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a state of nature has effected numerous crosses, and has considerably modi- 
fied the primitive types, and we have already had occasion to discuss ana- 
logous theories concerning certain Cattleyas, Laelias or Laelio-Cattleyas — 
three words for which one would really suffice. 
However as it is impossible to fathom these mysteries, we must consider 
as species in ordinary language, all those closely related forms which differ 
from each other slightly in colour, in the size of the segments, or in the 
largeness of the flowers, and are connected with one another by intermediate 
links. Looking at matters from this point of view, we cannot remove the 
spotted forms which in all other respects are absolutely similar to the white 
O. crispum described above from the specific group to which they belong. 
The variety figured in the accompaning plate thus appears to us to be 
undoubtedly a crispum of the most beautiful type, with flowers superb in form, 
and resembling those of the Pacho variety, but ornamented with large handsome 
maroon spots which give it a striking appearance. 
Odontoglossum crispum var. spectabile recently appeared in the establishment 
of Messrs Lucien Linpen & C° at Moortebeek among the grand importations 
received by that firm, and as pointed out the Gardeners’ Chronicle is highly 
indicative of the discovery of a new strain. 
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