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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
£ November 30, 1893. 
Mr. Robert Owen, Maidenhead, showed some handsome Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, including Mrs. John Gardiner (award of merit), Mrs. 
J. Mitchell (award of merit), Sir Titus, Walter Surman, E. L. 
Jamieson, H. M. Pollett (award of merit), John Noble, H. L. 
Sunderbruck, Elsie Walker (award of merit), Little Pet and Le 
Prince du Bois (award of merit). Mr. C. Blick, The Warren, Hayes, 
showed blooms of Chrysanthemum Helen Crawford. Mr. Salter, gardener 
to T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, showed magnificent 
flowers of Lord Brooke, Elmer d’ Smith (award of merit). Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Eric was shown by Mr. Duncan, gardener to C. J. Lucas, Esq., 
Wareham Court, Horsham. Mr. J, Reynolds, Netley Castle, exhibited 
Chrysanthemum Lady Emma. A cultural commendation was accorded 
to Mr. Blandford, gardener to Mrs. Haselfoot, Moorhill, Southampton, 
for pots of yellow Chrysanthemums. Begonia Madame Lebourg was 
shown by Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, 
and it appears to be a variety of much promise. A first-class 
certificate was accorded to Mr. May for Acalypha Macafeena, which 
is described elsewhere. A handsome piece of Aglaomorpha (Polypo¬ 
dium) Meyeniana was also shown by Mr. May, and awarded a first-class 
certificate (see below). Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm N urseries, Tottenham, 
showed a small collection of plants, and received a vote of thanks. 
Lachenalia pendula, Leontice Leontopetalum, and Narcissus mono- 
phyllus were represented. Blooms of Lilium nepalense were shown by 
Messrs. H. Low & Co. 
The group of foliage and flowering plants arranged by Mr. G. Wythes 
improved what was otherwise a sparse meeting. Calanthe Veitchi 
superba, Cypripedium insigne, Poinsettia pulcherrima. Palms, Crotons, 
Dracaenas, and Ferns were all of exceptional merit, and well deserved 
the silver Flora medal which was awarded. Sterculia nobilis in fruit 
was shown by Mr. Wythes, and received a vote of thanks. A cultural 
commendation was accorded to Mr. Latham, Botanic Gardens, Birming¬ 
ham, for splendid piece of Callicarpa purpurea. 
Prizes were offered for groups of Chrysanthemums, the first being 
awarded to Mr. E. Vince, gardener, Highgate Cemetery. The plants 
were well grown and flowered, and included amongst others. Mens. 
Bernard, Florence Percy, Viviand Morel, and Val d’Andorre ; Mr. 
Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, 
Brentford, being accorded the second position. 
Orchid Committee.— Present; H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. Jas. O’Brien, H. M. Pollett, Thos. Statter, W. H. 
White, E, Hill, Jas. Douglas, T. B. Haywood, and F. Sander. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, sent some choice Cypripediums, 
including C. Lynchianum (C. Spicerianum x C. selligerum* majus), 
C. Pyrorianum, Calanthe Sandhurstiana, a bright rosy red flower, and a 
basket of Calanthe Victoria Regina, tastefully arranged with Asparagus 
plumosus nanus. An award of merit was adjudged for this Orchid, which 
is described elsewhere. Mrs. Haselfoot, Moorhill, Southampton (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. N. Blandford), sent a dozen grand spikes of Cattleya labiata, 
and a vote of thanks was accorded. W. R. Lee, Esq., Beech Lawn, 
Audenshaw, Manchester (gardener, Mr. J. Billington), sent Cypripedium 
Leeanum superbum and C. Mary Lee (award of merit). Messrs. B. S. 
Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, procured an award of merit for 
Calanthe Mylesi, which is described below. Walter Cobb, Esq., Dulcote, 
Tunbridge Wells (gardener, Mr. J. Howes) sent Cypripedium x Cobbianum. 
T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, had Cypripedium Fairiano- 
Lawrencianum (award of merit), and Lselia anceps Amesiana. A first- 
class certificate was awarded for the last-named plant, and a description 
of it is given elsewhere. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, sent a 
small collection of choice Orchids. These included Catasetum Darwini- 
anum and Cypripedium Minos, for which awards of merit were adjudged. 
The same firm had a plant of Habenaria ciliaris, and a botanical certifi¬ 
cate was awarded for this. R. J. Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, 
Camberwell, secured an award of merit for Cypripedium insigne var. 
Illustre, a distinct form. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, had a few 
Cypripediums and a plant of Vanda Sanderiana. 
Certificates and Awards op Merit. 
Acalypha Macafeeana (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a splendid foliage 
plant. The largest leaves on the plant exhibited were nearly a foot in 
length and 8 inches wide. The upper surface is bright red blotched 
brown, the under part being also red (first-class certificate). 
Aglaomorpha QPolypodium') 3Ieyeniana (H. B. May).—This is a 
splendid Fern from the Philippine Islands. The fronds are more than 
2 feet in length, and a graceful habit. It is apparently a good Fern for 
growing in a basket (first-class certificate). 
Calanthe Mylesi (B. S. Williams & Son). — A charming white 
Calanthe, the result of a cross between C. nivalis and C. Veitchi (award 
of merit). 
Calanthe Victoria Regina (F. Sander & Co.).—This is an exceed¬ 
ingly pretty form, and was raised by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart. A 
card on the plant exhibited stated “ it was probably from C. Veitchi 
and Limatodes rosea.” The flowers are large, blush pink, with a faint 
tinge of yellow in the throat (award of merit). 
Catasetum Darwinianum (J. Veitch cSc Sons) —A very fine species 
from British Guiana. The flowers are a curious mixture of brown, 
green, and creamy white (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Le Prince du Bois (R. Owen).—-A splendid 
Japanese variety of a bright yellow shade (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Little Pet (R. Owen).—A pretty English-raised 
Pompon, brownish red in colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum JSlise Walker (R. Owen).—A brick red Pompon 
edged with yellow (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum H. M. Pollett (R. Owen).—An English-raised 
seedling of Viviand Morel type, fine fiower, rich rosy pink (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. J. Mitchell (R. Owen).—An incurved sport 
from Empress Eug4nie. Flower medium sized, and of a golden amber 
creamy shade faintly suffused with rose (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. John Gardiner (R. Owen).—An incurved 
variety, clear yellow, good shape. 
Chrysanthemum Elmer d' Smith (T. B. Haywood, Esq.).—A large 
Japanese, dull erimson, silvery reverse (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Golden Gate (H. Cannell & Sons).—A fine reflexed 
Japanese, broad florets, clear yellow (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Judge Holt (H. Cannell & Sons). — A large 
Japanese Anemone, soft rose colour (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Mary Lee (W. R. Lee, Esq.). — This is the result 
of a cross between C. Leeanum and C. Arthurianum. The dorsal 
sepal is large with a deep white margin, spotted violet purple. The 
base is green, spotted brown. The petals and lip are green, shaded 
brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Fainano-Lawrencianum (T. Statter, Esq.).—A dis¬ 
tinct hybrid, being the result of a cross between C. Fairieanum and 
C. Lawrencianum. The dorsal sepal is white and green, heavily veined 
with purple. The lip is bronzy green, while the petals, which droop, 
are green spotted and margined purple (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Minos (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a beautiful hybrid. 
It is the result of a cross between C. Anthurianum and C. Spiceranum. 
The dorsal sepal is large, the greater portion white, densely spotted 
crimson. The lip is dark shining brown, and the petals are yellowish 
green, veined brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium insigne var. Illustre (R. J. Measures, Esq.).—A very 
fine form of the well known type. The dorsal sepal is yellowish green, 
covered with large brown spots, and a distinct white tip. The lip is a 
bright brown, tinged with yellow, as are the petals (award of merit). 
Lcelia anceps Amesiana (T. Statter, Esq.).—This is a beautiful 
form of L. anceps. The sepals and petals are white, tinted rosy purple. 
The front portion of the lip is very richly coloured, purplish magenta, 
the throat being veined crimson and yellow (first class certificate). 
VIOLAS. 
I HAVE read with much interest “ W. D.’s ” contribution (page 438) 
on new Violas. As I cultivated, very successfully for the most part, 
during last summer the great majority of the beautiful varieties which 
he so expressively characterises, 1 am perhaps in a position to endorse 
his remarks. I may state that the following are my favourite Violas, 
which I can strongly recommend to cultivators of this interesting 
flower—Countess of Wharncliffe, Duchess of Fife, Bridesmaid, Lemon 
Queen, Edina, Countess of Kin tore, H. M. Stanley, White Duchess, 
White Flag, Violetta, Sylvia, and Countess of Hopetoun. Of these the 
most charming are Countess of Wharncliffe, delicate satiny white ; 
Violetta, the most graceful and highly perfumed of Dr. Stuart’s miniature 
Violas, and Duchess of Fife. I think the last mentioned is superior 
to White Duchess, which, unless in eomplexion, it resembles very 
much. It is perhaps heroic as well as conservative to make this 
assertion, after being assured by Mr. Wm. Cuthbertson of Rothesay, for 
whose opinion, nevertheless, I have the greatest respect, that White 
Duchess, which is the latest production of Mr. Baxter of Daldowie in 
Perthshire, is “ the sweetest Viola in cultivation.” 
Edina, justly eulogised by Mr. Wm. Dean of Birmingham (who has 
practically written the Viola into its present popularity), is, I under¬ 
stand, a sport or variation from Countess of Kintore. During last 
September, after keeping stationary in aspect for several months, it 
began to be eccentric, and produced, to my gratification, several flowers 
entirely distinct from the original “ Edina,” of much darker colour and 
velvety hue.— David R. Williamson. 
FLORAL NOMENCLATURE — CURIOUS SPELLING OF 
NAMES. 
I HAVE read with interest the paragraphs which have appeared in 
the Journal of Horticulture from time to tfime on the above subject. 
We all agree, I think, that gardeners are not expected to be versed in 
Latin, Greek, German, and French; but I think the exhibits at our 
'shows ought to be correctly labelled for the benefit of the^ visitors. If 
the exhibitor cannot do it, surely the Secretary or some official connected 
with the arranging of exhibits could. 
In visiting some of the recent Chrysanthemum shows I have noticed 
the following, amongst others, inaccurately spelt, in addition to the 
writing being illegible: For Miss Haggas, “ Miss Hageas; ” for Etoile 
de Lyon, “ Etole de Loyn ; ” for Nil Desperandum, ” Nil Desperande; ” 
for Audiguier, “ Audeger; ” for Bahuant, “ Bahant,” and similar errors 
which could easily have been avoided by copying the names from a 
catalogue. I hope gardeners will avail themselves of the opportunities 
now offered by the County Councils, whereby we can improve our 
knowledge in subjects pertaining to gardening.—S. H. 
I MUST disclaim any desire to make “West Anglia” (page 466) 
appear responsible for the advocacy of a classical training for gardeners. 
