Two interesting illustrations show¬ 
ing the development of the bud 
from the flowering sheath of a 
Cattleya. The sheath acts as a 
protection while the buds are form¬ 
ing until such time as they are 
strong enough to force their way 
through the top and continue to 
develop size of bud and flowering 
stems. It is a matter of some six 
weeks from the time the buds show 
at the base of the sheath until the 
stage as pictured in the bottom 
illustration. It is important 
for good flowers that the 
plants be given as much 
sunlight as possible 
through this entire stage. 
It is interesting to note that 
some Cattleyas make up 
growths with protective 
sheaths months before the 
buds are formed while 
with others, the buds and 
flowers develop immedi¬ 
ately the bulb is com¬ 
pleted. 
In.ernational News Photos. 
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