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Var. grandiflora differs from the species in its greater 
size, both of spike and individual flower. 
C. Veitchii.—This is a garden hybrid, being the result of a 
cross between C. vestita and a near relative—Limatodes 
rosea; it surpasses both its parents in beauty, and is one 
of the most useful and beautiful of all Orchids. The pseudo- 
bulbs are flask-shaped, with a constriction in the middle, 
producing large, plaited, light green leaves, which are 
deciduous. The spike, in many instances, attains a height 
of 3ft., and bears an immense quantity of flowers, which 
are similar in shape to those of C. vestita, but shorter in the 
lip; they are rich bright rose, saving the throat, which is 
white. It blooms in the winter months, and is invaluable 
as a source of cut flowers. 
Fig. 19; Botanical Magazine, t. 5375. 
Var. del/a has bright pink flowers. 
Var. Sandhurstiana has deep crimson flowers. 
Var. Sedent has deep rose-coloured flowers, darker than 
in the type. 
For culture, see under C. vestita. 
C. veratrifolia—In general appearance this plant re- 
sembles C. Masuca, producing bold, dark green, evergreen 
leaves, 2ft. long, and erect, many-flowered spikes, which in 
strong plants attain a length of 3ft. The individual 
flowers are not large, but they are very numerous, crowding 
the upper part of the scape; they are pure white. They are 
developed in spring and early summer, and if not wetted, 
last long in beauty.” Although an old introduction, this 
species is still frequently shown among exhibition collections 
of Orchids. It is a native of India, Australia, &c. 
Fig. 13; Botanical Magazine, t. 2615. 
C. vestita.x—One of the most popular of all Orchids, and 
one of the oldest favourites. It is grown in every garden 
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