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earthenware pan, which must be well drained. The compost best suited to it 
is a mixture in about equal parts of good peat fibre and chopped sphagnum moss, 
raised into a cone-like mound above the rim of the pan, pressed firmly down, and 
the rhizome pegged down to the surface. It is a plant that likes to be kept in a 
nice moist condition, but it will not thrive if overcharged with moisture; ample 
drainage is therefore essential in order to carry the water quickly away. Coming from 
the cool Odontoglossum region, it will thrive well under cultivation with just 
similar treatment. 
DENDROBIUM PHAL&NopsIs ScHRODERIANUM.—The most massive and grand form 
of this plant which has come under our notice we recently received from 
Mr. Kerslake, who has charge of the Rev. E. Handley’s collection at Bath, 
which we note, by the flowers that from time to time reach us from that 
establishment, is replete with excellent and, in many instances, unusual varieties 
of orchidaceous plants. The flower in question measured upwards of three inches 
across, the petals being very round and full, and with the sepals, was of a rich 
deep rosy purple, the lip being large and deep maroon-purple in the throat. This 
plant appears to thrive and to flower very freely and profusely under cultivation, 
providing sufficient heat, moisture, and light is given to it, which has — 
disappointed most of the Orchid world.—W. H. G. 
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