (award of merit). 
Masdevallia Harryana luteo-oculata. —One of the Bur- 
fford Lodge varieties, remarkable for the great size of the flowers, 
the brilliant colour, and the yellow centre, which brings the tint of 
the other portion of the flower into great relief. 
Dendrobium Parishi albens. —As shown by Messrs. H. Low 
and Co., to whom the award of merit was adjudged. This is a 
delicately beautiful variety of D. Parishi, with whitish or pale 
flowers, instead of the dark rose hue which usually distinguishes 
the species. The plant exhibited had abundant flowers, rather 
smaller than the type. 
i” Cypripediuji Stonei magxificum. —A variety with large 
flowers, and much richer markings than are ssen in the ordinary 
Awards of merit were also granted for Cypripedium Juno, a 
hybrid between C. Lawrenceanum and 0. superbiens, intermediate 
in floral characters, and combining tbe chief attractions of both 
parents ; for C. barbato-superbiens, the parentage and style of 
which is indicated in the name ; for Odontoglossum Amesianum, 
described and figured in this Journal on page 361, May 7th ; and 
for Odontoglossum excellens Sanderae, one of the finest varieties 
yet introduced. 
To some of the more notable varieties not selected for 
certificates reference will be made another week. I have also 
nearly completed a list of all the species, varieties, and hybrids 
included in the different collections, thanks to the kind assistance 
of the exhibitors themselves, and I hope to give some statistics 
with further notes on those represented.—L. Castle. 
FRUIT FAEMS IN COLORADO. 
As an Englishman, who came to Denver, Colorado, nearly 
eight years ago, I frequently receive inquiries from England from 
people who contemplate emigrating, and are therefore desirous of 
obtaining reliable information about various countries, as to what 
opportunities this State presents to the English emigrant, more 
Fig. 83.—MAXILLARIA SANDERIANA. (See page 450). 
form of C. Stonei. It was shown by Messrs. Heath & Son, 
Cheltenham. 
Cattleya hybrida Prince op Wales. —This and the remain¬ 
ing Orchids were from Messrs. Sander & Co. It is said to be the 
result of a cross between the white Cattleya Mossiaj Wagneri and 
Lselia elegans ; but C. calummata has also been assigned as one of 
its parents. The plant shows characters that might be considered 
intermediate between the first two ; but whatever its parentage, 
there is no question that it is a delightful and valuable seedling. 
The sepals and petals are pure white, as also is the lip, with the 
exception of a series of pale rose veins in the centre, and a finely 
frilled margin (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya uybrida Lowryana. —Somewhat in the way of a 
fine C. intermedia, the sepals and petals solid white of great sub- 
-stance, the central lobe of the lip only being a peculiar bluish 
mauve or purple tint (first-class certificate). 
Masdevallia hybrida Mundyana. —This is described as the 
result of a cross between M. ignea and M. Veitchiana, and is 
undoubtedly a fine addition to the limited number of hybrid 
Masdevallias. The flowers are of great size and excellent shape, 
the colour brilliant orange (first class certificate). 
Grammatopiitllum Measuresianum. — An extraordinary 
Orchid, with racemes four or five high, erect, with large greenish- 
white flowers, the sepals and petals burred or spotted with a bright 
shade of chocolate brown, and heavily tipped with the same colour 
(first class certificate). 
particularly in fruit growing. To those of your readers who 
desire such information the following will be interesting. 
Colorado is a comparatively new State, dating from the Pike s 
Peak gold excitement in 1859, and many people at a distince are 
yet under the impression that Colorado produces little else besides 
minerals. It will, therefore, surprise them to know that for 1890 
the estimated value of tie farm products of Colorado was 
45,000,000 dols., while the value of the gold, silver, lead, and 
copper output of the State was 30,000,000 dols. Years ago it was 
practically demonstrated that Colorado was especially suited by 
location, altitude, soil, and climate to the growth of Apples, Pears, 
Plums, Cherries, and on the Western or Pacific slope of the Ilocky 
Mountains of Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Grapes, &c The 
success of the early orchards and vineyards and the high prices 
which fruit commands in the local markets have led to a very 
great amount of fruit tree planting within the last few years. In 
the spring of 1890 it was estimated that more land was plinted with 
orchards in Colorado than in all the preceding years of the history 
of the State, and the planting of the present spring will equal, if not 
exceed, that of 1890. The fact is, that the American people, as a 
nation, are great fruit consumers ; in Colorado the local supply has 
never been able to overtake the local demand, nor dees it seem 
likely to do so, and large quantities of fresh fruit are obtained 
from California, Missouri, and Texas, which in the nature of things, 
by reason of being gathered before fully ripe, after its long journey 
does not equal the Colorado fruit in quality and flavour. More- 
