In the “ Flora of British India” I have stated that Bria 
is perhaps the most polymorphous genus of Orchids, and 
yet is very difficult of division into groups with defined 
limits. Of these there are thirteen in India, embracing 
ninety-three species. Altogether one hundred and fifty — 
species are described, upon which twenty genera have been 
established. 
i, Meiraz was received at Kew from Mr. Elwes in 1881, 
and has flowered annually on a block of wood in the tropical 
house. The specimen here figured was communicated by 
Sir Charles Strickland, Bart., of Hildenley Hall, York- 
shire, in 1891. It flowered in December, 1892, and formed 
its leaves in the following May.—J. D. H. 
Fig. 1, Pseudobulbs; 2 and 3, flowers; 4, flower with half the calyx 
removed; 5, petal; 6, lip; 7, column; 8 and 9, anther; 10, pollinia :—Ad/ 
enlarged. 
