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Merit for Cypripedium Queen of Italy Holden’s var., Odontoglossum Sambo, 
and O. Purple Monarch. 
R. Ashworth, Esq., Newchurch (gr. Mr. Gilden), exhibited Odonto- 
glossum Ashworthianum, a hybrid between O. Uroskinneri X O. cirrhosum, 
a pretty and interesting plant. O. highfieldense received a similar award. 
Other exhibitors were Messrs. E. V. Low, Haywards Heath ; J. Robson, 
Altrincham ; A. J. Keeling & Sons, Bradford, and W. Shackleton, Bradford. 
There was an excellent display of Orchids at the meeting held on 
March 2nd, the finest exhibit being shown by Z. A. Ward, Esq., 
Northenden, (gr. Mr. Weatherby). This exhibit included twelve splendid 
specimens of Dendrobium Wardianum, the plants being freely flowered. 
Cypripedium Beryl Ward’s var. and Odontoglossum crispo-Harryanum var- 
Emperor each received First-class Certificates (Gold Medal). 
J. McCartney, Esq., Bolton (gr. Mr. Holmes), was awarded a Silver 
Medal for a collection of Cattleyas, Lzliocattleyas, and other Orchids. 
R. Ashworth, Esq., Newchurch (gr. Mr. Gilden), received an Award of 
Merit for Leliocattleya bella var. alba. 
Mr. Ji Birchenal!, Alderley Edge, exhibited Miltonia Endresii and 
Stanhopea Wardii var. aurea, a Botanical Certificate being awarded to the 
former, and an Award of Merit to the latter plant. 
Messrs. Sander and Sons, St. Albans, were awarded a Silver Medal for 
a group, in which were several choice hybrid Odontoglossums and 
Odontiodas. Cattleya Trianze var. Ralph Sander received an Award 
of Merit. 
Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Haywards Heath, staged a bright group, 
in which we noticed many Cattleyas (Silver Medal). 
Messrs. Cypher & Sons, Cheltenham, were awarded a Silver Medal for 
a group, consisting of good Cypripediums, Dendrobiums, and white forms 
of Lelia anceps. 
Mr. E. V. Low, Vale Bridge, Haywards Heath, exhibited three hand- 
some forms of Cattleya Triane. 
Other exhibitors were Mr. W. Shackleton, Bradford; Mr. Hindley, 
Bradford; and Messrs. A. J. Keeling & Sons, Bradford. 
There was a good display of plants at the meeting held on March 16th 
and several meritorious groups were staged. Committee present: E. Ash- 
worth (Chairman), H. Thorp, Z. A. Ward, H. Arthur, A. J. Keeling, W- 
Holmes, W. Stevens, J. Cypher, and P. Weathers (Hon. Sec.). 
Z. A. Ward, Esq., Northenden (gr. Mr. Weatherby), was again repre- 
sented by a good collection of Odontoglossums, remarkable for the 
fine spikes produced and the wide range of varieties. A Silver-gilt 
