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A ward of Merit. 



To Astilbe simplicifolia rosea (votes unanimous), from Mr. J. C. Allgrove, 

 Slough. A charming variety of this useful hardy plant differing from the type 

 only in the rose colour of the flowers, the red of the stems, and the slight pink 

 tinge of the foliage. 



To Gentian a Freyniana (votes 19 for), from Messrs. Baker, Codsall. A strong- 

 growing Gentian, having alternate, opposite, lanceolate leaves and bearing large 

 clusters of dark-blue flowers at the top of the stout erect growths. The inside 

 of the tube of the flower is spotted with purplish spots. The height of the plant 

 is nearly one foot. 



To Gentiana lagodechiana (votes 21 for, 1 against), from Messrs. Baker, 

 Codsall. A very pretty prostrate Gentian with bright-blue flowers spotted with 

 greyish-brown on the segments of the corolla. The inside of the tube of the 

 flower is whitish and speckled with brown. The leaves are small, ovate, and 

 bright green in colour. 



To Sweet Pea ' Market Pink ' (votes 8 for, 1 against), from Messrs. Ireland 

 & Hitchcock, Marks Tey. The flowers of this variety are very large and nicely 

 waved. The colour is a good pink with a cream ground showing through 

 at the bases of the standard and wings. 



To Sweet Pea ' Mascott's White ' (votes 14 for), from Messrs. Ireland & 

 Hitchcock, Marks Tey. A very large pure white Sweet Pea of great excellence. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. F. J. Bealing : Geranium ' Rita Bealing.' 



Mr. E. Marsden Jones, F.L.S., Tilston : Lathyrus ' Dolly North ' and L. 

 ' Fairy Queen.' 



Mr. A. Perry, Enfield : Dianthus latifolius ' Crimson Bedder.' 

 Mr. T. Tongue, Tarleton : Chrysanthemum maximum var. 

 Messrs. R. Veitch, Exeter : Gaya Lyallii. 

 Mr. W. Wells, Junr., Merstham : hardy plants. 



Floral Committee, August 12, 1919. 

 Mr. H. B. May, V.M.H., in the Chair, and nineteen members present. 

 Awards Recommended : — 



Silver-gilt Banksian Medal. 



To Messrs. Grullemans, Lisse, Holland, for Gladioli. 

 To Messrs. Kelway, Langport, for Gladioli. 



Silver Flora Medal. 

 To Major Churcher, Alverstoke, for Gladioli. 



To Messrs. May, Upper Edmonton, for ferns and flowering plants. 



Silver Banksian Medal. 

 To Messrs. Allwood, Haywards Heath, for Carnations. 

 To Messrs. Cheal, Crawley, for hardy plants. 

 To Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Romford, for Roses. 

 To Mr. M. Prichard, Christchurch, for hardy plants. 

 To Mr.'G. Reuthe, Keston, for hardy plants. 

 To Mr. W. Wells, Junr., Merstham, for Delphiniums. 



Bronze Flora Medal. 

 To C. Scrase-Dickins, Esq., Horsham, for Dierama pendulum. 



Award of Merit. 



To Gladiolus' Mrs. Swainson ' (votes 11 for, 5 against), from Messrs. Kelway, 

 Langport. A pale-yellow variety slightly flushed with rose towards the tips. 

 It is of the primulinus type and belongs to the section known as ' Langprim 

 Hybrids.' 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. G. F. Hallett, Carlisle : P.F. Carnation ■ Gracie Hallett.' 

 Messrs. Hurst, London : Antirrhinum nanum grandiflorutn ' Sunrise.' 

 Mr. W. G. Meredith, Leamington Spa : Carnation seedling. 



