382 THE ORCHID .,REVIEW. (DECEMBER, 1923. 
CULTURAL CERTIFICATES. 
_ Mr. A. Burns, for Epidendrum vitellinum autumnale and Cattleya 
Pertin. Mr. J. Howes, for Brassocattleya Penelope and Lc. Appam var. 
‘Golden Crown. » 
GROUPS. 
S. Gratrix, Esq. (gr. Mr. J. Howes) was awarded a large Silver-gilt 
Medal for a group containing a selection of Cattleya hybrids, among them 
‘being the new C. Mrs. Gratrix, the Orchighurst variety of C. Venus and 
‘C. Boadicea. Some fine varieties of Odm. crispum were also staged. 
A Silver-gilt Medal was granted to Mrs. Bruce and Miss Wrigley 
(gr. Mr. A. Burns) for a group consisting principally of Epidendrum 
-vitellinum autumnale, all of which were well flowered. Cypripedium insigne 
‘Sanderz and Oncidium cheirophorum were in fine condition. 
Messrs. Cypher & Sons were awarded a Silver Medal for a group of 
‘Cypripediums in variety, as well as the pretty Cirrhopetalum fascinator, 
-Miltonia, Regnelii, and others. 
Mr. D. McLeod, Chorlton- sabe can various Cypypediums 
and Odontoglossums. 
R.H.S. OrcHID EXHIBITION.—Why was the R.H.S. Orchid Show not 
noted as a special exhibition of these plants? On the first day many of the 
‘visitors were agreeably surprised to see such a magnificent display of 
‘Orchids, but on the second day the attendance was comparatively poor, 
-and visitors were not backward in asking why information had not been 
-given them asto its special nature. Apparently it had not been advertised in 
any way, or many more would have attended. The second day of the 
Chrysanthemum Show was crowded, too much so for comfort, interested 
people having made special journeys to see the blooms. This would surely 
have been the case with the Orchid days, had they been specially announced 
as such.—K. 
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YORASHIRE GALA.—Difficulties have unfortunately arisen with regard 
‘to a suitable field for holding the well-known Yorkshire Gala. For the 
past few years the Orchids at these events have been steadily improving, 
-while their culture has been encouraged by the Gala Committee. For this 
reason alone it will be very regrettable if the idea of a Show in 1924 will 
have to be abandoned. 
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ORCHID SEEDLINGS.—At the recent Nottingham Show, Messrs. Mansel 
.& Hatcher illustrated the development of a hybrid Orchid from the seed-pod 
‘to the flowering plant. 
