a distinct white costal band. Proper spathe of two linear 
valves, which reach to the top of the tube. Perianth-tube 
two to three inches long, violet on the outside; throat con- 
colorous, finely pilose; limb one to one and a half inch deep, 
the divisions oblong-spathulate, obtuse, deep violet pale 
violet or white, without any distinct striping. Stamens 
reaching more than halfway up the limb. Anthers lemon- 
yellow, equalling or exceeding the pilose white filaments. 
Stigma orange-yellow, overtopping the anthers, the three 
clavate-petaloid forks only fringed at the tips.— J. G. Baker. 
Fig. 1, Fibres of tunic; 2, stigmas :—both magnified, 
