g to 12 inches long by 1 ‘/, to 2 inches broad. The racemes are usually longer 
than the leaves, and bear numerous, large and highly fragrant, wax-like flowers. 
The sepals and petals are white with a rich amethyst-purple blotch at the apex. 
The lip is also white, except the front lobe, which is bright amethyst-purple, and 
the spur, which is green. It is a very beautiful species. 
R. A. Roire. 
