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THE ORCHID WORLD 



This species varies but slightly. In the 

 variety latifolium the stems are stouter and 

 darker in colour, and the flowers are slightly 

 larger than in the type. Another variety, 

 which has smaller flowers, was described by 



grown in a suspended basket with a compost 

 of Osmunda fibre, or fibrous peat and 

 Sphagnum moss in equal parts. During the 

 period of growth, this Dendrobium enjoys very 

 strong heat and an abundance of moisture 



Robert Brown as a species under the name 

 D. cucullatum (Bot. Reg. t. 548), but this Sir 

 Joseph Hooker considers to be merely a 

 variety of D. Pierardi ; it is found chiefly in 

 the western coast of Southern India. 



From its pendulous nature the plant is best 



grown by Mr. J. Gregory. 



both to the roots and in the atmosphere. 

 When the plant has completed its growth, 

 it should be removed to a cooler house where 

 it can be hung close to the glass and obtain 

 full exposure to the sun, and during the day- 

 time have a free circulation of air to ripen its 



