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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ March 24, 1892. 
and if he had tended them lovingly and thawed them gently he might 
have had the pleasure of seeing them wake up for the ducks. He 
evidently likes duck.— Kobeet, ______ 
At page 164 mention is made of ducks being good slug destroyers. 
With me they did more damage to flowers than either slugs or snails, 
and they were the small duck, which preferred worms to either 
snails or slugs. In fact, I do not think they ever touched the latter. I 
have for years employed little clumps of moss on the sides of the walks 
from September till March. The borders freed from decaying material 
gave no harbour, and the whole of the adult snails were trapped in the 
moss. Any eggs that hatched into snails in June were easily dispatched 
by the timely application of a little quicklime.—W. T. 
EOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Maech 22nd. 
The greater portion of the available space in the Drill Hall was 
fully occupied on Tuesday last by miscellaneous groups of plants and 
flowers, with a plentiful representation of new and beautiful Orchids. 
Novelties were shown in good numbers also, for fourteen certificates or 
awards were granted by the three Committees. 
A large framed portrait of Dr. Hogg, painted in oil by Miss May 
Rivers, of Sawbridgeworth, attracted much attention. The strong face— 
for it is strong—was depicted with life-like fidelity, and nothing but 
warm approval was heard in reference to the work of the talented artist. 
Feuit Committee. —Present: P. Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), with 
Dr. Hogg, and Messrs. T. Francis Rivers, G. B unyard, G. W. Cummins, 
J. Willard, W. Warren, J. T. Saltmarsh, A. Dean, J. A. Laing, 
G. Wjthes, G. H. Sage, G. Norman, James Smith, H. Balderson, 
G. Reynolds, Harrison Weir, and J. Wright. 
Mr. Miller, The Gardens, Ruxley Lodge, Esher, sent a dish of very 
large Mushrooms, of which he is an expert grower on covered ridges in 
the open air (vote of thanks). 
Mr. Leech, from The Gardens, Albury Park, again sent more clusters 
of his Lady Bird Tomato. The fruits were very small, but abundantly 
produced, and of good quality. This variety is said to have afforded a 
bountiful supply of ripe fruits throughout the winter. A cultural 
commendation was awarded. 
Messrs. J. & M. Poupart, Twickenham, sent a market sample of 
Asparagus—a large flat bunch of remarkably fine heads, and of better 
colour than imported produce. A cultural commendation was unani¬ 
mously granted. 
C. E. Smith, Esq., Silvermere, Cobham, Surrey (Mr. J. Quarterman, 
gardener), sent a dish of Oranges from a seedling tree. The variety 
was named Silvermere Seedling. The fruit was of good quality, but 
not superior to varieties in commerce, and had a slight Lemon flavour. 
An aw^ard of merit was awarded by a majority of the Committee. 
Mr. D. Roberts, gardener to Hussey Packe, Esq., Prestwold, Lough¬ 
borough, sent a brace of Cucumbers—a new variety from Beeston’s 
Prolific and Lockie’s Perfection. The fruits were good in form and 
colour, and the variety was said to have afforded a plentiful supply all 
the winter. A majority of the Committee voted a cultural commendation. 
Floeal Committee. —Present : W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
and Messrs. B. Wynne, H. Herbst, R. Dean, C. T. Druery, W. C. Leach, 
H. B. May, R. B. Lowe, G. Phippen, C. E. Pearson, H. Cannell, C. J. 
Salter, T. Baines, C. Noble, H. Turner, J. Fraser, G. Paul, F. Ross, 
G. Gordon, and the Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain. 
Rose'' in pots were a pleasing feature of the display, Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt, having well grown plants bearing fresh handsome 
blooms in many varieties. With them were associated varieties of the 
soft and bright tinted Azalea mollis with single and double Lilacs 
(silver Flora medal). Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, also 
had a group of Roses, including several fine varieties, such as Princess 
May, White Lady, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Danmark, and the pale 
yellow Tea Medea. 
The Rt. Hon. Lord Foley, Esher, sent a large bunch of Neapolitan 
Violets, comprising very beautiful blooms. C. J. Lucas, Esq., Warn- 
ham Court, Horsham (gardener, Mr. G. Duncan) showed two seedling 
Amaryllises with large flowers and of good colour. The Duke of 
Northumberland, Albury Park (gardener, Mr. W. C. Leach), sent an 
extremely dark Anthurium named coccineum, and from the Royal 
Horticultural Society’s Chiswick Garden came a group of Clivias. 
A small select group of Amaryllises from Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Chelsea, included four grand novelties, the first being Eclipse (award 
of merit) ; the next Chromis, rich deep scarlet ; The Volunteer, bright 
scarlet; and Argus, smaller, but of dark colour. From the Royal 
Garden, Kew, were sent flowers of Camellia reticulata, with Acacias 
lineata, pulchella, and leprosa, all heavy yellow heads of flowers of 
various sizes. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Sou, Upper Holloway, had a tasteful and 
effective group of Azalea mollis, Clivias, and Orchids, very notable 
plants being Amaryllis Baron Palles, with a medium-sized flower of a 
deep intensely rich crimson tint right to the centre. The strangely 
marked Maxillaria Sanderiana, the dwarf Solanum capsicastrum nanum, 
and a neat little Euonymus, for which an award of merit was granted 
(silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, 
contributed an interesting group of greenhouse flowering plants. 
Mignonette, Cyclamens, Epacrises, Boronias, and foliage plants (silver 
Banksian medal). Daffodils and early hardy plants in many varieties 
formed a welcome group from Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, Covent 
Garden, which found many admirers (silver Banksian medal). Mr. 
J. James, Farnham Royal, Slough, had a group of Cinerarias in grand 
varieties, both as to form of the blooms, variety, and range of colouring 
(silver Banksian medal). C. E. Smith, Esq., Silvermere, Cobham 
(gardener, Mr. Quarterman), had a small group of forced shrubs, the 
Forsythias and Pyrus malus floribundus being the most noticeable 
(bronze Banksian medal). The Duke of Northumberland, Syon House 
(gardener, Mr. Wythes), secured the fijst prize offered for a group of 
forced shrubs, the winning six comprising Azalea mollis (two). Lilac 
Charles X., Prunus sinensis fl.-ph, and Spirrea confusa (two). The same 
exhibitor was also awarded a bronze Banksian medal for a large group 
of forced shrubs, including Lilacs, Dielytras, Azaleas, Spirseas, Guelder 
Roses, &c. 
Oechid Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair), 
and Messrs J. O’Brien, F. Sander, E. Hill, T. B. Haywood, H. M. Pollett, 
De B. Crawshay, H. Ballantine, T. W. Bond, W. White, C. J. Lucas, 
J. Jacques, A. H. Smee, and H. Williams. 
The largest group of Orchids was contributed by Messrs. Sander & Co., 
St.Albans,andcomprisedsomeveryinterestingplantsandflowers. Several 
superb varieties of Cattleya labiata were represented, the strange brownish 
Schomburghkia undulata, and the brilliant shining red Epidendrum 
aurantiacum were noticeable. Phaius assamica also attracted much 
attention, the flowers having yellowish sepals and petals and a white lip. 
Amongst others were Cypripedium Dayanum superbum, Batemannia 
Burti, Dendrobium Brymerianum, Ansellia africana lutea, and the bright 
yellow Spathoglottis Lobbi, and of Burlingtojiia pubescens, a very 
freely flowered plant, was shown in a basket. The bright red Epiden¬ 
drum dellense, and the distinct hybrid Phaius Cooksoni was exhibited 
in excellent condition, the flowers richly coloured, large, and abundant, 
A group of flowers of Dendrobium Dalhousieanum formed a fitting finish 
to a varied and charming collection (silver Banksian medal). 
E. M. Mundy, Esq., Shipley Hall, Derby (gardener, Mr. Elphin- 
stone), had a remarkable group of the magnificent new Dendrobium 
Phalasnopsis, known as Schroederianum, the flowers of great size, and 
varying in colour from the richest crimson to the most delicate tints of 
pale crimson. A silver Banksian medal was awarded for the group, 
which only comprised a few very well grown plants. For one a first- 
class certificate was adjudged, and for another an award of merit, so 
that with three honorary recognitions the exhibitor had certainly every 
reason to be satisfied. 
R. J. Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell (gardener, Mr. 
H. Simpkins), showed a new Odontoglossum bearing a large somewhat 
heart-shaped lip, white, dotted with purplish crimson, the sepals and 
petals small dotted at the base. The hybrid Masdevallia Hinksiana 
from M. tovarensis and M. Davisi, was also shown, the fiowers in their 
earliest stage having a yellowish tinge suggestive of M. Davisi, and as 
they expand they tecome pure white. Sir T. Lawrence, Bart., M.P., 
Burford Lodge, Dorking, sent a seedling Dendrobium said to be a hybrid 
between D. speciosum and D. Kingianum, but showing much more of 
the characters of the latter ; the flowers small, white, the lip dotted 
purple. A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Carshalton (gardener, Mr. G. W. 
Cummins), showed flowers of Epidendrum Frederici-Guilielmi, with deep 
purple sepals and petals, the lip white at the base. Cut flowers and 
plants came from Mr. G. Le Doux and C. J. Lucas, Esq., the former 
having Odontoglossum odoratum and triumphans varieties, the latter 
showing Dendrobium nobile nobilius and Masdevallia Simula bearing 
numerous minute flowers clustered at the base of the leaves. 
Ceetipicated Plants. 
Ranunculus cortuscefolius (Lord Hylton, Merstham House ; 
gardener, Mr. C. Wood).—A noble herbaceous plant, with extremely 
large rounded but deeply cut leaves, the flowers 2|- inches across, with 
long, spreading, bright, shining yellow petals, like a gigantic reproduc¬ 
tion of some of our native Crowfoots (first-class certificate). 
Moorea irrorata (Royal Botanical Gardens, Glasnevin). — An 
interesting and distinct Orchid, in the style of a Peristeria, concerning 
the origin of which nothing is known, except that Mr. F, Moore pur¬ 
chased it in a London sale room as a species of Maxillaria. The sepals 
and petals are of nearly equal size, of a peculiar bright brown tint, white 
at the base, as also is the base of the lip and the column. The lip is 
small lobed and darkly veined on a light ground. The raceme 
shown had thirteen flowers (first-class certificate). 
Dendrohium infuncUhuluni, Cassia Bridge var. (G. Moon, Esq.).—A 
variety with broad white sepals and petals, lip having a deep orange 
central stain (award of merit). 
Amaryllis Eclipse (J. Veitch & Sons).—A grand variety, the flowers 
very large, streaked and reticulated with bright red on a white ground. 
Extremely effective (award of merit). 
BendroMum Bhalanopsis var. Schroederianum (E. M. Mundy, Esq.).— 
A magnificent variety, with fiowers to 4 inches in diameter, the 
petals of great breadth and rounded, the colour an exceptionally deep, 
warm crimson, and the lip an intense magenta (first-class certificate). 
Bendrohium Phalcenopsis delicatvm (E. M. Mundy, Esq ).—A softly 
tinted variety, the lip veined with crimson, the sepals and petals nearly 
white at the base (award of merit). 
Euonymms japonicus compadus (B. S. Williams & Son).—An ex¬ 
tremely neat, compact variety, the leaves small, narrow, bright green, 
evenly margined with silver (award of merit). 
Megaclinium falcatum (Royal Botanic Garden, Glasnevin). — A 
singular Orchid with a broad flattened spike bearing minute yellow 
and purple flowers along the margin (botanical certificate). 
