foreman, between C. Masuca and C. furcata. The seed was ob- 
tained in 1854 by crossing those two species, was immediately 
sown, and in two years the seedlings were in flower. Norisit | 
the least remarkable circumstance connected with this produc- 
tion, that it grows and flowers freely, while C. Masuca is a shy 
plant. We therefore propose, with much pleasure, that the 
name of the hybrid be Calanthe Dominii, in order to put upon 
permanent record the name of the first man who succeeded in 
this operation. He is indeed especially entitled to this distine- 
tion, not only in consequence of having produced other Orchida- 
ceous mules, among which we understand our Cattleyas, but be- 
cause of his eminent success in raising such plants from seed, as 
a matter’ of horticultural business. 
“It is by no means our intention, in making the last remark, 
to claim for Mr. Dominy the merit of being the first gardener 
to raise seedling Orchids. On the contrary, about the year 
1822, Prescotia plantaginea was raised abundantly in the garden 
of the Horticultural Society; and it has been rumoured for some 
time that seedling epiphytes are coming forward in certain Conti- 
nental nurseries. What we do claim for him is therefore the 
priority in raising Aydrid Orchids, a claim which will hardly be 
contested.”’—Lind]. in Gard. Chron. 
Fig. 1. Lip and portion of the spur. 2. Pollen-masses :—magnified. 
