FEBRUARY, I923.] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 53 
GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION, 1923. 
WING to events of world-wide importance it was not possible to hold 
an exhibition in Ghent during the spring of 1918, the year in which 
the great quinquennial event was due. Ten years have elapsed since the 
last show in 1913, and it will be interesting to see how the culture of Orchids 
has advanced or been affected when in April next the principal amateurs 
and trade growers bring forth their best products. 
At the 1913 event, Mons. Firmin Lambeau exhibited a remarkable 
selection of hybrids, winning the Gold Medal presented by the King of the 
Belgians. Several fine species were included, among them being 
Eulophiella Elizabeth, with six spikes of flowers, the rare Cymbidium 
Humblotii, and a specimen of Cattleya Schroedere alba carrying fourteen 
pure-white flowers. No doubt this well-known amateur will have some 
equally good things for this year’s event. 
Mons. Chas. Dietrich was also a successful prize winner, his plants 
including some beautiful varieties of Phaius, which many amateurs would 
like to see again. Brassocattleyas were in perfection, and it is possible that 
further hybrids have been raised in this noted collection, if so, they should 
include some meritorious novelties. 
Count Joseph de Hemptinne staged a group of Odontoglossum crispum, 
their fine condition and great variety meeting with much appreciation. A 
remarkable specimen of Cymbidium Lowianum with 36 many-flowered 
spikes was also staged. It is to be hoped that many of the Odontoglossums 
will be seen again, for owing to the lack of importations, the fine varieties 
of the past are always subjects of much interest. 
Dr. Ballion staged many excellent species and hybrids in his Gold 
Medal group. Mons. E. Praet had an interesting collection of Indian 
Orchids which received a similar award. New species do not appear as 
rapidly as garden-raised hybrids, and during recent years a large number of 
them have disappeared from collections, hence it is much to be hoped that 
the Belgian amateurs will again stage a varied selection. Mons. Maurice 
Verdonck, had an interesting collection of Orchids from Colombia, 
Venezuela, Peru and the Equator. Another Gold Medal group from this 
exhibitor will add much to the attractions of this section. 
Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart., received a Silver Medal for Dendrobium 
Lady Colman, and a similar award for Odontioda Bradshawize var. Lady 
Colman. Belgian amateurs are awaiting with much interest the 1923 
exhibits from his extensive collection. 
English trade growers have always been well represented on these 
important occasions, and there is good reason to believe that some 
wonderful novelties will be staged for this year’sevent. Among the Belgian 
