Collection and Transportation of Orchids. 



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COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF ORCHIDS. 



As much depends upon the care used in the collection of orchids, and 

 as the most healthy plants may be ruined by careless packing and trans- 

 portation, a chapter on these subjects may not be out of place. It is easy 

 to collect orchids which grow on the ground or on the lower branches of 

 trees. Those in healthy and vigorous condition should be selected as 



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offering the greatest chances of exportation in a living state. All which, 

 by their foliage, appear to be of different species, should be collected; for, 

 unless the plants are in bloom, no judgment can be formed of what the 

 flower will be : and the foliage is no criterion of excellence, many orchids 

 with insignificant foliage producing the most gorgeous flowers. 



