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THE ORCHID WORLD. 
[June, 1913. 
THE GREAT CHELSEA SHOW. 
May 20th, 2 1st, 22nd, 191 3. 
Lieut.-Col. Sir George Holford, K.C.V.O., 
Westonbirt (gr. Mr. H. G. Alexander), 
received a Gold Medal for a wonderful display 
of specimen Orchids, every plant being shown 
in perfect condition. The varieties of Mil- 
tonia vexillaria included a dark form with 14 
spikes and 59 flowers ; Snowflake, with 1 5 
spikes and 85 flowers ; Marmorata, with 
14 spikes and 75 flowers ; and virginale with 
29 spikes and 125 flowers. The Cattleyas, 
for which Westonbirt is so famous, included : 
about two dozen plants of C. Mossiae, bearing 
together over 200 flowers, and the following 
named varieties : Mahomet, Parsifal, Valhalla, 
Marmian, and A. Dimmock. Twelve excel- 
lent plants of C. Dusseldorfei Undine carried 
in all 60 flowers ; and C. Mendelii " May 
Queen," Schroderae " Geisha," C. Skinneri 
" Temple's var.," were shown in good style. 
Laelio-Cattleyas were also excellent, and com- 
prised Lygia, of unknown parentage, fine 
forms of luminosa, Glaucus, the Westonbirt 
variety of G. S. Ball, Holford's variety of 
Ganymede, and specimen plants of Fasci- 
nator. Cypnpedmms were another feature, the 
best being Lawrenceanum, callosum Sanderas, 
Maudiae, and Charles Rickman. An attrac- 
tive touch of colour was given by several 
pieces of Masdevallia Veitchiana, each carry- 
ing about 24 scarlet-red flowers. Cymbidiums 
Alexanderi and Pauwelsii were placed along 
the top row, and strong plants of Oncidium 
Marshallianum brightened various portions of 
the group with over two dozen spikes of 
golden blooms. Brasso-Cattleyas included 
over 20 specimens, many being superb varie- 
ties. Odontoglossum crispum was represented 
by two beautiful varieties, known respectively 
as Zoroaster and Lucy Spinner. The Weston- 
birt varieties of illustrissimum and ardentis- 
simum xanthotes were much admired, and 
eximium King George was placed in a 
prominent position. Touches of red colour 
were produced by many choice forms of 
Odontioda Cooksonias, O. Charlesworthii, 
O. Vuylstekei, and O. Bradshawiae, the whole 
making a most beautiful display. 
Messrs. Charlesworth and Co., Haywards 
Heath, were awarded a Gold Medal for a very 
beautiful exhibit, at each end of which were 
banks of Miltonia vexillaria, and in the centre 
numerous varieties of Laslio-Cattleya Fasci- 
nator, which included coerulescens, nobilior, 
and Queen of Denmark. The Odontoglossums 
included Georgius Rex, a fine hybrid with 30 
flowers ; Empress of India, a large spike of 
1 8 flowers of the amabile section ; eximium, 
of rich colour ; Aquitania ; and ardentis- 
simum xanthotes. Laslio-Cattleya Sylvia var. 
Princess Victoria Louise and L.-.C. Golden 
Glory were two of the most distinct hybrids 
in the group, their bright yellow colour being 
very attractive. Cattleya Lawrenceana " Mary 
Regina " was awarded the Davidson Cup for 
the finest Cattleya in the show. Another 
speciality was Miltonia Charlesworthii, which 
was granted a First-class Certificate. Odon- 
tiodas were also good, and included Queen 
Mary, Charlesworthii, and Chantecleer, all of 
brilliant colour. Along the top of this group 
were fine specimens of Cymbidium hybrids. 
Messrs. Sander and Sons, St. Albans, 
secured a Gold Medal for an extensive exhibit 
of hybrids and rare species. In the centre of 
one bay were several Odontonias, the best 
being Laslia Sander, Roger Sander, and 
Lairesseae (M. Warscewiczii x O. crispum 
solum). The new Maxillaria Fletcheriana, 
Odontoglossum Neptune vivicans (crispum x 
nebulosum), and Cypripedium bellatulum 
Queen of Spain were much admired. Other 
specialities included Oncidium Sanderae, 
Cymbidium Pauwelsii, and Cymbidium Got- 
tianum bellissimum, creamy-white with soft 
rose flushing. Brasso-Cattleyas were in good 
form, and included the handsome mirabilis 
and Vilmoriniana Etna with rich rose flowers. 
Miltonia vexillaria " Northlight," M. Bleuana, 
M. Hyeana, and M. St. Andre were also 
included. 
Sir Jeremiah Colman, Bart., Gatton Park, 
received a Silver Cup for a very beautiful 
