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and hybrida. Dionreas and Droscras were also included in the group 
(silver Banksian medal). 
By far the largest collection of cut flowers came from Messrs. Kelway 
and Sons, Langport, Somerset, their boxes of beautiful Pajonies, 
Pyrethrums, Irises, Delphiniums, Gaillardias, and hardy flowers filling 
the whole of one side table, and comprising many hundreds of flowers 
in great variety (silver-gilt Flora medal). Preonies and Irises from 
Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden, also contributed an 
important exhibit, the Irises including numbers of handsome varieties 
extremely diversified in colours. Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel, 
Waterloo Eoad, showed five varieties of Japanese Irises. Mr. Mortimer 
of Farnham contribirted a fine group of Coleuses (vote of thanks) ; and 
Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, sent some Pinks and other cut flowers. 
In the classes provided for amateurs there was not much competition, 
only two entering that for a colIecGon of Pteonies. The Rev. W. Wilks, 
Shirley, was awarded the first prize for bright flowers, and Mr. 
T. H. Crasp was second with rather more massive flowers. The 
Pyrethrums were disqualified became the varieties were not all of English 
origin as required by the schedule. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: Harry J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair, 
and Messrs. De B. Crawshay, H. William^, H. M. Pollett, E. Hill, T. B. 
Haywood, J. O’Brien, and Lewis Castle. 
Messrs. B. S Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, contributed a hand¬ 
some group of Orchids, comprising Cattleyas, Cypripediums, and Odon- 
toglossums, in many fine varieties and large plants, making a capital 
floral display. Very notable %vere Dendrobium Phaltenopsis Statteriana, 
Cypripedium superbiens, 0. selligerum majus, Oncidium macranthum, 
Thunia Bensoniae, the yellow Anguloa Clowesi, and the graceful 
Palumbina Candida (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Sander & Co, 
St. Albans, sent several new and interesting Orchids, and besides those 
for which awards were granted by the Committee were the strange 
green and brown spotted Catasetum barbatum with a white filamentous 
lip ; C. callosum, brown and green ; the beautiful Pnaius Humbloti, 
Epidendrum Eandi, and several OJontoglossums. 
Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited their hybrid Disa Veitchi, 
recently figured in this Journal, and Cypripedium Astrfea, a hybrid 
between C. Spicerianum and C. phillipinense, showing much of the 
character of the former species in the dorsal sepal. Messrs. Seeger and 
Tropp, East Dulwich, contributed a collection of Orchids, including 
Cattleyas, several rare Masdevallias, the bright red Saccolabium curvi- 
folium, the distinct creamy white .(Eranthus grandiflorus and Masde- 
vallia Moensi, a hybrid from M, Wagneri and M. Shuttleworthi xantho- 
corys. J. T. Gabriel, Esq., 6, Palace Road, Streatham Hill, show’ed a 
variety of Cypripedium Curtisi, named superbum, having large flowers 
and a very dark lip. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P., Burford Lodge, Dorking, exhibited 
an extraordinarily fine specimen of Masdevallia Davisi, having thirty- 
six fine yellow flowers open, a purple tinted Odontoglossum crispum 
named Purple Emperor, also the peculiar green Cycnoches chlorochilon 
(botanical certificate). 
Certificated Plants. 
Iris Gatesi (J. Veitch & Sons and C. G. Van Tubergen).—A remark¬ 
able new Iris in the style of T. Susiana, of which some might regard it 
as a pale variety. The flowers are very large with broad rounded 
standards and falls about 4 inches in diameter, of a creamy tint and 
semi-transparent texture, with fine veins of dark purple and numerous 
minute dots of a similar hue (first-class certificate). 
Weigela hortensis nirea (J. Veitch & Sons).—A great acquisition 
amongst these useful shrubs the flowers pure white, produced in abun¬ 
dance (first-class certificate). 
Incligofera Gevardiana alia (J. Veitch & Sons).—Another useful 
plant with pinnate leaves, and long slender racemes of white flowers, 
graceful and distinct in habit (first-class certificate). 
Lalia Gottomna (E. Gotto, Esq., The Logs, Hampstead Heath).— 
Supposed to be a natural hybrid between Lmlia grandis and L. Booth- 
iana or L. purpurata, most distinct in form and colour. The flowers are 
of great size, the sepals and petals rosy purple, the lip very broad, 
crimson purple, with deeper veins, and an undulated margin (first-class 
certificate). 
Ladia grandis, Tring Parli variety (Lord Rothschild).—The finest 
variety yet seen, notable for the breadth of the bronzy brown sepals 
and petals, and with a dark purple lip (first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum crispnni, Burford variety (Sir Trevor Lawrence).— 
A fine variety, with well formed flowers, the sepals and petals nearly 
equal in size and shape, heavily blotched with brown on a white ground. 
Dendrobium Plialcsnopsis Statteriana (B. S. Williams & Son).—A 
variety possessing large flowers of a very dark purplish tint, quite 
distinct from the ordinary type (first-class certificate). 
Laccena bicolor (Sander).—A peculiar Orchid with a long raceme 
of creamy flowers, the lip claret purple, and the small petals tinged 
with purple at the base. 
Thunia Bensonice Winniana (C. Winn, Uplands, Birmingham).—• 
Very superior to the ordinary form of T. Bensoniae ; the flowers large 
the lip broad, and the colour much deeper than usual. 
Odontoglossum luteo-purpurewn illustre (Sander).—Flowers of fine 
shape blotched with bright shining brown on a clear yellow ground, the 
lip long, tipped with cream, and a broad, dark basal band. 
Cycnoches chlorochilon (Sir Trevor Lawrence and F. Sander & Co.). 
—A peculiar green flowered species, strange alike in shape and colouring 
(botanical certificate). 
Gloxinia Electra (J. Veitch & Sons).—A grand variety, de^p violet 
purple, margined with light blue and spotted in the throat. 
Gloxinia Monarch (J. Veitch k. Sons). — A superb rich crimson 
variety, flowers massive and of fine form. 
Carnation leer White (C. Turner).—Flowers pure white, of excellent 
shape, and very fragrant. 
Carnation Lord Bcndlesham (.J. Mill, Wickham Market) —Flowers 
deep terra cotta or orange, in the way of Mrs. Reynolds Hole. 
Canna Jules Ch etien (Paul &'Son).—A fine variety, flowers intensely 
rich scarlet, very large. 
Campanula abietina (Paul & Son).—A charming Bellflower of erect 
habit, the flowers a soft purple shade, very freely produced. 
Begonia Madame la Garonne de Saint Didier (H. Cannell & Sons), 
—A handsome double Tuberous Begonia of a clear delicate yellow 
shade. 
B> gonia Major Hope (H. Cannell & Sons). — Another double 
Tuberous variety, bright rose, with a lighter centre, full and fine 
shape. 
Irh rarirgata Bohert Burns (Barr & Son).—An effective variety^ 
the standards yellow, the falls rich maroon, veined on a light ground. 
Pceony Moonbeam (Kelway & Son).—A large double variety, creamy 
white, the broad guard petals of a blush tint. 
The Annual Dinner. 
The annual dinner of the Royal Horticultural Society was held on. 
Tuesday evening, June 23rd, in the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Mfitropole,. 
when there was a good attendance of visitors. Fellows, and their friends. 
The President of the Society (Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P.) was 
supported by His Excellency the Greek Minister, M. Jean Gennadius, 
Baron Schioler, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., the Right Hon. the Earl 
of Rosse, the Right Hon. Lord Justice Fry, Sir James Paget, Bart., Sir 
Joseph Lister, Bart,, Professors Michael Foster and W. T. Thiseltoa 
Dyer, Dr. Farquharson, M.P., Norman Lockyer, Esq., F.R.S., Martin 
R. Smith, Esq., Dr. Bonavia, Dr. Hogg, T. B. Haywood, Esq., N. N, 
Sheiwjod. Esq., the Mayor of Croydon, J. EagleVn, Esq., and Mr. Sheriff 
P’armer. The Rev. W. Wilks (Secretary), D. Morris, Esq., Phillip Crowley, 
Esq. (Treasurer), and Mr. Weathers (Assistant Secretary) presided at the 
side tables. There was a representative attendance of amateur and 
trade horticulturists, including many members of the Scientific, Fruity 
Floral, and Orchid Committees. During the dinner, which was well 
served, the band of the Scots Guards performed a select programme of 
m.usic, adding greatly to the enjoyment of the gathering. 
The toast list prepared was as follows 
“ The Queen and Royal Family,” proposed by Chairman, Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., M.P. “ The Ministers of Foreign Countries,” proposed 
by Chairman, responded to by His Excellency the Greek Minister- 
“ The Houses of Parliament,” proposed by W. T. Thiselton Dyer, Esq., 
K.C.M.G., F.R.S., responded to by the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Rosse and 
Dr. Farquharson, M.P. “ The Royal Horticultural Society,” proposed 
by Sir James Paget, Bart., responded to by Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., M.P. “Botanical Science,” proposed by Professor Michael 
Foster, Sec. R.S., responded to by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Justice Sir 
Edward Fry and Dr. C. Stewart, President, L.S. “ The Right Hon. 
the Lord Mayor,” proposed by Baron Henry Schroder, responded to by 
the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor, Master of the Worshipful Company of 
Gardeners. “ The Treasurer and Benchers of the Inner Temple,” pre- 
posel by D. Morris, Esq , F.L.S., responded to by H. W. Lawrence, Esq,, 
Sub-Trersurer of the Inner Temple. “ The Visitors,” proposed by> 
Martin R. Smi'h, Esq., responded to by Dr. Aitchison, C.I.E., F.R.S. 
“The HorticuRural Trade,” proposed by Sir James Whitehead, Bart., 
Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers, responded to by N. N. 
Sherwood, Esq. “ The Horticultural Press,” proposed by Rev. W, 
Wilks, M.A., responded to by Dr. Hogg, LL.D., F.L.S. 
Owing, however, to the absence of some of the gentlemen named, and 
to the lengthy character of the earlier speeches, the programme was 
modified by the omission of the two concluding toasts in the list and 
the substitution of two others. In opening the business part of the 
proceedings Sir Trevor Lawrence stated that he had received telegrams 
and communications from the Lord Mayor and Sir James Whitehead 
regretting their inability to be present owing to urgent business. Mr. 
Chaplin and Sir Lyon Playfair had also expressed their regret at not 
being able to attend. The Chairman then proposed the first toast, and 
referred to the interest which the Queen and other members of the- 
Royal Family had taken in the Royal Horticultural Society. This toasn 
rvas followed by “ The Ministers of Foreign Countries,” to which the 
American Minister was to have responded, but in his absence 
M. Gennadius, the Greek Minister, replied in an admirable speech. 
The “Hous-s of Parliament” was proposed by W. T. Thiselton Dyer,. 
Esq., and responded to by the Earl of Rosse and Dr. Farquharson in 
suitable terms, but the speeches were necessarily to a great extent of a 
non-horticultural character. 
Coming to the toast of the evening, “ The Royal Horticultural 
Society,” Sir James Paget said the work in which they were engaged, 
was one which ministered to the happine.S3 and welfare of the whole 
nation. He wished he were better acquainted with the conditions of 
botany of the present day to be able to speak to them more adequately 
upon the subject; but the botanical studies of his early years had 
become somewhat antiquated, and since then his pursuits had been of a 
very different kind. The Society devoted itself largely to the production of. 
beauty in its most marvellous m.anifestations. No one could fail to see how 
