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specimens, which included good examples of Miltonia vexillaria, a fine 
Cattleya Mossie Emperor, Lzliocattleya Excelsior (C. Mendelii x L.-c. 
Canhamiana), and Odontoglossum Jasper. 
There was another close contest in six Orchids, when Messrs. J. Cypher 
& Sons were first, their best plants being Oncidium Marshallianum, Lelia 
tenebrosa, and Vanda teres. Mr. Burkinshaw was second, having well- 
grown plants of Cattleya Warscewiczii, C. Mendelii, L.-c. Lady Miller, 
&c. Mr. E. H. Davidson was third, with neat, well-grown specimens. 
For three Orchids Mr. E. H. Davidson was first, with Leeliocattleya 
Canhamiana, Cattleya Mendelii Twyford Gem, and Odontoglossum Dora, 
while Mr. Burkinshaw and Messrs. J. Cypher & Sons were second and 
third respectively. 
or a new or rare Orchid Mr. Burkinshaw was first, with a fine plant 
of Cattleya Mossiz alba, carrying seven flowers. 
In the two classes, open only to amateurs for six Orchids and three 
Orchids respectively, Mr. Burkinshaw won both prizes. In the former 
Lelia tenebrosa Charlesworthii, Cypripedium Boltonii, and Cattleya 
Mossiz Reineckeana var. Mrs. E. M. Hanworth were conspicuous, and in 
the latter a fine Miltonia Bleuana, and another C. Mossiz Reineckeana var. 
Mrs. H. P. Horsley. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR JULY. 
J. T. BARKER, The West Hill Gardens, Hessle, E. Yorks. 
THE delightful change in the climatic conditions has been advantageous to 
most Orchids, although it may have caused the rapid fading of those flowers 
which have been open for some time. It will now be possible to treat the 
plants in the warmer divisions more liberally, and with the increased light 
and heat extra air and moisture may be used in all departments. During 
wet and cold days, however, it is necessary to use some caution, as there is 
always the risk of spotting flowers if the atmosphere is heavily charged with 
moisture, especially if by any means the temperature should fall at all low. 
A cold, damp atmosphere is to be avoided at all times. 
The temperatures. and general treatment given in the May number 
should be continued, except that the ventilation and shading of the houses 
will require more attention. As regards shading the plants, some districts 
are subject to stronger sunshine than others, and it is obvious that more 
shading is required in the South of England than is necessary here in the 
East Riding of Yorkshire, where we do not experience that strong sunshine 
that prevails in some districts. Sunheat is what all warm Orchids delight 
in, therefore it is advisable to close the houses reasonably early in the 
afternoon, so that full advantage may be obtained from it. After the great 
amount of sunless weather we have experienced this spring, it will be 
