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CCELOGYNE PR^ECOX. 
of Nepal, is Caybu Swa." Messrs. Loddiges record that they possessed C. pracooc 
in 1840, earlier than which period we question whether it existed in this country, j 
It is not even now a frequent plant, and has flowered with very few. The small 
specimen represented, produced flowers in the collection of J. Allcard, Esq., 
Stratford Green, Essex, in November 1845. The foliage delineated show 7 s its 
character, and the young growth of the plant ; but the flowers and leaves do not ; 
appear together naturally. 
The species should be placed to grow upon or in some material that does not 
very readily part with the moisture given, as the plant requires a liberal allowance, 
much shade, and to be placed in the cool part of the Orchid house, when growing. 
Its increase is effected in the usual way. 
Ccelogyne is founded in allusion to the shape of the stigma, from Koilos hollow, 
and gyne a female. 
