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R. Ashworth, Esq., Newchurch (gr. Mr. Pidsley), staged a small group, 

 to which a Bronze Medal was given, the more noteworthy being several 

 plants of Cattleya Gaskelliana alba, and a fine Cypripedium X Excelsior, 

 •the latter receiving a Cultural Certificate. 



E. Rogerson, Esq., Didsbury (gr. Mr. Jones) received an Award of 

 Merit for Cypripedium X Mrs. Preston, a pretty hybrid whose parentage 

 •was not stated. 



R. Tunstill, Esq., Burnley (gr. Mr. Balmforth), exhibited a natural 

 /hybrid Cattleya which was purchased some time ago as C. X O'brieniana, 

 ■but proved different, though one parent was evidently C. Loddigesii, on 

 account of some marked resemblances in the flower. 



Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Heaton, Bradford, sent an interesting 

 group of plants, to which a Bronze Medal was awarded. Cattleya X 

 Germania (C. granulosa Schofieldiana X Hardyana) was unanimously 

 awarded a First-class Certificate. A Botanical Certificate was also given 

 to the West African Angra:cum distichum, an interesting species, bearing 

 small axillary racemes of white flowers on erect leafy stems. 



Messrs. Cowan & Co., Gateacre, received a First-class Certificate for 

 Cypripedium X tixallense superbum. 



CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER. 



By John Mackay, The Gardens, Highbury, Birmingham. 

 We have approached the time of year when growth generally should 

 he far advanced ; unfortunately the season has not been at all favourable 

 for certain sections of Orchids, i.e., Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Laslias, 

 and these therefore are somewhat backward in making up their growth. 

 Where this is the case everything should be done to encourage its advance- 

 ment, and in getting the same firmly matured ere the winter months are 

 upon us. Shading will yet be needed, but only during the hottest part of 

 the day, to prevent undue burning or other injury to the foliage- Ventilation 

 should be as freely given as outside conditions permit, for light and air at 

 this time of the year are most essential in ripening the newly-made growths 

 and pseudobulbs. Less damping will also be necessary, especially towards 

 the latter part of the day ; avoid, however, letting the atmosphere become 

 too dry. 



Cool house Orchids generally have greatly benefited by the dull moist 

 conditions that have prevailed, and where occuping a north aspect little or 

 no shading will in future be required. Ventilation should be fully admitted, 

 top and bottom, during the day and night, so that the plants may reap the 

 benefit of the dewy night air. Although fire heat has been employed more 

 •or less during the present summer, on dull days and cold nights, it will be 



