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Epiphyllum (To the species and varieties)

To the species and varieties described on p. 517, Vol.1., the following should now be added:

E. Gibsoni(Gibson's) fl. two to four, of a beautiful, dark orange-red, produced at the ends of the branches, having some straight hairs at their base. 1886. This plant closely resembles E. truncatum. E. Guedeneyi (Guedeney's). fl. large; outer petals white, slightly tinged with sulphur; the others pure creamy-white; stamens much shorter than the petals. Stems very broad, thin, with roundish, shallow notches. Probably of garden origin.

E. Russellianum Gaertneri (Gaertner's). fl. scarlet, 2 1/2in. to 3in. in diameter; petals lanceolate, acute, radiating. 1885. A showy, garden hybrid, of unknown parentage, with the habit of Epiphyllum and the flowers of Cereus. (R.G. 1172.)