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EPIDENDRUM BICORNUTUM. 
considered a species of Cattleya. But, however much it may resemble that genus 
in some points, it has been decided, on the first authorities, to be a true Epiden- 
drum, and was accordingly assigned to that genus by Sir W. J. Hooker. A figure 
of it appeared in the Botanical Magazine, p. 3332, from a plant which flowered in 
the collection of Earl Fitzwilliam, in the year 1834, under the judicious treat- 
ment of Mr. Cooper, whose name will always stand connected with the superior 
cultivation of orchidaceous Epiphytes. 
It is a native of Trinidad, and was first received in this country by Messrs. 
Shepherd, of Liverpool, but at what period we are uninformed. The same treat- 
ment may be pursued towards this species as is usually bestowed on the species of 
Cattleya ; it will grow freely in a compost of heath soil, chopped moss, and pot- 
sherds, not requiring to be elevated so much in the pot as some orchidaceae. Per- 
fect drainage is essential ; and a moderate degree of heat and moisture during 
the growing season, with a few months' repose after flowering. Although we 
presume it grows naturally on trees, it will not succeed well when fastened to a 
piece of wood, under artificial circumstances, and its cultivation should be confined 
to the pot, as is generally the case with most of its allies. 
To propagate it, the usual mode of detaching one of the stems should be 
resorted to, which may be effected while the plant is in a dormant state ; merely 
observing to keep it as dry as is compatible with the maintenance of its vitality 
till it begins to push forth young shoots, when, it may be excited into vigorous 
growth by a more liberal application of water, and a greater supply of heat. The 
young plants should always be supported by a slight stake, placed so as not to be 
visible, till they have formed a sufficient number of roots to render such a practice 
unnecessary, otherwise they will not emit roots so speedily as might be desired. 
This delightful plant flowered in the orchidaceous house at Chatsworth in the 
spring of the present year, at which time our drawing was taken. When in 
flower, its fragrance was perceptible in almost all parts of the house. 
The generic name is derived from the Greek epi, upon, and dendron, a tree, in 
allusion to the natural habit of these plants, which is, to grow upon the branches 
and stems of trees. 
The specific name refers to the two horn-like processes which form a part of 
the labellum. 
