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Odontoglossum Pescatorei suave. — A 

 very sweet-scented variety of this pretty cool- 

 house Orchid has recently flowered in the 

 collection of J. B'. H. Goodden, Esq., The 

 Manor House, West Coker, Yeovil. It is 

 rarely one comes across a flower of this species 

 with such a distinct odour, and it will be inter- 

 esting to note whether this peculiarity will 

 continue in future years. 



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Abnormal Odontoglossuaf. — A curious 

 example of the fusion of two flowers has 

 occurred on a plant of Odontoglossum crispum 

 in the collection of Malcolm Cooke, Esq., 

 Tankerville, Kingston Hifl. The specimen 

 has five sepals in the outer whorl and three 

 petals and two labellums in the inner whorl, 

 while the two columns, which bear perfect 

 pollen masses, are somewhat coherent. One 

 of the staminodes usually present in the form 

 of a side wing to the column has become 

 petaloid. The stalk also shows evidence of 

 the fusion of two ovaries. 



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Orchid Records. — The Manchester 

 Orchid Society gives notice that the owners of 

 plants receiving First-class Certificates shall 

 give a flower to be painted, or shall present a 

 painting of same to the Society for future 

 reference. This is a step in the right direction, 

 and it is to be hoped that if the painting is not 

 forthcoming the award shall be withdrawn. 

 Perhaps in the near future the rule may 

 be made to appl\- to Awards of Merit also. 



Exhibitors are asked to note that no cut flowers 

 and fronds of ferns will be allowed in. the 

 staging of competitive groups. All plants 

 exhibited at the meetings of this Society are 

 to be shown to the best advantage, and all 

 paper is to be removed from the flowers. 

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Orchid Seed. — A 

 garden seeds contains the following: — 

 "Orchids, greenhouse perennial, i ft. in height, 

 one penny per packet of 21; seeds. Remarks, 

 many grand kinds." We hope some pur- 

 chasers may be so fortunate as to find 26 seeds 

 in their packets, for the additional one may be 

 a prize winner. 



York Show, 191 2. — The fifty-fourth 

 annual show will be held on June 19th, 20th, 

 and 2 1st, in Bootham Park, York. Eight 

 classes and nearly £100 in prizes are specially 

 reserved for Orchids. Entries should be sent 

 in before the 12th June to Mr. Fred. Arey, 

 Davyhall Chambers, Davygate, York. 



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DONCASTER Show, 191 2. — The Royal 

 Agricultural Society of England will hold a 

 Horticultural Exhibition at Doncaster on 

 July 3rd to 6th. In the schedule of Prizes 

 Class 2 is for a Collection of Orchids arranged 

 for effect on a stage 100 square feet. The First 

 Prize, Gold Medal and £10; Second Prize, 

 £<^ ; Third Prize, £],. Entries, which close 

 Friday, May 31st, should be sent to Mr. Peter 

 Blair, Trentham Gardens, .Stoke-on-Trent. 



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