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Bronze Btmksian Medal. 

 To Mrs. Charrington. The Warren, Hever, Edenbridge, for Carnation?. 



First-class Certificate. 



To Astilbe chinensis Davidii (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. Veitch, 

 Chelsea. This is the most important hardy perennial introduced during 

 the past few years, as it is free in growth, delightful in blossom, and, being 



Fig. 181. — Astilbe chinexsis Davidii. (Journal of Horticulture.) 



quite distinct from any other hardy plant, is sure to find many admirers. 

 It varies in height from three to five feet, its flowering spikes being at 

 least two feet long and laden with small reddish-purple flowers with 

 violet anthers. It comes from Central China, where it is known as 1 Hung- 

 Sheng-Ma.' (Fig. 181.) 



To Libocedrus macrolcpis (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. Veitch. A 

 grand new conifer from South China, but not likely to prove hardy enough 



