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THE ORCHID WORLD. 
THE TEMPLE SHOW. 
May 23rd to 25th. 1911, 
THE wonderful exhibits of Orchids in 
this show seemed to be finer and 
arranged in better style than on any 
previous occasion. The large tent, the centre 
of which was specially set apart for these 
wonders of Nature, was crowded from early 
morning until closing time with Orchid 
enthusiasts from all parts of England and 
many of the principal European countries. 
Durmg the morning of the first day thei: 
Majesties the King and Queen visited the 
show and were delighted with the gorgeous 
display produced by the Orchids. Mr. Bolton, 
of Warrington, who has on past occasions 
been honoured by her Majesty Queen Alex- 
andra graciously accepting boxes of Orchid 
bloom from him, had the honour of being 
presented to Her Majesty Queen Mary. 
Members of the Orchid Committee present; 
Harry J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair). Sir 
Jeremiah Colman, Bart., and Messrs. James 
O'Brien (hon. sec), Fred. J. Hanbury, Gurney 
Wilson, H. J. Chapman, de Barri Crawshav, 
J. E. Shill, W. H. White, H. Little, H. Ballan- 
tine, A. A. McBean, Richd. G. Thwaites, 
Walter Cobb, Clive Cookson, Stuart Low, R. 
Brooman-White, W. Waters Butler, F. Men- 
teith Ogilvie, Elijah Ashworth, J. Wilson 
Potter, W. H. Hatcher. F. Sander, W. Thomp- 
son, G. F. Moore, H. G. Alexander, A. Dye, 
W. P. Bound, C. J. Lucas, and J. Gurney 
Fowler. 
Messrs. Charlesworth and Co., Hay wards 
Heath, were awarded a Gold Medal for a 
magnificent group of Orchids containing a large 
number of specimen plants of rare species and 
new hybrids for which they are specially 
noted. The three centre pieces in this group 
were filled with wonderful varieties of Mil- 
tonia vexillaria and its hybrids, the M. 
Bleuana being extra fine. Along the back 
row were arranged large plants of Oncidium 
macranthum and other decorative Orchids, the 
long spikes of bloom adding a graceful effect. 
The pretty, red Odontioda Charlesworthii 
was exhibited in good style, as were O. 
Lutetia, O. Bradshawiae, and O. Vuylstekeae. 
A large plant of Oncidium hastilabium 
carried a spike of 83 flowers and was 
much admired. In masses were noted splen- 
did examples of Cattleya Mendelii, C. Mossias, 
and other well-known Cattleyas. Many 
elegant plants of Phalaenopsis amablis, Laslio- 
Cattleya Canhamiana (purpurata x Mossias), 
and large pans of Epidendrum vitellinum were 
admired for the beauty of their flowers. The 
specially fine plants were Vanda suavis pal- 
lida, Brasso-Cattleya Vilmoriniana (Mrs. J. 
Leemann x Mossiae), Odontoglossum eximium 
Prince of Wales, O. eximium Pintadeau, 
Laelio-Cattleya Fascinator Kaiser Wilhelm, 
L.-C. Fascinator King George V., the richly 
coloured Zygo-Colax Charlesworthii, Cattleya 
Mendelii leucochila, C. Empress Frederick, 
Odontoglossum crispum Princess Victoria 
Louise, a grand spotted variety, the very dis- 
tinct Cattleya intermedia Aquinii, Brasso- 
Cattleya Queen Alexandra with a large pure- 
white flower, and B.-C. Abekenii (Digbyano- 
gigas X Liiddemanniana). a gorgeous hybrid 
exhibiting a large amount of gold colouring 
in the throat and lip. 
Messrs. Sander and Sons, St. Albans, Herts, 
were awarded a Gold Medal for a superb 
group containing a vast number of rare 
species and beautiful hybrids. In prominent 
position were to be seen magnificent varieties 
of Cattleya Schroderas, two forms of which 
deserving of special mention being Sunset 
and Fairy, some excellent varieties of Laelio- 
Cattleya Hyeana (purpurata x Lawrenceana), 
and the elegant Phalaenopsis amablis. One 
of the most attractive plants in this grand 
group was Bulbopliyllum virescens ; others of 
almost equal interest were Rhyncostylis 
praemorsa with four spikes of bloom, 
Bifrenaria pubigera, the red-flowering Renan- 
thera Imschootiana, a number of specimen 
plants of Phalaenopsis Schilleriana with 
specially fine spikes of bloom, Odontoglossum 
amabile Empress of India, a very fine variety, 
Odontioda Lambeauiana which secured a 
First-class Certificate, Cattleya Schroderae 
Queen Mary, very distinct and beautiful. 
