96 ORCHIDS. 
of a peculiar brownish hue; the labellum is long and 
narrow, of a crimson-purple colour, paler towards the 
margin. It was introduced in 1837 from Brazil, where it 
grows in large tufts, at a great elevation, on the trunks of 
Fig. 23. Flower of Cattleya bicolor 
(nat. size). 
the largest trees. It blossoms from August to October. 
Except where a collection of distinct kinds is aimed at, 
this species is not often met with. 
Fig. 23; Botanical Magazine, t. 4909. 
