446 7 ORCHIDS. 
S. Blumei and S. guttatum are nearly allied: by the late 
Dr. Reichenbach, indeed, they have been united as varieties 
under one species—Rhynchostylis retusa. S. Blumei is 
easily distinguished by the longitudinal lines of deep green 
on the leaves, as well as by differences in the colour of 
the flowers. Syn. Rhynchostylis retusa guttata. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 4108. 
Var. giganteum is a splendid Orchid, differing from the 
type in the larger size of its leaves, racemes, and individual 
flowers. 
S. Hendersonianum.—One of the prettiest of the dwarf 
species, well worth growing, both for its beauty and for its 
distinct character. The leaves are 5in. to 6in. long, strap- 
shaped, leathery, and although set in a distichous manner 
on the stem, spread irregularly in various directions. The 
raceme is 6in. in height, the numerous flowers forming an 
upright, cylindrical mass. The flowers are 2in. in depth; 
the sepals and petals are of a bright rosy red; the lip is 
white, and consists of a cylindrical spur, at the mouth of 
which are three small teeth. A native of Borneo. This 
species is stated to have been introduced into Europe in 
1862, but it did not flower in this country until 1874. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 6222. 
S. miniatum.—This is very similar in all its parts to 
S. curvifolium, differing only in the flowers, which are 
bright orange-red, and are produced in short, compact 
racemes. It blooms in March. Native of Java. 
Botanical Register, 1847, t. 58. 
S. Turneri.— According to Mr. Williams, this is a 
species in the way of S. guttatum, but much finer, having 
racemes 2ft. long, densely covered with white, lilac-spotted 
flowers. It was introduced in 1878, when a_ beautiful 
