282 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [SEPTEMBER, 1922, 
with a specially fine C. Peetersii, both of which parents were raised at 
Westonbirt. An analysis shows that it contains in varying degrees 
C. labiata, C. Warscewiczii, C. aurea, C. Lueddemanniana, and L. 
purpurata. The result is a well- balanced, richly coloured Cattleya flower 
of large size and with a deep crimson-purple lip. Although the plant is 
still a small one, it gives great promise. Her Majesty was pleased. to allow 
the dedication of this new hybrid asa memento of her visit. Every Orchid 
lover will look forward to the day when Lzliocattleya Queen Mary will be 
exhibited in London before the Orchid Committee of the Royal Horticul- 
tural Society. 
Though Orchids are of special interest to readers of this journal, they 
comprise but one of the many attractions of Westonbirt: the famous 
Arboretum, the beautiful Park, the matchless collection of Amaryllis, the 
stately mansion rich in treasures, and, above all, the charming personality 
of the owner—Sir George. 
SHREWSBURY FLORAL FETE. 
HE quaint old town of Shrewsbury has again given horticulture a 
splendid example of its energy and foresight. The great floral 
exhibition held there year by year has just passed, but leaves an indelible 
impression on all visitors. Seventy excursion trains, as well as innumerable 
motor cars, brought nearly a hundred thousand visitors to the Quarry 
Gardens, an ideal situation well within the precincts of the town and easy of 
access from the station. Shrewsbury show rivals that held at Chelsea, and 
surpasses it as regards the enthusiasm of its visitors. 
Orchids are not so numerous as at Chelsea, and though their place is 
filled by artistic groups of foliage plants, their absence is much to be 
regretted. Though the large groups of Orchids are missed, individual 
plants are well in evidence, and Orchid flowers are largely employed in the 
classes for Bouquets, etc. Mr. .C. J. Vickers, Leicester, was awarded @ 
small Gold Medal for an exhibit of floral designs, two of which were 
composed entirely of Orchids; blooms of Cattleya Forbesii, now seldom 
seen, C. Harrisoniana, and many richer-coloured hybrids were used. C. 
Forbesii has never been rated a first-class Orchid, the C. labiata section 
“overpowering its rather small blossoms. . But size is not always # 
consideration in floral work, and the dainty five or tawny hues, accentuated 
by the white-tipped and veined lip, were evidently appreciated by Mr 
Vickers. In the class for Hand Bouquets, Mr. Vickers was first with a 
beautiful arrangement composed of Odontiodas, Odontoglossums, 
Oncidiums, Cypripedium Maudie, and Leliocattleyas. Mrs. J. Nixon 
gained the second prize with a pleasing arrangement of Cattleya bloom, 
