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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



To Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for a beautiful collection 

 of cut Roses (very fresh for the season), Phloxes, Carnations, &c 



To Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, for a 

 well-grown group of Dracasnas, including D. Miss Glendinning, 

 which was certificated. 



To Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, for a collection of 

 Gladioli, African and French Marigolds, and beautiful Hardy 

 Trees and Shrubs. 



Bronze Banksian Medal. 



To Messrs. J. Peed & Son, Streatham, for an attractive 

 group of Gloxinias in flower. 



To the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford 

 (gardener, Mr. G. Wythes), for a well-flowered group of Campanula 

 pyramidalis. 



First Class Certificate. 



To Tilia euchlora (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. J. Veitch 

 & Sons, Chelsea. A Lime with large deep green, glossy leaves. 



To Sequoia sempervirens alba spica (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. Of slender growth, the points of the 

 shoots creamy white. 



To Dracaena Miss Glendinning (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. B. S. Williams & Sons, Upper Holloway. A distinct and 

 beautiful variety, having the narrow leaves edged with deep purple. 



To Nepenthes Burkei excellens (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. Pitchers of medium size, mottled 

 bronzy green, the margin rich of a deep bronzy purple. 



Award of Merit. 



To Petunia Holborn Blue (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 

 James Carter & Co., High Holborn. A single-flowered form ; 

 flowers of violet -blue, freely produced. 



To Gladiolus Empress of Germany (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. Kelway & Son. Flowers ivory-white, veined with rose. 



To Gladiolus Stanley (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 

 Kelway & Son. Flowers flesh-colour, veined with rose. 



To Hydrangea hortensis fl. pi. (votes, 14 for, 1 against), 

 from Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. A double rose-coloured form, 

 which may be useful for market purposes. 



To Nepenthes Burkei prolifica (votes, unanimous), from 



