John [Waddington] asked : "Does anyone know who is the Ward referred to in Stanhopea wardii named by Lindley in 1838?
Possibly, E. Ward, English orchid enthusiast and collector. [see Mayr, Hubert 1998 Orchid Names and their Meanings, page 488] *************** Regards, Viateur _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

