294 ORCHIDS. 



I. 



lonopsis. Humboldt and Knnz. Epiphyte. 



Name from tov, a violet, and ftyts, resemblance. 

 lonopsis paniculata. Brazil . . . B. M., 5541. 



Bat. 2d Cen., 184. 



A plant of delicate growth, with small leaves and 

 pseudo-bulbs. The flower spikes are large, the flowers 

 vary much in color, from pure white to yellowish white, 

 and are often marked with blush and violet. It is a very 

 free bloomer, and will exhaust itself if some of the flowers 

 are not removed. The flowers are shaped like a violet. 

 Grow upon a block, with moss, in a cool house, near the 

 glass. 



lonopsis tenera B. R., 1904. 



Is same as the last. 



lonopsis utrkuloides, or Gardneriana . . Hook. Ex., 39. 

 lonopsis rosea is a variety of lonopsis paniculata. 



Ipsea. Lindley. Terrestrial. 



Name unexplained. 



Ipsea spedosa. Ceylon B. M., 5701. 



A charming and rare plant, with very large, bright, 

 golden flowers ; lip streaked with carmine. Resembles 

 a Bktia in habit, and requires similar treatment. 



Isochilus. Brown. Epiphyte. 



Name from foos, equal, and x l/ ^ oy > lip- 

 All plants of this genus are inconspicuous. 



