30 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JANUARY, 1913, 
GENERAL REMARKS.—This month is usually the coldest in the year. 
and we may expect some changeable weather, therefore every precaution 
should be taken against fluctuation of temperatures in the houses, as these, 
if drastic, are apt to do much harm. The cleansing of the houses and the 
plants, if not already completed, should be brought to a conclusion as 
speedily as possible. The stocks of potting material, such as peat, fibres, 
and sphagnum moss, with other necessary materials, should be got in, so 
that when the busy season arrives there is no delay. A well-laid plan will 
greatly assist in getting through the work in the busy season, and lead to 
much being accomplished that would not be done under other circumstances. 
SOCIETIES. 
RoyAL HORTICULTURAL. 
A MEETING was held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, 
Westminster, on November 19th, 1912, when there was a very fine display 
.of Orchids, the leading feature being a brilliant group of Vanda ccerulea, 
which gained both a Gold and a Lindley Medal. Five other Medals, 
two First-class Certificates, and two Awards of Merit were also given. 
Orchid Committee present: Sir Harry J. Veitch (in the Chair), Messrs. 
J. O’Brien, de Barri Crawshay, R. Brooman White, W. Bolton, W. 
White, A. Dye, W. P. Bound, H. G. Alexander, J. E. Shill, W. H. 
Hatcher, J. Cypher, J. Charlesworth, C. H. Curtis, A. McBean, F. Sander, 
T. Armstrong, F. J. Hanbury, R. G. Thwaites, R. A. Rolfe, C. J. Lucas, 
and Gurney Wilson. 
His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace (gr. Mr. Hunter), 
staged a magnificent group, consisting mainly of about 200 well-flowered 
Vanda coerulea, in a space thirty-six feet long by six feet deep. The 
middle and ends were raised, and the front and lower part of the group 
-consisted of many well-grown Cypripedium insigne Sandere, with a few 
other Cypripediums, which afforded a good contrast to the blue of the 
Vandas. A Gold Medal anda Silver Lindley Medal for excellent culture 
-~were deservedly awarded. 
H. S. Goodson, Esq., Fairlawn, Putney (gr. Mr. Day), sent the pretty 
Sophrocatlelia Olive Fairlawn var., a well-shaped rosy-red flower, Odonto- 
glossum amabile Rosetta, and the handsome Cattleya Iris King George V. 
Lady Theodora Guelph, Inwood, Templecombe (gr. Mr. Hester), sent 
Cattleya Neptune (labiata x Schilleriana). 
F. A. Hindley, Esq., Croft Villa, Great Horton, Bradford, sent 
Cypripedium Hassallii Hindley’s var. (bingleyense X Charlesworthii), a 
well-shaped flower, with a rosy-tinted dorsal sepal. 
Lieut.-Col. Sir George I. Holford, K.C.V.O., Westonbirt (gr. Mr. 
Alexander), sent Laliocattleya Neleus (C. Iris x L.-c. Ophir), a handsome 
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