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bearing^ Ion" arching racemes of flowers ; next followed a bold and 
beauti^l cluster of Lmlia purpurata ; then attention was arrested by a 
mass of the graceful Oncidium ampliatum majus beneath a dark-leaved 
Kentia, and in fine contrast with it. The centre of the group presented 
another strikingly tasteful characteristic, for about fifty plants of 
Odontoglossum citrosmum were suspended at the back, bearing long 
pendent racemes of soft tinted fragrant flowers, while beneath and in 
first-class certificates and awards of merit for plants that are described 
elsewhere in this Journal. It is almost needless to say that the Judges 
awarded the highest honour at their disposal—namely, a silver cup—for 
this magnificent contribution, in which about 150 distinct species, 
hybrids and varieties, w'ere represented. 
The other trade groups were necessarily much smaller, as four were 
confined to the opposite side of the central stage. Starting at the end 
FIG. 85.— MR. F. SANDER. (See page 449). 
front were choice Odontoglossums by scores, with here and there a 
brilliant Masdevallia, lighting up the lighter flowers surrounding with 
remarkable effect. Towards the other end -were further clusters of 
Lrelia purpurata and Odontoglossum vexillarium, and the very con¬ 
spicuous Grammatophyllum Measuresianum, with four tall racemes of 
its strangely spotted flowers. The margin was very well managed, 
Odontoglossum vexillarium being freely used with Adiantums, imparting 
a charming finish to a really superb arrangement. The group was 
equally as remarkable for the number of valuable rarities and novelties 
it contained, and the Orchid Committee adjudged no less than eight 
the first was from Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, who had an effective 
group of admirably healthy plants, amongst which a large specimen of 
Dendrobium Jamesianum, some splendid examples, Lmlia purpurata, 
with Masdevallias, Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Cypripediums, and scores 
of other choice Orchids (silver Flora medal). Following this was an 
imposing and highly creditable exhibit from Messrs. B. S. Williams, 
Upper Holloway, who have so long held a foremost position amongst 
Orchid growers and exhibitors. Large numbers of distinct and beau¬ 
tiful forms were included, the enumeration of which would take too 
much space this week, but all the leading genera were admirably 
