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strong examples, for which the President of the Society offered an Quvre 
d’Art, value 500 francs. The class for the group most numerous in species — 
was also blank, with many smaller classes. Against these must be set the 
groups staged “not for competition” already alluded to, and one or two 
smaller ones. 
The facsimile reproduction of the first exhibition of the Society, held a 
century ago, with its contents, was a feature of the greatest interest, but, 
alas, historical accuracy did not permit the inclusion of a single Orchid, so 
that I cannot say more about it. 
Returning for a moment to M. Vuylsteke’s group, I noticed one very 
striking hybrid called Odontoglossum X maculatissimum, though it could 
not by any stretch of imagination be called ‘‘ very much spotted.” But r 
soon learnt that the name was given to mark the fact that it was a hybrid 
between O. maculatum and O. & ardentissimum. I cannot, however, help 
wishing that some different name had been chosen. It is fully recognised 
that names based on this principle are very helpful in recalling the 
parentage, and, if not too long, may be both euphonious and appropriate, 
but such names should be avoided when they have a legitimate meaning of 
their own, as in the present case. I noticed other new names to which this 
principle had not been applied, and as no other clue to the parentage was 
given, it is difficult to say what they represent. I think an effort ought to 
be made to preserve the record of these beautiful plants, otherwise they 
may ultimately be more difficult to trace than natural hybrids, where the 
opportunities of uniting distinct species are more limited. 
— 
So much for the Show itself. I have not alluded to the numerous other 
functions which, with the opportunity for comparing notes of progress and 
of meeting old friends, add so much to the enjoyment of the Ghent week. 
The work began on Friday morning, when the Jury were photographed 
together, on the invitation of the Tritune Horticole, after which, and a short 
address of welcome by the President, the judging commenced, followed by 
the luncheon, anda graphic lecture by M. Noel Bernard, on “ Symbics!s 
between Orchid Roots and certain Fungi.” Next morning the Jury wef 
invited to be present at the opening ceremony by the King. A day later 
came the unveiling of the statue of the late Compte Kerchove de 
Denterghem, late President of the Society, and author of a popular work se 
Orchids, in the Place du Comte de Flandre, with the inevitable banquet ™ 
the evening. These functions were varied by others in which the jury W°* 
entertained in the most cordial and hospitable fashion. Altogether the 
visit was one that will long be recalled with pleasure. ARGUS 
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