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Ashton Wold, Oundle, and which has been described and figured as 
C. papuanum, Ridl. (Gard. Chron., 1915, ii. p. 131, fig. 43). It was found 
in bloom in December or January by Mr. C. B. Kloss, the Botanical 
collector of the expedition, on Mt. Carstenz, at an elevation of 2500 feet. 
The colour of the flower is described as rather dull crimson tinged with 
green or greenish yellow. It belongs to the C. javanicum set, and appears 
to be the fourth species known from New Guinea. 
SOBRALIA DELLENSIS WITH Two LIPs.—A plant of Sobralia dellensis in 
the collection of J. Gurney Fowler, Esq., Brackenhurst, Pembury, has the 
curious habit of persistently producing flowers with two lips. Four stems 
were shown at the R.H.S. meeting held on August 31st, in which all the 
flowers showed this character, and it has been constant for the last three 
years. S. dellensis is a hybrid between S. leucoxantha and S. Lowii, and 
was raised in the collection of Baron Sir Henry Schréder, The Dell, Engle- 
field Green (O.R., xv. p. 196). The flowers are blush white, with a large 
amount of yellow on the disc, and a few purple markings in front.—R.A.R. 
Hysrip Recorps.— It seems curious,” sadly writes a correspondent, 
“that only a very few people care for accuracy now in parentages, &c.”” 
We are sure that he does not include us in the remark, and it may be 
interesting to repeat our own advice of seventeen years ago (O.R., vi- 
324) -— 
“Carefully preserve the records of all your crosses. When a seedling 
flowers, first ascertain if it has not already been named before proceeding 
to christen it. When satisfied that it is really new, see that the name 
given is in accordance with rule. Ifa secondary hybrid, keep it unnamed 
until satisfied that it is an improvement on existing kinds, or has some 
distinctive character to recommend it. Lastly, a name being given, have it 
properly recorded, together with the history of the plant.” 
| y | ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. | e 
{Orchids are named and questions answered here as far as possible. Correspondents are 
requested to give the native country or parentage of plants sent. An ADDRESSED postcard must be 
sent if a reply by post is desired (abroad, reply postcards should be used ). Subjects of special 
tnterest will be dealt with in the body of the work]. 
F.W.T.—Bifrenaria bicornaria, Rchb. f. 
A.C.—Cymbidium chloranthum, Lindl. 
Cypripedium.— The rusty patches are old thrip marks. N 
J.C.—Masdevallia xipheres, 
yellow flowers. 
W. H.—Stanhopea Wardii, Lodd. The other matter is held over. 
o fungus is present. 
Rchb. f. M. muscosa is constantly different in its lighter 
