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form of a flute fairly well, and as they become quite hollow when dry, it appears 
that the natives of Central America utilise them as flutes or horns, a circumstance 
which suggested the specific name given by Bateman. 
Schomburgkia tibicinis was discovered by Ure-Skinner in Honduras, and first 
flowered with Mr. Bateman in 1840. It is met with in small quantities in 
Guatemala, Costa Rica, and the southern parts of Mexico, and seems to be 
somewhat variable both in regard to colour and the size of the segments. The 
form figured herewith, recently flowered with Mr. J. Pauwets, at Deurne, near 
Antwerp, and is one of the largest and most beautiful known. It unanimously 
received a First Class Certificate of Merit at the May meeting of the ORCHIDEENNE. 
Schomburgkias are usually grown in the same way as the Mexican Laelias, 
with which, besides, they have much in common, and notably with L. superbiens, 
and they succeed well in the most ventilated part of the Cattleya and Laelia 
house. Their only defect lies in being somewhat too tall, but this does not 
prevent them from producing a superb decorative effect at exhibitions or in 
groups of flowering Orchids with amateurs. It is only necessary to arrange the 
various plants on supports of different heights, and the Schomburgkias may 
then be placed. in the centre or at the back of the group on the ground, which 
will enable the beauty of their flowers to be seen to the best advantage. 
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