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D. Linawianum majus. — A fine variety of tlie preceding, 

 growing the same height, but having larger flowers ; the latter 

 being four inches across, and richer in colour. 1 saw this in 

 very fine condition in the splendid collection of R. Warner, 

 Esq. 



D. lituiflorum. — A charming species from India, deciduous 

 and pendulous ; it succeeds best in sphagnum, in a basket 

 suspended from the roof. It is difficult to grow, and requires 

 great attention as regards moisture during the growing season, 

 but should be kept dry during winter. The flowers are large, 

 and are produced in pairs from the nodes on each side of the 

 stem ; sepals and petals dark purple ; lip white, edged with 

 purple. Blooms in March and April, and will last two weeks 

 in perfection. 



D. longicornu majus. — A charming Indian variety, in the 

 way of D. formosum, but not so strong in growth. Flowers 

 white, except the Up, which has a yeUow centre, and is fringed. 

 Of this there are two varieties, but the one now described is 

 the best. It produces its blossoms ft-om the top of the stem 

 in May and June, and they continue in perfection a long time 

 if kept in a cool-house. Treatment the same as that for D. 

 formosum. 



D. Lowii. — A fine rare species from Borneo, where it was 

 first found by Mr. H. Low, to whom we are indebted for 

 many beautiful Orchids. A very distinct plant, growing in 

 the way of D. longicornu, with upright stems a foot high, fur- 

 nished with dark green foliage, and producing in racemes, 

 from the side of the stems near the top, large flowers, mea- 

 suring about two inches across, the colour bright yellow, with 

 red markings on the upper part of the lip. This will succeed 

 in a pot or basket, or on a block, provided it has a liberal 

 supply of water when in vigorous growth. I saw this plant, 

 with several other species of this genus, growing in a pine 



