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6. Column small, terete, downy at the back. 



7. Pollen-masses eight, pale-yellow, adhering to two rough connate straps. 

 Calanthe Veitchii : hybrid between the two foregoing, 



" 1. As in A. 2. As in B., but longer. 3. As in B. 4. As in B. 5. As in A., 



but rolled up at the base, as in B. 6. As in B. 7. As in B." 



The plant from which the figure is taken was communicated by Messrs. Veitch 

 and Sons. There are several varieties, differing in the intensity of the colouring, but 

 all of them amongst the most ornamental and popular decorations of the Orchid-house 

 in the gloomy months of November and December, The offspring grow as" easily as 

 either of their parents, which, it is needless to say, are of all Orchids the most easy to 

 manage. 



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Fig. 1. Column^ spur, and ovary. 2. Pollen-masses of 0. Veitchii : magnified 



