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Oattleya. 



C. imperialis {Hort). — A synonym of C. Warsccwiczii. 



C. intermedia i^R. Grah.). — There are several varieties of this 

 charming and easily-managed species. The stems are slender, 

 jointed, ift. high, two-leaved; the leaves are ovate, 6in. long. 

 The blossoms are borne on an erect scape, usually three to five 



Fig. 28. Flower of Cattleva labiata albescens 



(nat. size). 



flowers on each, and they are 4in. across. The sepals and petals 

 are soft rose, shaded with purple : the lip is paler in colour, 

 blotched in front with deep violet-purple. It blooms during 

 May, June, and July. It is an old inhabitant of our houses. 

 Neighbourhood of Rio, 1824. Syn. C. amethysfina. (B. M., 

 t. 2851.) 



