





but this estimate of its habit is not borne oul by the facia. We ourselves linvo scon it frequently ex- 

 hibited in a very finely dcvclo)>cd condition — upon one occasion with upwards of fifty of lis iLNi_rniiiL.ni 

 spike* of llowcra, in full perfection, in which state tin- eflcH it |ir«>i1uced was gorgeous in llic extreme. 



It i* a robust growing planl, and thrive* bcsl under ]M>t culture, requiring similar treatmcnl to lhat 

 given to ThttdroBivm n$bi!e % thai is to say, the plants should be grown in a somewhat high temperature, 

 with nn abundant supply of inoialurc in the atmosphere, and the roots should olso be kept well Mipplied 

 until after the growth i* COinplelcd, when I he plants should be removed into a cool and coiii[wirativdy dry 

 atmosphere, nnd water must be withheld from the roots, except in just sufficient quantity to prevent the 

 stems from shrivelling. In spring, when the Uowcr-spikes begin 10 ahow, a more plentiful supply should 

 be given, and the plants should then be removed into a higher temperature in order to encourage the 

 healthy uml vigorous development of the flowers. 



The material best suited for the successful cultivation of this plant i* a mixture of good fibrous 

 peal and sphagnum moss, in about equal parts* to which may bo added a few lum)* of charcoal. Ir is 

 ncmsaiy to take especial care in [hating, that the base of the stem is kept well above the rim of the 

 pot; this should be done in order that the young growths upon first starting may not suffer decay! an in- 

 jury which i* very liable to oeeur if lliey are buried in the potting material. 



The insects which uffcti Ulis plan! are the white scale and the thrips. The former is easily kepi awaj 

 by washing; and the latter is principally fostered by applying too much firc-hcat, and keeping the atmo- 

 sphere too dry. 1 tence the remedies are obvious. To increase these Dcndrobca the stems must he cut apart 

 al tlie base, and the plant divided. Sometimes they \ull produce young plants on the lop of the old growl la, 

 and these when fairly developed, may be taken oil' and planted. 



