. The orchid-grower's manual : containing descriptions of the best species and varieties of orchidaceous plants . 99 richer colour. The best variety we have seen bloomed withMr. B. Findlay, at the Manchester Botanic Gardens. Thespikes of this, as well as those of the species, are apt todamp off at the ends before the flowers open—an evil whichis often caused by too much moisture having been given. Itcontinues a long time in perfection.—India. A. Brookei.—See Ai-:paDES crispum. A. cornutuni.—See Aerides odoratum. A. crassifolium, Parish —This species is one ofthe most beautiful of th
. The orchid-grower's manual : containing descriptions of the best species and varieties of orchidaceous plants . 99 richer colour. The best variety we have seen bloomed withMr. B. Findlay, at the Manchester Botanic Gardens. Thespikes of this, as well as those of the species, are apt todamp off at the ends before the flowers open—an evil whichis often caused by too much moisture having been given. Itcontinues a long time in perfection.—India. A. Brookei.—See Ai-:paDES crispum. A. cornutuni.—See Aerides odoratum. A. crassifolium, Parish —This species is one ofthe most beautiful of the genus, and has been called the kingof all the Aeriiles. The plant is very stout and compact ingrowth, with thick coriaceous oblong obliquely-bilobed darkgreen leaves, and long drooping spikes of amethyst-purpledeliciously fragrant flowers, which are produced in May andJune, and continue perfect for a very long time. Theflowers are amongst the largest in the family, and the bluntlyovate projected middle lobe of the lip is of a deeper richerpurple than the rest of the flower. Sir Trevor Lawrence,Ba
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