122 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [APRIL, I9T1e ~ 
FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES. 
ODONTIODA VUYLSTEKEZ VAR. Lapy CoL_MAN (C. Neetzliana x O. 
Pescatorei).—A very fine form, and remarkable for having flowers of a 
uniform dark scarlet-red. Exhibited by Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart. 
: Awarps OF MERIT. 
ODONTIODA IGNEA (C. Neoetzliana x O. Lindeni).—A handsome hybrid, 
having a much branched inflorescence of small flowers, most like the 
Odontoglossum parent in shape, but dark scarlet-red in colour. Exhibited 
by M. Henri Graire, St. Fuscien, Amiens, France. 
ODONTOGLOSSUM SWIETENICOLOR (Wilckeanum X Vuylstekei).—A 
striking hybrid, bearing a strong inflorescence of dark red-brown flowers, 
margined and tipped with light yellow, and the lip with some brown 
markings round the yellow crest. The name is given in allusion to the 
mahogany-coloured flowers. Exhibited by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart. 
MANCHESTER AND NORTH OF ENGLAND. 
At the meeting held on February 16th there was only a moderate display 
of plants, and the Committee was present as follows : Messrs. E. Ashworth 
(Chairman), R. Ashworth, Thorp, Ward, Cowan, Keeling, Holmes, Arthur, 
Crombleholme, Cypher, Sander, and Weathers (Hon. Sec.). 
Messrs. Cypher & Sons, Cheltenham, staged a very fine group, which 
contained several fine white forms of Lelia anceps and choice Cypripedizms 
(Silver-gilt Medal). 
J. H. Craven, Esq., Keighley (gr. Mr. Corney), exhibited Odontoglossum 
Jasper, a hybrid between O. crispum X O. amabile. The Committee 
desired to see the plant again. Sophrocatlelia Marathon, from the same 
collection, received an Award of Merit. 
W. R. Lee, Esq., Heywood (gr. Mr. Woodhouse), exhibited Cypripedium 
fulshawense Plumpton Hall var., quite distinct from the type in form and 
much paler in its markings. 
S. Gratrix, Esq., Whalley Range, Manchester (gr. Mr. Brown), was 
awarded a First-class Certificate for Cypripedium Duchess of Connaught, a 
hybrid from C. Maudiz x C. Sanactzeus, and an Award of Merit for 
C. Prince Albert. 
J. McCartney, Esq., Bolton (gr. Mr. Holmes), exhibited Lycaste 
Skinneri var. Alice McCartney, which received an Award of Merit. 
‘Rey. J. Crombleholme, Clayton-le-Moors, exhibited Cypripedium 
Youngiz, a cross between C: bellatulum and C. Hookerz, which was given 
an Award of Merit. 
W. Thompson, Esq., Stone (gr. Mr. Stevens),,exhibited a fine plant of 
Cypripedium chrysotoxum, which was awarded a Cultural Certificate. 
J. J. Holden, Esq., Southport (gr. Mr. Johnson), received Awards of 
