46 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
C. Dayana, an extra fine plant, C. pandurata, C. tomentosa, C. ocel 
maxima, C. speciosa, varieties major and albicans. In connection wi aol 
group we ought not to omit mention of Chysis Limminghei and the hybil 
C. x Sedeni, both extremely rare. ae 
The collection is exceptionally rich in Cypripediums, for here 2 
located many rare hybrids and varieties, some unrepresented. elsewhet 
besides all that is excellent in the generally cultivated kinds, bothe 
Cypripedium and the allied South American. genus Selenipaam 
The first to claim our attention is the remarkable Cypripedium Ston: 
platyteenium, botanically a monstrosity, but in the estimation of amateit 
the acme of Cypripedium excellence. This variety is “concentrated ™® 
The Dell, that is to say, so many of the divisions of the original plant 
were obtainable by purchase have been acquired, and some of these furthe 
multiplied by division. Among other fine imported or natural forms a 
some splendid varieties of C. Lawrenceanum, including the albino nal 
Hyeanum, C. Argus nigro-maculatum (unique), C. insigne Sander, | 
Boxallii albo-marginatum, the rare C. Mastersianum, C. F airieanum and) 
Sanderianum ; also the recently introduced C. Chamberlainianum and ¢ 
xul. : | 2 
The hybrids are an embarrassing element when space is limited, wit q 
to mention and which to pass by becomes ah invidious task. We vent ; 
however, to rank the following among the very best from a florist’s point | 
view. Cypripedium x Morganiz, probably the finest specimen in ies | 
tion, and its variety burfordiense, C. x porphyrochlamys, very rare and i) 
distinct; C. x microchilum, C. x Aphrodite, C. x Aylingi, among * 
prettiest of which C. niveum has participated in the parentage; C. X ves 
larium, C. x H. Ballantine, and C. x Niobe, three beautiful forms of whi 
C. Fairieanum is one parent; C. x Antigone, C. x Adrastus, the 
plant raised in each case; C. X tessellatum porphyreum, C. x macropteni 
C. x Charles Canham, three y 
cm Germinyanum, C. x Godsefianum 
the same parentage as C. x cen 
of that greatly admired hybrid, 
Separate name, 
Among the Selenipediums 
sented by enormous Specimens, S. x ] 
hybrid we have seen, and the 
Sedeni candidulum, S. x Cleola, and:S..x Dominianum. ante” 
he possession of such an assemblage of all that is choice and | 
among Orchids must of itself induce the strictest attention to the cult 
requirements of the plants, and such, in fact, they receive. We beim 
anthum superbum, and is in reality a V4! | 
but so distinct that for garden use It bears? 
