XX PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



a special feature of the Exhibition ; and they were probably the most 

 decorative of any, well deserving the Grand Prize awarded them by the 

 general vote of the jurors. 



The finest group of Roses was planted out as in a Rose garden, and 

 included standard and climbing plants of all the popular sorts. The chief 

 prize winner was Mr. Adolph Koschel, of Charlottenburg. 



Amongst attractive novelties were Imjjatiens Holstii Liegnitzia, a 

 dwarf and very brightly coloured variety ; the wonderful collection of 

 varieties of Gerbera by M. R. Adnet, of Cap d'Antibes, including pure 

 white, yellow, orange, rose, red, and rich crimson flowers ; Gordyline 

 Bruantii varicgata shown by Emil Yercauteren ; a fine form of 1 White 

 Pearl ' Rhododendron by Messrs. C. B. van Nes & Son ; a magnificent 

 group of Azaleas by Mr. T. J. Seidel, of Dresden, which occupied the floor 

 area in the large hall ; the several groups of Primula obconica, the 

 flowers of which were described as " surpassing in size and colour anything 

 yet exhibited in London " ; the large and singularly interesting collections 

 of hardy fruits with thousands of handsome specimens of Apples, Pears, 

 and Quinces in excellent condition for the time of year ; and the large 

 exhibits of vegetables, contributed chiefly by Dutch growers. 



In addition to the Exhibition briefly described above, on April 7 there 

 was opened another Exhibition, or "Floral Display," consisting of 

 arrangements of flowers bringing into prominence the association of 

 poetical or symbolical ideas with certain classes of plants. A descriptive 

 account of this appeared in the Gardeners' Chronicle of April 17, p. 249. 



There were several social functions to which the foreign and other 

 representatives were invited and hospitably entertained during their 

 visit. 



On Thursday, April 1, the jurors, after completing their arduous duties 

 at the Exhibition, were entertained at luncheon by the President and 

 Officers of the Society. On Friday the representatives and jurors were in- 

 vited to be present at the formal opening of the Exhibition by the Imperial 

 Crown Prince and Princess. In the evening of the same day the foreign 

 guests attended a performance of Verdi's Opera of Aida. On Saturday 

 evening the Exhibition Festival Dinner took place at the Chief Restaurant 

 attached to the Zoological Gardens. The President (Herr Malther 

 Swaboda), the Vice-President (Herr A. Brodersen), and a distinguished 

 party " welcomed the guests." Appropriate speeches and responses were 

 made by the representatives of each country. Sir Daniel Morris, 

 K.C.M.G., V.M.H., responded to the toast of " British Horticulture," and 

 expressed his appreciation of the hospitality extended to the visitors from 

 this country. On Sunday and Monday excursions were organized to the 

 Imperial Gardens at Potsdam and the recently established Botanic 

 Gardens at Dahlem. 



There is little doubt that this great International Exhibition, whether 

 a financial success or not, will have had a great influence on the develop- 

 ment of German horticulture, and thus the main objects of its promoters 

 will be fully achieved. It was the general opinion of the English visitors 

 that such an Exhibition afforded a valuable object-lesson as to the best 

 means of organizing and carrying into effect large undertakings of this 

 kind and ensuring unqualified success. 



