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mously awarded. Mr, Osman sent a new form of Grape scissors, opening 
with a spring ; to be tried with other forms at Chiswick, 
Before rising from the table the Chairman thanked the Committee 
for their attendance and support during the year. Dr. Hogg returned 
the compliment by proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Crowley for his 
ability and urbanity as Chairman. This was passed with acclamation, 
and the last of the year’s series of pleasant meetings was brought to a 
close. 
Floral Committee. —Present : W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Messrs. J. Laing, R. Owen, H. Herbst, R. Dean, H. B. May, C. F. Bause, 
G. Stevens, F. Ross, C. Jefiries, P. Barr, T. W. Girdlestone, J. D. Pawle, 
W. Furze, W. Bain, T. Godfrey, T. Baines, C. E. Shea, C. Noble, J. T. 
Bennett-Poe, G. Gordon, Jas. Walker, G. Paul, and the Rev. H. H. 
D’Ombrain. 
Messrs, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park Nurseries, Enfield, staged 
a handsome collection of Cyclamens, comprising many splendidly 
flowered plants (silver Flora medal). A beautiful group of foliage and 
flowering plants was staged by Messrs. J. Laing & Son, Forest Hill. 
Prominent amongst the plants in this exhibit were Orchids, Crotons, 
Palms, Cyclamens, and Anthuriums (silver Flora medal). An attractive 
feature of the show were the Nepenthes shown by Messrs. J. Veitch and 
Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea. Particularly noticeable were 
N.Northiana, Cbelsoni, mixta, cincta, Amesiana(first-class certificate; see 
below), Burkei excellens, and Morganise (silver Flora medal). Mr. 
H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, exhibited a 
charming collection of Ferns, in which Lomaria platyptera, Pteris 
Victoria, P. tremula Smithiana, Platycerium stemmaria (sethiopica) 
first-class certificate ; Nephrolepis davallioides furcans, and Polypodium 
nigrescens were the most striking (silver Flora medal). Mr. Robert 
Owen, Maidenhead, showed a table of Chrysanthemums in excellent 
condition. Amongst the best were Golden Wedding, Viviand Morel, 
Abb6 Mendenhall, Secretary Farson, Niveus, Mdlle. Th^r^se Pankoucke ; 
Mrs. Marian Bourne, and Good Gracious received awards of merit, and 
are described elsewhere (silver Flora medal). A botanical certificate 
was accorded to Mr, Bain, gardener to Sir Trevor Lawrence, for a plant 
of Massonia amygdalina in bloom. Costus igneus was also staged by 
the same exhibitor, and a first-class certificate awarded (see below). 
Mr. Bain also showed a basket of Primula Forbesi composed of profusely 
flowered plants. A small collection of Chrysanthemums was shown by 
Mr. W. Wells, Eailswood Nurseries, Red Hill. Mr. J. R. Tranter, 
Henley-on-Thames, staged plants of Nicotiana affinis variegata. 
From the Royal Gardens, Kew, came specimens of Manettia bicolor, 
Brownea Crawfordi x, Bomarea oligantha, Senecio macroglossus, 
Thunbergia (Hexacentris) Mysorensis, Bomarea patacoensis and Calpurnia 
aurea, the Natal Laburnum (a vote of thanks was adjudged). Specimens 
of Veronica Purple Queen were staged by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. 
Mr. Balderson, Hemel Hempstead, showed fine blooms of white and rose 
coloured Primulas, and also a bunc’n of a rich deep velvety crimson 
variety, which has a clearly defined circle round the eye of a much 
deeper shade. It is a grand addition to these popular plants. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: H. J, Veitch, Esq. (in the chair); 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, H. M. Pollett, 
H. Ballantine, C, J. Lucas, T. Statter, E. Hill, J. Douglas, T. B. Hay¬ 
wood, and J. Jaques. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, N., staged a good 
collection of Orchids, comprising Cypripediums, Odontoglossums, 
Oncidiums, and a few Lselias. The group had a background of 
Palms, and Ferns were arranged along the front, the whole making 
an effective display (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. F. Sander & Co., 
St. Albans, sent a small group of choice species and varieties. 
Amongst these were the beautiful Lselia anceps Sanderiana, L. autum- 
nalis alba, Cypripediums in variety, and Zygopetalum rostratum. An 
award of merit was adjudged for the last-named plant, which is 
described elsewhere (silver Banksian medal). Mons. Jules Hye Lysen, 
Gand, sent a plant of Cypripedium fascinatum, a grand form, for 
which a first-class certificate was awarded (see below). C. J. Lucas, 
Esq., Warnham Court, sent Cypripedium Warnhamensis, evidently a 
free flowering hybrid (award of merit). E. Ashworth, Esq., Wilmslow, 
Cheshire, staged Lselia anceps Amesiana (figured in the Journal of 
Horticulture last week) in good condition, and other Orchids. 
W. Wells, Esq., Bloomfield, Sale, had a fine spike of Cattleya 
exoniensis which attracted notice. Mons. Linden, Brussels, had a 
number of choice Orchids, including Lycaste Imschootiana (award of 
merit); L. Luciana (botanical certificate); Lselio-Cattleya Stche- 
goleffiana, and Odontoglossum crispum var. Thompsonse (award of 
merit). A silver Banksian medal was recommended for the collection. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons exhibited a collection of Orchids, including 
Cypripediums T. B. Haywood. C. Leeanum, C. OEnone (award of merit). 
A botanical certificate was awarded for Dendrobium glomeratum, shown 
by Messrs. Veitch. Baron Schroder was awarded a first-class certificate 
for Laelio-Cattleya Nyca, which is described below. Messrs. Hugh 
Low & Co., Clapton, sent a small group of Cypripediums and Odonto¬ 
glossums, arranged with Palms (silver Banksian medal). Mr. J. Wythes, 
gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford, 
staged a splendid group of Calanthes, and a silver Banksian medal 
was recommended.. 
J. F. Ebrer, Esq., Woodlands, Beckenham (gardener, Mr. A. Waite) 
was adjudged an award of merit for Cypripedium Sallieri aureum. 
T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, had some Cypripediums, as did 
R. J. Measures, Esq , the latter showing C. venustum Measurianum 
(award of merit) and Pleurothallis scapha (botanical certificate). 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Chrysanthemum Good Gracious —A delicate rose-coloured 
Japanese, with narrow somewhat twisted florets (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Marian Bourne (R. Owen). — An incurved 
Japanese variety, with broad silvery rose-coloured florets. 
Costus igneus (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—A fine species, with large, 
rich, orange-coloured flowers (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium venustum Measurianum (R. J. Measures, Esq.).—A 
distinct form with rather small flowers. The upper sepal is white lined 
green, the petals and lip being yellow marked with green. The foliage 
is pale green blotched with a darker shade (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Warnhamensu (C. J. Lucas, Esq.).—This is a very fine 
hybrid, said to be the result of a cross between C. Curtisi and C. laeviga- 
tum. The upper and lower sepals are similar in colour, being white 
veined with purplish crimson and green. The petals are twisted and 
are spotted, and suffused with dark purple. The lip is very large, and 
of a bronzy green shade. The plant exhibited bore two flowers on one 
spike (award of merit). 
Cypripedium fascinatum (M. Jules Hye Lysen, Gand).—This 
is a splendid acquisition. The upper sepal large, white, suffused 
and spotted crimson, with a green base. The petals are spotted purple, 
and also have light purplish tips. The lip is very dark (first-class 
certificate). 
Cypripedium Sallieri aureum (J. F. Ebrer, Esq.).—This is the 
result of a cross between C. insigne and C. villosum. The flowers are 
mainly a shining greenish yellow, the upper sepal being spotted brown 
(award of merit). 
Cypripedium CEnone (J. Veitch & Sons).—The result of a cross 
between C. superbiens and C. Hookeri. The upper sepal is white and 
green, petals spotted and suffused purple, the lip being bronzy green 
(award of merit). 
Ltslia Fincherdana (C. W. Fincken, Esq.).—The plant of this that 
was exhibited had one spike carrying six flowers. The sepals and petals 
are pure white, the lip also, with a broad violet margin on the tip (first- 
class certificate). 
Leelio-Cattleya Nyca (Baron Schroder).—This bigeneric hybrid is 
the result of cross between Lselia crispa and Cattleya gigas, raised by 
Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons. It is a magnificent flower with large rosy 
mauve petals and sepals. The lip is a rich purplish crimson, and the 
t'nroat pale yellow (first-class certificate). 
Lycaste Imschootiana (M. Linden, Brussels).—A very distinct hybrid, 
being the result of a cross between L. Skinneri and Maxillaria 
nigrescens. The flower is a pale yellow shade, spotted crimson. The 
lip is a brighter shade than the other parts of the bloom, and the throat 
is richly spotted (award of merit). 
Nepenthes Amesiana (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a handsome hybrid 
between N. Rafflesiana and L. Hookeriana, the former being the pollen 
parent. The pitchers are short and very broad, the ground colour being 
green, profusely blotched with deep crimson (first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum crispum var. Thompson^ (M. Linden, Brussels).—A 
grand variety of the well-known type. The plant shown bore a splendid 
spike of fourteen flowers (award of merit). 
Platycerium stemmaria (cethiopica') (H. B. May).—A handsome 
species, with large fronds of a bright green, covered with a silvery down 
(first-class certificate). 
Zygopetalum rostratum (F. Sander & Co.).—An exceedingly pretty 
species. The lip is for the most part white, crimson lines starting from 
the base. The petals and sepals are white, tipped with pale brown 
(award of merit). 
National Rose Society.—New Catalogtje Fund. 
Such of the subscribers to this fund as have not paid their donations 
will oblige by doing so at an early date to Mr. Charles Grahame or Mr. 
E. B. Lindsell, the Hon, Secretaries, who wish to close the list. 
Protecting Tea Roses. 
I find nothing better than a mixture of burnt refuse and light soil. 
Three spadefuls of this dropped into the centre of the plant is better, I 
think, than the earthing-up system, for to earth up sufficiently must 
interfere with the surface fibrous roots, and if there be no such 
roots there has been a lack of good cultivation. The burnt refuse, too, 
in the spring, when pricked into the soil, serves as a valuable manure. 
Light dry litter, straw, or bracken fern should be added later on, 
weather demanding.—J. A. W. 
Rose Pests and Their Eradication. 
It does not much matterl what the time of year may be, we are sure 
to be able to find insect pests of some kinds upon Roses carrying young 
growth. Even under the most skilful treatment a few can generally be 
found. The above fact indicates how very necessary it is to adopt pre¬ 
cautionary measures early, and although I do not wish to discourage 
growers by the formidable list of enemies and diseases it would be easy 
