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B. Arpophyllum giganteum. Mexico and 



Guatemala. War. Orch., 39. 



Flowers in compact spikes, from the top of the bulbs ; 

 dark purple and rose, resembling little shells. The 

 foliage is drooping, dark evergreen. 



We have found this plant difficult to bloom. It is a 

 free grower ; its blooming season is spring. 



C. Arpophyllum spicatum. Mexico . . . B. M., 6022. 

 Flowers dark red on an upright spike in winter. 



Arpophyllum squarrosum = Arpophyllum cardinale. 



These plants are all of easy culture in the Mexican 

 house. They should be grown in pots, in peaty loam, 

 and require frequent watering. 



All are graceful in growth, and the pretty flowers last 

 long in perfection. Propagated easily by division. They 

 need generous culture, as the bulbs do not flower unless 

 large. 



Arundina. Blume. Terrestrial. 



Name from arundo, a reed. 



C. Arundina bambusifolia. Nepaul ; Chittagong. 

 SYNS. Cymbidium bambusifolia. 



Bktia graminifolia. 

 Flowers delicate rose with rich crimson purple lip. 



C. Arundina densa. Singapore . . B. R., 1842, 38. 



Perianth rose with brown lip striped with yellow, of an 

 agreeable perfume. 



This species should always have a moist atmosphere. 



