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sedge-like leaves, as indicated by its specific name. Produces several 

 flowers on one stem, expanding in succession ; sepals and petals purple, 

 with a white margin, the petals being narrow and twice the length 

 of the sepals. It is a native of an elevated and comparatively cool 

 region of Peru, and thrives best under cool treatment ; requires a good 

 deal of pot-room. 



G. caudatum.— This is one of the most wonderful and singular-look- 



Ctpkipedium l^vigatum. 



ing of all flowering plants. Foliage a pleasing light green, sepals and 

 petals purplish brown. The long tail-like petals are often from 2 to 

 2 J feet long, and this imparts to the plant a most striking appearance. 

 Caudatum roseum is the finest marked of the two. Blooms in summer, 

 and does well with cool treatment. 



C. concolor. — This is a most distinct species. It has beautifully 



