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flowers. Both are eepeeially valuable for the rapidity with 

 which they cover a building and lor their sub-evergreen habit. 

 L. )?rata is valuable as an evergreen variety, growing freely 

 and coming into flower about midsummer. It is a very dis- 

 tinct variety, as is also the scarlet-flowered L. sempervirens. 

 Some confusion exists concerning the nomenclature of this 

 genus. In the selection of four or five here given I have re- 

 tained the names by which they are generally known. In this 

 neighbourhood the common Woodbine — the most familiar 

 form of Honeysuckle — abounds, the roadside hedges being 

 often crested with thousands of its flower clusters, loading the 

 air with their delicious perfume. Poets have sung the praises 

 of the Woodbine, but gardeners Jo not appear to recognise its 

 value. Not a woodland walk should be without it and that 

 other poet's flower the Eglantine (Rosa rnbiginosa), with the 

 lovely pink-flowered Rosa canina, that in the wild grace of its 

 bold yet most delicate flower sprays surpasses our best efl'orts 

 in the formal Rose garden. 



This paper is not intended to be an exhaustive one, and I 

 must rest content with adding that Berberidopsis oorallina, 

 with stout, handsome, and very dark evergreen foliage and 

 drooping clusters of coral-red flowers, ought to have a place 

 in every collection ; that Cotoneaster miorophylla is quite the 

 best climber for a windy corner or any exposed situation, 

 clothing the wall with a dense growth of deepest green, en- 

 riched throughout winter with rioh-hued crimson berries ; 

 C. Simonsii climbing quite as fast, and being equally effective 

 in its way with foliage and berries of a lighter hue — the effect 

 of both is wonderfully neat and trim ; that the white-flowered 

 Jasmine, J. officinale, should always have a place ; and that 

 Ampelopsis Veitchii and A. hederacea, Berberis Darwinii and 

 B. stenophylla, Chimonanthus fragrans, Bignonia radioans 

 major, lots of Roses, and a perfect host of Clematis, upon 

 which I may dilate upon a future occasion, are all " jewels 

 rich and rare." Whatever may be your decision about sorts, 

 plant them so that the growth may intermingle — the deciduous 

 with the evergreen, light flowers with dark, blue colours blend- 

 ing with pink and white, and yon will thus add much to the 

 charms of what is always charming, and to the grace of what 

 is always graceful and lovely. — Edwabd Luckhurst. 



EOTAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



March 7th. 



Fruit Committee. — Henry Webb, E^q., V.P., in the chau'. 

 A letter was read from Mr. D. P. Bell of Alnwick relative to the 

 withdr,iwal of the certificate in connection with the name Clive 

 House Seedling Grape ; and it was decideil to associate the name 

 of Alnwick Seedling in connection with the certificate. Messrs. 

 Rivers & Son sent a dish of very line St. Michael's Oranges, 

 grown and ripened in their houses at Sawbridgeworth. They 

 were fine in Savour; also Maltese Blood Oranges of delicious 

 flavour; the White Orange, with pale flesh, was good in flavour ; 

 the Prata or Silver Orange was aho very good. The Com- 

 mittee unanimously awarded a cultural oommendition. Mr. 

 Bennett of the Ribley Nurseries, Birnet, sent an excellent 

 basket of Garibaldi Strawberry, which was awarded a cultaral 

 commendation. 



Floral Committee. — H. Little, E»q., in the chair. The exhi- 

 bition (" meeting" ia an inadequate word) was arranged in the 

 conservatory, and was both extensive and excellent. The nur- 

 Ssrymen'g collections merit prominent notice, but the pressure 

 on ear advertising columns precludes a detailed account of the 

 several collections. The morning was cold, yet many choice 

 tender plants were stage d. 



One of the most prominent plants exhibited was Dendrobinm 

 Pierardii from Mr. Selwood, gardener to the Duke of West- 

 minster, Eaton Hall, Chester. The plant was in a basket, and 

 had twenty-three pendulous stems, ranging from ;! to 5 feet 

 4 inches in length, and densely covered with delica'e flowers. 

 The largest number of flowers ou one growth was eighty, the 

 total number on the plant 1121. A silver-gilt medal was 

 worthily awarded to Mr. Selwood for this splendid plant. 



W. H. Michael, Esq. (Mr. Newman, gardener), Cholmoley 

 Park, Highgate, exhibited a very rich group of Orchids, com- 

 prising twenty superior PhaL-enopses, D -ndrobiums litniflorum, 

 thrysitlorum, and crassinode very fine; the strikingly spotted 

 Honlettia Brocklehurstiana, Colax jiigosus, and excellent Odon- 

 togloBsums. An exceedingly creditable collection of Orchids 

 was alsostagcd by Mr. OUerhead, gardener to Sir Henry Peek, 

 Bart., Wimbledon House. The plants numbered about forty, 

 and every one was in admirable condition. Amongst them we 

 noticed Trichopilia suavis, Lycaste omenta, Cattleyas citrina 

 and Ttiana?, Dendrobiums Wardianum, lituiflorum, and others ; 

 Dendrochilum glumaceum, Odontoglossums nebulosum and 



Alexandrfp, Phalfenopsis, S:c. Silver medals were recommended 

 for the collections. Mr. Roberts, gardener to W. Terry, Esq., 

 Peterborough House, Eulham, also staged half a dozen capital 

 plants ; Cymbidinm eburneum was very fine, and Brassavola 

 venosa, Vanda suavis, and Oncidiuma were noticeable. A vote 

 of thanks was awarded. 



Mr. James, gardener to W. F. Wilson, Esq., Redlees, Isle- 

 worth, exhibited fifty Cinerarias, which for the vigour of plants, 

 size, substance, and rich colours of the flowers, have rarely been 

 equalled and never surpassed. The strain was highly com- 

 mended by the Committee, and for two splendid varieties (Mary, 

 and Thomas Winter) first-class certificates were voted. 



The plants exhibited by Messrs. Veitch i- Sons were nume- 

 rous and rich. Lselia Veitchii, a cross between Cattleya labiata 

 and Lrelia crispa, was gorgeous by its mottled sepals and rich 

 labellum ; Oncidium splendidum was very striking, as also were 

 many other Orchids. Maranta Massangeana and Sonerila mar- 

 garitacea superba were prominent amongst the foliage plants ; 

 Cephalotus follicularis and Darlingtonia californica were curi- 

 ous. Abutilon Darwinii tessellatum was laden with flowers, al- 

 though the plants were only a few inches high. Lilies, Cycla- 

 mens, and Amaryllises completed this fine group. First-clasa 

 certificates were awarded to Messrs. Veitch for Euvycles austral- 

 Bsica, a striking and valuable Crinum-like plaat; Rbododendron 

 T.aylorii, rosy flowers, freely produced and charming; and Deun- 

 staedtia davallioides Youngii, a stately Fern of robust growth ; 

 also to Oamunda palustris. A ailver-gilt medal was recom- 

 mended for the collection. 



Mr. Turner, Slough, staged fine heavily-berried standards of 

 Aucoba japonica, Camellias, and a new Carnation — Rose Perfec- 

 tion — a most free-flowering variety, attractive and sweet, and 

 received a vote of thanks. Messrs. W. Paul ct Son, Waltbam 

 Cross, exhibited cut blooms of Camellias in a hundred varieties 

 — a splendid display of superior flowers, for which a silver medal 

 was recommended to be given. Mr. B. S. Williams staged a 

 varied and effective group of ornamental-foliaged and flowering 

 plants, and also flowers of great merit of three varieties of 

 Primula sinensis, and a vote of thanks was awarded. A first- 

 class certificate was also awarded to Mr. Williams for a hybrid 

 Azalea — Mrs. Carmiohael. Mr. Wills exhibited a large collection 

 of miscellaneous plants artistically arranged, also six new 

 Dracfeuas— Rebecca!, Terminalia alba, Gladstonei, Elizabethan, 

 Salmonia, and Sidneyi. These plants were in splendid con- 

 dition, and fully sustain all the encomiums which hiive been 

 previously bestowed on them. A firot-class certificate was 

 awarded for Terminalis alba, which is almost certain to become 

 a popular " market plant," and be in large demand. Mr. Dean 

 exhibited an attractive collection of Primroses, and received a 

 vote of thanks. Mes rs. Osborn & Sons, Fulham, staged a fine 

 semi double scarlet Azalea, a fine form of Cyclamen persicum, 

 and a white serrated Carnation named Guelder Rose — a tine 

 flower, to which a first-class certificite was awarded. 



Messrs. G. Paul A- Son, Cheshunt, exhibited two Roses — 

 Fortune's Yellow, a coppery salmon colour; and Beauty of 

 Glazenwood, which is not striped, nor cannot in any sense be 

 regarded as novel. Its appearance in its present form is cer- 

 tainly disappointing. The Floral Committee decided that the 

 two Roses exhibited were identical, and Mr. Paul has done a 

 service to rosarians in placing the much- vaunted Rose in its right 

 position. 



Sir T. Lawrence, Bart., Burford Lodge, Reading, was awarded 

 a first-class certificate for Dendrohium crassinode Barberianum. 

 A vote of thanks was awarded to Sir G. Macleay, Pendell Court, 

 Bletchingley, for .Ijchmea glomerata and Marica ca^rulea, which 

 were referred to the Scientific Committee. The thanks of the 

 Committee were also voted to J. S. Tyerman, Esq., Tregony, 

 Cornwall, for hardy cut flowers. 



A collection of Epacriees was exhibited from the Society's 

 garden at Chiawick. 



NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY. 

 The schedule has been now issued, and a most tempting one 

 it ia to all lovers of the Rose, whether exhibitors or simply 

 growers of the queen of flowers, for such a schedule is sure to 

 bring together a grand collection. £2.50 and more in prizes, 

 including a challenge cup of fifty guineas for amateurs, a five- 

 guinea cup given by the JnuTnal nf Uo^ticidtnri' for the best 

 twelve blooms exhibited by amateurs, and a five-guinea cup by 

 Edward Mawley. Esq., for twelve Teas. The challenge cup is 

 given by Messrs. Cranston & Co. of Hereford, and with the 

 very liberal candition that it must be won in three years, not 

 run over an indefinite time — thus, if A wins it in 1877 and B 

 in 1S78, only A and B can compete for it in 1879. Already 

 upwards of JE130 has been given as donations, and upwards of 

 a hundred members have enrolled themselves. The Committee 

 confidently hope to increase the donation list until it covers 

 the prize list, and to multiply their members very considerably 



