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and shown by Baron Schréder at the Royal Horticultural Society, January 
roth, 1888, when it received a First-class Certificate. It was imported by 
James Backhouse & Sons, of York, in a small quantity, of which one plant 
was purchased by the Baron. Some thirty small plants in all were 
distributed among collectors. . 
In 1888 Amesiana appeared from an importation of Mr. F. Sander, the 
actual plant having been selected in 1883 by Mr. E. Harvey, of Aigburth, 
LELIA ANCEPS CRAWSHAYANA. 
near Liverpool, as distinct looking. When it bloomed in November 1888, 
it was repurchased by Mr. Sander for 200 guineas and subsequently 
distributed among amateurs. Though Amesiana was subsequent to 
‘Schroederze, it was generally much better known than the darker variety, 
-and the two were much mixed up. 
For many years no more of this beaut 
Messrs. Lewis & Co., of Southgate, receive 
ful plant was imported until 
d‘a little lot in 1897. Mr. 
