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Blagdon Surprise, a variety with pure white sweetly scented 

 flowers. The Committee wished to see the plant. 



The Eight Hon. J. Chamberlain, M.P., Highbury, Birming- 

 ham (gr. Mr. W. Earp), exhibited some promising seedling 

 Anthuriums. 



W. H. Evans, Esq., Forde Abbey, Chard (gr. Mr. J. Crook), 

 sent cut flowers of Hippeastrum Prince of Orange, seedling 

 Primulas, and very fine spikes of Euphorbia jacquiniae flora. 



W. Thompson, Esq., Walton Grange, Stone (gr. Mr. W. 

 Stevens), exhibited some fine specimens of Eucharis Stevensi. 



From F. W. Moore, Esq., Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, came 

 cut flowers of Cyrtanthus flavescens. 



Mr. C. Holden, 61 Warwick Boad, Ealing, exhibited a group 

 of foliage and berries suitable for winter decoration. 



From Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, came three varieties 

 of their new Moss-curled Primulas. The leaves were beautifully 

 curled and crested like Parsley. 



Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited a very well- 

 grown plant of Dicksonia (Balantium) culcita. 



Mr. R. Owen, Castle Hill, Maidenhead, sent cut blooms of 

 Chrysanthemum Madame Fortamier, to show its usefulness as a 

 late-flowering variety. The Committee asked to see this again. 



Floral Committee, February 13, 1894. 



W. Marshall, Esq., in the Chair, and twenty-six members 

 present. 



Awards Recommended:— 



Silver Gilt Flora Medal. 



To Mr. John May, St. Margaret's, Twickenham, for an 

 exceptionally fine display of Cyclamen grown in small pots. The 

 plants bore large flowers of great substance, the colours ranging 

 from pure white to the deepest crimson. 



To Mr. C. F. Bause, Portland Road, South Norwood, for an 

 extremely handsome group of graceful and highly coloured 

 Dracaenas. Amongst the most conspicuous varieties were Lord 



