420 ORCHIDS: 
about the roots, and suspended in a very moist and shaded 
position in a stove, the moss being kept damp and grow- 
ing throughout the year. It is, however, one of the most 
difficult of Phalznopses to cultivate. A native of Moul- 
mein, Borneo, &c.; introduced in 1862. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 5351. 
P. Luddemanniana.—This is a small-growing plant, with 
thick, oblong leaves 6in. to 8in. in length. On cultivated 
plants the flower-spike rarely reaches more than 8in. in 
length, and bears a few handsome flowers towards the 
apex. The flowers are between 2in. and 3in. wide, the 
sepals and petals being oblong and pointed, with the ground- 
colour white, prettily marked with transverse lines of violet- 
purple towards the base, and of brown towards the points. 
The middle lobe of the lip is oblong, and of-a deep violet 
colour, the side lobes being narrower and pale purple. 
On account of its distinctness, and the long time its flowers 
last, this species is well worth growing. It is remarkable 
for the freedom with which it produces young plants on 
the old flower-spikes, an exceptional character among Orchids, 
and one which renders the increase of the species easy. A 
native of the Philippine Islands; introduced in 1867. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 5523. 
P. Sanderiana.—A very handsome plant of recent intro- 
duction, probably a natural hybrid between P. Schilleriana 
and P. amabilis. The leaves are almost elliptical and in 
colour nearly resemble those of P. Schilleriana. They do 
not, however, grow to such a length, and are usually of 
about the same size as those of P. amabilis. The flowers 
are from gin. to 4in. across. The sepals are broadly 
ovate and about iin. long, the larger petals being un- 
usually broad and full. The colour of sepals and petals is 
generally a soft rose, sometimes with a purplish tinge. 
