Collection and Transportation of Orchids. 



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far as possible, to aid in their classification. The points which should be 

 especially observed are the size and the form of the flower; the color of 

 the perianth and labellum ; the number of flowers ; the herght of the flower- 

 stalk; the point from which it springs, whether the base, the middle, or the 

 top of the pseudo-bulbs; the form and disposition of the leaves; the shape 

 of the bulbs and their markings; and, finally, any other peculiarity which 

 may attract attention. 



EPIDENDRUM PHCENECIUM. 



The woods or places where the plants occur should be noted, whether 

 more or less shady, warm or cold ; the temperature by day and night, and 

 whether wet or dry. All this information is valuable to those who receive 

 the plants, as thereby they are enabled to adapt their culture to the require- 

 ments of the plant. 



A collection once made should be forwarded as soon as possible. There 

 are many modes of packing, of which the most simple is to envelop the 

 plants in moss, packing them tight in a basket. This method, however. 



