always been done in the past, — notable improvements may be obtained now 
on those crosses which hâve now become ancient and classical. 
The Crossing of C. insigne Maulei and C. Spicerianum , which has already 
given C. X Leeanum superbum , has now, in like manner, produced a new and 
superior form, C. X Engeihardtae , which we hâve had painted, and which we shall 
hâve the pleasure to présent, in an early number, to the readers of the Lindenia. 
In this magnificent hybrid the petals and the lip are entirely coloured with a 
splendid golden-yellow tint, and the very large dorsal sepal is only dotted with 
clear violaceous-brown on a green ground of small extent towards the base, 
with a violet line following the médian nerve. 
C. X Leeanum superbum was classed in the second rank in the plébiscité of 
Cypripedium opened last year by the Journal des Orchidées ; we doubt not that 
the new form, which is a notable improvement, will take a place in the first rank 
of this popular genus. 
C. X Engeihardtae is dedicated to Mrs. d’Engelhardt, wife of M. Constantin 
d’Engelhardt, one of the most distinguished lovers of Orchids in Russia. 
