220 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JuLy, 1922. 
YORKSHIRE GALA. 
N June 14, 15, and 16, the Grand Yorkshire Fower Show and Gala 
celebrated its diamond jubilee, and Orchids, as in the past, were well 
represented. The proceedings opened in beautiful weather, which made 
conditions in the flower tent delightful. 
Messrs. Mansell & Hatcher were awarded a Large Gold Medal for a 
group of Orchids consisting mainly of hybrids, of which Leeliocattleya 
Fascinator and Lc. Canhamiana were especially attractive. A beautiful 
collection of Miltonias were also included, and this firm deserve special 
praise for the artistic grouping which displayed almost every plant to 
perfection. Messrs. Mansell & Hatcher also secured the Silver Cup 
presented by Messrs. Felton & Sons for the best specimen plant in the 
show, which proved to be Ccelogyne pandurata. This Orchid drew the 
attention of all the people, and also charmed Mrs. Asquith. 
Messrs. Sanders received a Gold Medal for an excellent group 
-containing some fine plants of the beautiful Cattleya citrina, still regarded 
-as one of the purest of yellows. Phaius Cooksoniz var. excellens, a cross 
‘between grandifolius and Humblotii, made a fine effect, its tall spike of 
long-lasting nature proving how useful these plants are. The new hybrids 
comprised Odontioda Duke of York (Oda. Brewii x Odm. excellens), very 
attractively marked, Odontoglossum Gala, resulting from the crossing of 
nebulosum with harvengt ,and O. Magpie, a pleasing hybrid between 
-eximium and Magali Sander. 
Messrs. Cypher & Sons were awarded the First Prize of £i2 fora 
table of Orchids, all most effectively arranged. This firm were also 
fortunate in securing similar prizes for the best dozen specimen plants, the 
ibest six, and the best three. For the best specimen Orchid in flower, 
Messrs. Cypher were easily first with a grand plant of Leliocattleya 
Canhamiana Rosslyn var., carrying a spike of four finely developed flowers. 
They also showed a fine specimen of Dendrobium chrysotoxum with over 
150 blooms. 
Messrs. A. J. Keeling & Sons obtained several Second Prizes, and in a 
very pleasing group they included a fine plant of Odontioda Lambeauiana 
var. St. Dunstans, carrying two spikes of a charming colour. 
In the classes for amateurs, Joseph Rowntree, Esq., Clifton Lodge, York, 
won First Prizes for three Orchids, and one Orchid. Messrs. R. Felton & 
Sons, Hanover Square, London, obtained numerous awards for their 
exceedingly fine examples of floral decoration; the bridesmaid’s bouquet 
being composed of white Cattleyas and Odontoglossum crispum xanthotes, 
a delightful combination. Messrs. Felton were placed first for a handsome 
bowl of Orchid flowers, which included richly coloured Odontoglossums 
and Cymbidiums. 
