the base die away, fresh buds are formed at the tip, so that the 
period of blooming is greatly prolonged. This adds another 
advantage to the beautiful tribe of Orchids, that many of them 
remain so long in bloom; and as their cultivation is now better 
understood, their value and interest in this respect will be 
more appreciated, for no one can see the very beautiful groups 
of Orchids in any of our great plant establishments without 
admiring their singularity of form, richness of colour, and, in 
many instances, their delicate perfume. 
