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creamy white sepals and petals ; lip the same colour, with 

 stripes of brown in the centre. Blooms in July, lasting in 

 bloom two weeks or more. Native of Mexico. 



M. pardinum. — Another very beautiful species, also from 

 Mexico, unfortunately seldom seen in collections ; the sepals 



NAXODES MEDUS-E. 

 {For description see page 227.) 



and petals are bright yellow, spotted with rich brown. Native 

 of Mexico. 



M. Williamsii. — A very handsome species, with sweet- 

 scented creamy white flowers, producing as many as twelve to 

 fifteen flowers on a spike. This species is a gi-eat acquisition 

 on account of its delicious perfume. Native of Mexico. 



