. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1887. The American Florist. 73. C M kStl \3 W Q\J Catasetum Bungerothii. The handsome illustration of this orchid was reproduced from the English Gar- dencr's Chronicle, which states that "this catasetum is worthy of a place in the most select collections in virtue of its cup- shaped flowers, which are about four inches in diameter, ivorj' white of wax- like substance and of great beauty and durability. " With respect to the catasetums gen- erally, it will not be saying too much to assert that th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1887. The American Florist. 73. C M kStl \3 W Q\J Catasetum Bungerothii. The handsome illustration of this orchid was reproduced from the English Gar- dencr's Chronicle, which states that "this catasetum is worthy of a place in the most select collections in virtue of its cup- shaped flowers, which are about four inches in diameter, ivorj' white of wax- like substance and of great beauty and durability. " With respect to the catasetums gen- erally, it will not be saying too much to assert that the time has arrived when they should be taken in hand more earnestly b}- our orchid growers, as they are really worthy of more attention ; but if success is to be obtained with them, it must be in the same way as with other plants, viz., bj- giving them space to themselves, and treating them properly. Mixed up one here and one there, on the stages with other plants, they are never satisfactory. Catasetums like plenty of light at all seasons, and in their general culture they require much the same treatment as de- ciduous deudrobes, viz., extra heat and plenty of water when growing, and a thorough season of rest with but little water (or none, unless signs of wrinkling be seen in the pseudobulbs), from the time the leaves turn yellow until the next growth appears ; but during this resting time they should be placed in a good po- sition on a shelf near the glass in a house in which the temperature ranges from 50° —60°, and in the culture they should be associated with cycnoches and mormon- des. Where convenient, they may be well grown in ; ,ea CoiCHiCA.—The best of the genus. A few years ago we knew it, but erroneousl}-, as S. Bumalda. This forms a large-sized shrub, but the small- est plants blossom freely. It forces easily, and there is a purity, beauty and uncommonuess about its clusters of waxy white flowers that command appreciation. It is yet scar
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