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dividing the plants according to the directions given in the 

 chapter devoted to remarks on Propagation. 



The genus Dendrohium being a very large one, contains 

 many plants of but little interest to the general amateur, 

 though well deserving cultivation for botanical purposes. The 

 following are among the finest in cultivation, and by their 

 beauty or interest will amply reward the care of the culti- 

 vator : — 



D. aduncum. — A rather straggling growing evergreen spe- 

 cies from Manilla, producing its flower spikes from the old 

 stems. The blossoms, which are small, are white and pink 

 in colour, and appear at different times in the year, lasting 

 two or three weeks in perfection. It succeeds best grown in 

 a pot with peat and good drainage. This species is not so 

 showy as many of the Dendrohiums, but it is well worth 

 growing where there is plenty of room. 



D. (ifjgregatum majus. — A pretty dwarf evergreen species 

 from India ; grows about four inches high, producing its 

 yellow blossoms on a somewhat short spike ; it flowers in 

 March and April, and lasts two weeks in bloom. This will 

 do either on a block, or in a pot with peat, and is a desirable 

 species. 



D. Ainsicorthii, — A beautiful garden hybrid, between 

 D. nobile and D. heterocarpum ; the pseudobulbs resemble 

 those of D. nobile, sepals and petals pure white, lip marked 

 with a large central blotch of rich amaranth or claret. Purple 

 flowers in February and March. This species was raised by 

 Mr. Mitchell, gardener to Dr. Ainsworth, Manchester. 



D. albo-sanguineum. — A charming and compact-growing 

 plant, with stems a foot high, and produces its large flowers 

 from nearly the top. Sepals and petals creamy white ; lip of 

 the same colour, with a crimson blotch in the centre. It 

 blooms in May and June, lasting a long time in perfection, 



