76 
S. aurita L., male and female. Engine Common, Range- 
worthy, W. Glos., v.c. 34, April 29 and June 25, 1917. — Ida M. 
Roper. Yes. — E.F.L. 
Orchis. (Ref. No. 229). All under this number from one 
marshy field, where, in addition to those now sent, 0. Fuchsii 
Druce ( maculata auctt.) occurred. The plants were sorted fresh, 
when the characters were easily distinguished. All forms varied 
much in size and in width of leaf (a character which I believe to 
be of no diagnostic value), and it is noticeable that all were 
gathered on the same day. 
0. incarnata L. (vera). (Ref. No. 229 A). Marshy ground of 
fen, Mildenhall, W. Suffolk, v.c. 26, June 9, 1916. Flowers 
flesh-coloured, narrow, lateral margins of lip reflexed. — W. C. 
Barton. Yes. — E.S.M. 
0. incarnata L. (Ref. No. 229 b). Lateral margins of lip 
somewhat less reflexed than in 229 A, apd markings darker, the 
whole flower suffused with rose-purple. Mr. Druce tells me he 
is familiar with this form in a number of localities. — W.C.B. 
This seems to show a somewhat greater foliar development and 
slightly broader lip than obtains in the extreme form of 0. incarnata 
occurring in the Scotch Highlands, the flowers of which, in my 
experience, may be either purple or salmon-pink in colour in 
different localities. — H.W.P. 
0. incarnata L. x prcetermissa Druce. (Ref. No. 229 c). Flowers 
dark or light purple, much nearer to those of prcetermissa , but 
the lateral margins somewhat reflexed. — W.C.B. Best judged 
when fresh. It looks nearer to 0. prcetermissa , in a dried state ; 
but I do not question the name. When fully out, the spikes would 
become more oblong. — E.S.M. It is not easy to see the evidence of 
hybridity in these specimens in the dry state, but this may have 
been much clearer in situ. To my eyes they very closely resemble 
No. 229 b, though the longer leaves may indicate prcetermissa 
parentage. — H.W.P. 
0. prcetermissa Druce. (Ref. No. 229 d). This, I am con- 
vinced, is a good species. — W. C. Barton. This appears to be 
the plant which I understand to be 0. prcetermissa Druce, and if 
so it is, I believe, the common marsh Orchis of the South of 
England, and the only form I have seen in Surrey. Though its 
flowers are usually purple, they are occasionally flesh-coloured, 
and there were formerly a few plants with these pale flowers 
among the common purple-flowered form on Wimbledon Com- 
mon.— H.W.P. 
