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DENDROBIUM KINGIANUM. 
remarkable ; on the contrary, it is comparatively rather diminutive, — the pseudo- 
bulbs seldom exceeding a few inches in length. On Messrs. Loddiges' plants they 
form an extremely crowded mass, and appear as if they had been squeezed 
together. This enables the flowers, which are rather loosely arranged, and only a 
few on each spike, to make a more showy appearance than might be imagined 
from an individual pseudo-bulb. The lively markings of the lip are particularly 
engaging. 
The New Holland Dendrobia flourish in less heat than is demanded by the 
major part of other species, and this renders them more suitable for transferring to 
the drawing-room whilst the flowers are expanded. The present, moreover, is 
especially adapted for the purpose, from its size and appropriateness for basket or 
pot culture ; but, if suspended, it should be in a low situation, where it may be 
readily viewed. It will probably succeed in a greenhouse ; till this be ascertained, 
however, it will be advisable to consider it as a denizen of the intermediate house. 
The specific name was bestowed in compliment to Captain King, R. N., who 
commanded the expedition for the survey of the Straits of Magalhaens, &c, in 
1826. 
