FLORAL COMMITTEE, FEBRUARY 8. 



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Heuchera sanguinca and blossoms of Helleborus 1 Stephen 

 Olbritch.' 



S. G. Lutwyche, Esq., Eden Park, Beckenham (gr. Mr. 

 Paterson), sent a well-blossomed plant of Iris Chinensis. 



From Her Grace the Duchess of Cleveland, Battle Abbey, 

 (gr. Mr. Camm), came long sprays of Bougainvillea spectabilis 

 wreathed with showy flowers, also splendid specimens of 

 Bignonia venusta with terminal trusses of orange flowers. 



Rev. W. Shirley, South wick, Fareham (gr. Mr. Berry), 

 showed a new Crinum named C. Yemense. The plant had 

 two stout scapes with numerous white drooping flowers. It was 

 not considered superior to Crinum Powelli album. 



Mrs. Thackwell, Rostellan Castle, Cork (gr. Mr. Sheppard), 

 sent a bunch of Californian Violets, which were considered 

 inferior to others already in cultivation. 



Mrs. Wingfield, Ampthill House (gr. Mr. Empson), showed 

 Maranta Wingfieldiana. 



From Mrs. Champernowne, Totnes, came a flowering plant 

 of a new American Violet named ' Mrs. J. J. Astor.' It was 

 stated that the plants had been in bloom in a cold frame since 

 the early part of November, and were considered to be freer in 

 bloom and better in growth than V. ' Madame Millet.' 



Lady Elphinstone, Heawood Hall, Chelford, sent a new and 

 very beautiful double Snowdrop. 



Messrs. Cuthbert, Southgate, exhibited Crocuses, Hyacinths, 

 and Scillas. 



From Mr. Russell, Richmond, came a collection of Euonymus 

 and three baskets of Daphne mezereum varieties. 



Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, sent a group of hardy 

 flowers. 



Messrs. Barr, Covent Garden, sent a small collection of 

 spring flowering bulbs. 



From Mr. Ware, Tottenham, came a group of forced bulbs 

 and spring flowers. 



Messrs. R. Veitch, Exeter, sent flowers of the rare Magnolia 

 Campbelli, cut from plants growing in the open air. 



Mr. George, Putney, exhibited Lawton's Patent Clip for 

 suspending flower pots. 



