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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[■ Jamiary 15, 1891. 
most delightful rose pink, and are now shading off to pure white. A 
companion dwarf grower is Mrs. Falconer Jameson. If any of Mr. 
H. Cannell’s recent introductions, such as Sunflower, Ejnsford White, 
Eobert Cannell, Louis Boehmer, &c., can come near those, and Avalanche 
especially, in their dwarf habit, he will deserve a still further higher 
niche in the temple of fame.—W. J, Murphy, Clonmel, 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
January 18th. 
The first meeting of 1891 was not largely attended by exhibitors, 
and this, no doubt, was due to the bad weather ; but it is probable that 
the Floral Committee have never had less to do on any occasion than 
on Tuesday last, for their duties were performed in ten minutes. 
Orchids and Apples formed the bulk of the exhibits. 
Fruit Committee. —Philip Crowley, Esq , in the chair, and Messrs* 
John Lee, E. D. Blackmore, J. T. Saltmarsh, W. Bates, G. Wythes* 
J. Cheal, W. Warren, A. H. Pearson, A. J. Sutton, A. Dean, J. Hudson’ 
H. Balderson, J. Smith, W. Denning, J. Penny, G. Eeynolds, and 
J. Wright. 
Mr. Crowley, Treasurer of the Society, in occupying the position as 
Chairman of the Committee, addressed a few words to the members, 
enlisting their support in conducting the work during the year, which 
he hoped would be well and carefully done. He also desired it to be 
made known to exhibitors that if they could stage their produce half 
an hour before the Committee assembled it would enable the necessary 
clerical work being done, and particulars regarding the specimens to be 
placed on the table with them for due consideration. Unanimous 
assent was given to the Chairman’s observations, and we are sure he 
will receive the best support that can be accorded him in the honourable 
position in which he was cordially welcomed. 
The only exhibit of fruit on this occasion, and it was a very excellent 
one, was a collection of nearly a hundred dishes of Apples from the 
Pomona Farm Nurseries, Withington, Hereford, by Mr. John Watkins. 
Nearly all the specimens were remarkable for their high colour, and 
many of them were of large size, no foreign fruit now on sale in the 
London shops equalling them. Particularly noticeable were Tyler’s 
Kernel, Striped Beefing, Dumelow’s Seedling (^deeply flushed with red), 
Gloria Mundi, and Blenheim Pippin, while the following varieties were 
admirably represented Beauty of Wilts, Stoke Edith Pippin, Kirke’s 
Fame, Golden Noble, Warner’s King, Beauty of Kent, King of the 
Pippins, Mere de Menage, Bedfordshire Foundling, Eoyal Somerset, 
Flanders Pippin, and Annie Elizabeth. Dessert varieties also were 
remarkably well kept and coloured. A silver medal was unanimously 
recommended for the collection, and a question arose relative to the 
desirability of providing some appropriate form of distinguishing such 
individual dishes in collections of fruit as may be noted for special 
excellence, and the suggestion does not appear unworthy of con¬ 
sideration. 
Floral Committee. — Present: W. Marshall, Esq., and Messrs. 
Herbst, T. Baines, W. Furze, W. C. Leach, C. E. Pearson, G. Nicholson, 
E. B. Lowe, H. Turner, C. Jeffiies, J. Bennett-Poe, J. Walker, C. Noble, 
G. Paul, C. T. Druery, Frank Eoss, E, Dean, F. Fraser, and Eev. H, H. 
D’Ombrain, 
Mr, T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, secured a cultural 
commendation for a pot and flowers of the white Narcissus monophyllus, 
very attractive at this time of year, and useful for culture in pots. Mr. 
W. C. Leach, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Albury Park, 
Guildford, showed flowers of American varieties of Chrysanthemums, 
but they were not in condition to permit an opinion being formed as to 
their merits. 
Orchid Committee.— Present : Harry J. Veitch, Esq , in the 
chair, and Messrs. D. B. Crawshay, Norman C. Cookson, F. Tautz, 
J. Dominy, H. Ballantine, H. Williams, E. HiP, J. Douglas, Lewis 
Castle, S. Couitauld, J. O’Brien, H. M. Pollett, and Dr. M. T. 
Masters. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, contributed a 
handsome group of Orchids and fine-foliage plants. Cypripediums 
were represented by many handsome varieties and hybrids. Lmlias 
and other cho.ce Orchids were also contributed, together with a plant 
of Oncidium Phalmnopsis having five flow-ers and buds. Cypripedium 
Salkieri aureum was especially noteworthy for the wax-like texture of 
the flowers and its soft golden tint. (Silver Flora medal.) 
Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, exhibited a group of Orchids 
comprising Lrelia anceps Ballantineana (award of merit), a peculiar 
brownish Catasetum, a fine pseudo-bulb of Dendrobium Leechianum 
having numerous flowers, the pure white Lmlia anceps alba, and a 
handsome hybrid Cypripedium named Kramerianum, from C. cenanthum 
and C. villosum, the dorsal sepal margined with white, and veined with 
rich purple, the petals and lip also tinted with purple and polished. 
The Eij^ht Hon. J. Chamberlain, M.P., Highbury, Birmingham, 
showed four varieties of Ltelia anceps, named oculala, Barkeriana, and 
grandiflora, the latter securing an award of merit. Messrs. Pitcher and 
Manda, Hextable, sent several new Cypripediums, one named Maseree- 
lianum resembling C. Leeanum superbum, and another notable one was 
named C. magniflorum, the lip and dorsal sepal green, the petals long, 
narrow, and tinted rose or green. From J. Charlton Parr, Esq., Grappenhall 
Heyes, Warrington, came a pale coloured Cypripedium under the vague 
name of “ hybrida,” and without any particulars as to its parentage 
It was considered to be identical with C. Carnusianum from C. Haynal- 
dianum and C. Spicerianum, of continental origin. G. F. Ebner, Esq., 
Horton House, Beckenham, Kent (gardener, Mr. W. Franklin), sent a 
plant of Cypripedium Savageanum superbum, with one neat purple 
tinted flower, the dorsal sepal rounded and margined with white. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, sent a group of choice Orchids, 
comprising C. Niobe, C. Calypso (Spicerianum and villosum) ; Den¬ 
drobium euosmumroseum (nobile and endocharis) very graceful; Calanthe 
excellens, and C. Harrisianum superbum, also a hybrid between that 
and cenanthum superbum, which was greatly admired, but the flowers 
not being fully developed it was thought desirable to see it again before 
making any award. The dorsal sepal was rounded in form, of an ex¬ 
tremely dark crimson purple colour, the veins running to the margin on 
a white ground. G. Burnham, Esq., 17, Paget Eoad, Stoke Newington, 
exhibited a large and well flowered plant of Cypripedium insigne, for 
which a vote of thanks was accorded. 
Certificated Plants. 
Beqonia Winter Gem (J. Veitch & Sons).—A handsome winter- 
flowering Begonia, obtained from a crimson scarlet Tuberous Begonia 
and B. socotrana ; plant dwarf, the flowers neat in form, very bright 
crimson, the leaves crimson, resembling B. socotrana. 
Lcelia anceps Ballantineana (Sander & Co., St. Albans).—A pretty 
variety with well-formed flowers, the petals broad, white, tipped 
crimson ; the lip is small, tipped with intensely rich magenta, and veined 
with a similar colour in the throat. 
Programme and Committees. 
The Council of the Society has issued a comprehensive programme 
and schedule for the year 1891, in which new features have to be 
noticed. In addition to the usual Committee meetings, lectures, and Con¬ 
ferences during the year, money prizes and medals are offered on several 
occasions for competition amongst amateurs. This is a commendable 
departure, and it is to be hoped will bring satisfactory results both in 
exhibits and attendance. Plants, flowers, and fruits are duly provided 
for, and there is some attraction for every meeting in the year. 
The following is the programme, and upon each of the dates named 
the Fruit, Floral, and Orchid Committees will meet at twelve noon,, 
except on May 27th (Temple Gardens), July 7ch, and October 6th 
(Chiswick), when the meetings take place at 11 a.m. The lectures will 
commence at 3 P.M. each day January L8th, “ Persian Cyclamen,”' 
Mr.W. Warren ; “ Hardy Cyclamen,” Ecv. W. Wilks, M.A. February 10th, 
annual general meeting at 117, Victoria Street, S.W. March 10th, 
“ Snowdrops,” Mr. James Allen ; Mr. F. W. Burbidge, F.L.Si 
March 2Ith, “ The Cultivation of Hardy Bulbs and Plants,” Herr Max 
Leichtlin. April 14tb, “ Lachenalias,” Mr. F. W. Moore; Exhibition' 
of Daffodils. April 2l8t, “Cape Bulbs,” Mr. James O’Brien ; Primula 
and Auricula Society’s Show. May 12th, “ Hybrid Ehododendrons,”' 
Eev. Prof. Henslow, M.A., F.L.S. May 27th, 28th, Great Show in the' 
Inner Temple Gardens. June 9th, “Alpine Plants,” Eev. C. Wolley- 
Dud, M.A. June 23rd, “ Tea Eoses,” Mr. T. W. Girdlestone ; National 
Eose Society’s First Show ; Exhibition of Herbaceous Paeonies. July 7th. 
at Chiswick, Conference and Exhibition of hardy summer perennials. 
July 8th. at Chiswick, Conference and Exhibition of varieties of Straw¬ 
berries, Easpberries, Currants, and other small fruits. July 2l8t, “ Early 
Peaches,” Mr. T. Francis Eivers ; Carnation and Picotee Society’s Ex¬ 
hibition. August 11th, “ Ornamental Stove and Greenhouse Plants,” 
Mr. J. Hudson. August 2.5th, “ Gladiolus,” Eev. H. H. D'Ombrain, M.A .; 
Exhibition of Gladiolus. September 8th, “ Hardy Water and Bog 
Plants,” Mr. Geo. Paul. September 22nd, “ Insect-Eating Plants— 
Nepenthes, Dionmas, Sarracenias, &c.,” Mr. E. Lindsay; Mr. Lewis- 
Castle. October 6th, at Chiswick, Conference .and Exhibi'ion of Peren¬ 
nial Sunflowers and Michaelmas Daisies (Asters). October 7th, at 
Chiswick, Conference and Exhibition of Conifers. October 27th,. 
“ Autumn Tints,” Mr. Harry J. Veitch, F.L.S. November 10th, “ Varieties 
of Soils,” Mr. W. Ingram. December 8th, “ Christmas Eoses—Hellebores,”' 
Eev. Canon Ellacombe, M.A. 
As several alterations have taken place, we also publish the names, 
of the members of the three Committees :— 
Scientific Committee. 
Chairman. —Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, K.C.S.I., M.D., C.B., F.E.S.^ 
The Camp, Sunningdale. 
Vice- Chairmen.—jy^Qv, W. T. Thiee'ton, C.M.G., F.E.S., Eoyal Gardens, 
Kew; Foster, Professor M., Sec. E S., Great Shelford, Cambridge; 
Masters, Maxwell T., M.D., F.E.S., V.P.L.S., Mount Avenue, Ealing, W. 
Hon. Secretary. —Eev. Prof. G. Henslow, M.A., F.L.S., F.G.S., Dray¬ 
ton House, Ealing. 
Baker, J. G., F.E.S., Royal Gardens, Kew. 
Blandford, W. H. F., M.A., F.E.S., 48, Wimpole Street, W. 
Bonavia, Dr. E , 5, Harrington Mansions, South Kensington. 
Burbidge, F. W., F.L.S., Trinity College Gardens, Dublin. 
Church, Professor A. H., F.E.S., Shelsley, Eichmond. 
Clarke, Colonel E. Trevor, Welton Place, Daventry. 
Darwin, Francis, F.E.S , Wychfield, Huntingdon Eoad, Cambridge-, 
Dod, Eev. C. Wolley, Edge Hall, Malpas, Cheshire. 
Elwes. H. J., F.L.S., F.Z.S., Preston House, Cirencester. 
Frankland, E., F.E.S., The Yews, Eeigate Hill, Eeigate. 
Gilbert, J. H., Ph.D., F.E.S., Harpenden, Herts. 
Godman, F. DuCane, F.F».S., 10, Chandos Street, Cavendish Square, W. 
Llewelyn, Sir J. T. D., Bart., F.L.S., Penllergare, Swansea. 
Lynch, E. Irwin, A.L.S., Botanic Gardens, Cambridge. 
McLachlan, E., F.E.S., ’iVestview, Clarendon Eoad, Lewisham, S.E,. 
