CXxiv PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Bhododendron Hybrid. — Mr. Henslow exhibited a specimen 

 received from Mr. Veitch, the result of crossing "Lord Wolseley " 

 by the bigener " Indico javanicum," this having been the result 

 of crossing " Lord Wolseley" with Azalea indica Stella. The 

 flowers were more or less malformed, having a strong tendency 

 to be polypetalous ; the stamens were occasionally epipetalous 

 or sub-petaloid. The form of the flower showed no improvement 

 on that of Indico javanicum, though it was a little brighter in 

 colour (orange). 



Oak Galls. — Some curious many-pointed galls on the acorns 

 of Oaks at Versailles were sent by Mr. Belt, of Ealing. Mr. 

 McLachlan reports that they are the product of Cynips calycis, 

 and that .this species of gall has never been found in this 

 country. 



Bayless Matricaria Cliamomilla.—lsh. Henslow exhibited 

 specimens found by road-sides in Ealing. They appeared to be 

 particularly abundant last year. Seed obtained failed to germi- 

 nate in the present dry season. 



Scientific Committee, October 24, 1893. 

 Dr. Russell, F.R.S., in the Chair, and four members present. 



Galls on Oak. — With reference to the galls exhibited at the 

 last meeting and [recognised as those of Cynips calycis, Mr. 

 Blandford observed that they are used for tannic acid on the 

 Continent, as well as the more common form, on Quercus infec- 

 toria, which contain 50 per cent. 



Daffodils and Mice. — Rev. W. Wilks exhibited several bulbs 

 which had been attacked by Merodon ; but subsequently mice 

 had eaten into the bulbs, apparently in order to extract the 

 grub, as no perfect bulb was ever touched. Mr. Wilks intends, 

 and suggests as a means of selection, to spread out bulbs supposed 

 to be affected where mice can have access to them, as the sound 

 bulbs will be left untouched. 



Decay ing Daffodil. — He also showed a bulb which had decayed 

 up the middle, while the base of the stem was detached together 

 with the roots. It was referred to Kew for examination. 



Diseased Onions. — Some large flattish Onions were exhibited, 



