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and thus shows a partial reversion to the character of C. barbatum, one of 
the original parents. There is also a striped form of C. X Harrisianum, 
but whether it arose as a sport or otherwise I cannot say. No doubt other 
cases will be duly recorded as they appear. 
The figure and history of Cattleya x Hardyana came very opportunely 
in the last number (page 241), when everybody is watching their newly- 
imported C. Dowianas in hopes of finding this handsome natural hybrid 
among them. I believe that at one of the sales at Protheroe and Morris's 
Rooms some time ago a gentleman was present who had made a study of 
the characters of growth of this hybrid and its parents, and who purchased 
quite a number of plants which he thought looked most likely to be C. X 
Hardyana. That gentleman, of course, is a good reader of his Review, and I 
hope he will let us know what good fortune attended his efforts. And I 
should not be surprised to hear that in some quiet corner he has a little 
batch of home-raised seedlings, which are sure to be all right, though it 
requires a good deal of patience to wait until they are large enough to 
flower. It is remarkable what a number of plants have appeared in the 
course of about ten years, and also how distinct many of them are. It is 
pretty evident that where the two parent species grow together, the pollen 
is carried about indiscriminately by the wild bees which fertilise them, and 
a good many pods of crossed seed must be the result, or the hybrid would 
not be so common as it is. It seems quite likely that a number of other 
brilliant forms will turn up in the course of the next few years, though I 
hope that each one will not be furnished with a separate name, whether it 
deserves it or not. And the enumeration of the different varieties given 
last month will enable those who are fortunate enough to flower additional 
plants to ascertain if they agree with those already named. In the absence 
of such a list it is difficult to search out all the scattered references, which 
perhaps partly accounts for the deplorable confusion which occurs among 
the varieties of some of our most popular Orchids. 
The illustration of the charming little group of Habenarias, given at page 
209 of the July number, reminds me how beautiful some of these terrestrial 
species are, and it is fortunate that their merits have been more recognised 
during recent years. Quite an interesting collection could be got together, 
many of which present no cultural difficulties if ordinary care is exercised, 
though some have a disappointing way of taking French leave during the 
supposed resting period ; and even this is partly due to neglect or improper 
treatment. Among the best of recent acquisitions are the hybrid Disasy 
