Plate III. 



I>i:\])ROISIUM WTUIFLOlll'M. 



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An epiphyte, with slender. iHiHltilcm. reedy atcms, furnished with oblorig-IanceoUxte leaves, ami bearing showy 

 flowers, two or mora together, from the joints of the items. The sepals niv spreading, lanceolate-acuminate 

 veiny, and of a nrn-ilW colour. The- petals are about twice the width of tlie s.^.1*, and of a d^per .-lour 

 The Itp U elongated, convolute, incurved and cornet-shaped, pole-rose with a deep violet eye, the limb being 



Desiwobiuu utoiiwrdk, ttndley, Gartiener*' Chronicle, 1860, 872. 

 Dksdrobium IlANnriivAMM. fMchmbaehfiL 



According to Professor Kcichcnbach, who named Ulia handsome plant D. Hanhuryawm about UlC same 

 time that Dr. Lindley published it under the name above adopted, it is of Bast Indian origin. Dr. I.imlley 

 cnUs it "a line species, with (he habit of JK trmyarex*, but handsomer, the spreading, veiny, rosy-lilac 

 flowers being four or five inches across, and (he cornet-shaped lip deep violet everywhere, except a border 

 round the expanded pari." 



Xo doubt it is one of the most beautiful as well as one of the most graceful of itarMtau. There are 

 several varieties of tin- plant, alike, indeed, as to their manner of growth, but some have the Bowers much 

 paler in colour than that we have represented, which is one of the best wo have met with. It is of deei- 

 doous habit, losing its leaves before it shows flower. Several other species resemble ii in it- mode of growth, 

 so that it is difficult to distinguish them except when in bloom, then, however, it cannot be mistaken, as 

 none but 7). nobile approach it in appearance, and thai as regards its growth is very different The species 

 is extremely rare in Cultivation, but few examples having been imported. 



Dendroljiu,,, UUnjlonm produces stems front two to three feet in length, and is of a pendent habit, and 

 furnished with light-green foliage. Tin- dowers are large, and proceed from the .ides of the stem; the 

 sepals and petals of a dark-purple colour; the lip white, edged with purple. It blooms in March and April, 

 and lasts for about a fortnight or three weeks in good condition. 



We find it to do well either on a block or in a basket. When grown in the latter sxnv, it requires less 

 attention as regards watering, but if it is neglected in this respect daring its growing season, the plant is 

 very apt to dwindle away, and does not long exist. This is the case with many Dendrcbium, especially 

 those of pendent habit. They are subject to red spider and limps, and if allowed to remain in a dry 

 house they become infested with them, and cannot he made to thrive. The way to check these pests, and 

 10 keep the plants in health, U to give the roots plenty of water during the growing season, after which less 

 mil suffice, only jusi enough being ghren to keep the bulbs plump. When the plant shows flower it loses 

 its leaves, and then, to induce the blooms to come finer, more water may be given j if the plant is allowed 

 to shrivel, the blossoms will he small. 



We find sphagnum moss and crocks the most suitable material for growing this plant, which should be 

 suspended from the roof either in a basket or pot If grown on a block, it musl be watered twice a day in 

 war,,, weather, and the leaves must he well syringed, which will help to keep .he bulbs plump, and to main. 

 tarn the plants ...on. free from ia-n-ts. The Kast Mia house will be found the best place for growing it , 

 it must, however, not have much sun. and ycl it musl be placed as much in the light as possible. \ line 

 plant in the beautiful collection of W. E. Paierson, Esq., of ParUck Hill. Glasgow, had a very beautiful 



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