CALANTHE. 139 



C. FURCATA, Batevian. — A showy evergreen Orcliid ^vith ovate oblong 

 deeply plicate leaA'cs, and erect spikes, three feet long, bearing a profusion of 

 creainy white flowers, which last in perfection six weeks ; these flowers, which 

 are very freely produced, usually open in June, July, and August, and render it 

 a good plant for exhibitions. It differs from C. veratrifolia chiefly in the larger 

 lateral lobes of the lip. — Philippines ; Java. 



C. GIGAS, Hoii. Veitcli. — This noble CalantJte was raised bj- Messrs. 

 J. Teitch & Sons, between G. S mderiana gigantea and C vestita gigantea. It 

 was exhibited on the 17th January, 1893, before the Eoyal Horticultural Society. 

 and deservedly awarded a 1st Class Certificate. The plant exhibited had one 

 spike about four feet in length ; the individual flowers are large and bold in 

 form ; sepals and petals white ; lip bright rose colour, darker towards the base. 

 This plant reminded us of a giant form of C. Williamsii. — Garden liyli-id. 



¥lG.-Jo«ni. of Hurt., xxvi. 1893, p. 129, f. 24 ; The Garden, xliv 1893, p. 23G, 

 t. 026. 



C. LABROSA. — See Limatgdes labkosa. 



O. LENTIGINOSA, Rclib. f. — A- garden hybrid between iiniaf odes labrosa and 

 C. Veiichii raised by Mr. Seden, being intermediate between the two parents ; 

 flowers white, faintly flushed with pale rose, lip covered with rosy-purple spots. 

 There are two varieties of this plant, one with rose-coloured flowers called rosea, 

 and another darker coloured variety called carminata. 



Fi3.— T>/Y(7(".s JIan. Oreh. PI., vi. p. 74 (C. leatiginosa carminata). 



C. MASUCA, Lindley.—A. desirable and free-flowering evergreen Orchid, 

 producing its flowers on a spike two feet long. The sepals and petals are of a 

 deep violet colour, and the lip a rich purple. It blooms in June, July, and 

 August, and lasts six weeks in perfection. This is a good plant for exhibition, 

 the colour being very distinct.— 3"epoMZ; Sikkim; Neilgherries. 



ViG—Bot. Ucfl.. 1844. t. 37; JBof. JIag., t. 4.i41 ; WiffJit, Icon., lii. t. 918; Lew. 

 .Tard. Fl.. t. G2 ; Jlourc, III. Orch. PI., Calanthe, t. 2 ; Batcm. Slid Cent. Orcli. Pl.,t. 139 ; 

 Orcliid Album, viii. t. 354 ; Lindenia, v. t. 198. 



Syx. — Blctla Masuca. 



C. MASUCA GRANDIFLORA, Williams.— A. very scarce variety, with ever- 

 green foliage, producing gigantic flower spikes from three to four feet high, 

 which continue blooming for three months ; sepals and petals deep violet, 

 shading ofE to lilac; lip very rich deep purple. Its long continuous blooming 

 season makes it valuable.— J?2rfia. 



C. WIYLESM, Williams.— A very handsome hybrid, believed to be a cross 

 between C. nivalis and C. Veitchu. The flowers are pure white, except at the 

 entrance to the throat, where they are tinged with lemon-yellow.— ffarrfoi 

 hybrid. 



Fig. — Orchid Album, ix. t. 402. 



C. PLEIOCHROMA,J?c7t6./.— A rare evergreen species resembling C.Masucn 

 in growth; flowers white, having a purplish lip which turns to yellow as it is 

 jToing off. Blooms in May.— Japa». 



