88 ORCHIDS. 
of the growths. Catasetums require a greater amount of 
light than most Orchids, and are well suited if grown along 
with tropical Dendrobiums. When the leaves begin to drop 
off, the plants should be removed to an airy position 
in an intermediate temperature, only sufficient water being 
then given to prevent the shrivelling of the pseudo-bulbs. 
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Fig. 22. Flower of Catasetum Bungerothii 
(2 nat, size). 
C. Bungerothii.—This species is by far the finest as yet 
introduced, one of the first plants sold in this country 
realising fifty guineas: it may now, however, be bought 
for half as many shillings. The pseudo-bulbs are 8in. to 
12in. high, and taper towards the top; the leaves are of a 
greyish tint, and have several prominent, parallel nerves 
