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shrivel, but an excessive amount of water should not be given them with 
the idea of making them plump again. This often means the loss of the 
whole of the roots, and the plants are then in a very bad way. 
DENDROBIUMS will now be making a great show, especially if they are 
grown in quantity, and will fill up the blank made as regards flowers, by 
the Cypripediums passing out of bloom. Bring them on slowly, and do not 
attempt to force them, as the flowers will be finer and the new growths 
stronger, if allowed to take their time. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—Since writing my last we have had, in some places, 
rather a severe spell of cold weather, just to remind us not to be in too 
great a hurry to push our plants into growth. My advice still is to keep 
everything as quiet as possible, and not to unduly raise the temperatures or 
hasten the growth of any plants. The growths will be finer, more 
consolidated, and better in every way if made later, when the sun has 
more influence and power. Insect and other pests must be diligently 
searched for and eradicated as far as possible. In conclusion, let me say 
take time by the forelock, and push on all work that can be safely carried 
out before the rush of the busy season arrives. 
SOCIETIES. 
RoyaL HORTICULTURAL. 
A MEETING was held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, 
Westminster, on January 23rd last, when there was a very fine display of 
Orchids, including nine medal groups, while one First-class Certificate, five 
Awards of Merit, and one Cultural Commendation were also given. 
Orchid Committee present : J. Gurney Fowler, Esq. (in the Chair), and 
Messrs. J. O’Brien (hon. sec.), Harry J. Veitch, Gurney Wilson, F. ii 
Hanbury, W. Cobb, G. F. Moore, T. Armstrong, A. A. McBean, J. Charles- 
worth, J. Cypher, W. P. Bound, J. E. Shill, H. G. Alexander, A. Dye, W. 
H. White, J. Wilson Potter, W. Bolton, J. S. Moss, de Barti Crawshay, 
and Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart. 
Lieut.-Col. Sir G. L. Holford, Westonbirt (gr. Mr. H. G. Alexander), 
was awarded a Lindley Medal for a choice group of well-grown Orchids, 
including Lelia anceps G. D. Owen and L. a. Amesiz, each with nine 
spikes, L. autumnalis alba with four spikes, Lzliocattleya Cappei, Weston- 
birt var., with a spike of thirteen flowers, and Vanda Watsonii with seven 
spikes. 
Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart., Gatton Park, Reigate (gr. Mr. J. Collier), 
sent a beautiful group of Lelia anceps, including the varieties Dawsonii, 
Sanderiana, Hilliana rosefieldiensis, white with the front lobe of the lip 
pink, and the fine Gatton Park var., with plants of the charming Phaio- 
calanthe Colmanii (Silver Flora Medal). 
