3S0 THE GARDENER. [Aug. 



that of Sir Trevor Lawrence, M.P., at Burford Lodge, Dorking, which is becom- 

 ing (anions for the grand collection of Orchids in course of being formed there. 

 The collection is so large and varied that there is only space to note a few of the 

 more rare or large specimens. In the cool-house were numbers of Odontoglossums 

 of various kinds, all in the finest health, including 0. vexillariuni flowering 

 freely. Mr Spyers, the Orchid-grower, thinks the ilowers of this species are 

 deeper in colour when grown in a higher temperature than that of the cool-house. 

 The extremely pretty Masdevallia bella was flowering profusely. A fine specimen 

 of the rare Restrepia antennifera had several flowers developed. Oncidium 

 incurva was noted as good for producing flowers for cutting purposes; and several 

 plants of Epidendrum vitellinum, with their glowing spikes of scarlet, lent 

 colour to the whole. In the next house were noted Epidendrum Wallasii, rare 

 and curious in its colouring; a grand plant of Calanthe Dominiana, extraordinary 

 in its shade of colour ; the deliciously scented iErides japonicum, fine plants of 

 Bollea ccelestis, the new B. Lawrencianse just opening, the nearly allied Pexatorea 

 Klabochorum, a large mass of Ccelogyne barbata growing and rooting quite 

 freely, and grand plants of Cymbidiums eburneum and Mastersii growing in 

 loam. In the Cattleya house were flowering Dendrobium sulcatum, curious in 

 its shade of yellow ; Cattleya Mossire in numbers, C. maxima, C. amethysto- 

 glossa, and specimens of Lrelia purpurata. Many of the species were represented 

 by splendid masses, including a very large piece of C. gigas. In a large stove 

 we noted the curiously bearded Bolbophyllum barbigeum, a panful of the beauti- 

 ful Cypripedium niveum, many of the spikes having three flowers, grand examples 

 of C. Sedenii, C. Dominiana, and C. Parishii, which, as grown and flowered here, 

 is a very beautiful species. Dendrobium Wardianum was growing hung from 

 the roof, in grand pieces and numerous varieties. In a square little house is 

 growing a large mass of the new Odontoglossum Londesboroughianum, one of the 

 travelling Orchids. In another structure were iErides quinquevulnerum, 

 Oncidium intermedia, Dendrobium M'Carthise, and Utricularia Endressii in 

 flower. An extraordinary mass of Oncidium ampliatum majus was also growing 

 here. Close by was a large plant of the extremely rare Ccelogyne Parishii, large 

 Angrsecums, Pitcher-plants, Saccolabiums, &c. In a frame were luxuriating 

 large masses of Disa grandiflora, and various hardy Orchids. In a vinery we 

 found specimens of various Pleiones, Vanda teres, Anguloas, &c; and just off 

 from this house, in a small lean-to, is a collection of Masdevallia?, in large plants 

 and excellent health. The point of interest in this structure is a specimen of 

 Oncidium macranthum with a grand spike. The Bull's-blood form of Masde- 

 vallia Harryana is also blooming. We had only time to thank Mr Spyers, and 

 run for the train, which we were just in time to — lose. Visitors to Burford 

 Lodge will find two more gardens worth inspecting — the Denbies, just opjDosite, 

 and the Deepdene. Want of time, in our case, hindered us from seeing these 

 establishments. The next morning I found myself right north of London, close 

 to Harrow, a district unrivalled for its views from many points. The largest 

 garden in this locality is Stanmore Priory, between Edgeware and Harrow, and 

 belonging to Sir John Kelk. Owing to the estate being in the market, the most 

 is tried to be got out of it without being too particular as to look. We found 

 some grand Azaleas here, apparently potted in loam. Peach crops were in 

 various stages, as also Grapes, and other fruits. Plant-houses were devoted to 

 growing plants for furnishing purposes mainly, the most notable amongst these 

 being a grand lot of deciduous Calanthes, the finest we have seen for some time. 

 Dendrobium nobile was also well done and in quantity. The conservatory 

 attached to the mansion is a splendid structure, furnished with immense speci- 



