Dove Flower. Six species. Stove orchids. Division of the bulbs. Turfy loam and sandy peat, with a little leaf-mould. P. Barkeri is one of the most beautiful of this genus, and for its cultivation Mr. Insleay, of Springfield, near Birmingham, gives the following directions: -

"On either a square twig or a conical wire basket, with the bottom and sides covered with moss, put pieces of potsherds, afterwards that of the pseudo 4.03 bulbs, and lastly fill up the basket with peat in pieces about the size of walnuts; place the plant near the glass.

"When the plant begins to grow, supply it moderately with water; but as its growth increases a larger quantity must be given, and when in full flower.) water freely. Some of this elegant tribe of plants are injured if syringed over head; such, however, is not the case with this plant.

"The plant having flowered, and the pseudo-bulbs being matured, (but in a dormant state,) they should not be removed from the same temperature they were in, when in flowering condition, which ranged from 70° to 80°, but especial care should be taken to keep them dry until the period of rest is over. - Gard. Chron.