Wentworth, by Mr. Cooper, has an aspect so different from 
the Vanna Roxburghi of the Bot. Reg. and Magazine — 
above quoted, that notwithstanding it was communicated 
by Mr. Loppices to Mr. Cooper under that name, I could 
not at first bring myself to consider it other than a distinct 
species, and Mr. Coorer seems himself inclined to the same 
opinion. But upon a careful examination and comparison 
it will be seen that, independent of the luxurious state of 
our plant, so characteristic of all the epiphytes cultivated 
at Wentworth, the difference chiefly depends upon the co- 
lour of the upper side of the sepals and petals, of a greener 
hue, and distinctly tessellated, like the flowers of the com- 
mon Fritillary; whereas, in our plant, this part is of an 
uniform glossy, chestnut-brown colour. The lip, at least 
the large middle lobe, is tinged of the same colour instead 
of being purple, as in the original V. Roxburgh. 
The plant from which this drawing was made, has at- 
tained a height of five feet, bearing several lateral branches 
and throwing out many tortuous roots. 
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Fig. 1. Side view of the Column and Lip. 2. Front view of the same, 
—Magnified. : 
