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which are as large as in B. elegans, and soft rose in colour, 
paler on the lip. They are developed in October and 
November. Native of Mexico and Guatemala. 
Botanical Magazine, tt. 3951, 4094. 
B. spectabilis.—Pseudo-bulbs numerous, small, branching, 
seldom exceeding 4in. in length, and each bearing two 
small, fleshy, green leaves; raceme semi-erect, bearing from 
six to twelve flowers, each about 3in. across; colour pale 
Fig. 15. Flower of Barkeria spectabilis 
(2 nat. size). 
rosy lilac; lip white at the base, rose-coloured in front, 
and dotted all over with small red dots. When well grown 
this species is a most attractive Orchid. The flowers 
appear in mid-summer, and they remain fresh on the plant 
about a month. Native of Mexico and Guatemala. 
Fig. 15; Botanical Magazine, t. 4094. 
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