336 THE ORCHID. REVIEW. (NOVEMBER, 1923- 
to Cypripedium Perseus, of which a fine series exists. One of the earliest of 
these to flower was given the varietal name Alpha, and when shown at the 
Manchester Orchid Society in 1918 its meritorious nature was recognised by 
the bestowal of a First-class Certificate and Silver Medal. A similar 
Certificate and Silver-gilt Medal were in January, 1921, given to the variety 
Ruth, when the flower measured 5% inches across and the petals were 2 
inches wide. Some idea of the way in which these fine things are being 
propagated may be gained from the fact that six strong plants already exist 
of this particular variety. C. Perseus var. Moonbeam is another beautiful 
Cypripedium of similar parentage. Cyp. Hestia also stands in the front 
rank of modern hybrids, and in the Ruth variety of it the extensive dorsal 
sepal has an apple-green base, while the extraordinarily developed petals 
are greenish-yellow heavily shaded with dull crimson on the upper half. 
Cyp. Hestia var. Empress of India is remarkable for the solid blotching on 
the dorsal sepal. Of the well-known Cyp. Dreadnought there are three 
- robust plants, and of Cyp. Warrior the Blenheim variety is specially 
distinct. f 
One of the most distinct hybrids in this genus is Cyp. Nirvana, obtained 
by crossing Alcibiades with aureum, and represented in Mr. Worsley’s 
collection by a variety having the large dorsal sepal pure-white, except for a 
small greenish area at the base, and the other segments of clear yellowish- 
green colour. One of the finest of yellow flowers exists in Cyp. Golden 
Fleece, while in Cyp. Royal Sovereign the dorsal sepal is prettily covered 
with small spots. Sufficient notes have, we hope, now been given to prove 
the high-class nature of this extensive collection. Mr. Worsley is intensely 
interested in all his plants, which, under the special care of Mr. C. E. Mace, 
look the picture of good health and happiness. 
It remains to be recorded that Mr. Harry Worsley possesses one of the 
largest collections of Orchid paintings. They number over 600, and are 
methodically stored ina cabinet that stands in the billiard room of his 
house. Records thus exist of most of the finest plants in his garden, and 
being ever ready for reference, an interesting means exists whereby the 
evolution of hybrid Orchids may be studied. The illustration of Cypripe- 
dium Perseus var. Ruth on the next page shows one of the finest of modern 
hybrids in this popular section. 
CATASETUM EBURNEUM.—This species produces long racemes of ivory- 
white flowers. It was imported from the Cattleya Mendelii district by 
Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., and flowered with them in the autumn of 1g00. 
Catasetums are interesting species to study, while their method of flowering 
is frequently a matter of surprise to visitors; so long as sufficient heat can 
be given their cultivation is by no means difficult. 
