pose of this curious construction is probably not yet discovered. In some of the species a great number of insects find a prison, from which, it seems, they cannot easily extricate themselves; but what purpose the death of these can serve in the economy of the plant, or in any other of the fly-traps, is as yet totally unknown." HAB. Southern States of North America. S. Fl. May, June. 3. S. VARIOLARIS (spotted-leaved Side-saddle Flower); leaves erect straight as long as the scape spotted above, wing rather broad, appendage helmet-shaped and curved over the mouth of the tube, petals patent. (TAB. CXIX.)-Mich. Am. v. 1. p. 310. Sims in Curt. Bot. Mag. ed. 1. t. 1710. CULTURE. This species is cultivated precisely in the same manner as the two preceding; but being from one of the warmer States of North America, is said to flower best in an airy part of the stove. HAB. Carolina. S. Fl. May to August. END OF VOL. I. |