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quarter of an inch in breadth ; they are thin in texture, cari- 

 nate below, and light green in colour ; scape about half the 

 length of the leaves, and single-flowered ; flowers medium 

 sized ; sepals broad, creamy white, profusely spotted with 

 blood red ; each sepal is lengthened out into a terete tail-hke 

 point, measuring from two to three inches in length, the colour 

 being tinged with greenish yellow towards the base. It was 

 shown and exhibited under the name of M. amahilis. 

 Native of New Grenada. 



M. ignea, — A very fine and distinct species, with large 

 orange scarlet flowers, produced on long spikes which extend 

 above the foliage; leaves oblong, obtuse, about six inches 

 long. There are several varieties of this species varying in 

 size and colour of flowers. Native of New Grenada. 



M. incegualis. — This, although not amongst the largest 

 flowering species of this genus, is nevertheless extremely hand- 

 some ; the flowers are somewhat cup-shaped, but well 

 expanded, ornamented with three slender tails, upwards of an 

 inch in length ; the ground colour is yellowish white, beauti- 

 fully spotted with purple ; it is a most desirable species for 

 basket culture. Native of New Grenada. 



M. Lindenii. — A charming and very handsome species ; 

 leaves oblong, lanceolate, tapering below; the flowers solitary, 

 ■of a rich magenta colour. The flowers of this species are not 

 so large as some, but their distinct and brilliant colour render 

 it very conspicuous. Native of New Grenada. 



M. maculata. — A very remarkable plant. It is similar in 

 habit to the other species, producing yellowish flowers, with 

 rose and purple spots ; the sepals and petals are very much 

 lengthened out, and measure four inches from tip to tip. 

 Well deserving a place wherever there are any cool Orchids 

 grown, but it cannot live in heat. Native of Columbia. 



M, nycterina. — This very curious Orchid was first sold and 



