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It may be argued that such a system of nomenclature is inadequate for 
‘“commercial purposes,” and that specially fine forms would still require to 
be distinctively named. This point, however, we have long ago reached, 
and I may give as an example one of Mr. Crawshay’s own names, O. c. 
aureum rosefieldiense. (O*R., vill., p. 170), the last word being what ‘“ X” 
would call an “ extra-varietal formula,’ My own opinion on such 
additions is on record, but it might be modified if it were part of some well 
considered system, as I have just indicated, and only applied to recognized 
special forms. 
The fact is that some of the names given are too long and clumsy for 
everyday use. First comes the genus, then the species, not always 
limited to a single word, then the variety, and, finally, an “ extra-varietal 
formula,” such as “‘Mr. J. W. Smith’s variety,” or ‘‘ Sefton Park variety.” 
Is it any wonder that ““X” terms them ‘‘ unnecessary”? The specific 
name alone may run to four or five words, for was not the most beautiful 
Odontoglossum which was exhibited at the last Temple Show named ©. xX 
Souvenir de Victor Hye-Lebrun? It is appalling to think that some’ “~ 
varieties, and even special forms of it may yet be named. 
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The mention of the Temple Show reminds me that I have not yet said 
anything about this gathering. The fact is there is very little new that can 
be said. All Temple Shows seem to be very much alike. One almost finds 
the same plants, and the same exhibitors, in the same old places, but in 
truth there is little room there for experiments in the way of rearrangment. 
In spite of this disadvantage, it is always a splendid Show, and this year 
the Orchids were fully up to the average, and, indeed, above it in some 
respects, for the plants were caught just at their best. The plant that 
struck me most in the way of novelty was M. Jules Hye’s Odontoglossum 
mentioned in the preceding paragraph—I won’t repeat the name. It isa 
splendid thing, and combines the best qualities of its parents, O. Harryanum 
and O. luteopurpureum. Eulophiella Peetersiana, though not strictly new, 
has not previously appeared at the Temple Show, and was the centre of 
much attraction. M. Peeters’ new Lelio- cattleyas and M. Vuylsteke’s 
Odontoglossums were also striking, and these exhibitors between them 
carried off no less than six of the awards. 
A good many grumbles have been heard of late as to the lack of accom- 
modation at the Drill Hall, but at all events the plants manage to find their 
way there. Before concluding my notes, I looked in at the last R. H. S. 
meeting at Richmond, and found the Orchid Committee present in pretty 
strong force, but where were the plants? At length I discovered them, fout 
