302 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [OcToBer, 1922. 
THE CLAYGATE LODGE COLLECTION, SURREY. 
ANY very beautiful Cattleyas and Odontoglossums are to be seen in 
(the garden of J. J. Bolton, Esq., at Claygate Lodge, Claygate, 
Surrey, one of the picturesque spots of this favourite county. This collec- 
tion was commenced in 19Io at Pendleton, Lancashire, and was brought to 
its present site in April, 1921, when Mr. Bolton came south to enjoy a more 
genial atmosphere. 
A large and lofty conservatory forms a connecting link to the two 
principal houses, and on the side of a high brick wall facing south a 
representative collection of Dendrobiums is cultivated. The plants are in 
ordinary pots, suspended in rows by wire supports, and are giving every 
Satisfaction. About two dozen fine examples of D. Phalenopsis 
Schroederianum are along the upper rows, and the splendid bulbs which 
‘they have made during the past season is good evidence that the situation 
‘suits this North Australian species. The spikes are carrying numerous 
flowers and buds, and among the varieties is a pretty pink tinted one. A 
Closely allied plant from the same locality is seen in D. superbiens, which 
has bulbs taller and thicker than the preceding. Another good species is 
D. crassinode, so named on account of its thick knotted bulbs. A large 
plant of D. Falconeri, with long slender stems, flowered well last season. 
There are two excellent specimens of D. Griffithianum, a rare species of 
the densiflorum section, with thick leathery leaves, and producing clusters 
of bright yellow flowers. Another interesting plant is D. Dalhousieanum 
luteum (A.M., R.H.S.) with flowers of sulphur-yellow colour. Among the 
specially fine hybrids are D. Austinii, D. Othello, the elegant D. nobile 
Hardyana, and last, but not least, about a dozen vigorous specimens of D. 
Thwaitesiz, Veitch’s variety, which is noted for its golden yellow colour. 
The Cattleya house is span-roofed, about 14 feet wide, and has six rows 
of four inch hot-water pipes on each side. By this means a suitable 
temperature is maintained without keeping the pipes too hot. It must be 
said that the remarkably kealthy condition of all the plants is abundant 
proof that the atmosphere is to their liking. This house contains some of 
the finest hybrids that have been produced, and at the time these notes 
were taken, many were in full flower, and had recently been exhibited at 
the Royal Horticultural Society and awarded a Silver Flora Medal. 
Several elegant forms of Cattleya Hardyana alba, with white sepals and 
petals and a bright purple lip make a very bright appearance, and area 
pleasing contrast to the ordinary variety of this popular hybrid, while in C. 
Eleanore a further advance has been made by crossing Hardyana with 
Warscewiczii ““F. M. Beyrodt,” one of its parents. A richly coloured 
flower exists in C. Abekenie (Dowiana xX Lord Rothschild), and one of 
