64 Morten P. PORSILD. 
it is more common northward and surely overlooked, being difffeult 
to distinguish, in sterile state, from the preceding species. 
Here abundantly flowering; some of the specimens had a height 
Of 15—20 cm. We also saw old fruitstalks. 
In all the places seen by us, the plant was no doubt covered by 
snow during the winter. 
XIV. Orchidaceae. 
L 111. Habenaria hyperborea (L.) В. Br. (Limnorchis major 
(LANGE) RYD8. 
In vigorous herb-mats and open copses, especially at the hot springs. 
Disko: The south coast at Godhavn found in several places and by several 
collectors. Diskofjord: Unartoq 69°25’ (Krogh!), Kuänersôq 69°33’ (P.) and just 
opposite Qarusuit 69°32’ (P.). 
Mainland: District of Holsteinsborg: Naujarssuit in Qegertalik-Fjord 66°45’ 
(IPs Ce 85). 
A decided southern type, from hence not known till 64°14’ and 
according to ROSENVINGE not common till south of 63°. The above- 
mentioned localities thus represent the northern limit on the main- 
land and Disko. 
All the mentioned places are in the lowland. 
Abundantly flowering and fruiting. 
Covered by snow in winter. 
4 112. Habenaria albida (L.) В. Br. 
In piaces similar to those of the preceding species and often growing 
in company with it. 
Disko: The south coast near Godhavn 69°15—16’ in several places and col- 
lected by several people. Diskofjord just opposite Qärusuit 69°32’ (P.). 
Mainland: Imilik at Jakobshavns Isfjord (Sor.), here searched for in vain 
by us; no doubt a confusion with Imilik in Godthaab-fjord (SoRENSEN also 
collected here!). Ikertôq-Fjord 66750" (Rink); Qegertalik 66°45’ (Brummerstedt). 
South of 65° common, according to ROSENVINGE. 
A decided southern type; the above-mentioned places repre- 
sent the north limit; all the places in the lowland. 
Flowers and fruits abundantly. 
Covered by snow during winter. 
4 118 Listera cordata (L.) R. Br. 
Disko: The south coast, among the herbs within the area of hot springs in 
Engelskmandens Havn at Godhavn 69°15’; first found by Ногвотт, afterwards 
by numerous collectors. | 
Diskofjord: Opposite Qarusuit 69732" (Р.). 
