88 THE ORCHID REVIEW. | MARCH, 1913. 
CHONDRORHYNCBHA LIPSCOMBIZ. 
WE have now the pleasure of giving an illustration (fig. 23) of Chon- 
drorhyncha: Lipscombiz, a pretty species which flowered in the collection 
of Mrs. Lipscomb, Wilton Grove, Wimbledon, in December, 1911, and was 
shortly afterwards described (Rolfe in. Kew Bulletin, 1912, p. 133). It is a, 
native of Panama, and was discovered by Mrs. Lipscomb’s son, Mr. 
Lancelot Lipscomb, in unexplored bush on the hills near Las Cascades, 
and also near Bohio. The photograph represents the plant as growing in 
its native habitat, on the branches of high trees, and a second photograph 
was sent, giving a side view of the flower. Only part of the leaves is shown. 
A living flower was sent with the photographs, and Mrs. Lipscomb: 
Fig. 23. CHONDRORHYNCHA LIPSCOMBI#. 
remarks that this flower is quite as good as in the photograph and the 
leaves are better. The flower sent is the second that the plant has borne 
this winter, and another appears to be coming. The scape is rather longer 
than in the wild specimen. The flowers are white, with some light purple 
veins on the lip. The species is allied to C. albicans, Rolfe, but has longer 
leaves, larger flowers, and a distinctly lobed lip. The genus now contains 
eight species, of which the remarkable C., Chestertonii is the best known. 
It is nearly allied to Warscewiczella, and requires similar treatment. The 
habit and absence of pseudobulbs would indicate that the plant is acti 
through the greater part of the year, and should not be subjected to a dry 
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rest, as are some other Orchids. It is a very interesting acquisition. 
