DENDROBIUM PHAL/ENOPSIS Rehb. f. 
WOAIR: SIVA TIN SIRIVNIN U M Sander. 
Affine Dendrobii Phalenopsidis : Pseudobulbis elatis cylindraceis clongatis supra pedalis ; foliis lanceolatis acutis sub-coriaceis 4—6 pollices longis ; 
pedunculo subterminali erecto vel nutanto, multifloro ; floribus atro-purpureis ; sepalis oblongo-acutis, lateralibus in calcar obtusum productis ; petalis sepalis 
multo latioribus subrhomboideis apiculatis ; labello trilobo, lobis oblongis vel subquadratis ; disco piloso ; columna alba, basi bigibbosa. 
DENDROBIUM PHALNOPSIS var, STATTERIANUM, supra. 
Our analytical representations show a flower with the lip removed ; an expanded lip ; column, side view (with base of segments remaining), 
and front view, the latter showing the anther and stigmatic surface. 
Tuts is one of the showiest and best of the Pacific Island Dendrobes, and first flowered in our establishment in 1889, 
having been introduced by us from its native habitat, where it is found growing on trees near the coast. The pseudo- 
bulbs are from one to three feet long, bearing thick lanceolate, acuminate leaves, crowded towards the apex. The 
inflorescences are pseudo-terminal, racemose, bearing from seven to twenty flowers, which are nearly as large as its ally, 
D. Phaleenopsis. The sepals are shortly lanceolate, acute, tosy purple; petals sub-orbicular, or very broadly rhomboid 
reddish purple in colour; labellum intense purplish maroon; middle lobe apiculate, as in D. Phalzenopsis, and of a 
lighter shade of colour. 
This handsome Dendrobe has been dedicated to Thomas Statter, Esq., of Stand Hall, Manchester, Its flowering 
season is from July to September, the individual blossom lasting in beauty for nearly two months, and, as in many of its 
allies, it continues to produce flower spikes from the same pseudo-bulbs for several years in succession. It should be 
cultivated in pans or baskets, using the best brown fibrous peat and sphagnum moss for its sustenance, and must be 
placed in a light position near the glass, and little or no shade be given. A stove, or the hottest part of the East Indian 
house is necessary for its perfect development. Care should be taken in the resting season, and sufficient water must be 
given to prevent the stems shrivelling and losing their leaves. 
Our plate was taken from a plant in the collection of Thomas Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Whitefield, Manchester 
