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centre, and streaked with deep crimson; very neat and pretty. 

 OdontogloFSum Rossii majus, sepals thickly dotted with light 

 chocolate, petals white with a few dots at the base, labellum white ; 

 a good variety. Sophronitis grandiflora had five good brilliant 

 coloured flowers. Oncidium Eogersii had a spike of large flowers 

 with their characteristic broad yellow labellums. Cymbidium 

 giganteum was bearing a spike of five of its peculiar flowers. 

 Many other plants, notably a specimen Davidsonia pruriens, were 

 iu good condition. A vote of thanks was accorded for the group. 



A very large collection of double Primulas, raised by Mr. R. 

 Gilbert of The Gardens, Burghley, was exhibited. Many of these 

 varieties are particularly good, notably such as "White Lady, 

 Marchioness of Exeter, and A. F. Barron among the white and 

 blush varieties, while among the pink forms the best is Lord 

 Beaconsfield. About fifty plants were staged. Messrs. Osborn 

 and Sons, Fulham, have acquired the stock, and will distribute 

 these varieties in the spring of 1880. A vote of thanks was 

 accorded to Mr. Gilbert. Messrs. T. Jackson and Son, Kingston, 

 exhibited two stands of Japanese Chrysanthemums, new varieties. 

 These flowers were in excellent condition, the following being the 

 most noticeable for colour and form — La Nymphe, La Charmeuse, 

 M. Crousse, Gloire de Toulouse, and Dr. Andiguier. A vote of 

 thanks was accorded. A large and tasteful group of plants was 

 sent from the Society's gardens at Chiswick, comprising a number 

 of varieties of Abutilons, intermixed with Ferns and edged with 

 Selaginellas. A collection of single Primulas was also contributed, 

 comprising some striking varieties, especially among the crimsons. 

 First-class certificates were awarded for P. sinensis Chiswick 

 Red, flower neat and colour bright ; and rubra violacea, a purplish 

 crimson flower with a yellow eye. Messrs. Smith & Larke, florists, 

 Kensington, exhibited several excellent bouquets and wreaths of 

 Chrysanthemums, associated with Adiantums and Bouvardias. 

 A vote of thanks was accorded. Mr. H. Bennett, Manor Farm 

 Nursery, Staplefort, exhibited two Tea Rose plants in pots, Madame 

 de St. Joseph and alba rosea, bearing a great number offru its 

 produced by artificial fertilisation. A vote of thanks was 

 accorded. 



Mr. J. Roberts, The Gardens, Gunnersbury Park, Acton, was 



