BOTANIZING EXCURSIONS IN BORNEO 203 



pretty orchid, which at intervals blooms in great profusion, is extremely 

 common, growing on trees. This is known locally as the dove orchid 

 (Dendrobium crumenatum) . It has the peculiar habit of flowering all 

 at once over a large area, and for a single day the long sprays of beauti- 

 ful white sweet-scented flowers may be seen by the thousands. The next 

 day they are all withered and not a single fresh flower can be found. 



As might be expected, the constant moisture favors a luxuriant 

 growth of ferns, mosses, fungi and lichens, which show a bewildering 

 variety of forms, and a marvellous luxuriance. These lower plants, 

 except the ferns, have received comparatively little attention, and a 

 magnificent field is waiting for the botanist interested in these. 



It was with deep regret that I said good-bye to this fascinating 

 country, and to the kind friends who did so much to make my brief 

 stay a pleasant and profitable one. Some day, perhaps, I may be 

 fortunate enough to return and explore further the botanical treasures 

 of this wonderful land. 



