222 THE FLORAL WORLD’ AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
of orchids, for which prizes of exceptional value were offered. Indeed the prizes 
were the largest ever offered in this country for these beautiful plants. In the class 
for twenty, open to amateurs, £40 was offered as the first prize, £30 as the second, 
and £20 as the third. The first of these prizes was awarded to Mr. T. Hubbersty, 
gardener to 0. O. Wrigley, Esq., Bridge Hall, Bury, Lancashire, for a collection 
consisting of Odontoglossum Phalenopsis, Saccolabium guttatum giganteum, Cat- 
tleya Mendelli, Thunia alba, Masdevallias Lindeni and M. Veitchii, Lelia pur- 
purata, Aerides Fieldingii, Calanthe veratrifolia, Dendrobium lituiflorum, Vanda 
suavis, Masdevallia Harryana, Odontoglossum crispum, Anguloa Clowesii, Cypri- 
pedium caudatum, Dendrobium nobile, Cypripedium barbatum giganteum, Aerides 
Lobbi, and Anguloa uniflora superba. 
ALEXANDRA Patace Rose Suow, to be held on Friday and Saturday, July 7 
and 8, is likely to be one of the most successful of similar gatherings of the year. 
The schedule, which has been prepared by Mr. A. McKenzie, is remarkable for its 
comprehensiveness:; the prizes are liberal, and, moreover, the dates have been fixed 
to suit exhibitors. Several of the rose shows announced to be held in June have 
had to be postponed or abandoned because of the lateness of the season; but at the 
time of holding the Alexandra Palace show, roses will be in perfection, anda grand 
display may in consequence be expected, 
Mr. J.T. Pracock, of Sudbury House, Hammersmith, has presented to the 
Royal Botanic Gardens, Regent’s Park, a choice collection of agaves, aloes, cacti, 
and other succulent plants, which will remain as a permanent exhibition. 
A Pinx Marecuan Niet Rost appears to have been secured by our able 
coadjutor, Mr. Thomas Trussler, of Edmonton, and should it be permanently fixed, 
it will add to the series of illustrations recorded of the reciprocal influence of stock 
and graft. A bud of John Hopper was entered on a brier in the usual way, and 
afterwards a bud of Maréchal Niel was entered on John Hopper. The result is 
apparently a pink Maréchal Niel. 
Peacu Narn Avurnet is described in the Revue Horticole as an excellent 
variety for pot culture, being of small stature and compact growth. Fruit nearly 
spherical, attaining nearly three inches in diameter, often slightly unequal-sided. 
Flesh firm, free deep yellow, melting; juice abundant, and of a very agreeable 
flavour. It was raised by M. Aubinel, of Grenade, Upper Garonne, in 1863, and in 
English may be designated Aubinel’s Dwarf Peach. It is said to come almost in- 
variably true from seed, and it is spoken very highly of both as an ornamental 
plant and for its fruit. 
An InTERNATIONAL HorricutturAL Exuterrion, to be held in London, has 
been formally considered by the Executive Committee of the Great Exhibition of 
1866, and the conclusion arrived at is that “it is desirable to hold an International 
Exhibition and Botanical Congress in London in the year 1879, provided a suitable 
site can be fouud.’’ A provisional committee has been formed for the purpose of 
carrying out the suggestion of the resolution. 
Tne tate M. Van Hovurre.—The Belgian friends of this eminent horticul- 
turist propose erecting a monument over his graye in the churchyard of Gend- 
brugge, as a mark of the esteem in which he was held. It is also proposed to 
promote a British memorial, and at a meeting of English horticulturists, held at 
South Kensington, to take the matter into consideration, it was resolved to open a 
subscription-list, for the purpose of founding a prize, to be called the ‘‘ Van Houtte 
Prize,” to be awarded at the quinquennial exhibitions at Ghent. 
Buacxirn’s GARDEN Sricks anp Tauuies are so far superior to those usually 
sold, that we shall do good service to our readers by again directing special atten- 
tion to them. The tallies are made in various sizes, and range in length trom four to 
eighteen inches; and the sticks, which are remarkable for their strength and neat- 
ness, may be had in various lengths, ranging from one to two feet. We have used 
them for a long time past, and can heartily recommend them for their neatness, 
durability, and comparative low price. Particulars as to price, ete., may be obtained 
on application to Messrs. Blackith and Co., Cox’s Quay, Lower Thames Street, E.C. 
