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one of which was certificated, and the principal of the others were Serapis, 
white with pink streaks; Duchess of Edinburgh, veined with rose, and 
having a white bar in the centre of each petal; Alcides, crimson tipped 
with white, and Archimedes, dark scarlet. Mr. R. Clarke, Twicken¬ 
ham, was awarded a bronze medal for a fine group of Cyclamens, 
healthy and splendidly flowered. Mr. C. Turner, Slough, contributed a 
pretty collection of Tree Carnations, several of which were certificated, and 
others, as Snowball (white), Antonio (pink and white), and Mrs. Oldacre 
(deep rose) were well worthy of notice. Rose Gloire Lyonnaise, with nume¬ 
rous substantial creamy blooms, was represented by several plants. Messrs. 
Paul & Son, Cheshunt, showed an interesting collection of hardy and other 
plants, of which Grape Hyacinths, the brilliant blue Gentiana verna, several 
pretty Saxifrages, the Rose Gloire Lyonnaise, and the white Impatiens 
platypetala, shown as I. Sultani alba. A vote of thanks was accorded for 
this group. Mr. T. King, Rousham, had a collection of varied and attractive 
Primroses and gold-laced Polyanthuses. Messrs. VV. Cutbush i& Son, High- 
gate, staged a group of Azaleas and Laurustinus, which was greatly admired. 
The Azaleas included Imperatrice des Inde3 (double pink, crimson and 
white), King of the Whites (large and pure white), La Flambeau (single, 
very dark red), and Bignoniaeflora (bright rose, full, and of good form). 
Of smaller collections there were several from amateurs, representing 
Orchids and several choice plants. R. H. Measures, Esq., The Woodlands, 
Streatbam (gardener, Mr. Howe), showed a neatly spotted Odontoglossum 
named Measuresianum. Mr. C. W. Scott, Woodbank, Dumfries, sent flowers 
of a hybrid Odontoglossum, white with brown spots. Sir W. Marriott, 
Down House, Blandford (gardener, Mr. Denny), contributed a fine spathe of 
Anthurium Andreanum (vote of thanks) and the pure white Ornithogalum 
gracile. John Day, Esq., Tottenham, showed a spike of Vanda coerulescens 
Lowianum, having a rich crimson lip. C. Dorman, Esq., The Firs, Lawrie 
Park, Sydenham (gardener, Mr. White), exhibited what was supposed to be 
a hybrid Dendrobium, named Dormanianum, which appears to be inter¬ 
mediate between D. crassinode and D. Wardianum. The pseudo-bulbs are 
like the latter, and the lip resembles the former; but there is a maroon spot 
at each side. From the same establishment came Odontoglossum con- 
stflctum, pale yellow with a white lip ; and a freely flowered plant of the 
bright purple and graceful Dendrobium Dominii. H. M. Pollett, Esq., Fern- 
side, Bickley, was accorded a vote of thanks for a fine panicle of Oionto- 
glossum Pollettianum, the flowers darkly spotted and tinged with rose. 
Mr. John Matthews, Weston-super-Mare, showed specimens of his “Straw¬ 
berry tiles and slug traps,” which are formed so that they can be placed 
round the crown of a plant for the fruits to rest upon. 
DAFFODILS AND HARDY FLOWERS. 
It was announced some time since that a secondary Daffodil conference 
and exhibition would be held at this meeting, and some curiosity prevailed 
as to whether the number of exhibits would equal the expectations of the 
most enthusiastic narcissophiles. None could be dissatisfied with the display 
provided on Tuesday, for the number of flowers was nearly equal to the 
memorable Daffodil Show last year, and in some collections the varieties 
were even better represented than on that occasion. One of the side tables, 
the whole length of the conservatory, and a portion of the one on the other 
side, was devoted to the flowers, some of which were very tastefully arranged 
in Hyacinth glasses, others in conical green stands, and still others in the 
highly objectionable “ blacking bottles,” which some appear to consider the 
best adapted for them. An excellent lesson in graceful, natural grouping 
was, however, imparted by Miss Jekyll, Munstead, Godaiming, and it would 
be well if others would adopt a similar style. In an irregular bank of fresh 
green moss were placed informal clusters of the most distinct Daffodils, the 
lovely Primula rosea, the purple P. pulcherrima, the elegant blue-tinted Iris 
6tylosa, with overhanging clumps of Convallarias. Simple yet pleasing 
was this little group, and it rendered the long rows of glasses and bottles 
still more unsightly by the contrast. A bronze Banksian medal was awarded 
for this small but welcome contribution. 
For the trade collections of Daffodils awards of silver-gilt Banksian 
medals were granted, and the five growers each brought some thousands of 
flowers. Those from Mr. J. Walker, Whitton, Middlesex, had a particularly 
handsome group, not perhaps containing so many flowers as some of the 
others, but being remarkable for their clean healthy freshness, fine form, and 
the select distinct varieties represented. They were all placed in neatly 
formed and variously tinted Hyacinth glasses, those in the front row being 
especially ornamental. About 180 glasses were arranged on the table and 
the majority of these contained distinct varieties, a good proportion of whire 
and light forms being dispersed amongst the prevailing yellows. The large 
Trumpet Daffodils were particularly numerous, Michael Foster, Dr. Hogg, 
bicolor Horsfieldi, and John Bright being very remarkable for their finely 
proportioned flowers ; and beautiful as are the numerous incomparabilis and 
Poeticus forms, the first-named group seemed to be preferred. As Mr. 
Harrison Weir remarks, judging from an artist’s point of view, “there is a 
pleasing freedom of development about the Trumpet Daffodils which we 
do not find in the others, and the Poeticus type is almost painful in its 
suggestion of contraction.” Each group, however, has its admirers, and 
gardeners or others who require a number of elegant flowers for cutting fully 
appreciate the charming Poet’s Narciss, while in the London markets none 
is in such great demand. Mr. Walker had a fine series of the incomparabilis 
section, Dr. Gorman, J. G. Baker, rich yellow; John Bain, very beautiful, 
with pure white petals and bright yellow cup ; and Mary Anderson, very 
handsome, creamy petals, and an orange cup, being notable. 
The hybrids are innumerable, but the Leedsi and Burbidgei types were 
very elegant. The lovely Campernelle and the charming N. Poeticus 
ornatus were in strong force, but of doubles there weite few, if the old N. 
Capax, with its star-like flowers, be excepted. Probably this preponderance 
of singles had much to do with the light graceful appearance of Mr. Walker’s 
collection. 
From Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons, Chelsea, came an excellent representa¬ 
tive group, including all the leading and most distinct varieties tastefully 
arranged with a number of small Palms, Ferns, and little clusters of the 
brilliant Anemone fulgens. That magnificent Daffodil N. bicolor Horsefieldi 
was in grand form, and when seen in such condition it is not surprising 
the variety has gained so great a popularity. The exceeding large and long- 
titled N. incomparabilis giganteus Sir Watkin was similarly striking, but 
happily its name is by common consent being abbreviated to Sir Watkin ; it 
is very handsome in its proportions, and is undoubtedly “ freely developed ” 
enough to please anyone. N. major and major spurius, with its rich golden 
trumpet, and the delicately cream-coloured N. moschatus cernuus and its 
double variety, the beautiful Tenby Daffodil, N. obvallaris, were all ad¬ 
mirably shown together with doubles of the incomparabilis albus plenus and 
Telamonius plenus type in large numbers. The N. Poeticus, N. odorus, 
Burbidgei, Bulbocodium, and Polyanthus groups were well provided for, 
amongst the last named being Soleil d’Or, yellow and orange, Gloriosus, 
white and yellow, and Grand Monarque, white and pale yellow, all useful 
distinct varieties, thoroughly well adapted for culture in pots, a method of 
treatment which suits these Narcissi capitally, and which yields abundance 
of flowers. 
An extensive and beautiful collection was provided by Messrs. Barr and 
Son, Covent Garden, the bare enumeration of the varieties in which 
would fill a page. All the types were adequately represented, as might be 
expected from such an experienced and enthusiastic narcissophile as Mr. 
Peter Barr, but there were several of especial excellence that demand a 
note. One of the incomparabilis type, named Mary Anderson, was very 
handsome ; a well-proportioned bold flower, standing out conspicuously 
amongst a host of others of the same type : the petals broad, white, and 
the cup deep bright orange. The pale yellow Trumpet Daffodil Rebecca 
Syme is noteworthy for its fragrance, which is aptly compared to Violets, 
and as the Violet-scented Daffodil it will soon probably be well known. 
N. spurius Henry Irving has a finely proportioned flower, and many others 
were similarly notable. Some interesting hardy flowers were also included 
in this group, not the least remarkable being the insect-like Ophrys in its 
several forms, O. bombylifera, 0. arachnites and tenthredinifera, the 
flowers like curious vegetable counterparts of bees, spiders, and other 
nsects. Of the rare Amaryllidaceous bulb Placea arzne flowers were also 
shown, white striped with purple, and the neat light blue and white Pusch- 
kinia libanotica compacta was represented by several clusters of blooms. 
From his wealth of Daffodils at Tottenham Mr. T. S. Ware contributed 
largely, and a most creditable group was formed with these and numerous 
choice hardy plants. Scores of fine varieties of Narcissi were represented, 
comprising all the best in cultivation, and well deserved was the silver-gilt 
Banksian medal awarded for this valuable collection. The gigantic 
Trumpet Daffodil formed one extreme, and at the other were the diminutive 
minor, nanus, and minimus, every intermediate in size being represented— 
tbe varied incomparabilis and the chaste Poeticus in profusion. Amongst 
the hardy flowers Anemones were beautiful, the early bright yellow 
Doronicums, the lilac-blue Iris stylosa, the brilliant blue Chionodoxa 
Lucilite, Grape Hyacinths, Primulas, especially the pure white P. nivea and 
the bright P. rosea possessing indescribable charms. Messrs. Collins and 
Gabriel, Waterloo Road, had a similarly extensive and praiseworthy display 
of Daffodils, Anemones, and hardy flowers, the Anemones of the Victoria 
Giant strain and fulgens type being, as we have repeatedly observed, as 
bright and handsome as could be wished. Berberis Darwini and Tulipa 
Clusiana with its dark rose and white-striped flowers were also well shown. 
Small collections of two or three dozen flowers were sent by the New 
Plant and Bulb Company, Colchester; Mr. Brown, Hull; C. W. Doel, Esq., 
Edge Hall, Malpas ; E. H. Krelage & Son, Haarlem ; J. Tyerman, Esq., 
Penlee, Tregoney; and Mrs. Lloyd Wynn, 7, Eaton Place, S.W., for which 
votes of thanks were accorded. 
During the afternoon the Daffodil Committee held a meeting in the 
conservatory for the consideration of the flowers shown and correcting the 
nomenclature where necessary. 
CERTIFICATED PLANTS. 
Lcelia bella (Baron Schroder).—This magnificent hvbrid attracted much 
attention, for it has gained considerable fame as one of the most handsome 
and valuable forms ever obtained. It is the result of a cross between 
Cattleya labiata and Laelia purpurata, and shares the characters of both 
parents in a remarkable degree. The flowers are about 7 inches in diameter 
from tip to tip of the petals, which are broad, and with the sepals are of a 
uniform light rosy purple. The lip is wonderfully fine, over 2 inches in 
diameter and 3 or 4 in depth, of a most intensely rich crimson colour. The 
p3eudo-bulbs are large, and the leaves are purplish on the lower surface. 
There were nine flowers in the spike. 
Dendrobium macrophyllum Burlcei (Baron Schroder).—An exceedingly 
fine variety of this well-known Dendrobium with flowers 5 inches in 
diameter, the sepals, petals, and lips being white, the latter of great size 
and with a faint purple tinge at the base. The flowers possess the same 
peculiar Rhubarb-like odour of the ordinary form. 
Epiphyllum Russellianum Gartnerianum (Heinrich, Altona, Hamburgh). 
—Some further information is needed respecting this plant, which is very 
distinct from the ordinary E. Russellianum, but whether it is derived from 
a cross with a bright-coloured form of E. truncatum or with some other 
genus we do not at present know. The typical E. Russellianum is of rather 
slender growth, the flowers have straight petals, not reflexed as in 
the other species, and the colour is a rosy tint. In the form certificated 
the stems are thick, flattened, abrupt, or truncated at the nodes, and fringed 
with stiff hairs. The flowers are bright red, about 2 }j or 3 inches across, the 
sepals and p tals narrow, acute, and spreading equally like those of some 
Cereus or Phyllocactus. 
Amaryllis Lady Howard de Walden (Veitch).—A pretty variety, with 
well-formed pure white flowers of medium size. A really white Amaryllis 
has long been needed, and this will unquestionably afford satisfaction in 
this respect. 
Auricula Mrs. Moore (J. Douglas).—A grey-edged Show variety, with 
large blooms, of excellent form ; the tube bright, the paste circular, narrow 
black body colour, and broad edge. 
Carnation A. H. Kennedy (C. Turner).—One of the tree type, very free 
of strong habit, the flowers full, of excellent substance, and dark scarlet in 
colour. 
Carnation T. W. Girdlestone (C. Turner).—Another of the same type, 
the flowers having a yellow ground colour streaked with bright red. 
Azalea Elise Lieber (C. Turner).—A handsomely formed flower of great 
size, white, with a few fine purple streaks. Compact in habit and very 
floriferous. 
