FROM THE SOCIETY'S GARDEN. 



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stained, and veined with rich deep rose towards the edges, espe- 

 cially in the inside ; rather ragged at the points, something in 

 the manner of Parrot Tulips. 



It appears to be as hardy as P. Moutan rosea, and to require a 

 rich sandy loam to grow in, but protection is advisable in spring. 

 It will be increased by grafting on the roots of Peeonia albiflora, 

 or by dividing the old plants when large enough, and in a dor- 

 mant state. It is very handsome. 



May 22, 1847. 



22. Epidendrum lacertinum. Lindl. in Bot. Reg., 1841, 

 Miscellaneous matter, No. 109. 



A Guatemala plant, presented to the Society in April, 

 1847, by G. U. Skinner, Esq. 



A plant with the habit of Epidendrum nutans, but of smaller 

 dimensions. The flowers grow in terminal, somewhat race- 

 mose corymbs, are about an inch and three-quarters long, but 

 on account of their sepals and petals being reflexed they seem 

 twice as long. The latter are pale bright green, linear-lan- 



ceolate, and nearly alike in size, form, and texture. The lip is 

 adherent to the yellow column, whence it projects in the form of 

 a dagger-shaped purplish blade, with a pair of triangular lobes 

 at its base ; the whole resembling a lizard's tail, the head being 

 buried in the column. As the inflorescence has no spathe, but 

 protrudes its flowers immediately from among the leaves, the 

 species must be placed among the true Epidendrums. 



It requires the same treatment as other Epidendrums, flowers 

 in July and August, and, although not handsome, merits notice 

 on account of the singularity of its flowers. 



Aug. 20, 1847. 



