Xciv PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICTTLTTTAL SOCIETY. 



Specimens of new varieties of Coleuses, extremely bright and fresh, 

 were noticeable. Spiraea Aruncus astilboides, Blandfordia princeps, 

 Hasmanthus Kalbreyeri, together with a cluster of Epidendrum 

 vitellinum, were some of the most noteworthy features of the group, 

 which was one of the brightest and most interesting in the Exhibition. 



Mr. J. J ames, gardener to Mrs. "Watson, Redlees, Isleworth, had 

 a handsome group of Calceolarias, for which a silver Flora medal 

 was awarded. These plants were extremely fine, being dwarf and 

 compact in habit, the flowers very numerous, large and richly 

 coloured. Messrs. W. Cutbush and Son, Highgate, were awarded a 

 silver Banksian medal for a tasteful and attractive collection of plants, 

 including chiefly Heaths, Palms, Ferns, Statices, and pans of Pansies. 

 A collection of uncommonly handsome Calceolarias and Gloxinias 

 was exhibited by Mr. W. Rapley, gardener to J. Brand, Esq., Bed- 

 ford Hill House, Balham. The Calceolarias were especially note- 

 worthy for their good habit and fine flowers. A silver medal was 

 accorded for this exhibit. Messrs. F. and A. Smith, Park Eoad, "West 

 Dulwich, contributed a group of seedling Pelargoniums, including 

 many varieties of great merit. A bronze medal was awarded. Mr. 

 Aldous sent some well-grown Mignonette in 48-size pots, the plants 

 being very dwarf and sturdy, and also table decorations, the flowers, 

 &c, being arranged in gold-coloured trays and baskets of various 

 sizes and depths, which the lady visitors greatly admired. A silver- 

 gilt Flora medal was awarded for Mr. Aldous's contribution. 



A silver Flora medal was awarded to Messrs. Kelway and Son for 

 a collection of Pyrethrum blooms, very fine. A silver Banksian 

 medal was awarded to Mr. Pearson, Chilwell, for a collection of 

 Pelargoniums ; and a vote of thanks to Mr. A. Parmley, 19, Bank- 

 side, S.W., for elegant bridal and ball bouquets. A silver-gilt 

 Banksian medal was obtained by Messrs. H. Lane and Son, Great 

 Berkhampstead, for a group of pyramidal Ivies. Mr. B. S. Williams 

 was adjudged a silver Flora medal for a group of plants, among 

 which a fine plant of Coleus Miss Rosina was noticeable, with neat 

 leaves, yellow flaked with crimson. A silver Banksian medal was 

 accorded to Mr. Boiler for groups of succulent plants ; and votes of 

 thanks to Messrs. Dobson and Sons, Isleworth, and Mr. Ford for 

 good collections of herbaceous Calceolarias. From the Society's 



