298 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [OcroBeR, 1913. 
Another interesting generic hybrid has appeared, having been raised 
by Messrs. J. & A. McBean, Cooksbridge, from Ada aurantiaca and 
Odontoglossum Edwardii. It was exhibited at a meeting of the R.H.S. on 
September gth, under the name of Adoglossum Juno, and was accorded a 
Certificate of Appreciation by the Scientific Committee. It is curious to 
see the way in which the very distinct characters of the parents have been 
combined, for those of the Odontoglossum parent decidedly preponderate, 
both in share and colour, so much so that the influence of the other parent 
is quite obscured. Ada aurantiaca would probably combine better with an 
Odontoglossum of more nearly its own colour, and-the larger the size the 
more likely would the hybrid be to be of horticultural importance. In all 
probability it is only the first of a series. 
The combination between Ada aurantiaca and Cochlioda Neetzliana is 
already known, having been flowered by M. Henri Graire, Amiens, in 
August, 1g10, and exhibited under the name of Adioda St. Fuscien. This 
has a brilliant red colour, as might have been expected from its parentage, 
but the flower largely resembles the Ada parent in shape. It has also been 
raised by Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Haywards Heath, and plants from 
both raisers were exhibited at a meeting of the R.H.S. in January last, 
when a Certificate of Appreciation was awarded. It will be interesting to 
see what other hybrids from this very distinct and brightly-coloured Orchid 
are like. 
From an announcement on another page it will be seen that Sir Harry 
J. Veitch is retiring, and that the Orchid business over which he has so 
long presided with such conspicuous success is being separated from the 
general nursery and seed business, and will in future be carried on at 
Langley by Messrs. S. W. Flory and J. M. Black, both of whom have long 
experience to guide them. They have acquired the entire Orchid stock, 
including the numerous unflowered seedlings, all derived from selected 
parents. The seed business, and the principal part of the seed grounds at 
Langley, have been purchased by Messrs. Sutton and Sons, Reading. Our 
good wishes follow Sir Harry into his well-earned retirement, which we 
hope he and Lady Veitch may long be spared to enjoy. It will be re- 
membered that the honour of knighthood was conferred on Sir Harry 
on the occasion of the Royal International Horticultural Exhibition held 
in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, last year. His portrait 
was given at page 41 of our last volume, together with a short account 
of his numerous activities, and of the history of the firm of which he 
has so long been the head. Our nineteenth volume was also dedicated 
to Sir Harry. 
