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_ derived from each parent in addition to the generally intermediate character. 
This plant may now be added to the list of natural hybrids whose parentage 
‘has been proved. 
L. SMEEANA, is a very puzzling plant, which was described in 1883 
(Rchb. f. in Gard. Chron., 1883, xx., p- 198), as follows:—‘“ This is 
undoubtedly a very interesting plant. It has the bract of Lycaste Deppe! 
‘and nearly the shape of its flower, though it is wider, but the colour is 
white, excepting the lip, which has a light purple border of the triangular 
acute undulate anterior lacinia, rows of small purple stripes, and spots over 
the whole surface. The callus is nearly as in L. Deppei, having a very short 
free portion, not a long one asin L. Skinneri, and an obscure keel in its 
‘middle. The petals, too, have on the inside some purple spots. The 
‘Column is white, with some purple spots at the base. Those who know L. 
Deppei and L. Skinneri will suggest its being intermediate between them. 
The bulb and growth are described as being in the way of L. Deppei, while 
the column, the shape, and the petals, the sepals, and lip remind one of L. 
Skinneri and L. Deppei. I rementber well L. Deppei punctatissima sent 
by Mr. Williams in October, 1881. It has the genuine lip and sepals and 
petals of Deppei. I had this plant from Mr. A. H. Smee, The Grange, 
Hackbridge, the son of the author of ‘ My Garden,’ and feel pleased to name 
the plant Lycaste Smeeana, hoping its possessor may observe it further» 
‘since he was so much struck by it at its début.” 
I feel doubtful about the origin of this plant, for it seems quite distinct 
from the preceding. Besides the original, which I saw in Mr. Smee’s 
‘collection in August, 1889, it flowered with H. Little, Esq., of Twickenham, 
in July, 1889, and December, 1891, with M. A. Van Imschoot, in February, 
1890, with T. Statter, Esq., in the following July, and with the Right Hon. 
J. Chamberlain in September, 1893, as shown by specimens preserved at 
‘w. M. Van Imschoot stated that his plant appeared with plants of 
Lycaste Skinneri and L. lasioglossa, which is interesting as affording a 
‘clue to its habitat. I have a suspicibn that it may not be a natural hybrid 
atall, The above records hardly suggest such an origin ; the white colour 
of the Sepals and petals is difficult to explain on the above assumption. I 
fail to find the characteristic Deppei markings on the lip; and, lastly, 1 do 
Not see what combination of known Guatemalan species would produce such 
@plant. Further evidence is required. ; 
Lycasre x Lucrantana.—In 1891 a distinct Lycaste flowered in the 
Collection of M. A. Van Imschoot, of Ghent, among some imported plants 
L. Skinneri. It was then divided into two, and failed to flower the 
following year, but on December roth, 1893, a plant was exhibited by M. 
“40 Imschoot at a meeting of the Orchidéene, at Brussells, under the 
eee ot. 1. Lucianiana, and received a First-class Diploma of Honour 
