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class. In addition to Odontiodas and Odontoglossums, he exhibited some 
exceptionally well-flowered plants of Oncidium incurvum and On. Went- 
worthianum. Other noteworthy plants were Epidendrum vitellinum, the 
now scarce Leelia crispa, various Lzliocattleyas and Odontoglossum crispum. 
The last mentioned species appears to be better adapted for grouping than 
many of the hybrids derived from it. The arrangement of all the groups, the 
tasteful placing of the Orchids, as well as the finish and excellence of the 
foliage plants used, proved an object lesson in each entry. 
Mr. R. F. Felton, Court Florist, London, was awarded a Gold Medal 
for floral designs. With three exceptions, Orchid flowers were largely used. 
Uncommon, but very pleasing, was a basket of Anthuriums mixed. with 
Odontioda spikes, the handle entwined with a spike of Oncidium Went- 
worthianum. Mr. Vickers, of Leicester, was given a Gold Medal, his 
exhibits being a hand-bouquet composed of Cattleyas and Asparagus, 
which attracted much attention, as also did his presentation bouquet of 
Cypripediums and Anthuriums. 
In the class for baskets of cut flowers, Mr. Montague Stather, of Hull, 
was first; Mrs. John Nixon, of Alderley Edge, and Mr. A. Adshead, of 
Gatley, being equal seconds. For three bouquets, Mr. A. Adshead was first, 
and Mrs. Vickers second. In all the above, Orchids were utilised with fine 
effect. 
In an interesting competition for a collection of plants in or out of 
bloom, and of cut flowers, on 100 sq. ft., Sir John Leigh Bart., M.P., took 
the premier award. In this exhibit Odontoglossum hybrids were very 
prominent. A. M. Barber, Esq., of Wellington, came second, his group 
including a well-grown and distinct variety of Vanda suavis, as well as an 
equally fine variety of Cattleya Hardyana. C. 
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DENDROBIUMS.—The secret of flowering to perfection Dendrobiums of 
the nobile section lies in the treatment given the plants after the season’s 
growth is completed. Flowers are only produced when the pseu do-bulbs 
are properly ripened by giving, during the autumn months, a free ventilation 
and abundant light, this treatment being brought on gradually after the 
heat and humidity of the growing season. If the plants are kept warm and 
moist during the autumn months, most of the buds on the sides of the 
stems will turn into young growths, and although these are useful for 
propagating rare varieties, it is flowers that are really required. One 
sometimes sees plants that have been dried so severely that the bulbs are 
very much shrivelled, which is a great mistake, for no such dcastic treatment 
is needed. Water should be applied in quantities just sufficient to maintain 
the pseudo-bulbs in a plump condition. A winter temperature of 5° 
degrees is sufficient for the nobile section. 
