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To Nephrolepis exaltata plumosa (votes, unanimous), from 

 Mr. H. B. May, Upper Edmonton. A distinct variety, with 

 heavily crested fronds. 



To Rhododendron Williamsi (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 

 B. S. Williams & Son. Obtained from a cross between Rhodo- 

 dendron arboreum and Azalea sinensis; flowers nearly white, 

 tinted with lilac. 



To Primrose Red Gauntlet (votes, unanimous), from G. F. 

 Wilson, Esq., F.R.S., Heather Bank, Weybrido-e. Flowers of 

 rich purplish blue, having a band of red round the yellow centre. 



To Primula (amoena) Bruce Findlay (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. Ryder & Son. Finely formed flowers of a bright blue colour. 



To Primula (amoena) Distinction (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. Ryder & Son. Flowers deep rose, beautifully fringed. 



To Narcissus George Engleheart (votes, 5 for, 4 against), 

 from the Rev. G. H. Engleheart, Andover. Raised from a cross 

 between Narcissus Tazetta Bazelman major and N. poeticus 

 ornatus ; perianth white, cup pale yellow, with bright yellow 

 margin. 



Other Exhibits. 



Messrs. Paul & Son, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, sent a beautiful 

 group of hardy flowers, especially noticeable being the fine 

 masses of Doronicum plantagineum excelsum, Anemones in 

 variety, and Iris pumila azurea. 



T. H. Burroughs, Esq., 16 Lower Berkeley Street, W., sent a 

 charming display of cut flowers of Anemone hortensis (varieties). 



From the Royal Gardens, Kew, was sent a very interesting 

 group, consisting of Sikkim Rhododendrons, Aristolochia Gol- 

 dieana, Streptocarpus Dunni, Amherstia nobilis, Tropreolum 

 azureum, Primulas in variety, &c. 



M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley Cottage, Croydon, and Mr. J. 

 Walker, The Nursery, Thame, each exhibited very fine blooms 

 of Marechal Niel Rose. 



Mr. J. T. Gilbert, The Nursery, Bourne, Lincolnshire, sent 

 some beautifully coloured flowers of Anemone fulgens. 



The Rev. W. Wilks, Shirley Vicarage, Croydon, sent flowers 

 of the fine Trumpet Daffodil Mme. de Graaff. 



Messrs. Barr & Son sent an attractive collection of Daffodils 

 and other hardy flowers. 



