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labellum is also white, but agreeably streaked with stains of bright yellow, and 
internally relieved towards its base with pink. It is now finely flowering in the 
nursery of Messrs. Loddiges. 
Dendrobium teretif5lium. — A singular little species of this charming genus, 
widely differing from the usual habit. Though not of recent introduction, it is, 
we believe, a scarce plant, and forms a very pretty object when suspended on a 
fragment of wood from the roof of the house. It has diminutive, cylindrical foliage, 
which is gradually attenuated to a point, and from within a sheath at the base of 
which a solitary flower-stem arises, surmounted by a single blossom. The form of 
the flowers is rather peculiar, all the outer members being inferior and deflexed, 
while the labellum is ascending. The latter is white, and beautifully fringed, and 
the sepals and petals are of a greenish yellow colour, faintly striped with purple. 
The collection of Messrs. Loddiges contains flowering specimens of this species at 
the present time. 
De^tzia canescens. — Although very nearly allied to D. scabia, the plant 
here mentioned is perfectly distinct, and of a neater character. In the greenhouse 
of Messrs. Rollison, Tooting, it is now expanding its attractive blossoms, which 
closely resemble those of the species just alluded to. The chief point of distinc- 
tion is in its foliage, which is somewhat downy, ovate, and serrated. From the 
appearance of the specimen under notice, it would likewise seem to be a particu- 
larly dwarf species ; and, if this be a permanent characteristic, it will unquestion- 
ably enhance its value. The principal merit of the plant, however, resides in its 
flowers, the fragrance of which is most delicious. 
Epacris coccineus. — The name of Copelandii having already been affixed to 
the subject of these remarks, it is with some reluctance that we attempt any alter- 
ation. But, as the plant has not yet become publicly known by that appellation, 
and the bestowal of such designations is much to be deprecated by all lovers of the 
science ; as the name, likewise, which we now suggest accurately expresses the 
character of the plant, and is alone sufficient to ensure its recognition, we venture 
to presume that the gentleman in whose collection it was raised will cheerfully be 
disposed to relinquish the petty notoriety which the attachment of his name would 
have procured, and we have accordingly concluded to renounce it. This plant is 
a seedling, raised casually in the garden of Alderman Copeland, Leyton, Essex. 
It assimilates to E. impressa in habit, but has flowers of a brilliant scarlet hue. 
In the nursery of Messrs. Low and Co., of Clapton, it is now blossoming most 
beautifully, and will doubtless prove a very splendid ornament to the greenhouse 
in the spring season. 
Epidendrum Schomburgkii. — The caulescent species of Epidendrum are now 
so very numerous, that a superficial observer experiences considerable difficulty in 
their discrimination. Many of them are also wholly unworthy of cultivation, except 
where a complete collection is desired. Neither of these objections applies to our 
present plant. It is an extremely beautiful species, with bright scarlet flowers, the 
labellum of which is tipped with orange. It may likewise easily be identified by 
