Odontoglossum 



Insleayi (Mr. Insleay, a gardener). — So like 

 (jrandc in colouring that they are not readily 

 distinguished at a glance except by size. But 

 Insleaj/i is much smaller, and the lip has a 

 row of crimson spots along the margin. Flowers 

 at all seasons, but mostly in autumn. Mexico. 

 1840. 5s. 



„ leopurdinum. — Larger and more brilliantly 

 coloured than the usual variety. The lip also is 

 a richer yellow, and the spots upon it brighter. 



„ » splemh'ns. — " Splendid " indeed, rare and 

 costly in proportion. But it would be hard to detine 

 the vast superiority which one recognizes with equal 

 astonishment and delight. In brief, this is a form 

 of leojmrdiiium- glorified to the uttermost. 



Kegel jani. — Vide fohjx'antlmm. 



Leeve (smooth). — Greenish yellow, spotted with 

 chocolate ; lip pale lilac. Scented. April and 

 jMay. Mexico. 1841. Is. Gd. This species is 

 diiiicult to flower. 



Lincleni (Mr. Linden, a Belgian grower). — Pale 

 yellow, the margins beautifully waved as if by 

 goffering. June and July. It grows very large, 

 and even then is reluctant to flower. New Granada. 



5.S. 



Lindlcyrmum (Dr. Lindley, the great botanist).— 

 A poor flower, small, yellow, barred with brown ; 



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