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Vilmoriniana, the rare Dendrobium tetragonum, a few good Cattleyas, and 
others. 
MANCHESTER & NORTH OF ENGLAND. 
At the meeting held at the Coal Exchange, Manchester, on March 
Ist, the members of Committee present were: The Rev. J. Crombleholme 
(in the Chair), Messrs. R. Ashworth, D. A. Cowan, J. C. Cowan, Dr. 
Craven Moore, J. Cypher, A. J. Ellwood, J. Evans, P. Foster, A. R. 
Handley, A. J. Keeling, D. McLeod, W. Shackleton, H. Thorp, and H. 
Arthur: (Sec.). 
FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES. 
Leliocattleya Linda (Lc. Arachne X C. Dowiana aurea), a well-set 
flower of even colour; from R. Ashworth, Esq. 
Odontioda Gratrixiana (Oda. seedling X O. Bradshawiz Cookson’s 
var.), a large flower with brilliant markings ; from S. Gratrix, Esq. 
AWARDS OF MERIT. 
Cymbidium Sybil Conyngham var. (Pauwelsii X eburneum), and 
Odontoglossum loochristiense Conyngham var.; from Dr. ‘Craven Moore. 
Cypripedium John Clarke var. compactum, and Odontioda Dorothy ; 
from P. Smith, Esq. 
Odontioda Madeline var. Evansiz ; from R. Ashworth, Esq. 
Odontoglossum Mary (amabile X crispum Franz Masereel); from S. 
Gratrix, Esq. 
Cymbidium Alexanderi var. Yvonne; from J. Walker, Esq. 
Cypripedium Iona Carter Place var. ; from T. Worsley, Esq. 
Odontioda Henri; from Messrs. Armstrong & Brown. 
AWARDS OF APPRECIATION. 
Odontoglossum James O’Brien (Duvivieriannm X harvengtense), Ist 
class, and O. Distinction, 2nd class; from R. Ashworth, Esq. 
Odontoglossum eximium Papillon, 1st class ; from Dr. Craven Moore. 
Odontoglossum Fabia (L’Aiglon X eximium); from Messrs. Armstrong 
& Brown. 
A Large Silver Medal was awarded to R. Ashworth, Esq., Newchurch 
(gr. Mr. Davenport), for a very fine group, in which Odontoglossums and 
Odontiodas were particularly well represented. 
Silver Medals were awarded to Messrs. Cypher & Sons, Cheltenham, 
and Messrs. J. & A. McBean, Cooksbridge, for fine groups, the former 
consisting of choice Cypripediums. 
Interesting exhibits were staged by Dr. Craven Moore, Victoria Park, 
Manchester (gr. Mr. T. Arran); P. Smith, Esq., Ashton-on-Mersey (gr. 
Mr. Thompson); S. Gratrix, Esq., Whalley Range (gr. Mr. Jemmison) ; 
Tom Worsley, Esq., Haslingden (gr. Mr. T. Wood); John Walker, Esq., 
