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large in size, and likely to make a fine decorative plant for the conservatory.-— 
Messrs. E. G. Henderson Son: R.H.S.., Sept. 2. 
Odontoglossum maxillare [f.c.o.]. —A dwarf-growing species with pearly- 
white flowers, having reddish-brown spots on the base of all the segments, the 
lip being entire and stained v^ith yellow.— 3fr. Shields: R.H.S..^ Sept. 2. 
CEceoclades guineensis [r.c.G.]. —A pretty and distinct terrestrial tropical 
orchid, the flowers having narrow sepals and petals, and a large, broad, rosy-lilac 
lip.—d/r. W. Bull: R.H.S., Sept. 2. 
Selaginella lepidophylla [f.o.c.]. —The Eesurrection plant—a species of 
Club-moss, with flat branches of a deep bright green colour ; remarkable for 
rolling into a ball when dry, and opening again on the application of moisture.— 
Messrs. E. G. Henderson Son: R.H.S., Sept. 2. 
SoLANUM QuiTOENSE [f.c.c.].— A large-leaved handsome species, the leaves of 
a bright velvety green, with hairy purple-tinted veins ; fine for conservatory or 
sub-tropical work. — Messrs. Veitch Sons: R.H.S.., Sept. 2. 
Zygopetalum Sedeni [f.c.c.]. —A pretty hybrid, bred from Z. maxillare 
crossed with Z. MacJcayi; the petals being dark brown, and the lip bluish- 
purple, with a curiously plaited crest.— Messrs. Veitch ^ Sons: RH.S.^ Aug. 5. 
PHILADELPHUS GOEDONIANUS. 
HE names of Syringa and Mock Orange are as familiar to one’s ear, as the 
plants represented by them are beautiful and fragrant. The genus, 
^ moreover, is perhaps as universally known by the general public, as are many 
genera which include in their number some one or more native species, 
which the Mock Orange genus does not. By reference to the Mock Orange genus, lie 
it understood, I do not mean the Syringa of science, though Syringa is one of its 
popular names; for the Mock Orange, technically speaking, is no Syringa at all; 
it is not a Lilac, and it is the Lilacs that constitute the genus Syringa. Whence 
the popular error of calling the Philadelphus a Syringa comes, I know not, though 
I can aver that it is of long standing. I readily admit that the name, derived 
from syrinx.^ a pipe, given originally to the Lilac in reference to its hollow pithy 
stem, would apply with even greater force to the wood of the Mock Orange. As, 
however. Botanists have long claimed for the latter the name of Philadelphus, 
more need not be said than to express a hope that in time we may see the popular 
error dispelled. Even the commoner varieties of the Mock Orange are extremely 
beautiful. In regard to their fragrance. Mason said:— 
, “ Tho sweet Syi’inga, yielding but in scent 
To the rich Orange.” 
And referring to the purity of their showy white flowers, I perceive, by a quota¬ 
tion beside me, that Cowper describes them as “ ivory pure.” Againj referring to 
old gardening lore, we are told, “ The leaves taste like fresh cucumbers, and are 
thence sometimes used to flavour spring salads!” 
The plant to which I would especially draw attention by these few notes, is 
the species known as Gordon’s Mock Orange, or Philadelphus Gordonianus.^ the 
flowers of which are double the size of the ordinary kind, while the shrub itself 
