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detected by observation in the field. The flowers are borne on a 

 spike, to the number of one or two, and I believe, even three on 

 isolated specimens. Sepals, petals and labellum, elliptical-oblong, 

 column about 2 lines long, anther produced into an incurved point 

 much longer than the rostellum. In the country around Oakleigh 

 and Dandenong, this species used to be found, though sparingly, 

 but for years I have never found one, and I am indebted to my 

 friend Mr. Sullivan, of Moyston, for the specimen now exhibited. 

 This species thrives well in sandy loam, and requires a little shade 

 when in flower. T. ixioides, and T. juncifolia, are identical vpith this 

 species. Found in Victoria, I^ew South Wales, Tasmania, and in 

 Western Australia. Flowers in October. 



T. epipactoides (F.. Mueller.) This very handsome Orchid which 

 has of late been found rather plentifully in the Cheltenham district, 

 is one of the most beautiful of the Australian Terrestrial species. 

 The color of flower is of a light pinkish brown, a very free bloomer, 

 and of the easiest cultivation. The appearance of the plant is like 

 T. aristata, and it certainly approaches nearer to that species than 

 to T. ixioides. The leaves are very broad, ribbed as in nearly all 

 the larger species of this genus. Mr. Bentham remarks, " Flora 

 Australiensis," page. 318, that this species is perhaps a mere variety 

 of T. ixioides, but I fancy that could he see it growing, he would be 

 inclined to alter his opinion, and place it with the Baron, as a 

 distinct species. To grow it well, sandy loam should be used, with 

 jilenty of pot room, keep somewhat damp whilst growing, and when 

 coming into flower the full sun-light will be necessary for the proper 

 expansion of the blooms. I know of few prettier tubers than this 

 plant if properly grown, and during a recent visit of the Club to 

 Brigliton, a number of sjoecimens were found, and quite surprised 

 some of the members who had not seen it before. This species 

 should be looked for in damp flats amongst the Epacris scrubs. I 

 have not found it far from the sea coast. Height of j)lant ■ and 

 spike, from 1 to 2 feet. Flowers in October. I am not aware 

 whether this species has been found out of our own colony. 



Tlielymitra longifolia (Forster.) A very pi'etty species, with long 

 narrow leaves, and the whole plant and spike having a somewhat 

 " drawn up" appearance. In the scrublands at Caulfield, Brighton, 

 Cheltenliam, &c., and on the grassy hills of Berwick, &c., I have 

 seen the plant growing by the hundred, and it seems to be equally 

 at home in any ordinary soil. The flowers on this species are few, 

 and rather large for the slender appearance of the stem, the color is 

 purple, and often pinkish white, and even pure white varieties are to 

 be met with. This species seems to seed very freely, as joung 

 plants in certain localities seem to be coming up in all directions. 

 Column-wing produced behind and over the anther into a broad 

 hood. This species when in the young state, is often mistaken for 

 seedling plants of T. aristata, but it is easily disting-uished when in 

 flower. Treatment same as that of the former species. T. paucifiora, 



