FLORAL COMMITTEE, MAY 14. 
hardy flowers, amongst which were Gladioh, Tree Pasonies, 
TuHps, Irises, Saxifrages, Cypripediums, and Spiraeas. 
To Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, for a very large group 
of Tulips, particularly noteworthy varieties being Fulgens, deep 
crimson ; Boutond'Or, golden yellow ; GraafBuren, Lutea major, 
Queen of the Reds, and Picotee. 
Silver Gilt Banksian Medal. 
To Mr. G. Mount, Canterbury, for a group of cut Roses in 
great variety, and in grand condition, conspicuous varieties being 
General Jacqueminot, ]\Irs. J. Laing, La France, I'isher Holmes, 
and Niphetos. 
To Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, for a very large 
group of well-grown Gloxinias, arranged with Ferns, Palms, 
and dwarf Caladiums. 
To Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, for a very large 
group of Tulips in immense variety ; also Narcissi, Irises, 
Phloxes, Aubrietias, Paeonies, and Primulas. 
Silver Banksian Medal. 
To Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, Norwood Road, S.E., for a group 
of Palms, Dracasnas, Begonias, Caladiums, Anthuriums, &c. 
Bronze Banksian Medal. 
To Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for a group of plants, 
amongst them being Lilacs, Hippeastrums, Rhododendrons, a 
small collection of dwarf Cannas, and some pretty Alpines. 
To Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, for a group of hardy 
shrubs — Acer, Philadelphus, Pyrus, Spiraea, and Cerasus. 
Award of Merit. 
To Sambucus racemosus plumosus fol. aureus (votes, 6 for, 
4 against), from Messrs. K. Wezelenburg k Son, Hazerswoude, 
near Leiden, Holland. Foliage soft yellow,, and very deeply cut. 
To Tulipa elegans alba (votes, 14 for, 1 against), from Messrs. 
Barr k Son. White edged with pink. 
To Lilac La Tour d'Auvergne (votes, 10 for, 3 against), 
from Messrs. Paul & Son. A sweet-scented, semi-double flowered 
variety, bearing very fine trusses of rich reddish lilac-coloured 
flowers, 
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