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of Exeter wa? very showy, large and bright red, the petals irregularly cut; 
Monteroni of good substanca, white; Chandleri, dark red; Donckelaeri, 
single red, with white marbling; and the charming Fimbriata, with pure 
white beautifully fringed petals. 
Cyclamens were admirably shown by Mr. H. B. Smith, Ealing, who had 
300 plants in excellent condition, dwarf, healthy, and most profusely 
flowered. The award of a silver Banksian medal signified the Committee’s 
appreciation of this exhibit. Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway, showed 
100 plants of Cyclamens well grown and freely flowered, representing the 
Improved Holloway strain, and for which a bronze Banksian medal was 
awarded. Mr. .T. James, Farnham Royal, Slough, was awarded a silver-gilt 
medal for a magnificent group of about sixty Cinerarias, compact vigorous 
specimens, bearing large richly coloured blooms; crimson, rose, magenta, 
purple, violet, and white seifs, with bicolor varieties in which similar colours 
predominate, with a white centre. Some of the blooms were 3 inches in 
diameter, of surprising substance, and beautifully symmetrical. 
Hardy plants and flowers were contributed by several firms, and formed a 
pleasing addition to the other attractions. Bronze Banksian medals were 
awarded to each of the following Mpssrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, had 
a large number of Daffodils, the early Narcissus pallidus prsecox, pale yellow, 
and the second early Daffodil N. obvallaris, with bright yellow flowers of 
neat form. With these were the small N. minor, the diminutive gem 
N. minimus, the double N. Telamonius plenus, an early variety, and the 
charming little Hoop Petticoat Narcissi, N. Corbularia alba and conspicua, 
the former white, the latter bright yellow, and N. monophyllus. The beau¬ 
tiful Iris reticulata, the brilliant scarlet Anemone fulgens, the bright blue 
Chionodoxa Lucilise, and C. sardensis, which differs from that in its darker 
blue colour, and several seedling Freesias. Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, also 
had a varied and pretty collection of hardy plants. Cyclamen Coum and its 
white variety were very well shown, seven pans being included, the flowers 
small but very neat. Numerous Daffodils were represented ; Chionodoxa 
Luciliae, Iris reticulata, the yellow Lachenalia Nelsoni, and Anemone 
fulgens were notable. Iris stylosa, with delicate lavender mauve flowers, 
the base of the falls veined with white, and a yellow centre ; the floriferous 
Primula obconica, with the fragrant Freesia refracta alba, Ranunculus 
anemonoides alba, and Scilla bifolia alba. Messrs. Paul it Son, Cheshunt, 
had several pretty Saxifrages, comprising S. Sanctse, with numerous yellow 
flowers ; S. Burseriana, white flowers ; S. oppositifolia major, very large and 
of deep colour ; and Alba, pure white. Megasea Stracheyi was in fine con¬ 
dition, the purplish Bulbocodium vernum, the distinct lilac-coloured Daphne 
Gwenka, and the dwarf Rose Mignonette and White Burgundy. Mr. W. B. 
Hartland, Cork, sent several Daffodils, including N. capax and other 
curiosities. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, exhibited a stand of a dozen 
bunches of single Zonal Pelargoniums, brilliantly coloured. Particularly 
fine were Brunhilda, scarlet; Queen of the Belgians, white; Dante, cerise 
scarlet; Kate Greenaway, rose pink ; and Edith Little, pale pink. Coleus 
Ariel is a neat and bright variety, the leaves having crimson centres mar¬ 
gined with green and yellow. Several plants of Spiraea japonica, forced 
home-grown roots, were staged to show that these plants can be had in 
satisfactory condition by this means. They were healthy and flowering 
freely. A vote of thanks was accorded for this collection. Mr. W. Bull, 
Chelsea, was awarded a silver Banksian medal for a large group of plants, 
including several Orchids which have been already noted. In addition to 
these the folio wing were very handsome :—Haemanthus Kalbreyeri maximum 
had twelve scapes of its bright red flowers ; Griffinia hyacinthina had 
numerous scapes of lilac-blue flowers, the lower petals of the flowers being 
lighter and nearly white ; and Clematis indivisa lobata, with numerous 
white flowers. Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons, Chelsea, were awarded several 
certificates for Orchids and other plants ; but in addition to these there 
were specimens of Cydonia japonica nivalis, with pure white flowers; 
Crocus John Bright had very dark purplish blue flowers.; Rhododendron 
delicatum, one of the greenhouse hybrid-", had a large truss of twenty-four 
pale pink flowers of good form. Some healthy plants of Boronia megastigma 
were also bearing abundance of their fragrant flowers. 
CERTIFICATED PLANTS. 
Dendobrium endocharis (J. Yeitch & Sons).—A hybrid between D. japoni- 
cum and D. heterocarpum, and partaking largely of the character distin¬ 
guishing the latter. The flowers are white or of a creamy tint, with a pale 
crimson blotch in the centre of the lip. They are very fragrant, and are 
produced in dense clusters along the pseudo bulbs. 
Cypripedium Secleni candidibulum (J. Veitch & Sons).—A hybrid between 
C. longifolium and C. Schlimi album. It is an approach to a white 
C. Sedeni, which it resembles in form and habit; the sepals and petals are 
white, the lip being pale rose. It is very free, and will become a useful and 
favourite Orchid. 
Rhododendron cirdimle (J. Veitch & Sons).—One of the greenhouse 
hybrids, with large well-formed flowers, the lobes round, and the colour a 
most intensely rich dark scarlet, quite unequalled amongst these beautiful 
plants. 
Crocus King of the Blues (J. Yeitch & Sons).—A handsome variety with 
large dark purplish blue flowers. It will prove most valuable for spring 
bedding. 
Imantophyllum Baroness Schroder (Mr. Ballantine, The Dell Gardens, 
Egham).—A beautiful variety, distinguished by the great size of the flowers, 
their fine rounded lobes, and their exceedingly bright red colour. 
Odonloglossum Wilckeanum Godefroyte (Mr. Ballantine).—One of the 
finest varieties of the type that has yet been obtained ; the flowers large 
with broad petals, these and the sepals b°ing pale yellow, very densely 
spotted and blotched with deep red. The flowers have a peculiarly bold 
and distinct appearance. 
Oncidium Brunleesanum (Mr. H. Adam, gardener to R. B. Lemon, Esq., 
Beckenham).—A remarkable Orchid, very distinct and interesting, but 
scarcely what could be termed beautiful. The pseudo-bulb is slender, 
spindle-shaped, about 4 inches long. The flowers are alv. I inch in 
diameter, and are borne in compactly branched slightly drooping panicles. 
The lower sepal and the two petals are spreading, very pale yellow, almost 
transparent, with a few darker bars near the tips of the petals. The upper 
sepal is depressed upon the lip, which has two bright yellow wings; these, 
with the sepals, form a kind of tube. The apex of the lip is dark maroon, 
and the general appearance of the flower is somewhat suggestive of the 
little Tinnrea sethiopica. 
Lachenalia Aldborough Beauty (Barr & Son).—A strong-growing variety 
with pure yellow flowers 1^ inch long on a stout spike. It is one of the 
L. Nelsoni type. 
Daphne Gwenka (Paul & Son, Cheshunt).—Very distinct, with flowers 
resembling the Lilac in colour and form. They are borne in numerous 
clusters on the branches. It is a Japanese species, and was introduced 
in 1866. 
Scientific Committee. —Hon. and Rev. J. T. Boscawen in the chair. 
Present:—Messrs. Grote, Michael, MacLachlan, Pascoe, Smee, Murray, 
Ridley, Beddome, Lowe, Wilson, Dyer, and Masters. 
Injury to Leaves of Mormodes. —Mr. Michael reported that the gall-like 
swellings on the leaves of Mormodes submitted to his examination by Mr. 
Smee were caused by an acarus of the genua Tarsonemus. The species 
appears to be identical with T. Buxi, which nearly destroyed the foliage of 
B sempervirens in the Botanic Garden at Padua. 
Sclerotioids in the Potato. —Mr. Pirn sent a communication, in which he 
stated he had found nothing to confirm Mr. Murray’s views; but he 
considers it not yet proven that these bodies have any connection with the 
disease. 
Professor Trail in his communication repeats his conviction tha,t the 
protoplasm is within the oxalate of lime, and gives reasons for his opinion. 
Professor Trail also suggests that observers should look for similar bodies 
in the Tomato. 
Mr. A. S. Wilson also repeats his opinion that the lime is outside the 
ball of protoplasm. As ti the protoplasm on the outside of the bodies, 
which Mr. Murray attributes to the contents of the cells containing the 
sclerotioids, Mr. Wilson points out that the bodies in question.are in the 
intercellular passages, and that they occur in the undiseased tissues, the 
fungus being in a state of rest. Mr. Wilson’s communication was illustrated 
by drawings magnified 1350 times, and seen before and after the action of 
nitric acid. 
Mr. Murray in his reply points to the want of direct evidence of a 
protop'asmic body within the lime, and alleges that the onus probandi lies 
with the author of the statement. 
Mr. W. G. Smith sent a communication, in which he say3 that the im¬ 
portant point is whether or no these bodies give rise to fungus threads, as 
Mr. Wilson says, and a9 Mr. Smith has also seen confirmatory evidence, 
and sent a drawing showing the hyphse with conidia arising from a sclero- 
tioid in a specimen sent by Mr. Wilson, Mr. Smith considers that Mr. 
Murray has adduced no evidence against Mr. Wilson’s views. 
Egg Cases of Mantis. —Mr. McLachlan states that the egg cases produced 
on a species of Baeckea were those of a mantis. 
Phaius tuberculosus. —Mr. G. F. Wilson showed a spike of the lovely 
Phaius tuberculosus which had been grown in a close house kept at a tem¬ 
perature of 65° to 70°. 
Dianella coerulea. —Dr. Masters showed drawings of double flowers of 
Dianella coerulea, the most remarkable point about which was the peta- 
loid state of the ovules. 
Knaur on Taxodiurn seinpervivens. —Mr. Webster sent, from the estate 
of the Duke of Richmond at Gordon Castle, a fine specimen of knaur on the 
underground stem of this plant. These growths probably originate from 
injury to the root in its seedling stage. 
Double Orchids. —Messrs. Veitch showd a flower of Cattleya Trianse with 
three lips, and one of Odontoglossum Ros3i majuswith a supplementary 
lip. 
Spiney Branches of Privet. —Mr. Greenwood Pirn sent branches of Privet 
clothed with stout conical spines or abortive branches. 
Miscellaneous. —Flowers of Anemone fulgens hortensis, Tulipa bifiora 
with numerous flowers, Rhododendron fulgens, and Iris stylosa, were 
also sent. 
PLATYLOBIUMS. 
There are several genera of leguminous plants, which include species 
of great use in the greenhouse, and the majority are ornamental in some 
degree. These are mostly Australian plants, and tljerefoi'e only require 
a medium temperature to ensure their success. • They all, however, need 
some care in preparing the compost and in regulating the supply of water, 
so that the soil is never unduly dry nor wet. 
The genus Platylobium is characterised by the upper lobes of the calyx 
uniting and forming a large rounded upper lip. The seed pod is flat, 
broadly winged on the upper edge, many-seeded. The species here 
included are all handsome greenhouse plants, well worthy the attention 
of plant-growers. Pot in fibry peat and loam in about equal parts, with 
a good porti <n of sand added. 
P. triangulare. —A charming species. It is a free-branching compact 
plant. Leaves opposite, acutely triangular, and furnished with a sharp 
spine at the apex of each angle, deep green on the upper side, paler below. 
Flowers produced in pairs, axillary, whilst in the bud of a bluish slate 
colour, when open very brilliant; the standard being rich orange with a 
central radiating belt of crimson, the jviugs being rosy crimson. It 
flowers during June and July. 
P. FORMOSUM (fig. 38).—This species well deserves its name, and, like 
many others of the class to which we would draw attention, would soon 
become universal favourites if only shown to the horticultural public in 
good condition. It is a free-branching plant. Stems slightly hairy. 
Loaves opposite, ovate, ending in a sharp point, dark green above, paler 
below. Flowers axillary, mostly in pairs, the buds deep crimson; when 
