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of a cross between an ordinary Ponticum variety and one of the Himalayan 
Rhododendrons, proves hardy, it will be a decided gain to the outdoor 
garden. The large white flowers, spotted with lemon brown at the base 
of the upper segment, are borne in large loose trusses. 
To Zonal Pelargonium ' All Flower ' (syn. Miss G. Ashworth) (votes, 
14 for), from Messrs. Cannell, Swanley. A very floriferous variety with 
well-formed trusses of pure white double or semi-double flowers, borne 
on stout stems well above the foliage. The plant is of dwarf compact 
habit. 
To strain of Cyclamen persicum fimbriatum (votes, 14 for, 8 against), 
from St. George's Nursery Co., Hanwell. This strain is remarkable for 
the moss-curled leaves and variously coloured fringed flowers, the latter 
being of medium size, borne rather sparingly. (Fig. 55.) 
To Violet ' La France ' (votes, 13 for, 9 against), from Messrs. House, 
Westbury-on-Trym. This is, perhaps, best described as being similar to 
that charming variety ' Princess of Wales.' The plant is of compact 
habit, free-flowering, and the large bluish-purple flowers are slightly 
fragrant, and carried on long stems well above the foliage. 
Other Exhibits. 
J. J. Thornycroft, Esq., Eyot Villa, Chiswick Mall (gr. Mr. F. Mears), 
sent two large beautifully flowered plants of Iris germanica to show its 
value for greenhouse purposes. The plants exhibited had been in blossom 
upwards of three weeks. 
From J. A. Kenrick, Esq., Berrow Court, Edgbaston (gr. Mr. A. Cryer), 
came a group of seedling Hippeastrums. 
Rev. C. T. Digby, Wareham Rectory, Norfolk, sent a seedling Primrose. 
C. Springbam, Esq., Llandogo-on-Wye, sent flowers of Helleborus 
viridis. 
From Dr. Stocker, Avery Hill, Eltham (gr. Mr. G. Abbey), came 
several lovely sprays of Acacia Riceana. This is a charming Australian 
plant for planting out in the conservatory border, for clothing pillars, 
rafters, &c. 
Miss Meysey-Thompson, Holme Priory, Wareham (gr. Mr. R. Coles), 
sent an unnamed free-flowering Violet. 
Mr. R. B. Leech, The Gardens, Wood Hall, Dulwich, sent Clivia 
, ' Empress.' 
Mr. Hay ward Mathias, Thames Ditton, sent Carnation ' Hypatia.' 
Messrs. J. House, Westbury-on-Trym, sent a small collection of 
Violets. 
F. W. Moore, Esq., Glasnevin, Dubhn, sent flowers of Chionodoxa 
Lucili^e alba. 
Messrs. Ware, Tottenham, sent hardy flowers. 
Messrs. Sander, St. Albans, sent Dracaena albanense striata and Pteris 
argentea. 
Messrs. Peed, West Norwood, sent Clivias, Acacias, and forced shrubs. 
From Mr. Jones, Lewisham, came Daffodils and Tulips. 
Messrs. Wallace, Colchester, sent hardy flowers. 
From Messrs. Cutbush, Highgate, came a group of forced shrubs. 
Messrs. Paul, Cheshunt, sent the double Persian Lilac. 
