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ORCHIDS 



British and otiier Hardy Orchids. 



long and lin. wide; petals 4in. long, narrow and twisted; both 

 yellow with a few blotches of brown and a few hairs at the 



Fig. i8o. Cvpkipedium spectaeile 



(much reduced). 



base of the petals. Pouch 2in. long, ovate, irregular in shape, 

 folded over at the mouth, flattened at the sides, coloured pale 

 yellow. This species flowers in June. It should be planted in 



