Plate 345. 



RHODODENDRON, " DUCHESS OF TECK." 



This is one of the splendid race of hybrids obtained by Messrs. James Yeitch & Sons 

 from the intercrossing of R. javanicum, R. Lobbi, R. jasminiflorura, and R. Princess Royal, 

 the last-named itself a hybrid of the highest merit, raised and sent out by the same firm a 

 few years ago. Of this group we have already figured R. Duchess of Edinburgh, R. Prince 

 Leopold, and R. Taylori (see plates 115, 209, and 242). 



R. Duchess of Teck, the subject of our illustration, possesses all the excellent qualities 

 of these fine varieties, and is at the same time perfectly distinct from either : it also has the 

 additional recommendation of combining compactness of habit with a free growth. It is a 

 beautiful addition to our warm greenhouse Rhododendrons, and one well deserving a place 

 in every collection. 



We understand it is the intention of Messrs. Veitch & Sons to distribute this tine 

 acquisition, in conjunction with R. Prince Leopold, above mentioned, in the present season. 



Plate 346. 

 CYMBLDIUM AFFINE. 



This superb new species is regarded by authorities as a great acquisition to this fine 

 group of orchids. This species flowers in a much smaller state than any of the other Cym- 

 bidiums, producing spikes of sweet-scented flowers of good shape and substance. Professor 

 Reichenbach has described it in the Gardeners' Chronicle as " in the way of Cymbidium 

 eburneum and C. Mastersii in growth, with flowers more like those of the last species in a 

 rich raceme. The lip supplies the difference. The flowers are white, with a few purplish 

 dots on the anterior part of the lip." 



This species is best cultivated in the Cattleya house, in a compost formed of loam and 

 peat, with plenty of drainage, water being freely given during the growing season. 



We are indebted to Mr. B. S. Williams, the introducer, for the subject of our plate, 

 with whom this species flowered for the first time in this country. 



