FLORAL COMMITTEE, FEBRUARY 8. XXXiii 
Heuchera sanguinea and blossoms of Helleborus ‘ Stephen 
Olbritch.’ 
S. G. Lutwyche, Esq., Eden Park, Beckenham (gr. Mr. 
Paterson), sent a well-blossomed plant of Iris Chinensis. 
From Her Grace the Duchess of Cleveland, Battle Abbey, 
(gr. Mr. Camm), came long sprays of Bougainvillea spectabilis 
wreathed with showy flowers, also splendid specimens of 
Bignonia venusta with terminal trusses of orange flowers. 
Bev. W. Shirley, Southwick, Fareham (gr. Mr. Berry), 
showed a new Crinum named C. Yemense. The plant had 
two stout scapes with numerous white drooping flowers. It was 
not considered superior to Crinum Powelli album. 
Mrs. Thackwell, Rostellan Castle, Cork (gr. Mr. Sheppard), 
sent a bunch of Californian Violets, which were considered 
inferior to others already in cultivation. 
Mrs. Wingfield, Ampthill House (gr. Mr. Empson), showed 
Maranta Wingfieldiana. 
From Mrs. Champernowne, Totnes, came a flowering plant 
of a new American Violet named ‘ Mrs. J. J. Astor.’ It was 
stated that the plants had been in bloom in a cold frame since 
the early part of November, and were considered to be freer in 
bloom and better in growth than V. ‘ Madame Millet.’ 
Lady Elphinstone, Heawood Hall, Chelford, sent a new and 
very beautiful double Snowdrop. 
Messrs. Cuthbert, Southgate, exhibited Crocuses, Hyacinths, 
and Scillas. 
From Mr. Russell, Richmond, came a collection ofEuonymus 
and three baskets of Daphne mezereum varieties. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, sent a group of hardy 
flowers. 
Messrs. Barr, Covent Garden, sent a small collection of 
spring flowering bulbs. 
From Mr. Ware, Tottenham, came a group of forced bulbs 
and spring flowers. 
Messrs. R. Veitch, Exeter, sent flowers of the rare Magnolia 
Campbelli, cut from plants growing in the open air. 
Mr. George, Putney, exhibited Lawton’s Patent Clip for 
suspending flower pots. 
