The Woodlands orchids described and illuswith stories of orchid collecting . imb, small commonly, insignificant,and nearly hidden by the slipper. But in this case therewas no attempt at fusion. The lower sepals stood out asclearly as in a Cattleya, one on each side the slipper—whitish,with green lines and crimson spots at the base. It willbe interesting to observe whether this deformity—which isin truth a return to the more graceful pristine form—willprove to be permanent. Sir Redvers Buller.—A new hybrid of which theparents are understood to be Lucie x insigne ; the formeritself a hybrid—Lawr
The Woodlands orchids described and illuswith stories of orchid collecting . imb, small commonly, insignificant,and nearly hidden by the slipper. But in this case therewas no attempt at fusion. The lower sepals stood out asclearly as in a Cattleya, one on each side the slipper—whitish,with green lines and crimson spots at the base. It willbe interesting to observe whether this deformity—which isin truth a return to the more graceful pristine form—willprove to be permanent. Sir Redvers Buller.—A new hybrid of which theparents are understood to be Lucie x insigne ; the formeritself a hybrid—Lawrenceanum x ciliolare. I have not seenthe flower, which is thus described in the GardenersChronicle, Jan, 20, 1900 : The fine dorsal is of a pale-green tint in the lower half with dark chocolate-purpledotted lines; the upper portion pure white, with the basaldark lines continued into it, but of a deep rose-purple. Thepetals are yellowish, tinged with rose on the outer halvesand blotched with dark purplish chocolate. Lip greenishwith the face tinged CYPRIPEDIUM BOISSIERIANUM vak^ BUNGEROTHI * ev MAOrAKLAt^e (^.^ Printeo in London . STORY OF CYPRIPEDIUM PLATYTAENIUM This is the rarest and costliest of all orchids—of all flowersthat blow, indeed, and all green things, from the cedar ofLebanon to the hyssop upon the housetop. I think it noexaggeration to say that a strong specimen would be worth itsweight in diamonds if a little one—for the most enthusiasticof millionaires seem to lose courage when biddings go beyonda certain sum. But it is long since any plants came into themarket. I suppress part of the name, as usual, fearing to dauntcasual readers. Be it understood that this treasure is avariety of Cypripedium Stoneii; the specific title should beintroduced in speaking of it. Doubtless platytaenium is avery handsome member of the family, impressive in size andshape, elegantly coloured. But one who regards the flowerwith eyes undazzled by f
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