lilac, with a short white wing on each side beneath the anther. 
Anther-case hemispherical. W. J. H. 
Cuxr. This Hpidendrum is similar in habit and manner of 
growth to F. linearifolium, figured at Tab. 4572, but is a much 
larger and more robust species. It grows freely in the tropical 
Orchid-house. It may be planted in loose turfy soil, in pots half- 
filled with drainage materials; and it is advisable to raise the 
soil a little above the margin of the pot, to prevent it from 
remaining too long wet, which will sometimes happen from the 
necessary watering and syringing, and which is especially de- 
trimental in winter. J. S. 
