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EPIGYNIUM ACUMINATUM. A synonym of 
Corallobotrys acuminata (which see). 
‘EPI-LELIA. Oxp. Orchidex. _Bigeneric hybrids 
derived from the intererossing of Epidendrum and Lelia. 
For cultural requirements, see Epi-Cattleya. 
The following is a list of hybrids, together with their 
recorded parentage : 
Charlesworthii ........ E. radwans and L. cinnabarina 
(Charlesworth). 
Hardyana ......0+00. E. ciliare and L. anceps (Sander). 
Heatonensis ........ -. E. Wallisii and JL. cinnabarina 
(Charlesworth). 
radico-purpurata ...... E. radicans and LL. purpurata 
(Veitch). 
EPILINELLA. A synonym of Cuseuta (which see). 
EPILOBIUM. Including Chamexnerium. Calyx-limb 
four-parted, deciduous ; petals four, obovate or obcordate, 
erect or spreading ; stamens eight, the alternate ones rather 
shorter. To the species described on p. 145, Vol. I., the 
following should be added: 
E. Fleischeri (Fleischer’s). A synonym of. E. Dodonei. 
E. glabellum (nearly glabrous). jl. pink, din. to 4in. across, 
disposed in the upper axils. /. in rather scattered pairs, sessile or 
shortly petiolate, Jin. to gin. long, oblong, ovate- or lanceolate- 
oblong, obtusely sinuate-toothed, sometimes shining. Stem erect, 
6in.-to 12in. high, or decumbent. New Zealand. 
E. longipes (long-stalked). A synonym of EF. pedwiculare. 
E. nummularifolium (Moneywort-leaved). i. pink or whitish, 
very small ; peduncles axillary, slender, tin. to 4in. long. J. two 
to four lines long, sessile or petiolate, numerous, opposite, rather 
crowded, orbicular or oblong, obtuse, flat or convex. Branches 
2in. to 6in. long, glabrous or pubescent. New Zealand. Plant 
prostrate, hardy. 
E. pedunculare (pedunculate). 7. pink or whitish, very small ; 
peduncles axillary, slender, as much as 4in. long. 7. membranous, 
tin. to fin. long, sessile or petiolate, numerous, opposite, rather 
crowded, orbicular or oblong, obtuse.. New Zealand. Plant 
small, prostrate. Syn. EF. longipes. 
E. rosmarinifolium is a form of FH. Dodonwi. 
EPIMEDIUM. This genus embraces about eight 
species, natives of Europe and temperate Asia. Alike for 
flowers and foliage these elegant spring-flowering plants 
are appreciated. The latter is very ornamental, being 
frequently of a coppery-bronze hue in combination with a 
pretty colour, and then it makes good material for vases. 
The species will thrive almost anywhere and in any soil, and 
all are readily propagated by divisions in late summer. 
To those described on p. 515, Vol. I., the following should 
be added. J. diphyllwm is now classed as a separate 
genus, Aceranthus (which see). 
E. sagittatum (arrow-shaped). /. numerous, tin. in diameter ; 
inner sepals white ; petals yellow. J. biternate, 14ft. to 2ft. long ; 
leaflets nine, cordate-ovate or hastate, very firm, Jin. to 6in. long, 
the edge fringed with horny teeth, the lower surface sometimes 
densely pilose; petioles 1ft. long. Japan and China. 
E. sinense (Chinese). A synonym of EZ. sagittatum. 
1 alae (various-coloured), A synonym of E. macran- 
thum. 
E. violaceum (violet). A synonym of E. macranthum. 
EPIPACTIS. One or two species formerly included 
in this genus are now classed under Cephalanthera. 
To those described on p. 515, Vol. I., the following should 
be added : 
E. atrorubens (dark req). jl. and ovaries dark purple; lip 
ovate, acute or slightly hollowed. July to September. /. like 
those of LE. latifolia, often reddish. kh. Sin. to 12in. France, 
&e. Syn. EF. latifolia rubiginosa. 
E. cucullata (hooded). A synonym of Eriochilus autumnalis. 
E. latifolia rubiginosa (reddish). A synonym of FE. atro- 
rubens, 
EPIPHANES (of Blume). A synonym of Gastrodia 
(which see). 
EPIPHRONITIS. Orv. Orchidex. This most 
interesting, useful, and beautiful bigeneric hybrid is the 
result of the intercrossing of Epidendrum radicans with 
Sophronitis grandiflora. It is a most desirable addition 
to the Orchid family, and its qualities are such as to merit 
a place in every collection of Orchids. It has the inter- 
mediate characteristics of the two parents in the flowers. 
The durability of these and their bright colour render 
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Epiphronitis—continued. 
them most useful for arranging with other plants and for 
eut-flower purposes. 
The cultural requirements are a light position on the 
stage of the warm intermediate house, and a liberal amount 
of moisture both at the root and in the atmosphere during 
the growing season. More friable conditions should be 
afforded during the resting period. The potting material 
should consist of equal proportions good fibrous peat and 
living sphagnum moss. Shallow pans are the most 
suitable receptacles; these should have ample drainage, 
and should be sufficiently large to receive the some- 
what straggling roots, which are produced at the base 
of the last made growth. Aérial roots are also produced 
from the nodes at intervals higher up the stem, as 
inthe Epidendrum parent. These need not be interfered 
with except it is desirable to increase the stock. ‘This may 
be done by cutting the stems asunder just below*where the 
root has been emitted, and potting them up in the usual way. 
They should have a thorough watering with soft rain-water 
as soon as they have been repotted, and every encourage- 
ment must be given to induce and encourage free growth. 
If the plants are removed to a cool, airy house after the 
flowers have become expanded, they last in perfection 
for several weeks. 
Epiphronitis Veitchit .. Epidendrwm radicans and Sophronitis 
grandiflora (Veitch). 
EPIPHYLLUM. This genus now embraces abont 
half-a-dozen species. Epiphyllums require an intermediate 
house in winter, whilst, in summer, any position where they 
can be kept a little close and moist, and be shaded from 
bright sunshine, will suit them. Some growers recommend 
placing these plants in a hot, dry house ; but we have never 
seen good specimens cultivated under such conditions. All 
through the summer months the plants should be syringed 
both morning and evening ; but by the end of August they 
will have completed their growth, and should therefore be 
gradually exposed to sunshine and air. It is advisable to 
discontinue the use of the syringe from September till the 
return of spring, but the plants should always be kept 
supplied with a little moisture at the root and in the air 
about them during the wintermonths. In this respect, 
these plants and the Rhipsalis are exceptions among 
Cactuses, as all the others are safest when kept dry during 
the cold, dull weather between September and April. 
When grown on their own roots, Epiphyllums are useful 
for planting in wire baskets intended to hang near the 
glass ; large and very handsome specimens form in a few 
years, if young rooted plants are placed rather thickly round 
the sides of the basket, and grown in a warm honse. 
'Epiphyllums are employed with good effect for covering 
walls, which are first covered with peaty soil by means of 
wire netting, and then cuttings of the Epiphyllums are 
stuck in at intervals of about Ift. A wall clad with the 
drooping branches of these plants is attractive even when 
without their beautiful flowers; but when seen in winter, 
with hundreds of sparkling blossoms, they present a 
most beautiful picture. Large plants of Pereskia may be 
trained over pillars in conservatories and afterwards grafted 
with Epiphyllums ; in fact, there are many ways in which 
these plants may be effectively employed in gardens. 
To those described on p. 517, Vol. I., the following 
should be added: 
E. Geertneri (Gertner’s).* fl. brilliant scarlet, shaded with 
violet, very showy, terminal, twin; calyx short, pilose at base ; 
petals narrow-lanceolate, acuminate, spreading-recurved. April. 
Joints of the stem 2in. to 3in. long, 1jin. broad, truncate, crenate, 
the crenatures hairy. Brazil, 1888. (B. M. 7201.) E. Gertneri 
is an interesting and beautiful hybrid, raised from an Epiphyllum 
and a Cereus of some kind. The branchlets are exactly the same 
as those of E. truncatum, but the flowers are not like an 
Epiphyllum at all, resembling rather those of a Cereus or a 
Phyllocactus. SyNns. E. Makoyanum (J. H. 1889, p. 352), 
E. Russellianum Gertneri (R. H. 1887, p. 516). 
E. Gibsoni (Gibson's). jl. two to four, of a beautiful, dark 
orange-red, produced at the ends of the branches, having some 
straight hairs at their base. 1886, This plant closely resembles 
E. truncatum. 
E. Guedeneyi (Guedeney’s).* /. large; outer petals white, 
slightly tinged with sulphur; the others pure creamy-white; 
stamens much shorter than the petals. Stems very broad, thin, 
with roundish, shallow notches. Probably of garden origin. 
E. Makoyanum (Makoy’s). A synonym of LE. Gertneri. 
E. Phyllanthus (leaf-flowering). A synonym of Phyllocactus 
Phylianthus. 
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