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ORCHIDS 



l/anda. 



six flowers, each 3in. across. The sepals are oblong, white, 

 tinged with rose ; the petals are larger and more rounded in 

 outline than the sepals, which they overlap, and are coloured 

 deep rose. The front portion of the lip is deep rose, veined 

 with yellow ; in the throat it is orange, striped and spotted with 

 crimson. The side lobes curl upwards, forming a hood over the 

 column ; whilst the front lobe is spreading and deeply cleft at 

 the apex. The flowering season extends from May to September. 

 This species is found in India, and was introduced in 1828. 

 The striking beauty of this species has long been known to 



Fig. 170. Flowers of Vanda teres 

 (much reduced). 



horticulturists, but it is only during recent years that it has 

 acquired any degree of popularity. Previously most cultivators 

 experienced difficulty in inducing it to flower; but that this was 

 simply the result of improper treatment is apparent from the 

 success with which it is now grown and flowered. The first 

 requisite is a sunny posidon in a warm house which can be kept 

 unshaded at all times. If sufficient plants are available, it is 

 best to prepare a bed for them consisting of a 4in. layer of 

 drainage, on which is laid an equal thickness of sphagnum. 

 After cutting the stems into suitable lengths, plant them in this, 

 about 6in. apart. If there are only a few plants, they may be 



