altogether a bolder plant than in the type. The flowers are large, measuring 
several inches across, and they are produced, as is usual in this species, from the 
joints of the knotty stems. The blossoms are white with a tinge of blush, tipped 
with rich deep rosy purple, and the lip has a broad orange-coloured disk, which is 
marked by two large dark maroon-purple spots. It flowers during the spring 
months, and lasts in bloom about ten days. : 
This variety of Dendrobium requires the same treatment as the species. There — 
is no doubt that D. Falconeri is found difficult to grow in some collections; but we 
have known it cultivated with every success by many Orchid growers, and thriving 
well for years. Some of the finest specimens we have seen were grown for several 
years by Mr. Swan, when gardener to W. Leach, Esq., Fallowfield, Manchester, 
who exhibited them at the Manchester shows, with hundreds of blossoms on them. — 
They were cultivated in pots or baskets, and trained with sticks so as to form a — 
specimen—and a grand sight they presented with their brightly-coloured flowers. We 
have seen them grown equally well in other collections. They require attention at 
all times of the year, which is the case with many of the Dendrobiums, such as _ 
D. Wardianwm and others. During their season of growth they should be attended 
with care, as also during the resting season; this is of great importance, as if they 
have too much drying up they do not like it. They should always be allowed 
to have a rest when their growth is completed, which period may be easily known 
by the last leaves at the top having completed their growth. The roots require 
to be kept moist up to that time; then, when the growth of the stems is com- 
pleted, the quantity of water must be reduced, but they must never be kept too 
dry, so as to cause the stems to shrivel. When they begin to show the flower- — 
buds a little water should be given to plump the stems and_ encourage the 
flower-buds to develop in a proper form; and as soon as they start their young 
growths let them go on so that they may ripen early, and be enabled to resist 
any strain that may be put upon them as regards flowers. ae 
The two forms of Dendrobium Falconeri are best grown in rough peat and 
live sphagnum moss, but they must have good drainage as they require a liberal 
supply of water during the growing season; they should, therefore, be syringed. 
twice a day in summer, during bright weather, but less frequently will do in the 
autumn. The plants should be suspended near the light, as they require. but little © 
Shade; they will also thrive in baskets and on blocks of wood, but when grow? 
on blocks they require more moisture and more frequent attention as to the water 
supply. The plants if well managed will repay all the trouble that is bestowed 
on them by producing their superb blossoms freely. ‘ 
These plants should be kept free from insects. The red spider and thrips 
will attack their tender leaves, but good syringing and fumigation will keep them 
under, if attended to at the proper time. 7 
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