‘Marcn, 1923.) THE ORCHID REVIEW. 95 
MANCHESTER ORCHID SOCIETY. 
February Ist, 1922. 
EMBERS of the Committee present: Rev. J. Crombleholme (in the 
chair), Messrs. R. Ashworth, B. J. Beckton, J. Birchenall, 
A. Coningsby, D. A. Cowan, J. Cypher, A. G. Ellwood, J. Evans, 
W. Giles, A. Hanmer, J. Howes, J. Jackson, A. Keeling, J. Lupton, 
D. McLeod, E. W. Thompson, and H. Arthur (secretary). 
S. Gratrix, Esq., West Point, was awarded a Gold Medal for a fine 
group containing a variety of Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums and Cypri- 
-pediums. 
A. Hanmer, Esq., Buxton, received a Large Silver Medal for a group 
an which many fine hybrids were included. A similar award was given to 
A. T. Cussons, Esq., Prestwich, for an exhibit of Cypripediums in variety. 
B. J. Beckton, Esq., Irlams-o’th’-Height, was awarded a Silver Medal fora 
‘group containing several rare species, including Arachnanthe Clarkei and 
Buibophyllum tremulum. 
Col. Sir J. Rutherford, Bart., Blackburn, staged Cypripedium Verona 
var. Cyme, C. Verona var. Gold Crest, and C. Vogelzang. 
The Hon. Robt. James, Richmond, Yorks, exhibited Cypripedium 
Arthur, and C. Schlegelii var. Serena, both of which obtained awards. 
Other exhibitors included D. Losh Thorpe, Esq., Carlisle; H. T. Pitt, 
Esq., Stamford Hill, London; the Rev. J. Crombleholme; Messrs. Cypher 
.& Sons, Cheltenham, who were awarded a Large Silver Medal for a group; 
Messrs. Keeling & Son, Bradford; and Mr. J. Evans, Colwyn Bay. 
FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES. 
Cypripedium Forest King, a large flower of good form and intermediate 
‘between the parents; and Cyp. J. M. Black var. Samson, very distinct, 
‘with the large dorsal sepal well spotted, and broad sepals; from H. T. 
Pitt, Esq. 
Oncidium splendidum holoxanthum, the pure yellow variety; from 
'B. J. Beckton, Esq. 
Leliocattleya Schroedere var. Imperator, a magnificent flower, sepals 
-and petals white, lip and tube crimson-purple; from S. Gratrix, Esq. 
Cymbidium Goldflake var. Arthur (J. Davis X rosefieldense), a distinct 
hybrid, sepals and petals green, the lip prettily marked; from the Hon. 
Robert James. 
Lzliocattleya Eunice magnifica (C. choceensis alba X L. anceps alba), 
‘the finest variety of the type, flowers pure white; from D. Losh 
Thorpe, Esq 
Cattleya Tityus var. Ada Evans, an excellent specimen of the type, 
lowers of large size, fine colour, lip exceedingly dark; from Mr. J. Evans. 
