THE ORCHID REVIEW. [December, 1921. 
The trouble is due to portions of the old flower-sheath being left, and 
this allows water to, accumulate and cause the damage experienced. As 
soon as the flowers are removed, the remainder of the spike should be cut: 
away on a level with the top of the bulb. The sheath should be entirely 
removed, and this is best done by carefully pulling away each half separately. 
Use a small sharp knife, and on. no account damage the bulb or leaf. Less 
water will be required at the roots when flowering is over, and the plant is 
R.H.S. AUTUMN ORCHID SHOW. 
November ist. 1921. 
C HERE were three entries for the Large Challenge Cup, which was 
awarded to Baron Bruno Schroder (gr. Mr. J. E. Shill), for a 
wonderful group of specimen plants; finer examples of cultivation have 
never before been exhibited in such quantity. In the centre was a grand 
plant of Lc. Tiresias (C. Bowringiana X Lc. elegans), carrying six spikes 
with a total of over 150 flowers, and three smaller plants equally well- 
flowered. Along the back portion were a dozen exceptionally fine plants 
ofCypripedium Maudise, the best carrying no less than 25 flowers, the 
average being 20. Of Cyp. insigne Sanderae there were grand plants with 
about eight flowers on each, and equally fine specimens of insigne Harefteld 
Hall. An attraction was Lc. Schroderae, The Dell var., with extra large 
sepals and petals of thick, cream-white substance, and another speciality 
was seen in Blc. Amber var. Dorothy, of fine shape and golden-yellow 
colour. There were also magnificent plants of Lc. Ivanhoe. 
Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart. (gr. Mr. J. Collier), was awarded a Gold 
Medal for a highly interesting collection of rare species and hybrids. There 
were several fine examples of Dendrobiam Phalaenopsis, including albinos^ 
as well as Laelia pumila and L. Dayana varieties. Blue-tinted were 
represented by C. Portia ccerulea, and white ones by C. Lady 
Veitch and albino forms of C. labiata. The Brassavola section and 
Sophronitis hybrids were well represented, and the Gatton Park varieties of 
various Cattleya hybrids all carried good spikes. Angulocaste Cooperi and 
Trichosma suavis were in fine condition. 
Pantia Ralli, Esq. (gr. Mr. S. Fames) received a Silver-gilt Flora Medal 
for one of the most attractive groups that has been seen. The ground work 
was composed of well-flowered plants of Cyp. insigne Sanders, and above 
them 17 excellent plants of Vanda ccerulea, the golden-yellow of the former 
and the blue of the latter making a striking contrast. At each end was a 
group of Cattleyas, including fine varieties of Fabia, Linda, illustris and Lc. 
Schroderae with a spike of four flowers. The rare Vanda Sanderiana and a 
fine variety of Lc. luminosa aurea were otter points of attraction. 
