332 THE GARDENER. [July 



Odontoglossum cordatum aureiim, differing from the type in the yellowish 

 tint of the flowers. E. G. Loder, Esq., Floore, Weedon, Northamptonshire, 

 exhibited a similar group of hardy Cacti to that he had at the great Show. 

 Echinocactus Fendleri and E. gonacanthus were certificated. 



Mr C. Green, gardener to Sir G. Macleay, Pendell Court, Bletchingley, 

 exhibited flowering sprays of the two handsome climbing plants Stigmai)hyl- 

 Uim ciliatum and Bauhinia corymbosa. The former has umbels of bright 

 yellow flowers and cordate spiny-margined leaves ; and the latter has corym- 

 b )8e heads of small pinkish white flowers, the stamens very bright pink, and 

 the leaves of the characteristic two-lobed form, but very small. A vote of 

 thanks was accorded for the Stigmaphyllum, and a cultural commendation 

 for the Bauhinia. M. H. Voss, Esq., De Montfort House, Streatham, exhibited 

 a plant of Odontoglossum citrosmum Vosii, a pretty form, the petals and 

 sepals of which are pure white, and the lip of a mauve purple tint. Large 

 flowers of Phalseuopsis grandiflora were also staged. Mr H. Hooper, Vine 

 ISursery, Bath, sent a collection of Pyrethrum and Pansy blooms, the latter 

 including two very striking varieties; a Fancy named Novelty, and a velvety 

 black show named William Dean. Mr H. Coppin, Shirley, Croydon, sent 

 several plants of Tuberous Begonias, representing very fine varieties. The 

 best were Thebais, scarlet, very large ; Pink Pet, pale pink, large rounded 

 petals ; Snowflake, white, of moderate size, and Cetewayo, of the Pearcei type 

 with large orange-coloured flowers. Mr C. Kimbeley, Stoke Nursery, near 

 Coventry, exhibited plants of a bright pink-flowered Pelargonium of the 

 Christine type, named Empress of India, very free in flowering and of good 

 habit. A neat tricolor Pelargonium called Empress was also represented. 

 Mr Wilkinson, gardener to Viscount Gage, Lewes, contributed a collection of 

 Gloxinia blooms, mostly of the drooping section, diversifled in colours but not 

 remarkable in size. A vote of thanks was accorded. Mr T. Dale, Orchid - 

 grower to E. Edwards, Esq., Blackw^ater, sent a plant of Cattleya gigas with 

 very large flowers, the lip of a very rich crimson tint. 



Mr J. Croucher contributed a tasteful group of Orchids, including good ex- 

 amples of Odontoglossum vexillarium, with very richly coloured flowers ; 

 Masdevallia Harryana sanguinea has large deeply coloured flowers ; Brassia 

 verrucosa, with eighty spikes ; and a central plant of Oncidium ampliatum 

 majus, with a very large spreading panicle of bright yellow flowers. Other 

 noticeable plants were Lycaste Deppei, with over two dozen flowers, and 

 Odontoglossum caudatum. A silver Flora medal was awarded. Mr Ebbage, 

 gardener to J. S. Buckett, Esq., The Hall, Stamford Hill, was awarded a 

 silver gilt Flora medal for a handsome group of Odontoglossum Alexandrse, 

 comprising some very fine varieties. One spike had ten flowers of unusual 

 size, and all the plants were in fine healthy condition. Silver Banksian medals 

 were awarded to the following : Mr James, the Castle Nursery, Norwood, for 

 a collection of Orchids, including a fine potful of Epidendrum vitellinum, sev- 

 eral Deudrobes, Odontoglossums, and Oncidiums ; Messrs Barr & Sugden, for 

 a pretty group of hardy flowers. Irises and Pyrethrums being particularly 

 numerous and bright ; and Mr Hooper of Bath for several stands of handsome 

 Pyrethrum, Pansy, and Ranunculus blooms, including a good selection of 

 varieties. 



First-class certificates were awarded for the following plants : — 



Carnation Lady Musgrave (Veitch). — A handsome tree variety, with very 

 large, full, dark scarlet flowers 3^ inches in diameter. Very effective and 

 free. 



