Tab. 79.—The plant. 1, side view of a flower, both sepals and tepals 
removed + ; 2, front view of column and nearly-expanded lip +; 3, pol- 
linarium, front view + ; 4, ditto, side view. —H. G. fi. f. 
a 
This variety of Mawillaria rufescens I received from Mr. 
Horne, of Trinidad, who found it in that island. It grows 
freely, treated as recommended for Mazillaria obscura, and 
requires the temperature of the Mexican house, where it very 
regularly produces flowers.—W. W. 8. 
