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No. 13 Cypripedium Aureum “ Surprise.” 
A portion of the original plant. Undoubtedly one of the finest Cypripediums 
in cultivation. A cross between (Sallierii Hyemium X Spicerianum Magnifiaan), 
raised by M. Jules Hye de Crom, of (Ihent. The first sight of the flower gives 
one the impression of a mammoth form of a yellow Cypripedium Insigne. The 
flower, although large, is well proportioned. The colour throughout is a pleasing 
yellow, with veins and lines of a light green ; dorsal shows an extraordinary large 
amount of white margin. It is a most stately flower. 
Good healthy plant, 2 strong unflowered growths. Price on application. 
No. 14 Cypripedium “Dora Crawshaw.” 
First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society, November 6th, 1900. 
A fine distinct-looking hybrid, between Cyp. hdlatuluni and Cyp. Charlesworthii 
“ Mosaicum.” The lip bears a strong resemblance to that of the latter parent, whilst the 
fine substance of the flower is indicative of the former. The colour is purplish and 
rose, over which are displayed lines and veins formed of small spots. It is a most 
striking flower, and one of the best results achieved by hybridisation. 
Good plant, 2 flowered growths, and 1 unflowered growth. Painting can be 
seen on application. 
No. 15 Cypripedium Duncan. 
A very striking hybrid, the result of a cross between Cyp. Boxallii atratum vivicans 
X bellatiilum. The influence of bellatulum is seen in the form and substance of the 
flower ; petals, upper halves rich yellowish-brown, lower ones a lighter shade ; dorsal 
sepal reddish brown, deeper at the base, as seen in Cyp. Boxal/u ; lip intermediate in 
shape, of a bright rich brown. Very fine plant, 1 strong flowered growth, and 1 strong 
unflowered growth. Price on application. 
