expansion of botli sepals and petals, and especially in the 

 singular column, (fig. 1.) terminated by three little plume- 

 like lobes which unite at their bases into a sort of hood, 

 that covers over a remarkably compressed anther (fig. 2.). 



The white of the lip, which is very clear and pure, forms 

 a brilliant contrast with the rich blotches of deep crimson 

 that ornament the interior of the little funnel formed by the 

 rolling of the lip round the column. 



From the habit of this plant it may be conjectured that it 

 will thrive in the stove, under the same treatment as Maxil- 

 1 arias. 



