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tinct markings on the divisions of the flowers, while the last is a 
white O. Pescatorei, an exceedingly handsome variety, the flowers 
large, well formed, and the pure crystalline white is relieved 
by a small blotch of yellow on the lip. Cypripedium insigne, 
though not so brilliant as some of its relatives, has got a well- 
merited popularity for usefulness, which the variety aureum, 
certificated last year, is likely to share. As the name’iim plies, 
this is a “golden” coloured variety, not very strongly marked, 
but the tint is clear, and gives a very distinct appearance to the 
flower, especially when several are seen together in contrast with 
the darker-coloured forms, or with the beautiful variety Maulei. 
Phalsenopsis tetraspis, which is also included amongst_ Orchid 
Fig. 18.—CROSSAXDRA INFUNDIBDLIFORMIS. 
novelties, is an East Indian species, bearing panicles of fragrant 
white flowers, individually small, but collectively having a pretty 
appearance. 
Fine-foliage Plants.— Additions to these are very numerous, 
as this class of plants forms one of the special features of Mr. 
Bull’s collections, and many beautiful novelties are annually sent 
out from his nurseries. The most remarkable are briefly noted as 
follows. Acmena ovata, an evergreen ally of the Eugenias, with 
ovate purple leaves and petioles, the colour being particularly 
developed in the young growths. It succeeds in a greenhouse 
temperature, and will probably become a favourite decorative 
plant. Cleyera japonica tricolor is another useful plant for a 
