. Orchids: their culture and management. Orchids. 370 ORCHIDS Odontoglossum. O. platyodon {Rchb. /.).—A synonym of O. Lindeni. O. polyxanthum {Rclib. /.).—A synonym of O. Kegeljani. O. pulchellum (Batem.).—Deliciously fragrant, pure white flowers characterise this distinct and pretty Httle species. Pseudo- bulbs long, narrow, thin, and two-leaved. Leaves grass-like, rather stiff, g\n. to i2in. long. Flowers borne on erect spikes, suggestive of Lily of the Valley. There is a small, yellow blotch on the crest of che lip. The flowers are more fragrant at night. Fig. 119. Odoxtdglossum Rossii (muc
. Orchids: their culture and management. Orchids. 370 ORCHIDS Odontoglossum. O. platyodon {Rchb. /.).—A synonym of O. Lindeni. O. polyxanthum {Rclib. /.).—A synonym of O. Kegeljani. O. pulchellum (Batem.).—Deliciously fragrant, pure white flowers characterise this distinct and pretty Httle species. Pseudo- bulbs long, narrow, thin, and two-leaved. Leaves grass-like, rather stiff, g\n. to i2in. long. Flowers borne on erect spikes, suggestive of Lily of the Valley. There is a small, yellow blotch on the crest of che lip. The flowers are more fragrant at night. Fig. 119. Odoxtdglossum Rossii (much reduced). than in the day, and are developed in spring, lasting about si:v weeks. This species is easily grown, and never fails to flower. It likes plenty of moisture. Owing to the erect habit of the spikes, the flowers are arranged with the lip uppermost, and appear to^ be upside down. (Guatemala, 1840. (Batem. Monog., t. 5.) O. ramosissimum {Lindl.).—A distinct plant, with oblong, flattened pseudo-bulljs, each bearing a single leaf about ift. m length. Spike 3ft. or more long, branching, and bearing Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Watson, William, 1858-1925; Chapman, H. J. , ed. London, L. U. Gill; New York, C. Scribner's sons
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