16 THE ORCHID REVIEW. (JANUARY, 19T2- 
now kindly forwarded a three-flowered inflorescence for comparison. There 
has always been a doubt about the origin of L. Gouldiana, which was much: 
strengthened when M. Juan Balme told us that L. autumnalis and L. 
anceps grew in very different districts (O.R., xv. p. 302). We can now say 
that Mr. Alexander’s seedling is not L. Gouldiana, Rchb. f., and we have 
not seen anything quite like it before. It is more like L. autumnalis in 
general shape, with a distinct approach to L. anceps in the shape of the 
segments, in the presence of some reduced anceps-like veining on the disc 
of the lip, and in its longer bracts. It is paler in colour than L. Gouldiana. 
It may be called L. Alexanderi, in recognition of Mr, Alexander’s praise- 
worthy attempt to solve a puzzling problem. As for L. Gouldiana, we 
suppose it must be a distinct local species, and we think the time has 
now come when its mysterious habitat might be stated. Habitat is always 
an important factor in tracing the origin of natural hybrids, unless they: 
come out of some definite importation. R.A 
CyYRTOPODIUM PUNCTATUM AT HOME.—I send you a photograph of 
Cyrtopodium punctatum, taken i situ. It will be observed that the plants 
are at rest, having shed their foliage. They occur in great masses in the low 
hills on the Pacific side of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, relatively a dry 
zone, with about 4o inches of rain; the wet season being short, not over 
four months. The elevation is 1000 feet above sea level, and the surround- 
ing vegetation affords an indication of the climatic conditions.—J. C. 
Harvey, Vera Cruz, Mexico. 
(The photograph shows several very fine clumps of this Orchid growing 
ona sloping rocky bank, with the remains of some old flower scapes, while. 
close by are clumps of Agaves, with some bushes behind. They evidently: 
make a brilliant display when in full bloom. It mav seem remarkable to 
find Orchids growing in association with such well-known succulent plants 
as Agaves, but a good many species inhabit regions having a dry season, 
and asa class they are much more variable in their requirements than is. 
often recognised.— ED. | 
EPIDENDRUM VITELLINUM.—A photograph showing a fine clump of 
Epidendrum vitellinum, in remarkably well-cultivated examples, is sent by 
O. O. Wrigley, Esq., Bridge Hall, Bury (gr. Mr. Rogers). The plants are 
pictures of health, and carry numerous spikes, about twice as long as- 
the leaves, and some of them branched. Mr. Wrigley remarks: ‘‘ They 
have been in the collection since 1905, and they are all much better grown 
than they have been previously.” Epidendrum yitellinum is a highly 
decorative plant, and when well grown its brilliantly-coloured spikes make 
a most brilliant display. 
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