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singularly-formed, and richly-coloured flo^fere rendering it at 

 that season peculiarly attractive. 



L. Ski)ineri delicatissima. — Another distinct and handsome 

 variety from Guatemala. Flowers large, measuring six inches 

 across ; sepals and petals pinkish white ; lip white, intermixed 

 with rose. Blooms in February, and qontinues in perfection 

 six weeks. 



L. Skinneri gloriosa. — A fine variety of this beautiful 

 winter-blooming Orchid. The sepals are very large and broad, 

 pale pink in colour, whilst the petals are rich rosy pink, some- 

 what lighter inside ; the lip is white towards the front. Native 

 of Guatemala. 



L. Skinneri rosea. — A magnificent variety, also from 

 Guatemala. Flowers large, being quite seven inches in 

 diameter ; sepals and petals rich dark rose ; lip white 

 spotted with crimson. This is the finest I have seen, and 

 it lasts six weeks in beauty. 



L. Skinneri superba. — Another splendid variety, likewise 

 from Guatemala ; sepals and petals blush white ; lip of the 

 richest crimson. A very showy kind. I have seen this very 

 fine in several collections, especially with Mr. Penny, gardener 

 to H. H. Gibbs, Esq., Kegent's Park, London. 



L. Skinneri virginalis. — A distinct and pretty variety from 

 Guatemala. Sepals and petals pure waxy-white ; lip white ; 

 flowers smaller than those of Skinneri, with which it blooms 

 contemporaneously, and it lasts a long time in perfection. 

 A scarce variety. 



Masdevallia. 

 This is a very interesting genus, comprising many very 

 beautiful neat-growing plants, which should be in every collec- 

 tion, for they occupy but little space, and are both free bloom- 

 ing and free growing, providing they get the treatment they 



