64 Morten P. Porsivp. 
it is more common northward and surely overlooked, being difffeult 
to distinguish, in sterile state, from the preceding species. 
Here abundantly flowering; some of the specimens had a height 
of 15—20 cm. We also saw old fruitstalks. 
In all the places seen by us, the plant was no doubt covered by 
snow during the winter. 
XIV. Orchidaceae. 
JL 111. Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br. (Limnorchis major 
(LANGE) Ryps. 
In vigorous herb-mats and open copses, especially at the hot springs. 
Disko: The south coast at Godhavn found in several places and by several 
collectors. Diskofjord: Unartog 69°25’ (Krogh!), Kuanerséq 69°33’ (P.) and just 
opposite Qarusuit 69°32’ (P.). 
Mainland: District of Holsteinsborg: Naujarssuit in Qeqertalik-Pjord 66°45’ 
(P. & B.). 
A decided southern type, from hence not known till 64°14’ and 
according to RosENVINGE not common till south of 63°. The above- 
mentioned localities thus represent the northern limit on the main- 
land and Disko. 
All the mentioned places are in the lowland. 
Abundantly flowering and fruiting. 
Covered by snow in winter. 
ae 112. Habenaria albida (L.) R. Br. 
In places similar to those of the preceding species and often growing 
in company with it. 
Disko: The south coast near Godhayn 69°15—16’ in several places and col- 
lected by several people. Diskofjord just opposite Qarusuit 69°32’ (P.). 
Mainland: Imilik at Jakobshavns Isfjord (Sor.), here searched for in vain 
by us; no doubt a confusion with Imilik in Godthaab-fjord (Sorensen also 
collected here!). Ikert6q-Fjord 66°50’ (Rink); Qeqertalik 66°45’ (Brummerstedt). 
South of 65° common, according to RoSENVINGE. 
A decided southern type; the above-mentioned places repre- 
sent the north limit; all the places in the lowland. 
Flowers and fruits abundantly. 
Covered by snow during winter. 
ai 113. Listera cordata (L.) R. Br. 
Disko: The south coast, among the herbs within the area of hot springs in 
Engelskmandens Hayn at Godhavn 69°15’; first found by Horsotu, afterwards 
by numerous collectors. 
Diskofjord: Opposite Qarusuit 69°32" (P.). 
