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ORCHIDS 



Odontoglossum. 

 O. platyodon {Rchb. /.). — A synonym of O. Lindeni. 

 O. polyxanthum {Rclib. /.). — A synonym of O. Kegeljani. 



O. pulchellum (Batem.). — Deliciously fragrant, pure white 

 flowers characterise this distinct and pretty Httle species. Pseudo- 

 bulbs long, narrow, thin, and two-leaved. Leaves grass-like, 

 rather stiff, g\n. to i2in. long. Flowers borne on erect spikes, 

 suggestive of Lily of the Valley. There is a small, yellow blotch 

 on the crest of che lip. The flowers are more fragrant at night 



Fig. 1 19. Odoxtdglossum Rossii 



(much reduced). 



than in the day, and are developed in spring, lasting about si:v 

 weeks. This species is easily grown, and never fails to flower. It 

 likes plenty of moisture. Owing to the erect habit of the spikes, 

 the flowers are arranged with the lip uppermost, and appear to^ 

 be upside down. (Guatemala, 1840. (Batem. Monog., t. 5.) 



O. ramosissimum {Lindl.). — A distinct plant, with oblong, 

 flattened pseudo-bulljs, each bearing a single leaf about ift. m 

 length. Spike 3ft. or more long, branching, and bearing numerous. 



