118 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JuLy-Avcust, 1919. 
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RoyaL HorTICULTURAL. 
FTER a lapse of two years the R.H.S. has resumed its Annual Spring 
Al Show, in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, the dates being 
May 2oth to 22nd. Owing to transport and labour difficulties the arrange- 
ments were on a somewhat reduced scale, but the event was a great success, 
the exhibits being numerous and of excellent quality. The weather was 
brilliant, with a somewhat cool breeze, so that the temperature in the tents 
never became oppressive. The attendance was good, and among the 
distinguished visitors were Queen Alexandra, the ex-Empress of Russia, 
Princess Victoria, and the Duke of Connaught, while a number of French, 
Belgian, and Dutch horticulturists were also present. There was a brilliant 
display of Orchids, and the Coronation Cup, offered for the most meritorious 
exhibit. in the Show, was won by Messrs. Armstrong and Brown, with a 
magnificent group of these plants. Four gold and six other medals went to 
Orchids, with four First:class Certificates, fourteen Awards of Merit, one 
Preliminary Commendation, and one Cultural Commendation, these out of 
about fifty exhibits entered. . 
Orchid Committee present: Sir Harry J. Veitch (in the Chair), J. 
O’Brien (Hon. Sec.), H. G. Alexander, Pantia Ralli, F. K. Sander, A. Dye, 
H. J. Chapman, W. H. White, A. McBean, W. H. Hatcher, S. W. Flory, 
Walter Cobb, E. R. Ashton, W. Bolton, J. Charlesworth, J. Cypher, R. G. 
Thwaites, Stuart H. Low, R. A. Rolfe, and Sir F. W. Moore. | ce 
FIrsT-CLass CERTIFICATES. 
BRASSOCATTLEYA SPECIOSA GATTON PARK VAR. (C. Schroedere albens X 
Bc. Maronii var. Fortuna).—A large and particularly beautiful albino, with 
the disc of the lip yellow. Exhibited by Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart. 
L#LIOCATTLEYA ExcELsIon ASHTEAD PaRrK var. (C. Mendelii x Le. 
‘Canhamiana alba).—A large and very beautiful variety, with broad white 
segments, and the lip rose-purple in front. Exhibited by Pantia Ralli, Esq. 
SOPHROCATLALIA ANZAC VAR. GENERAL BirpDwoop (Lc. Dominiana X 
Scl. Marathon).—A large and brilliantly-coloured variety, the sepals and 
petals rich reddish rose, and the lip deep crimson, with much yellow 
veining in the throat. Exhibited by Messrs. Charlesworth & Co. 
SOPHROCATLELIA ANZAC VAR. LUTETIA (parentage as preceding).— 
Another charming variety, the flower being compact in shape, and carmine- 
tose throughout. Exhibited by Messrs. Charlesworth & Co. 
AWARDS OF Merit. ? 
BRASSOCATTLEYS AIDA ORCHIDHURST Var. (C. Mendelii x Bc. Maronii). 
