408 Golden Netted-leaved Orchids. 





leaves velvety, the ground colour a dull mixture of olive and 

 chocolate, with sharp longitudinal veins and connecting reti- 

 culations, all of the most refulgent gold. The leaf of this 

 glorious plant probably approaches nearest in resemblance to 

 some exquisite work of human art of any natural production, 

 the leaf appearing to be wrought in the richest velvet, and 

 most delicate and cunning golden filagree work. Under the 

 microscope the veins have a strong red hue, and their beauty is 

 such that any attempt at description would be ridiculous. It 

 grows well, but requires great care, especially to preserve the 

 leaves from excess of moisture. There are several varieties, 

 and all are good. 



A. striatus. A pretty slender species, growing five inches 

 high. Leaves ovate-lanceolate, bright cheerful green, with 

 shades of purple and bronze, and a broad, bold rose and white 

 stripe down the centre; grows well, and does not need a 

 glass. 



A. Turneri. Recently introduced by Mr. B. S. Williams, 

 and named in honour of J. A. Turner, Esq., of Manchester. 

 It has a stout robust habit, leaves broadly ovate, colour rich 

 bronze, freely marked by golden and coppery reticulations. A 

 superb species, apparently quite easy to manage. 



A. Veitchii grows six inches high; leaves large, light 

 green, richly reticulated all over with sharply defined fines. 

 Grows freely, and does not require a bell-glass. 



A. xanthophyllus grows five or six inches high; leaves 

 ovate ; ground colour deep purplish brown, and of the richest 

 velvety texture ; in the centre a broad lenticular band of yel- 

 lowish green, extending from the base to the point ; longi- 

 tudinal lines of refulgent gold connected by reticulations of the 

 same colour. A splendid and distinct species. Grows freely, 

 and may be easily managed. 



