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running along the median vein, the lip is of a beautiful magenta purple, surrounded by a 
broad white margin exquisitely fringed, two small brownish yellow blotches occupy the 
sides of the throat. 
Var. lilacina. — Vivid rosy lilac, lip covered by a large crimson blotch of uniform 
colour, margined white, the throat is blotched with brilliant yellow. 
Var. alba coelestis. — Sepals and petals white, the latter very large and broad, 
lip very large, beautifully fringed, pure white — the centre of tube bright chrome yellow 
the front central portion of the lip is stained with a lovely violet blue. — An exquisite 
and remarkable variety. 
Var. Reineckeana exquisita. — Petals and sepals pure white, labellum white, with 
vivid crimson stripes and veins, far more extended and distinct than in the ordinary form 
of Reineckeana, the throat is pale lemon yellow. 
Var. Marechal. — Sepals and petals bright rose, the latter very broad, lip very large, 
deep crimson with rose-coloured margin, prettily fimbriated, the sides of the throat are 
blotched with orange yellow dotted crimson. 
Var. Amiral. — Sepals and petals bright rose, the latter very large, lip large and 
round, deep fiery crimson, forked in the anterior part, the area is bordered with pale 
rose — the yellow blotches are only slightly extended. 
Var. Linden’s Champion. — Flowers of the largest size, and of most perfect shape 
— petals and sepals enormous, of a beautiful rose colour, the lip is also of immense 
size, oblong, very much undulated and fringed at the edges, a large velvety red-purple 
blotch covers the centre area, surrounded by a white margin, the edge being pale rose — 
the throat has two large bright orange-yellow blotches. This is the “ nec plus ultra ” 
of Catileya Mossiae. 
I have tried my best to do justice to this magnificent series of new varieties chosen 
from amongst thousands, but I must confess that no written words are capable of picturing 
their beauty, delicacy or richness. Numerous amateurs have been to see and admire the 
display since the meeting of June 9", and they may control the fidelity of my notes. 
What a pity that such a group was not shown in the Great Exhibitions of neighbouring 
countries! In London for example, at the Temple, or at Manchester, at Paris or in other 
similar shows!! There has never been to my knowledge such a collection of ideal varieties 
of one particular species — and what a species! brought together. 
Cu. De BosscHERE. 
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