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in 1906. Large importations were also received of Cattleya labiata, 
C. Gaskelliana, C. Schroder and C. Mossiz, while from Southern Brazil 
came continuous consignments of Lelia purpurata and various Oncidiums. 
Among the fine varieties which resulted from these collections were 
C. Lueddemanniana “ Abner Hassall,” exhibited at the Royal a 
Society, Jan. 23rd, 1900, and C. Mossie Wageneri “ Hassall’s variety,” 
which an Award of Merit was given when exhibited at the Temple Show of 
the same year. Other meritorious plants were seen in Oncidium Stanleyi, 
a supposed natural hybrid between curtum and Marshallianum, and in 
Cattleya Harrisoniana ‘“ Stanley’s variety,” to which a First-class Certificate 
was given when exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society, 1908. 
In 1909 Mr. Hassall became sole owner of the business, which since IQII 
has been known as Hassall & Co., with Mr. John C. Cowan as manager. 
The importing of Orchids was then practically discontinued. and hybridising 
and seed-raising became the principal work. Some idea of the success 
achieved by this firm may be gained from the fact that during the last 
twelve months hybrids raised by them have been awarded three First-class 
Certificates and one Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, 
and twenty First-Class Certificates and six Awards of Merit from the 
Manchester and North of England Orchid Society. 
Mr. Hassall, who was in his 7oth year, and leaves a son od three 
daughters, was intensely interested in Orchids. He was always busy and 
full of energy, but found the necessary relaxation from his other business by 
spending much time amongst his dearly loved plants. His genial disposition 
endeared him to everyone with whom he came in contact. The funeral 
service took place at St. Michael’s Church, Bowes Park, and the interment 
at Christ Church, Old Southgate. 
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LycasTE LaAsioGLossa.—This rare species was introduced from 
Guatemala by Messrs. Veitch in 1871. An interesting feature in connection 
with its large flowers is the shaggy margin to the lip, not unlike that seen 
in the Paphinias, and from which the specific name is derived. ° 
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CATTLEYA WARSCEWICZII VAR. FIRMIN LAMBEAU.—This species was 
originally described by Reichenbach in the year 1855 from plants collected 
by Warscewicz, but it is more generally known as Cattleya gigas, a name 
first applied to it in 1873. Many very handsome varieties have from time 
to time appeared, and the beautiful pure-white variety known as Firmin 
Lambeau is a highly prized rarity. Last month a fine specimen plant of it 
in the collection of Arthur N. Cooley, Esq., Pittsfield, Mass., U.S.A.; 
carried five well developed flowers, and Mr. Oliver Lines, who is in charge 
of the collection, has since made several albino crosses with it. 
