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Brassia. 



two or three weeks ; they are produced in summer. It is a 

 native of Surinam, whence it was introduced by Mr. J. H. 

 Lance, in 1843. (Fig. 20; B. M., t. 3577-) 



Var. macrostachya. — A very large-flowered form, the sepals 

 being nearly 5in. in length. 



Var. pumila. — In this the sepals are pale yellow, without 

 spots or markings, and the petals are of the same colour, but 

 tinged with purple near the base. 



Fig. 20. — Flower of Brassia Laxceana 



(I nat. size). 



B. Lawrenceana {LindL). — Though often confounded with 

 B. Lanceana, this is, nevertheless, quite distinct. The flowers 

 are large and sweet-scented, the sepals and petals bright yellow, 

 spotted with cinnamon-brown and green ; the lip is also yellow, 

 tinged with green. It flowers in spring or summer, and lasts for 



