THUNIA. 479 
to be a variety of T. alba, from which it does not differ 
in habit, although it is much superior in its flowers. The 
flowers are 5in. in diameter, and pure white, excepting 
the front of the lip, which is of a rich golden yellow, 
veined with deep orange-red. The sepals and petals are 
pointed, spreading, and broadly lance-shaped; the base of 
the lip surrounding the column, the front expanded, prettily 
frilled at the edge. A native of Moulmein. Syn. Phazus 
Marshalliz. 
Williams’ Orchid Album, t. 130. 
T. Veitchiana is a hybrid between T. Bensoniz and 
T. Marshalliz. The sepals and petals are very pale mauve. 
The base of the lip is orange-purple, and the front mauve- 
purple. A rare and beautiful plant. 
