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a gigantic form of A. odoratum, as in habit, leaves, and form 
of flower, it closely resembles that species. The racemes 
are Ift. or more long, and bear numerous large, waxy 
flowers, with broad, upturned, pitcher-shaped spurs; the 
sepals are waxy white, becoming yellow with age; the 
petals are white, tinged at the tips with purple; the middle 
Fig. 6. Flower of Aérides Lawrence 
(% nat. size). 
lobe of the lip is deep purple, the other parts of the 
flower being waxy white or green. It is impossible to 
convey anything like a true idea of the richness and 
beauty of the flowers by means of a description. The 
flowers are developed in September. Native of Burmah (?). 
Cultivation as for A. odoratum. 
Fig. 6. 
A. Lobbii.—A handsome, free-flowering species, named 
in honour of Mr. Lobb, who discovered the plant in Moul- 
mein about 1856. The leaves are strap-shaped, two-lobed 
at the apex, thick and fleshy in texture, about 13ft. long, 
and of a light green hue. The spikes are long, pendulous, 
and branching. The sepals and petals are of a delicate 
rose, passing into white towards the base; the lip is of a 
bright rose, shaded with violet. The flowers develop in 
May and June, lasting long in beauty. This showy plant, 
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