Record 2/13 Catalog Record James Chinn Exhibit Page Home Search Image 1 of 2 Description  A black and white study of a Dendrobium bensoiae orchid. Information from the internet shows it with white, yellow and dark red flowers [see orchidspecies.com]. The dictionary description says, "Dendrobium. An extensive genus of epiphytic orchids, distributed over the whole of the damp tropical parts of Asia and cultivated in hothouses." A note on the reverse reads: "Dendrobium Bensonae, Mr. Chinn". In 1906: "Mr. Chinn is a member of the Marlborough Agricultural and Pastoral Association, takes a keen interest in horticultural matters, and has some fine conservatories and gardens at his private residence in Grove Road." [Source: Cyclopedia of New Zealand Volume 5, 1906, p341] Found in an envelope with "J. Chinn Photography" written on it in the Museum workroom research shelves on 25 August 2009 by Jenny Pierson.

Orchid - Dendrobium bensoniae -James Benjamin Chinn 1845 - 1919 -Copyright Marlborough Museum - Marlborough Historical Society Inc 0000.900.0777 When using this image please quote "Image courtesy of Marlborough Museum - Marlborough Historical Society Inc"

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