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of the last year’s growth, usually in threes; they are large, 
often 4in. across, and pure ivory-white, except the lip, 
which is serrated, and stained with yellow or deep Roman 
red; they appear during March, April, and May, and last 
a very long time. The bases of the two lateral sepals are 
prolonged into a tapering funnel-shaped spur, about rin. 
Fig 55. Dendrobium infundibulum 
(much reduced) 
long, from which the plant takes its specific name. For 
its cultivation this species requires to be grown in a 
cool, moist house, such as Odontoglossums generally thrive 
in. We have always found it thrive best when placed in a 
pot nearly filled with drainage material, and over this a 
layer of living sphagnum and peat-fibre, It enjoys a liberal 
