190 ORCHIDS, 
green stripes; petals broad strap-shaped, wavy, incurved- 
falcate, clear purple; pouch large, rounded in front, 
furrowed near the mouth, mauve-purple, whitish and 
spotted about the mouth, the front covered with asperities. 
As this hybrid is said to be free in both growth. and 
flowers, it is sure to become a favourite. Professor 
Fig. 49. Flower of Cypripedium politum 
(2 nat. size). 
Reichenbach considered it to be one of the finest. Raised 
by Mr. Marshall, of Enfield. First flowered in 1886. 
C. Schrodere (from C. caudatum and C. Sedeni).—A 
very stately, handsome plant, with long, tufted, bright green 
leaves, and tall, branching scapes, each bearing several 
large, bright-coloured flowers; dorsal and lower sepals pale 
green and pink, veined with dark green; petals pendulous, 
