February 11, 1892. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Cypripedium insiyne, Cambridge Lodge Variety (R. I. Measures, 
Esq.).—Very distinct, flowers small, but the dorsal sepal is heavily 
and densely spotted with brown and purple, and margined with 
white (award of merit). 
Dendrobium FcelscM (Sir T. Lawrence).—A graceful little Orchid, 
the slender spikes bearing clusters of diminutive flowers, the sepals 
and petals narrow, linear, twisted, and white ; the lip purple 
(botanical certificate). 
Trichocentruni triquetrum (Sir T. Lawrence).—A peculiar Orchid 
with small flowers clustered near the base, the lip funnel-shaped, 
yellow with orange dots, the sepals and petals pale dull yellow 
(botanical certificate). 
Lycaste Youngi (Sir T. Lawrence and Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son). 
—A very free and useful winter flowering Orchid, the flowers of 
medium size, the petals and lip bright golden yellow, the sepals pale 
buff. The Burford Lodge specimen had over forty flowers expanded 
(award of merit). 
Iris histrioides (J. Laing & Sons).—A charming dwarf Iris, with 
purple “ standards,” and rich purple blue “ falls,” spotted and veined in 
white. Excellent in pots (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum Pesoatorei Schrcederianum (Baron Schroder).—A 
beautiful variety with rounded flowers, white dotted with warm purple 
at the base of the sepals and petals (first-class certificates). 
Dendrobium Cassiope (Norman C. Cookson, Esq.).—One of the most 
graceful and floriferous Dendrobiums yet raised, as, though the flowers 
are comparatively small, they are produced in astonishing numbers, 
clothingthe pseudo-bulbs densely for the greater part of their length. The 
sepals and petals are narrow, white, of a crystalline texture, the lip 
tipped purple. It resulted from a cross between D. japonicum and D. 
albiflorum (award of merit). 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
The annual general meeting was held in the Council Chamber, 
117, Victoria Street, at 3 p.m. The President, Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., M.P., presided, and there were present the Rev. W, Wilks, 
Secretary ; Mr. P. Crowley, Treasurer ; Baron Schroder, Messrs. G. 
Paul, T. 13. Haywood, H. J. Veitch, J. Cheal, A. Pearson, G. Bunyard, 
W. Marshall, A. W. Sutton, L. G. Sutton, D. Morris, H. Williams, 
C. Pearson, J. Douglas, H. Turner, Dr. Masters, Dr. Hogg, Professor 
Michael Foster, and a large number of Fellows. 
The Secretary read the minutes calling the meeting, and then proceeded 
to read those of the last general meeting. These having been accepted 
the Secretary read the names of those seeking election as Fellows, 
numbering sixty-seven, and these were elected en bloc. This was stated 
to be the largest number ever joining on one occasion. The Report (which 
follows) was taken as read, and the President, rising to make some com¬ 
ments u pon it, stated that the keynote was contained in the first paragraph. 
It had been a year of steady work and progress, a statement that the 
details of the report fully endorsed. He thought more interesting fruit 
and floral displays had never been held, and was glad that the public 
appeared to be more and more appreciative. No one could fail to see 
that the Drill Hall was a most unsuitable place for their meetings and 
exhibitions, but it was the best they had at present. He said “ at 
present ” advisedly, for he did not relinquish the hope of some day 
having a more suitable place. 
With regard to the work of the Committees, he thought it was not 
too much to say that there was hardly any new introduction or new 
variety that was not shown to and recognised by them. He claimed 
that the Committees were recognised arbiters and judges, especially of 
new kinds, and the Society felt itself under a great obligation to the 
members. 
It appeared to be the universal opinion that a more complete and 
beautiful Exhibition than the last Temple Show had never been held, 
and the Society was under a great obligation to the Treasurer and 
Benchers of the Inner Temple for the facilities afforded for holding the 
Show ; and not only were visitors satisfied, but the exhibitors, he 
thought, were so also. He hoped that an equally attractive and varied 
Exhibition would be held next May. 
Of the Conferences held, that on Conifers eclipsed all the others in 
extent and interest. The Exhibition was a most complete and attrac¬ 
tive one, and he thought the results would be of great interest and 
importance. Good results also might be expeeted to follow the Sun¬ 
flower Conference, as the nomenclature and classification, which were 
formerly in a chaotic condition, would be put on a more satisfactory 
footing. 
The usual trials had gone on at Chiswick, and the results, as shown 
in Mr. Barron’s able reports, were as valuable as heretofore. The 
Journal had been published regularly, and he hoped the reports were 
satisfactory. It was of importance because of the large increase in the 
number of country Fellows, and the annual increase in the number of 
the latter enabled them to keep abreast of the expenses of the Journal. 
There had been a large increase in the number of Fellows, amounting to 
344, and the net increase in income amounted to £448. They had been 
able to carry over a balance of £218 on the year’s operations. 
He referred to the small pamphlet on fruit that had been drawn up 
for the benefit of cottagers and small farmers. One edition had been 
prepared for England, and one for Scotland, and 62,000 copies had been 
issued. A considerable number had been distributed in his own 
constituency. 
The work in connection with the maintenance of Chiswick, which a 
very large number of Fellows considered to be a ardinal feature n the 
operations of the Society, had been more satisfactory than in previous 
years. £1914 had been spent, out of which about £200 was devoted to 
rebuilding house No. 6, the work in connection with which had been well 
done by Messrs. Weeks & Co. 
With a view to sharing usefully in the work of technical education 
now being conducted by the county councils the Society had been in 
communication with them with a view to conducting examinations and 
possibly awarding certificates. They thought it their duty to promote 
the object in view, and with the experience and knowledge at their 
command he thought they could give such assistance as no other body 
could supply. 
He noted with satisfaction the increase in the number of affiliated 
societies, which now amounted to thirty-seven, as reciprocal benefits 
accrued. He also pointed out that the Council had decided to again 
FIG. 17.— GREYIA SUTHEELANDI. 
offer money prizes, £515 being set apart for that purpose this year ; and 
he trusted that it would bring more and better competition than in the 
past. He referred to the fortnightly lectures, and expressed the 
indebtedness of the Society to those who had delivered lectures or 
prepared papers, and also to the Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. The 
latter, though new to the work, had discharged the duties to the satis¬ 
faction of the Council and the advantage of the Society. With regard 
to Mr. Wilks, he thought no greater blow could be administered to the 
Society than if he found himself unable to give his services to it. 
With regard to the proposed horticultural hall, he was sorry to say 
that the Council found themselves in a difficulty, and had considered 
that they could no longer hold gentlemen who had volunteered support 
to their promises ; still, the Council had not abandoned the idea of a 
hall. If financial troubles had not arisen, rendering money less 
abundant, he thought they would have succeeded in carrying out the 
scheme, which owed so much to Baron Schroder. Such a hall ought to 
exist, and in due time would exist, he thought, in London. For the 
present the matter was in abeyance, but he hoped tha.t later on there 
would be no difficulty in raising the money. In conclusion, he expressed 
an opinion that the general affairs of the Society were in a very satis- 
