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this there are two varieties, one called M. bicolor superba, with 

 larger flowers and more white on the lip. Native of Brazil. 



M. Candida. — A fine strong-growing species ; sepals and 

 petals yellow and brown ; labellum pure white, marked with 

 pink. It produces its spikes of flowers during the autumn, 

 lasting three weeks in bloom. Native of Brazil. 



M. Candida grandifiora. — This is much finer than M. Can- 

 dida, the plant being much stronger in its growth, and the 

 flowers larger and brighter in colour ; flowers in September. 

 It is best grown in a pot with peat and moss ; a very rare 

 plant. Native of Brazil. 



M. Cloivesii major. — This plant produces long spikes of 

 flowers in September and October ; sepals and petals pale 

 yellow, barred with chocolate ; lip purple and white ; it lasts 

 long in perfection. Of this there are several forms, but this 

 variety is the best ; it should be grown in a pot with peat and 

 moss. Native of Brazil. 



M. cuneata. — A pretty species, which grows some ten 

 inches high, resembling M. Candida in growth ; the blossoms 

 are produced several together on upright spikes ; sepals 

 and petals dark brown, tipped with pale yellow ; lip white. 

 Flowers in Febraary, and continues four or five wrecks in 

 perfection. It is best grown in a pot, in peat, with good 

 drainage. From Brazil. 



M. f estiva. — This is a good addition to this genus ; the 

 plant resembles M. spectahilis in growth and general appear- 

 ance, but the flowers are very distinct, and are borne in 

 pairs ; sepals and petals narrow, ochre-coloured ; lip large, 

 pointed in front, purplish lilac, with radiating streaks of deep 

 purple. At present this species is somewhat rare. Native of 

 Brazil. 



M. Moreliana. — A handsome and most desirable plant. 

 The flowers of this species resemble those of M. spectahilis in 



