DECEMBER, 1923.] THE ORCHID: REVIEW. 379 
Messrs. Cowan & Co. were awarded a Silver-gilt Flora Medal for an 
elegant arrangement of fine Cattleyas, one of the best being amabilis alba, 
with large white flowers having purple mottling on the lip. C. Luegeze 
and C. Tityus were also represented by superb varieties, and C. Peetersii 
alba carried a spike of five well-developed flowers. Lzliocattleyas embraced 
the pretty Favonius, the yellow-petalled luminosa aurea, Maqueda with 
four flowers having a dark purple lip, and Mrs. Chandler, the latter carry- 
ing a spike of four richly coloured flowers. Brassocattleya British Queen 
was seen with a large flower of delicate pink tinge, and in another of darker 
colour. A number of the best Cypripediums were also staged, they 
included the handsome Pallas Athene, the large Dreadnought, Alcimeda, 
and specimens of insigne Sanderz. Vanda ccerulea was in fine form, and 
Cattleya Hardyana alba well represented. 
Messrs. Cypher & Sons received a Silver Flora Medal for a group of 
interesting species and attractive hybrids. Among the former were several 
specimen plants of Dendrochilum Cobbianum, the pretty Cirrhopetalum 
Fascinator, with five flowers, Bulbophyllum barbigerum, the richly-coloured 
Masdevallia calura, a large plant of Trichosma suavis, dark varieties of 
Cypripedium Fairrieanum and the rare Restrepia Falkenbergii. The 
Cattleyas included Astron, with pure-white flowers, several distinct 
varieties of Fabia and Hardyana, as well as Peetersii alba, the latter 
carrying seven flowers, and Priam, with six large blooms. Cypripedium 
Bianca was well staged, and Selenipedium grande macrochilum attracted 
much attention on account of its long-tailed petals. 
Messrs. Flory & Black were awarded a Silver Flora Medal for a neatly, 
arranged exhibit of choice Cattleyas, these including pretty forms of Fabia 
alba, distinct varieties of G. P. Walker and of Dr. M. Lacroze. Léeelio- 
cattleyas were well represented by the beautiful Carmencita, the yellow 
coloured Rex, a selection of Soulange, and Comet var. Princess Mary. A 
novelty was seen in Lc. Phantasy (Lc. Thyone X C. Maggie Raphael). 
Brassocattleyas added attractive points, the best being Olympus, with a 
large flower, Menda, with prettily fringed labellum, Rosita and Mars. 
Several elegant Cypripediums were also included, among them being 
Senator, the new Phantasy, a brightly coloured variety of Golden Sunset 
Hypericum and the popular Maudie. 
Mr. Harry Dixon received a Silver Banksian Medal for a pretty group 
containing several uncommon species and choice hybrids. Lelia Dayana 
delicata and Cypripedium Godefroye were well placed in the front row, 
‘and behind them a batch of Cyp. insigne Sandere. Other Cyps. were 
Triumphans with six well developed flowers, and the attractive Thalia, also 
in good form. In the centre were fine varieties of Dendrobium Phalzenopsis 
and strong plants of Calanthe Veitchii. Cattleyas were best represented by 
