FLORAL COMMITTEE, MARCH 27. 



First Class Certificate. 



To Beaumontia grandiflora superba (votes, unanimous), from 

 Earl Cowper, K.G., Panshanger, Hertford (gr. Mr. J. Fitt). A 

 superb stove plant, producing an abundance of large white 

 sweetly scented bell-shaped flowers. 



To Asparagus plumosus Sanderi (votes, 13 for), from the St. 

 George's Nursery Company, Han well,, A beautiful seedling of 

 vigorous habit and graceful foliage. 



To Anthurium Scherzerianum atropurpureum (votes, unani- 

 mous), from Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. A splendid variety with 

 bright green foliage and spathe of a deep crimson colour. 



Award of Merit. 



To Primrose Elizabeth Brodia (votes, unanimous), from G. F. 

 Wilson, Esq., Weybridge. A pretty variety with rich plum- 

 coloured flowers and a clear yellow eye. 



To Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) Novelty (votes, unanimous), 

 from Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt. Flowers of medium size ; 

 colour bright rosy pink, with a broad white band down the centre 

 of each segment. 



To Forsythia intermedia (votes, 12 for), from Messrs. Paul & 

 Son. A hardy early free-flowering shrub with rich golden- 

 yellow flowers, which appear before the leaves. 



To Primrose Queen of Whites (votes, 11 for), from Mr. R. 

 Dean, Ealing. A grand variety with large flowers; colour 

 creamy white, yellow eye. 



To Caladium Gaspard Crayer (votes, 13 for), from Messrs. 

 Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. A beautiful variety, with large bronzy- 

 green leaves and blood-red veins. 



To Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) Olympia (votes, 13 for, 3 against), 

 from Messrs J. Veitch & Sons. A handsome variety, with large 

 crimson-coloured flowers ; very distinct. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, Hassocks, Sussex, for a 

 number of exceptionally well-grown plants of Tetratheca 

 ericoides. 



Other Exhibits. 



From the Director, Royal Gardens, Kew, came a magnificent 

 collection of cut specimens of hardy flowering trees and shrubs, 



