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not narrowed at the base. The latter species is nearer to S. Wardii, Lodd., 
but the hypochil is relatively broader. The sepals and petals are buff 
yellow, with ring-like red-purple spots, and the column and lip are whitish, 
with purple spots, the latter having a pair of oblong eye-like spots at the 
base of the hypochil. It is remarkable that the identity of the plant should 
have remained unknown for over a century. R.A 
ORCHIDS IN SEASON. 
A FINE form of Cattleya Mossiz is sent from the collection of Mrs. Fielden, 
Grimston Park, Tadcaster, by Mr. G. P. Bound. It is one out of a batch 
of over fifty plants received direct from Venezuela last September. About 
two dozen of the plants are said to be showing for flower. 
A flower of a fine form of Miltonia vexillaria is sent from the collection 
of Edward Clements, Esq,, of Maidstone, also a form of the handsome 
Odontoglossum spectabile (crispum X Harryanum), from a spike of 
thirteen flowers. Both are very useful plants for an amateur’s small 
collection. 
A good form of Odontoglossum Clytie is sent from the collection of W. 
Waters Butler, Esq., Edgbaston. It is from a seedling of O. Edwardii 
x ©. Pescatorei Mrs. R. G. Thwaites, and is now flowering for the 
first time. 
A pretty hybrid from Lelia purpurata X flava is sent from the collection 
of V. G. Stapleton, Esq., Stamford, by Mr. C. Vickers. It is a form 
of Lelia Stathere. A flower of a good form of Cattleya Mossiz is 
also sent. 
A distinct form of Odontoglossum triumphans, with rather short much 
spotted segments, is sent by Mr. A. Hutchinson, The Gardens, Ashford, 
Kent, The species varies considerably in shape and colour. 
Sir Harry J. VeITcH.—We learn with pleasure that His Majesty the 
King has conferred the honour of knighthood on Mr. Harry J. Veitch, head 
of the firm of Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, and our readers will 
join us in hearty congratulations on this recognition of a life-long and 
honourable service to horticulture. Sir Harry is the only surviving member 
of the Executive Committee of the International Horticultural Exhibition, 
held. in London in May, 1866, and he has been one of the most active 
members of the present one, and the Chairman of the Sehedule Committee. 
It will be remembered that the last volume of the Orchid Review was 
dedicated to Sir Harry, and that a portrait and biography appeared in our 
February issue (pp. 41-43). Long may he and Lady Veitch be — to 
enjoy this well-merited honour, 
