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fertilised, but I am inclined to think that but a very small 

 proportion of good seed is borne by plants in this country ; 

 that is, seed capable of germination. Orchid seed when obtained 

 should be sown immediately on some fresh living sphagnum 

 in a moist situation, where there is no danger of its being 



Phajus grandifolius* Phalsenopsis Schiileriana. 



disturbed for twelve months at least. Even after the seed 

 does germinate, it takes the seedlings a long time to make 

 flowering plants ; still the raising of seedling Orchids is very 

 interesting for those who have the leisure and inclination to 

 devote to the subject. 



