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History of the introduction of Eulophiella Elisabethae. 
In a short note published in the “ Petite Correspondance ” in the Yournal 
des Orchidées of July tst., I have attempted tho render justice to the real 
discoverer of the Eulophiella Elisabethae, though at that time I did not specially 
point out the veritable role played by the jay who has adorned himself with 
the plumes of the peacock. But when I see the history of this introduction 
narrated in various directions in a most fantastic fashion, I think it necessary 
to state the facts of the case — and I notify to the persons concerned, that if 
they venture to contest my statements I will publish photographs of the 
documents now in my possession. 
In 18g0, we received from one of our collectors in Madagascar, M. Sacverin, 
the most marvellous importation of Angraecum sesquipedale and Grammatophyllum 
(Grammangis) Ellis which has probably ever been sent to Europe. Among 
these plants was found an Orchid of very distinct character, which later proved 
to be Eulophiella Elisabethae. 
In the month of March 1891, a certain M. Hame.in, whose note paper 
heading described him as an armateur merchant (négociant armateur) wrote to 
me announcing that the collector SaLLerin, of whom we had not heard for several 
months, was dead, drowned in crossing an arm of the sea in a small pirogue, 
and this gentleman at the same time offered me his services in sending plants. 
In the meantime the Eulophiella Elisabethae sent by M. SaLterin had flowered, 
and revealed itself as a magnificent novelty. I immediately had a watercolour 
drawing made natural size, and sent it to M. Hametin, together with several 
coloured plates, and the part of the Lindenia in which the Eulophiella was 
described and figured, and requested him to search for this species, and collect 
the plants on our account. 
One the 5th. October 1892, M. Hametin wrote to us that he had recognised 
the plant on receipt of our pamphlet, and intended to send us examples on 
October 27 th. Several months passed without more news, but at last on 
February 5th, 1893, he wrote another letter, received in March, stating : — 
“ By great efforts I have managed to jind Eulophiella Elisabethae, by the most 
unforeseen chance. They are in very small quantities... I shall send you those which 
you requested, on the 27th. March or 27th. April.” We then remained some time 
without news; finally on the 27th. May, I received from Marseilles a telegram 
couched in these terms : — “ Arrived with Eulophiella. What price do you offer? 
Letter follows. — Hamelin. ” Two days afterwards, I received the following letter, 
which needs no comment : — 
“ I have been obliged, for reasons of health, to come back to France. I had 
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