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THE ORCHID WORLD. 



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Oncidium McBeanianum {superbiensX macranihum). 

 Exhibited at the Chelsea Show by Messrs. J. & A. McBean 



ONCIDIUM McBEANIANUM. 



ALTHOUGH there are a few natural 

 hybrids in the genus Oncidium very 

 few mdeed have been produced 

 artificially, which is somewhat remarkable 

 when the bright and rich colours of the 

 majority of species are considered. This 

 rareness will make the beautiful hybrid shown 

 in the accompanying photograph all the more 



interesting, and perhaps lead others to take 

 an interest in the genus. 



Oncidium McBeanianum, which bears the 

 raiser's name, was produced by crossing 

 superbiens and macranthum var. hastiferum, 

 both parents being well-known South 

 American species. Like many other hybrids 

 this plant grows with remarkable vigour, 

 there being no sign of the deterioration 

 frequently seen in the jiarents when under 



