December, 191^-] 
THK ORCHID WORLD. 
of water is not too liberal or the tips of the 
leaves may turn black, a condition not only 
unsightly but detrimental to the health of the 
plant. The young growths should be 
periodically examined and any leaves which 
are adhering to each other should be care- 
fully liberated. It will be found good 
practice to remove any leaves at the base of 
the plant which are preventing the young 
roots from entering the compost. Woodlice 
often do considerable damage by eating the 
young roots of these plants ; these insects 
must be destroyed whenever they can be 
seen. 
Odontoglossums which are now sending up 
their flower spikes should be constantly 
examined for thrip. The old method of 
wrapping a piece of cottonwool around the 
spikes may be practised, although I do not 
believe much in its effectiveness in pre- 
venting insects from spoiling these valuable 
spikes. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
AUTUMN ORCHID SHOW, 
Nov. 5th and 6th, igi2. 
The very grand exhibit of Orchids shown by 
Lieut.-Col. Sir George Holford, K.C.V.O., 
Westonbirt (gr. Mr. H. G. Alexander), 
deservedly received Gold and Silver-gilt 
Lindley Medals. The gorgeous Cattleyas 
covered over 300 square feet, and embraced 
most of the finest autumn-flowering hybrids ; 
the Fabias, numbering 55 plants, bearing a 
total of 260 flowers. Of the albino forms of 
C. labiata no less than 38 white flowers were 
to be seen on the various specimens ; C. 
labiata Gilmouriae being specially good. 
More than 20 distinct Cattleya hybrids, a 
similar number of Laelio-Cattleyas, and 
various Brassavola hybrids were contained in 
this truly marvellous exhibit. W^ith such high 
culture were all the specimens shown that it 
is difficult to individualise, but the following 
must be mentioned: — Cattleya Dowiana 
Rosita ; C. Dusseldorfei Undine with 16 
flowers ; Laelio-Cattleya Golden Fleece, of 
wonderful colour ; L.-C. Neleus, of distinct 
yellow hue ; and L.-C. Amber, of unknown 
parentage. 
Sir George Holford also received Gold and 
Silver-gilt Medals for a superb exhibit of 
Vanda coerulea covering an area of 130 
square feet, and containing 45 plants carrying 
more than 70 spikes of flower. A very 
beautiful effect was produced by allowing the 
bright blue flowers of the Vandas to hang 
gracefully over numerous sprays of the 
golden Oncidium varicosum. 
The Davidson Silver Cup was awarded to 
Sir George Holford for an excellent exhibit 
of Cypripediums, the whole covering a space 
of 130 square feet. Most of the fine varieties 
for which the Westonbirt collection is cele- 
brated were shown on this occasion, the high 
state of culture being a notable feature. 
G. F. Moore, Esq., Bourton-on-the- Water, 
received a Gold Medal for an exceedingly 
attractive group of Dendrobium Phala?nopsis 
.Schroderianum, the most distinct varieties 
being the pure-white hololeuca and the 
pinkish tinted Miss Louisa Deane. At 
the back were various autumn-flowering 
Oncidiums, and m the front numerous 
Cypripediums, Cattleyas and their hybrids, 
Brassavola crosses, and various other Orchids, 
the whole forming a most beautiful and 
attractive exhibit. 
H. S. Goodson, Esq., Fairlawn, Putney (gr. 
Mr. Day), was awarded a Silver Cup for an 
extensive group containing a fine selection of 
autumn-flowering hybrids and excellent varie- 
ties of the well-known species, Cattleya Mrs. 
Pitt " Goodson's variety " and a large number 
of the bright-yellov/ Cypripediums, insigne 
Sanderas being specially noteworthy. Sophro- 
Cattleyas and Sophro-La?lias were also shown 
in variety. 
Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart., Gatton Park, 
received a Large Silver Cup for a praise- 
worthy exhibit of the distinct Cattleya Portia 
coerulea, Vanda coerulea, various Laelio- 
Cattleyas, the elegant Odontioda Bradshawiae 
Gattoniensis, Cypripediums and other species 
