Plate 417 . 
ZYGOPETALUM SEDENI. 
In our volume for 1878 we gave an illustration of Chysis Chelsoni (plate 297), one 
of the splendid series of hybrid Orchids raised in the Veitchian establishment at Chelsea, 
among which so many new forms and new shades of colour have been produced. We 
now place before our readers another fine result from Messrs. Yeitch and Sons’ careful 
hybridizing. 
Zygopetalum Sedeni was obtained from Z. maxillare and Z. Mackayi, and combines 
the fine colouring of the former with the free growth of the latter, which is the pollen 
parent. The plant is of neat habit, and the rich blue colour of the labellum is unique 
among Orchids, so that it cannot fail to be welcomed as an acquisition by all cultivators 
of Orchids. 
We understand that Messrs. Veitch and Sons propose to distribute this desirable and 
interesting hybrid next spring. 
Plate 418 . 
AZALEA ROS^EFLORA, 
This is represented to be a new Japanese variety of so much novelty of character 
that it differs from every other Azalea in cultivation. It is said to be a species, and, 
indeed, appears to possess characteristics entitling it to rank as such. Of its beauty 
there can be no doubt. The flowers in the bud-state resemble those of a miniature Tea 
Rose, and when they expand they become fully imbricated and symmetrical, like the 
blossoms of a Camellia. The flowers are said to stand for a long time, which is a great 
advantage, as it is likely to be much grown for cutting from, being very prolific of bloom. 
It promises to make a very useful exhibition plant, as well as for general decorative 
purposes. The colour of the flowers are of a deep rosy-red. 
The habit of the plant is in keeping with its other good characteristics ; it is 
compact, free, and much-branched, producing flowers at the points. 
We are indebted to Mr. W. H. Gower, The Nurseries, Tooting, for the subject of our 
illustration. 
