. The orchid-grower's manual, containing descriptions of the best species and varieties of orchidaceous plants in cultivation ... Orchids. GOODYERA. 411 G. MACRANTHA LUTEO-MARGINATA, Maxim.—Is a very choice variety, in which the leaves have, besides the elegant reticulation, a distinct and effective marginal band of creamy yellow.—Japan. Fig.—Flore des Scrre.^, tt. 1779, 1780 ; GaHenflora, t. 533, f. 2 ; Flovlnt and 1867, p. 227, with fig.; Gard. Chron., 1867, p. 1022, with fig. G. ORDIANA.—See Haemauia discolor Ordiana. G. PICTA, jEori.—A distinct species, growing about 3 inches high. T
. The orchid-grower's manual, containing descriptions of the best species and varieties of orchidaceous plants in cultivation ... Orchids. GOODYERA. 411 G. MACRANTHA LUTEO-MARGINATA, Maxim.—Is a very choice variety, in which the leaves have, besides the elegant reticulation, a distinct and effective marginal band of creamy yellow.—Japan. Fig.—Flore des Scrre.^, tt. 1779, 1780 ; GaHenflora, t. 533, f. 2 ; Flovlnt and 1867, p. 227, with fig.; Gard. Chron., 1867, p. 1022, with fig. G. ORDIANA.—See Haemauia discolor Ordiana. G. PICTA, jEori.—A distinct species, growing about 3 inches high. The leaves are Ij inch long, light pea-green, with a paler band running through the entire leaf. We have not seen it in flower, but it is worth growing on account of its foliage. A rare plant, whose roots are not so thick as those of some other kinds, and which therefore requires more care in its cultivation.—Native country not known. G. PUBESCENS, R. Br.—^A charming dwarf evergreen species, with a tuft of ovate dark green leaves marked with a silvery white costa, and closely reticu- lated with paler veins, so that in appearance it is something like Physurus'argenteus. The flower scape rises from the centre of the leaf tuft, about 8 or 10 inches, and on its upper half is thickly furnished with small white flowers, which though not showy are pleasing. It is, however, well worth grow- ing for its beautiful foliage; the plant requires a cool house or pit to grow it in perfection ; it is not difiicult to manage, but requires great care, as it is often destroyed by being placed in too great heat. It should be grown in pots, not too large, giving a liberal supply of water during the growing season; in fact, it should never be allowed to get dry at the -FlG.—Flore des Serves, t. 1555; Liiidl. Coll. Bot., t. 25 2nd ser., i. t. 47 ; Lodd. Bot. Cab., t. 1. G. RODIQASIANA, L. Linden.—This is a distinct plant of dwarf robust habit, having somewhat thick fleshy leav
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