240 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [AucusT, 1923. 
ORCHIDS AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS SHOW. 
INE years have elapsed since a Flower Show was held at Tunbridge 
Wells. Judging by the concourse of visitors, the re-inauguration held 
on July 3rd and 4th was a success, and likely to be renewed annually. 
Orchids were well represented, and though outnumbered by the Carnations 
and Sweet Peas, evoked much admiration from sight-seers. 
E.R. Ashton, Esq., of Broadlands, Camden Park, Tunbridge Wells, was 
the only amateur exhibitor on this occasion. He was deservedly given a first 
prize for a well-staged group of selected plants, which, by the schedule 
stipulation, was not allowed to occupy more than 4ft. x 3ft. Included in it 
was a splendidly-grown example of Promenea citrina, some 15 inches in 
diameter and profusely flowered, its dwarf habit and the clear yellow of the 
flowers rendering it quite conspicuous. Other noteworthy plants were 
Odontoglossum Cobret, a well coloured flower of fine shape; Cattleya 
Gaskelliana var. Queen of the Earth, a distinct form, not truly albino, but 
so near as to be classed among the white forms, the slight coloration and 
markings enhancing the purity of the white ground; Leeliocattleya 
Canhamiana var. Rex; Lc. Phoebe; and Lc. Golden Wren var. aurora, 
the latter a most attractive hybrid with golden sepals and petals slightly 
tinged with bronze, the lip bordered with crimson and having a clear yellow 
throat. Cattleya Hildegarde carried an inflorescence of three grand blooms 
‘with snow white sepals and petals and a lip margined with white, con- 
trasting with C. Harold, Fowler’s variety, but having larger flowers. A 
well-flowered plant of Bulbophyllum barbigerum was in a prominent 
position, as also was Cattleya F. W. Wigan, an old hybrid, but still 
holding its own as regards colour. 
In the class for six specimen Orchids, Mr. Ashton was again the only 
exhibitor, but he well deserved the prize with Anguloa Clowesii, Le. 
Dominiana, a particularly highly coloured form, Cattleya Gaskelliana alba 
with two spikes, Lc. Teucra with five flowers, Lc. Martinettii, and 
Odontoglossum Antrim (Thais x eximium), a very handsome hybrid with 
two spikes of substantial blossoms, of dark claret-red colour evenly marbled 
with white. 
In the non-competitive classes, Messrs. Stuart Low & Co. were awarded 
a Silver Medal for Roses and Orchids, among the latter being Phalznopsis 
Lueddemanniana. Odontoglossum hastilabium, Lelia tenebrosa, Cattleya 
gigas, Oncidium Lanceanum, Cypripedium bellatulum, and various 
-Odontiodas. 
Messrs. Armstrong & Brown were granted a Large Gold Medal for an 
extensive and well staged group, composed largely of finely flowered 
Odontiodas and Odontoglossums, interspaced with three examples of the 
