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THE ORCHID WORLD. 



[June, iyi4. 



CHELSEA SHOW. 



MESSRS. CHARLESWORrH and 

 Co. were awarded a Gold Medal 

 for an exceptionally fine group, at 

 each end of which were large masses of 

 Miltonia vexillaria and pyramids of Laslio- 

 Cattleyas. The centre was made up of a 

 very choice selection of Odontiodas and pure 

 white Odontoglossums, the red and white 

 making a striking contrast. Bright yellow 

 Oncidiums were used on the highest portions. 

 Miltonia Charlesworthii, a large flower with 

 the dark crimson blotch well developed, was 

 very attractive, and equally so was Coelogyne 

 burfordiense, with an arching spike of 

 greenish flowers. Oncidium monachicum 

 metallicum, with numerous flowers ; Thunia 

 Marshalliana, well flowered ; Phalasnopses m 

 variety ; Vanda teres, and many botanical 

 species occupied prominent positions. Yellow- 

 fiowering Cattleya hybrids were a special 

 feature, and included L.-C. Sunstar and L.-C. 

 Euripides. Choice varieties included 

 Cattleya Mendelii " White Swan," C. Mossiae 

 " Queen Alexandnna," L.-C. Martinettii 

 " King Christian," and Odontoglossum 

 Aglaon " Queen Mary." The group covered 

 an area of about 500 square feet. 



Messrs. Sander and Sons received a Gold 

 Medal for an equally extensive and beautiful 

 group, a special feature being the rare 

 botanical plants and the richly coloured 

 varieties of L.-C. Hyeana. The Miltonias 

 were specially good, and included vexillaria 

 sola, which received a F.C.C. ; vexillaria 

 " Laslia Sander," a similar award ; and 

 vexillaria " Our Princess," a very beautiful 

 variety. White Cattleyas were well repre- 

 sented. Brasso-Cattleyas were particularly 

 fine, and there were good plants of various 

 Phalasnopses. One of the prettiest portions 

 was that occupied by well-flowered plants of 

 Trichopilia suavis. Cattleya Schroderje was 

 to be seen in many varieties, the one called 

 Queen Empress receiving the Davidson Cup 

 for the finest Cattleya in the .show. The new 

 hybrids were numerous and are specially 

 noted in another paragraph. The excellent 



manner in which the plants were displayed 

 evoked much praise. 



Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart., Gatton Park, 

 was awarded a Gold Medal for a group, 

 which although not so large as the preceding, 

 contained plants of special beauty and 

 cultivation, and thus scored many points. 

 Odontiodas were amongst the finest 111 the 

 show, O. BradshawijE carrying j spikes with 

 a total of 1 70 flowers ; while another plant of 

 the same carried over 200 flowers, and 

 received Cultural Commendation. The rich 

 scarlet-red colour was greatly admired and 

 excelled all previous exhibits. Dendrobium 

 Lyonsii was shown in fine condition, the 

 specimen receiving Cultural Commendation. 

 Several other choice Orchids were also 

 included. 



His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, 

 Blenheim Palace, was awarded a Silver-gilt 

 Cup for an attractive exhibit containing 

 many Cattleyas and their hybrids. L.-C. 

 G. S. Ball was m fine condition, the many- 

 flowered spikes of orange-red showing to 

 advantage. Cypripedium callosum Sanders; 

 was grouped m masses, and the pretty Cyp. 

 hirsutissimum was equally effective. The 

 bright yellow Anguloa Clowesii, Brasso- 

 Cattleya Digbyano-Mossi^ with 6 flowers, 

 B.-C. Digbyano-Mendelii, and several 

 excellent varieties of Cattleya Schroderee 

 were in prominent positions. White Cattleyas 

 were also included, as well as Dendrobium 

 nobile virginale. 



Messrs. Armstrong and Brown secured a 

 Silver-gilt Cup for a very extensive exhibit 

 of species and hybrids. Coelogyne pandurata 

 was exceedingly good, and Cattleya Skinnen 

 alba carried numerous flowers. Masdevallia 

 Veitchii with its large scarlet-red flowers 

 added touches of brightness. Cymbidiums 

 were placed along the back, and included 

 Pauwelsii and Alexanderi. Cypripediums 

 were excellent, the large-flowering Holdenii 

 and Maudiae being much admired. Miltonias 

 were a leading feature, the varieties " J. 

 Gurney Fowler " and " The Baroness " both 

 receiving First-class Certificates. Along the 

 front were several groups of Odontoglossum 

 and Odontioda hybrids, all flowering for the 



