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Dec. 22, 1877, |i. y;6; III. Horl., X
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Or the many variations from the type of thi.s haiulsomc Cypripeclinm, the one under notice is probably the most
conspicuous, the nearly blacl< central markings and white margins of the upper sepal giving it quite a d/s/i;,gui aspcct
y\s compared with the ordinaiy kinds, it is also longer in all its parts, having deeper and more brilliaiU markings
throughout; the flowers have the appearance and gloss of varnish. The species was first discovered and sent to this
country by Mr. Boxall, whom the late Professor Reichenbach honoured by naming it Boxallii. It was fully dc.scribcd in
the Giii-dcucrs Chronick by the Professor in 1877.
Boxall found the plant growing on trees at a high elevation in the mountains near Moulmein, from whence large
lots have since been sent to England. The leaves are ligulate, broad, of a deep green colour, spotted with purple towards
the base. The flowers are large and shiny ; the U[)per se|xil much narrowed towards the base, as if it had been moulded
or pressed into its shape, the black large, confluent blotches of colouring of the central area being one of its most
di.stinguishing features, not excepting its wood-white margin. The |«tals are yellowish, with a su/Tusion of green, and
reticulated with reddish brown. The pnuch is yellow, washed with a pale purple. All the parts of the flower are larger
than the type, with more substance, and of a richer, brighter hue of colour throughout.
This variety flowers in the early spring months, lasting a long lime in perfection, and is best grown in an
intermediate house, although it is possible to grow it well in a cool one. It is not very particular as to soil, but will
grow in peat or loam, or a mixture of the two combined. The best time for repotting is after the flowering season is
finished, which will be about the month of April.
Our pinlc «as lafccn rrtrni a iilaiit in llic ijossessirai of F. G. TnuU, Ksq., Sliitllcy Mouse, Hamincrsroilh,