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on the same side is an incurved fold, like that of the side lobe of the lip, 
both in shape and texture. This petal has began to be a lip as regards 
texture, curvature and coloration, and it is significant that the anther on 
the same side of the column is undeveloped. The staminode is modified in 
shape, but the two sepals are normal in shape and colouring. Something 
has occurred to upset the usual development of the flower, and herice the 
displacement of parts.—R.A.R. 
CALANTHE GATTON ALpHa.—A pretty hybrid derived from C. Darblayana 
var. Wm. Murray and C. vestita luteo-oculata, which was exhibited by Sir 
Jeremiah Colman, Bart. at the R.H.S. meeting held on January 14th, 
_showing white sepals and petals and a pink lip. Sir Jeremiah afterwards 
sent us a flower from the same batch having a white flower with a yellow 
eye, thus closely resembling the C. vestita parent. 
THE OrcHID REview.—We have numerous enquiries respecting binding 
cases and bound volumes, but we regret to say that we have not yet been 
able to obtain them. The return to normal conditions is not yet in sight; 
in fact, at the present moment the difficulties respecting printing and paper 
are greater than ever. The cost of printing alone has enormously increased, 
and paper is four times its pre-war cost. The art paper on which the 
Review has long been printed is no longer obtainable, and the substitute 
used for the present issue is the best that we have been able to get. A 
statement received shows that various trades have precedence over printers 
and bookbinders in demobilisation, and it has been impossible on the 
present issue to maké up any of the lost time. A first improvement is that 
the necessity of a permit to send abroad, and of submitting a monthly list 
of names and addresses, has been cancelled, and that communication with 
Belgium is again open. We must beg the indulgence of our readers a 
little longer. 
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ee ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
(Orchids are named and questions aniwered here 7 
requested to give the native country or parentage of plants J" Re Sonvauir ta tae muss eo 
sent if a on by post is desired (abroad, bs postcards should be used). Subjects of special 
interest will be dealt with in the body of t work}, Lae 
-H.L.—The names are : 1, Lelia anceps, fairl i 
S are Li y y representing the old coloured form ; 
2 and 3, forms of Cypripedium superciliare ; 5, C. Tatheneuen 4, 6, and 7, forms a Cc 
aureum (nitens X Spicerianum), which varies enormously. ee 
sips gece with thanks.—F. & B. 
-D.—Many thanks. We hope to reply in a few d 
A Gre cared Asien have attention sexi nenth ae 
-+-E.—The At fibre received is the roots of Lastrea Filix-mas, which 
recognised asa valuable potting medium. An article on the subject wpe Gee or agg 
C.S.; T.P.—Shall be sent at first opportunity. gis 
C.E.S.—Many thanksfor the flower duly to hand. 
