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DENDROBIUM KINGIANUM. 
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remarkable ; on the contrary, it is comparatively rather diminutive,— the pseud' 
bulbs seldom exceeding a few inches in length. On Messrs. Loddiges’ plants thij 
form an extremely crowded mass, and appear as if they had been sqiieezl 
together. This enables the flowers, which are rather loosely arranged, and onlyi 
few on each spike, to make a more showy appearance than might be imagin 
from an individual pseudo- bulb. The lively markings of the lip are particular 
engaging. i 
The New Holland Dendrobia flourish in less heat than is demanded by t 
major part of other species, and this renders them more suitable for transferring 
the drawing-room whilst the flowers are expanded. The present, moreover,: 
especially adapted for the purpose, from its size and appropriateness for basket 
pot culture ; but, if suspended, it should be in a low situation, where it may | 
readily viewed. It will probably succeed in a greenhouse ; till this be ascertaim 
however, it will be advisable to consider it as a denizen of the intermediate hou , 
The specific name was bestowed in compliment to Captain King, R. N., wi 
commanded the expedition for the survey of the Straits of Magalhaens, &c., 
1826 . 
