Although a native of Assam, we have always found that I). Jmtinm enjoyed the full heat of (he East 

 Indian house during the growing season, as well as frequent applications of water from the syringe, and 

 an atmosphere well charged with moisture. As the season advances, and the pseudobulbs attain maturity, 

 less moisture should be given to it, and the full light of the sun (when not too fierce) should he allowed to 

 fall upon it. in order to concentrate the rap, or in other words, to ripen the pseudobulbs thoroughly. 

 During winter the plant may lie maintained in a healthy state in a cool temperature, but very little 

 water must be given while it i* kept under these conditions. 



The llowcrs are produced from the sides of the previous yean' pseudobulbs, sometimes singly, but more 

 frequently two together on the same stalk. They are very large compared with the size of the other parts 

 f the plant, arc of a soft clear yellow colour, and last from a week to a fortnight in perfection if they arc 

 placed under conditions suitable to their preservation. 



The species h not nay liable to attacks of insects, but sometimes the scale effects a lodgment upon it, 

 and should this occur, it must bo carefully but promptly removed by washing with tepid water, repeating the 

 operation until the plant is round to be quite clean. When it is required to effect propagation, it may be 

 easily carried out by division. 



