. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. 608 THE BOOK OF GARDENING. Schomburgkia.—These are shy-flowering plants, needing a position near the roof-glass in the Cattleya-house. They are lovely Orchids, and if they could be induced to flower satis- factorily would be more generally grown. Sobralia.—This genus has Bamboo-like growths, from the apex of which, when fully matured, are produced Cattleya-shaped flowers in various hues. The cool intermediate house suits them. Fig. 389.—MlLTONIA VKXILLARIA. well. The potting compost required is a mixture of peat, fib
. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. 608 THE BOOK OF GARDENING. Schomburgkia.—These are shy-flowering plants, needing a position near the roof-glass in the Cattleya-house. They are lovely Orchids, and if they could be induced to flower satis- factorily would be more generally grown. Sobralia.—This genus has Bamboo-like growths, from the apex of which, when fully matured, are produced Cattleya-shaped flowers in various hues. The cool intermediate house suits them. Fig. 389.—MlLTONIA VKXILLARIA. well. The potting compost required is a mixture of peat, fibrous loam, and sphagnum. As the species are practically perpetual growers, they require moisture at the roots, with discretion, throughout the year. Stanhopea.—This is one of the oldest genera known to cultivation in this country. The plants are suitable for basket culture, as the flowers usually pierce through the potting compost,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Drury, William D. , 1857-1928; Abbott, J. M. London, L. U. Gill; New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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