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purple. The foliage is lanceolate, serrated, and covered with a thick 
white t omentum on the underside. 
To strain of Hybrid Primulas (votes n . for), from Messrs. Bees, 
Liverpool. This beautiful strain has been raised by crossing Primula 
Beesiana ? and P. Bulky ana s . The plants are all of medium stature, 
and the colours of the flowers cover a wide range, including salmon, 
orange, rose, magenta, orange-red, fiery orange, and lilac. 
To Rose ' Lucy Williams ' (votes 19 for), from Dr. A. H. Williams, 
Harrow-on-the-Hill. A strong, vigorous climber of the Wichuraiana 
type, raised by crossing ' Jersey Beauty ' ? and 'Edward Mawley ' $ . 
The flowers are large, very deep rose-pink in colour, and delicately 
perfumed. The foliage is vigorous, and the plant is said to remain in 
bloom for about two months, commencing at the beginning of June. 
To Rose ' Mrs. A. W. Atkinson ' (votes 13 for, 1 against), from 
Messrs. Chaplin, Waltham Cross. A Hybrid Tea variety suitable for 
exhibition. The flowers are large, scented, of good form with high 
pointed centre, and ivory-white in colour. 
To Sphaeralcea canescens (votes unanimous), from S. Morris, Esq., 
Norwich. A beautiful dwarf shrubby plant belonging to the Mal- 
vaceae. It is a native of Arizona and has proved perfectly hardy 
at Norwich, where it grows in a hot dry place, and freely sows itself. 
The flowers are reddish orange in colour, and are borne in great abun- 
dance. The plant grows about 3 feet high. 
The Committee confirmed the awards to Bearded Irises recom- 
mended by the Sub-Committee on June 14. For descriptions see 
Report on Bearded Irises at Wisley, 1915-16. 
Other Exhibits. 
Messrs. Barr, Taplow : hardy plants. 
Miss Bayne, Edinburgh : double Clematis. 
W. R. Dykes, Esq., Godalming : Iris 'Belle Alliance.' 
Mrs. Hirsch, London : Hibiscus ' Peach Blow.' 
Misses Hopkins, Shepperton : hardy plants. 
Mary, Countess of Ilchester, London : Meconopsis rudis. 
Mr. J. S. Kelly, Esher : Epilobium macropus. 
Sir G. Meyrick, Christchurch : Carnation ' Lady^Meyrick.' 
Miss E. Willmott, V.M.H., Great Warley : Acantholimon andro- 
saceum. 
Floral Committee, July 4, 1916. 
At Holland Park. 
Mr. H. B. May, V.M.H., in the Chair, and fifteen members present. 
[For Cups and Medals awarded by the Council after consultation 
with the Judges, see p. Ixxxix.] 
