one, curved upwards: intermediate one broader, hanging 
down : at the base, on the upper side, are no fleshy tuber- 
cles as in H. macroceras : from the base below depends a 
filiform cylindrical, or towards the extremity, slightly 
compressed spur, more than a span long. Anther erect, 
scarcely bifid: its two cells projecting at the base into two 
horn-like, fleshy processes, pointing upwards: (or these 
may perhaps be considered as belonging to the column: ) 
below these, on each side, is a projecting, fleshy, clavate 
body, glandular on the outside, and at the extremity ; the 
two abortive anthers. Germen oblongo-cylindrical, striated, 
twisted, tapering into a long pedicel. Fruit: a capsule 
two inches long, ribbed, crowned with the three outer, 
withered segments of the perianth. 
Mr. Parker gathered this most interesting plant in 
Demerara, and though we have not the good fortune to 
possess it in a living state, I do not despair of seeing it ere 
long cultivated in our stoves: and few plants can be more 
worthy the attention of the Horticulturist. In the mean 
time, I am anxious to figure such portions of the plant as 
may give a correct idea of its leaves and flowers, which I 
am able to do by means of specimens given me by Mr. 
Parker, both in a dry state and preserved in spirits. The 
whole of the figures here given are of the natural size. 
Fig. 1. Portion of the Stem with a Leaf. 2. Single Flower. 3.3. 3. 
The three Outer Petals. 4.4. The two Inner Petals. 5. Front view of the 
Anther and Lip. 6. Side view of the Anther and Lip, with a portion of the 
Germen, and of the Spur. 7. One half of the Column and Anther seen from 
within. 8. Capsule.—All of the nut. size. 
Nore. The author of the Botanical Register, 
under tab. 1290, seems to be of opinion, that the n 
to have the preference to that of Srannorea. (See Botanical Magazine, tab. 
2948-9.) But in this he is quite mistaken. Common justice requires me to 
state, that ne character, whatever, has been given of the former Genus, nor any 
peculiarities mentioned or figured, as belonging to it, which could possibly 
enable me to distinguish it from other Orchideous Genera : (see Loppicss’. 
Botanical Cabinet, t. 1414.) In short, it is only a MSS. name of Mr. Linv- 
wey. Had it been otherwise, or had there been any means of identifying 
Srannopea with Cerarocurius, I would most cheerfully have acknowledged 
its prior claims. 
(see December Number) 
ame CeraTocui.us ought 
