188 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JUNE, 1915, 
Hardy), Messrs. A. J. Keeling & Sons, Bradford, and Mr. W. Shackleton, 
Bradford. 
FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE. 
Odontoglossum Vulturia (Vuylstekeze X triumphans), a fine flower, of 
solid dark chocolate colour, with bright yellow tips to the sepals and petals, 
from P. Smith, Esq. 
AWARDS OF MERIT. 
Odontoglossum polyxanthum Walton Grange var., and O. Hermione, 
from Wm. Thompson, Esq. 
Leliocattleya Fascinator-Mossie var. Imogene and Odontoglossum 
eximium var. Captain Turner, from Col. J. Rutherford, M.P. 
Miltonia Princess Victoria Garstang var., from Henry Bell, Esq. 
CULTURAL CERTIFICATE. 
To Mr. C. Findlow, gr. to A. J. Oakshott, Esq., fora plant of Odontioda 
Bradshawie, carrying a spike of 78 fully expanded flowers; also a Bronze 
Medal to the gardener. It was a fine example of cultural skill, and was 
much admired. 
The annual general meeting was held at 2.30 p-m., the Rev. J. Cromble- 
holme presiding, when the balance-sheet was adopted and officials were 
appointed. Thanks were accorded to the following gentlemen who so 
kindly subscribed to the fund to cover cost of paintings :—The Rev. J. 
Crombleholme, Messrs. R. Ashworth, J. J. Bolton, J. Cypher, J. Evans, 
A. Hanmer, Dr. Hartley, A. J. Keeling, W. R. Lee, W. Shackleton, P. 
Smith, W. Thompson, Z. A. Ward. 
The prizes were presented to the successful exhibitors in the different 
competitions as follows :— 
R. Ashworth’s Cup, to Col. J. Rutherford, M.P.; gardener’s prize to 
Mr. J. Lupton. 
J- J. Bolton’s Gold Medal to Wm. Thompson, Esq.; gardener’s prize 
to Mr. J. Howes. 
J. J. Bolton’s Silver-gilt Medal, to R. Ashworth, Esq.; gardener’s prize 
to Mr. W. Gilden. 
Botanic Society of Manchester’s Gold Medal, to R. Ashworth, Esq. 
Charlesworth’s Cup, to Wm. Thompson, Esq. ; gardener’s prize to Mr. 
J. Howes. 
Cypher’s Gold Medal, to R. Ashworth, Esq. ; gardener’s prize to Mr. 
'W. Gilden. 
Evans’ Silver Trophy, to R. Ashworth, Esq. ; gardener’s prize to Mr. 
W. Gilden. 
Hanmer’s Cup, to R. Ashworth, Esq.; gardener’s prize to Mr. W- 
Gilden. 
