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913. Cymbidiuin, Jap. Me-ran ; an evergreen herb <strong>of</strong><br />
.the order Orchidete resembling Suruga-ran (1)95) in form, though<br />
with broad leaves and tender nature. It is admired as a, pot-plant*<br />
914. Cymbidium virens, L., Jap. Hokitro, Hakuri,<br />
Kitsa-ran ; an evergreen wild orchid. In spring it shoots forth<br />
.peduncles with yellowish green little fragrant flowers. The flowers<br />
.are edible when preserved in salt.<br />
915. Calanthe japonica, /?/., Jap. Kantn, Riitkiu-yebinc,<br />
Kwaran ; a perennial orchid prod deed in warm provinces. In<br />
cold regions it must be kept in hot-houses during winter. In late<br />
summer it produces peduncles to a height <strong>of</strong> about 1 ft., and bears<br />
red, purple or white flowers.<br />
916. Bletia hyacinthina, R. /;/-., Jap. Shiran, Shuran,<br />
Shikei ; a perennial orchid. Late in spring, it shoots forth peduncles<br />
to a height <strong>of</strong> about 1 ft., and bears 5-6 reddish purple or<br />
white flowers at the top. This plant thrives well hi gardens. The<br />
roots are used to make paste.<br />
917. PhajUS maculatUS, Jap. Gauscki-ra'n t hhi-ran ;<br />
.-in evergreen orchid produced in warm provinces. Late in summer,<br />
it shoots forth its peduncle to a height <strong>of</strong> about 1 ft., with several<br />
golden yellow flowers. A variety with yellow variegation on the<br />
leaves is called HosJiikci, and when its variegation is very fine it is<br />
called Kinkci.<br />
918. Anglsecum falcatum, 77. < -t //"., Jap. Fa-ran ; an<br />
evergreen orchid growing on the old tree- trunks <strong>of</strong> high mountains<br />
in warm regions. In summer it produces a peduncle to a height<br />
> 5-6 inches, and the peduncle is divided into branches, with<br />
slightly fragrant white flowers.<br />
919. Cymbidium japonicum, J//V-><br />
an evergreen orchid produced in warm provinces. In late spring<br />
and early summer, it shoots a peduncle to a height <strong>of</strong> 6-7 inches,<br />
bearing several yellowish white flowers.<br />
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