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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ February 11, 1832. 
pedigree Roses. Earl of Dufferin, Lady Helen Stewart, Miss Ethel 
Brownlow, and James Dickson have sufficiently shown this success, 
but I doubt if any of its predecessors are so likely to be such favourites 
as Margaret Dickson. It was raised between Merveille de Lyon 
(believed to be a sport from Baroness Rothschild) and Lady Mary 
Fitzwilliam. The flower is of large size with great substance of petal, 
of great substance and shell-like in their character ; colour white, with 
pale flesh coloured centre, and as the flower opens the white becomes more 
decided. The habit of growth is vigorous, the stems very thorny, re¬ 
minding one of one of its parents ; the foliage is very thick and almost 
leathery in their appearance, probably suggesting that it will be little 
subject to mildew, and altogether it will be a most valuable addition to 
our white Perpetuals, probably leaving all other white flowers in the 
background.—D., Deal. 
[Our illustration of the beautiful Rose Margaret Dickson (fig. 16) 
was prepared from one of the blooms shown at the Crystal Palace, and 
above mentioned.] 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Febeuary 9th. 
THE COMMITTEES. 
The Drill Hall presented the aspect of a Spring Show on Tuesday 
last, for nearly the whole of the available space was occupied with 
groups of plants or cut flowers and collections of Apples. Extremely 
bright and varied were the exhibits for a February meeting, and the 
Fellows who were attracted by the business of the day found an agree¬ 
able surprise awaiting them. Novelties were also numerous, as may be 
judged from the fact that over twenty certificates or awards of merit 
were recommended by the Committees. 
Fruit Committee. —Present : Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair). 
Dr. R. Hogg, and Messrs. J. Lee, R. D. Blackmore, Harrison Weir, W. 
Wilks, G. W. Cummins, J. Cheal, G. Bunyard, A. W. Sutton, G. Taber, 
T. J. Saltmarsh, A. Dean, W. Bates, G. H. Sage, G. Wythes, J. Hudson, 
J. A. Laing, H. Balderson, J. Smith, F. Q. Lane, G. Norman, and 
G. T. Miles. 
Apples were exceedingly well represented at this meeting, fresh 
handsome fruits being contributed by three exhibitors. A. H. Smee, 
Esq., The Grange, Wallington (gardener, Mr. Cummins), had 100 dishes 
of Apples and Pears in excellent condition (silver-gilt medal). Messrs. 
J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, sent sixty-nine dishes of Apples and Pears, 
also admirably fresh and bright (silver medal); and Lord Foley, 
Ruxley Lodge, Esher (gardener, Mr. Miller), exhibited thirty dishes of 
fine Apples (silver medal). The Duke of Northumberland, Albury 
Park (gardener, Mr. W. C. Leach), sent several dishes of well-developed 
Mushrooms, for which a cultural commendation was awarded. 
Mr. T. H. Crasp, Canford Manor Gardens, Wimborne, submitted 
some very attractive samples of a white Seakale termed “ Canford Lily 
White,” with the following statement:—“ This variety, which I have 
found to be a distinct type of the lily white Seakale, has been grown by 
me during the past two years, and has given great satisfaction. It is 
much hardier than the ordinary type, also superior in flavour and 
colour.” The Committee expressed a wish that it should be tried at 
Chiswick, and several favourable opinions were subsequently expressed 
concerning the exhibit. 
An award of merit was granted to Mr. W. Crump, Madresfield Court 
Gardens, Malvern, for Apple May Queen. This is a seedling Apple, and 
is rather below medium size, of a Reinette shape, and highly coloured. 
It was rather dry in the flesh, and appeared as if it was past its best. 
Floral Committee.— Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
and Messrs. J. Laing, B. Wynne, H. Herbst, C. T. Druery, C. F. Bause, 
R. Dean, C. Jeffries, W. C. Leach, R. B. Lowe, G. Phippen, W. H. 
Williams, C. E. Pearson, C. J. Salter, H. Cannell, C. Noble, J. Fraser, 
G. Paul, T. W. Girdlestone, E. Mawley, H. B. May, H. Turner, R. Owen, 
F. Ross, with the Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain. 
Several handsome groups of plants were submitted to this Com¬ 
mittee, notably that from Messrs. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, which 
included a choice collection of Orchids, with other flowering plants. 
Palms, Ferns, Draccenas, and Bertolonias, the latter very beautiful 
(silver-gilt Banksian medal). 
Hardwooded and other greenhouse plants formed a pleasing group. 
From Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton, the beautiful Acacia Drummondi, 
Boronia heterophylla, Chorozemas, Ericas, Briostemons, and Pimeleas 
being conspicuous (silver Banksian medal). Cyclamens were capitally 
shown by the St. George’s Nursery Co., Hanwell; Mr. T. Walker. 
Hounslow ; and Mr. J. May, Twickenham ; and a silver Banksian medal 
was awarded for each group, the plants being healthy well-flowered 
specimens of the best market type. 
Bertolonias from Mr. C. F. Bause, Moorland Nursery, South Norwood, 
attracted much notice, for these handsome plants are too seldom seen. 
Four varieties were shown, and for two of these first class certificates 
were awarded, the others being Madame Ed. Pynaert, the leaves veined 
and spotted with purplish pink on a dark green ground, and Madame 
Aug. Van Geert, which has leaves veined and spotted with pink and 
silver on a similar ground colour. A small group of select Primulas 
from Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, comprised an extremely fine 
white variety, Cannell’s Triumph, remarkable for the size, substance, and 
purity of the flowers. 
The Hon. P. C. Glyn, Rooksnest, Godstone, Surrey (gardener, Mr. 
J. Friend), sent some large branches of the graceful Acacia dealbata, 
loaded with its fragrant pale yellow flowers ; cut blooms of Camellias, 
and a fine Clivia came from the same garden (silver Banksian medal). 
A few late Chrysanthemums from Mr. R. Owen of Maidenhead may be 
said to have closed their season. Golden Gem was the best; W. W. Coles 
was fairly good ; and a seedling from Edward Audiguier was very dark 
in colour and promising. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, had some 
sprays of flowering shrubs from their Coombe Wood Nursery, Lonicera 
Standishi, with abundant white flowers, and Amygdalus Davidiana alba 
and rubra, very neat flowers, freely produced, were noteworthy ; 
Lachenalia aureliana, with large deep red ereen tipped flowers, were 
also represented. Messrs. F. Ross & Co., Bletchingley, sent flowers of 
the graceful Oxera pulcbella, said to be the true winter flowering 
variety. From the Royal Gardens, Kew, came flowers of Bomarea 
frondosa and a large bunch of seeds of Caryota Cumingi, also an enormous 
globular crimson flower head of Brownea Crawfurdi, and the pretty 
bright red Greyia Sutherlmdi (fig. 17). From Syon House Gardens 
a basket of Amaryllis and Daffodils was sent by Mr. Wythes (vote of 
thanks). 
Orchid Committee. —Present : H. J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair; 
Messrs. De B. Crawshay, H. M. Pollett. H. Ballantine, T. W. Bond, 
N. Cookson, C. J. Lucas, S. Courtauld, J. Douglas, H. Williams, F. Sander, 
W. White, E. Hill, J. Jaques, Jas. O’Brien, and T. B. Haywood. 
Orchids were represented by numerous interesting exhibits, and 
rarely at this season of the year have so many first-class novelties been 
shown. The trade groups were of especial merit, particularly those 
from Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway (silver Flora medal) ; 
H. Low & Co., Clapton (silver-gilt medal) ; and F. Sander & Co., St. 
Albans (silver Banksian medal), which comprised a large number of 
flowering plants, and produced a brilliant display. Mr. J. Crispin, 
Nelson Street, Bristol, and Messrs. Seegar & Tropp, Dulwich, also 
showed Orchid flowers and plants of interest, Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons 
having several of their novelties. 
Amateurs exhibited admirably, contributions coming from Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., M.P. ; Baron Schroder, The Dell, Egham ; Lord Foley, 
Esher ; Norman C. Cookson, Esq., Oakwood, Wylam - on - Tyne ; 
C. Ingram, Esq., Elstead House, Godaiming (gardener, Mr. F. W. 
Bond); J. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Whitefield (gardener, Mr. R. 
Johnson) ; W. R. Lee, Esq., Beech Lawn, near Manchester ; D. 0. 
Drewett, Esq., Willowswood, Riding Mill-on-Tyne ; R. I. Measures, 
Esq., Camberwell; J. F. Ebener, Horton House; F. Wigan, Esq., 
Clare Lawn, East Sheen ; E. G. Wrigley, Esq., Victoria House, Dukin- 
field, Cheshire ; and F. W. Moore, Esq., Glasnevin. Most of these sent 
cut flowers, but in a few cases plants were shown, and the best of the 
exhibits are described in the following list of certificated plants. 
Certificated Plants. 
Elais melanococca (B. S. Williams & Son).—A handsome Palm of 
bold sturdy habit, the leaves pinnate and dark green, the pinnae 9 inches 
long, and 1 inch broad. This appears to be a Palm that is likely to 
prove of much decorative service (first-class certificate). 
Bertolonia Comte de Kerchove (C. F. Bause).—A handsome variety, 
with large elliptical leaves, regularly veined and spotted with bright 
pink on a dark green ground (first-class certificate). 
Bertolonia argyroneura (C. F. Bause).—Very distinct from the pre¬ 
ceding ; the ground colour a light bright green with silver veins and 
dots, extremely beautiful (first-class certificate). 
Clivia Mrs. P. C. Olyn (the Hon. P. C. Glyn).—Distinguished by 
the great size of the well-formed flowers, which are of a bright orange 
red colour, with a white centre, and are borne in dense trusses (award 
of merit). 
Lilac President Grevy (G. Paul k Son).—A fine double white Lilac, 
the flowers of excellent shape, and very pure (award of merit). 
Bendrobium splendidissimum var. Leeanum (W. R. Lee, Esq.).— 
Differing from the type in the great size of the flowers, the central 
blotch in the lip being also of a very rich shade. The plant shown 
was bearing an abundance of flowers, indicating its freedom (award 
of merit). 
Oduntoglossum crispum. var. nobilius (Baron Schroder).—A magni¬ 
ficent variety, the flowers of great size, beautiful shape and proportions. 
The broad sepals are heavily blotched with bright brown ; the petals are 
similarly broad, fringed at the margin with a few bold spots in the 
centre; the lip is small, the upper half white with yellow crest and 
and a few brown blotches at the base. It is said that this remarkable 
variety was purchased at the Orc’nid Conference in 1885, and had never 
flowered since until the present year (first class certificate). 
Cypripedium Juno (D. O. Drewett, Esq.).—A hybrid between C. 
Farrieanum and C. callosum, showing most of the characters of each 
parent in combination ; the colour is distinct, the deep purple veins in 
the dark sepal being prominent (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Ceres (D. 0. Drewett, Esq.).—A hybrid from C. 
hirsutlssimum and G. Spicerianum marked by a rich purple tint suffusing 
the whole flower (award of merit). 
Cyprypedium Lindleyamim (D. 0. Drewett, Esq.).—More curious 
than beautiful, the lip brownish and the sepals and petals greenish 
(botanical certificate). 
Zygopetalum leucochilum (J. Veitch k Sons).—A hybrid between 
Z. Burkei and Z. Makayi, the flowers small and neat, the lip pure white 
(first-class certificate). 
