Some of the species have $howy flowers, ...

Some of the species have $howy flowers, ...

Some of the species have $howy flowers, but they are difficult to grow.

It may be accommodated in a hot house.

(Listing and descriptions of species of this genus may be found on page 123.

) It may surprise and interest the amateur to know that Vanilla is a genus of the orchid family.

It is exceedingly difficult to grow, however, owing to its far-roving, vine-like habit of growth, and it infrequently flowers in the temperate zone.

It is monopodial, epiphytic, and evergreen.

It lacks pseudobulbs, but has heavy, fleshy leaves.

The flowers are fairly large, but the plant must assume considerable size before it will flower.

The seed pods are the source of vanilla.

An intermediate or hot house will serve.

(Listing and descriptions of species of this genus may be found on page 123.

) FROM the time of acquiring his first plant the beginner in orchid culture must learn much that is new and, perhaps equally important and difficult, unlearn much that applies to growing other plants.

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