July, Jgn.] 
THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
Orchis maculata alba. —Mr. E. Cooper, the well-known representa¬ 
tive of Messrs. Sanders, when in the vicinity of Salisbury, noticed many 
fine examples of Orchis maculata growing along the road-side for a 
distance of about half a mile. Not only were there several unusually 
dark forms, but the pure-white variety was represented by a large 
number of specimens. As conspicuous colours assist in attracting 
insects to visit the flowers, and thus bring about fertilisation, it would 
be a matter of interest to follow up the future of this albino colony 
and ascertain if the deficiency of pigment results in the extinction • of 
this variety by failing to attract the insects. 
Irregular Peloria.— A very unusual deviation from the normal type 
>of Odontoglossum crispum has recently flowered with Messrs. Charlesworth 
& Co. Regular Peloria is said to occur when the labellum reverts to the 
form of a petal, and thus makes the three segments of the inner whorl 
identical. In other words, the petals all resemble the three petals, although 
somewhat broader. But with the flower in question something much more 
interesting has occurred, for instead of the labellum copying the flat petals, 
the two petals have actually taken the form of additional lips. Thus the 
inner whorl consists of three irregular segments, giving rise to the term 
“irregular peloria.” The well-knoWn yellow crest on the base of the 
labellum is strongly reproduced on all the three inner segments, producing 
a star-like effect. When only one petal becomes so modified the condition 
is termed incomplete, and in examples, as the present, with both petals so 
affected, the correct definition is complete irregular peloria. It is worthy of 
note that the above variation is constant, the plant known as O. crispum 
< 3 ueen Maud having produced spikes of similar flowers for several suc¬ 
cessive seasons. 
Chelsea Flower Show.— A wonderful sight. One of the finest that 
has ever been. Such was the unanimous verdict of many thousands of 
horticultural enthusiasts who visited the great Chelsea Show of 1921. The 
King and Queen, accompanied by Princess Mary, the Duke of York, and 
the Duke of Connaught,, arrived early on the opening day, and were 
attended by Lord Lambourne and Sir George Holford. The Royal party 
spent much time inspecting the Orchids, which occupied a considerable 
portion of the largest tent. Not only did The King readily pick out the 
finest varieties, but he read off the somewhat cumbersome trigeneric names 
with a fluency that surprised the experts. One of the finest hybrids was 
named Prince Hirohito after the Crown Prince of Japan, and proved an 
■object of special interest to the members of the Crown Prince’s suite who 
also visited the Show. Those who were unable to attend this wonderful 
