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CHLOGYNE. 
Dr. LINDLEY established this genus in 1825, the first 
species described being the well-known C. cristata. The 
numerous species are confined to the tropical and sub- 
tropical parts of Asia. They are all epiphytes, with two- 
leaved pseudo-bulbs, distinct along the rhizomes, and have, 
as a rule, large, coloured, membranous flowers, with con- 
verging and slightly-spreading sepals, petals of like nature, 
but narrower, a great, cucullate (or hood-like) lip, usually 
bearing fringes on its veins, and a broad, membranous 
column. About sixty species have been described, many 
of which are in cultivation and are deservedly held in 
high esteem. Of these we have selected those most suit- 
able for the amateur’s collection, and which, with ordinary 
care, are easy to grow, and will flower freely. These, with 
few exceptions, are what may be termed intermediate-house 
plants; for, although they like a somewhat higher tem- 
perature during the growing season, they remain healthier, 
and flower more abundantly, if kept in such a house 
during the resting and flowering time. 
Culture.—Basket- or pot-culture is suitable for most of 
these plants; for, although they may be grown upon 
blocks of wood when newly imported or when small, they 
