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Ferns and Palms. Amongst these the beautiful Vanda Sanderiana, 
V. Sanderiana pallida, Oncidium Jonesianum, and Cypripedium Ash- 
burtoniae were conspicuous. W. Thompson, Esq., Walton Grange, 
Stone, had some spikes of Cattleya Alexandra, for which a vote of 
thanks was accorded. A spray of Cattleya Brymeriana came from 
W. E. Brymer, Esq., Dorchester, and Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., South- 
gate, sent a few plants, including Cattleya Ashtoniana (C. Harrisonaex 
C. gigas Sanderiana) Cattleya X Johnsoniana, and C. Loddigesi Puge- 
tiana. Mr. J, O’Brien, Harrow-on-the-Hill, send blooms of Satyrium 
eriscarpum, S. membranaceum, and Brownlea casrulea (botanical certifi¬ 
cate). Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, had a small group of choice 
species. The most attractive of these were Cattleya aurea, Miltonia 
Moreliana, Coelogyne oculata, Calanthe curculigoides, Cypripedium 
Schlimi, and the pretty Habenaria carnea, which is figured on page 283. 
E, Ashworth, Esq., Harefield Hall, Wilmslow, Cheshire, was accorded a 
cultural commendation for a fine plant of Dendrobium Phalmnopsis 
Schrbderianum Beatrice Ashworth var. The same exhibitor had a plant 
of D. P. Schrbderianum Ashworth’s var., a paler flower than the last 
named variety. A plant of Cypripedium Beatrice Ashworth (C. Leeanum 
X venustum) was also shown by Mr. Ashworth, likewise were blooms 
of other Orchids. W. Cobb, Esq., Dulcote, Tunbridge Wells (gardener, 
Mr. F. Howes) exhibited a plant of Catasetum Gnomus, for which a 
botanical certificate was awarded. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son showed a few choice Orchids, for one 
of which—Cattleya blesensis—they received an award of merit (see 
below). Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. had a varied and bright collection of 
Orchids backed by Lilium nepalense. The group included Cattleya 
maxima, Tricosentrum albo-sanguineum, Vanda cserulea, V. Kimballiana, 
and many good Cypripediums. Thos. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Man¬ 
chester, sent Cattleya Alexandra, C. Parthenia hybrid, and C. bicolor 
coerulea. Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., had a little group 
of much interest, the most noteworthy feature of which was a new 
Cypripedium named Charlesworthi, referred to under certificates below. 
They had Vanda cserulea very richly coloured, V. Sanderiana, Cattleya 
labiata autumnalis, and a number of Cypripediums. C. Ingram, Esq., 
Elstead House, Godaiming (gardener, Mr. Bond), sent Lselia elegans 
Turneri, Ingram’s variety (see below). 
Certificates and Awards op Merit. 
Aglaonema rotundum (J. Veitch & Sons).—A charming little foliage 
plant, with broadly lanceolate pointed leaves, deep rich green, blotched 
with light silvery green. It will make a good companion to A. costatum, 
exhibited some time ago (first-class certificate). 
Alocasia Chantrieri (J. Laing & Son).—A variety with shield-shaped, 
deep burnished green leaves, prominently ribbed (award of merit). 
Begonia Duchess of York (J. Laing «fe Son).—A fine double flowered 
variety, blooms of medium size and rich cerise colour (award of merit). 
Cattleya blesensis . S. Williams & Son).—This is a cross between 
Cattleya Loddigesi and Ltelia pumila. The flowers are of a uniform 
mauve shade, but the lip is richly coloured with purplish magenta 
(award of merit). 
Cypripedium Charlesworthi (Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co.).— 
A very remarkable introduction from the East Indies. It is a distinct 
and beautiful species, very dwarf, with long, narrow leaves. The 
flower stem is only 3 to 4 inches long. The lip is short, green, heavily 
suffused with bronzy brown ; and the dorsal sepal is very noteworthy. 
It is broad and rounded, and the colouring is a beautiful soft rose, 
delicately veined. The staminode is pure white. A feature of the 
leafage are the rows of dots on the reverse side. The species is a great 
acquisition (first-class certificate). 
Dahlia Oetavia (C. Turner).—A fine yellow show jfaintly tipped 
with red (award of merit). 
Dahlia Mrs. Morgan (C. Turner),—A large and handsome show 
variety, blush deepening to pink (award of merit). 
Dahlia Captain Boyton (C. Turner).—A very neat and pleasing 
Pompon, colour blacking purple, an acquisition (award of merit). 
Dahlia Miranda (C. Turner).—A very distinct Pompon, yellow, 
heavily tipped with chocolate (award of merit). 
Dahlia Beauty of Watford (Mr. Darby).—A pretty single variety of 
an cld gold colour, suffused with carmine, with a distinct brownish red 
ring|in the centre (award of merit). 
Dahlia Edith Turner (0. Turner).— A fine Cactus Dahlia with 
flowers of a purplish scarlet colour (award of merit). 
Dahlia Florence Woodland (T. S. Ware).—A beautiful Pompon, very 
smooth and neat, yellow tipped with crimson (award of merit). 
Dahlia Mrs, Peart (T. S. Ware).—A very promising white Cactus 
which will meet a long-felt want (award of merit). 
Dahlia Cherub (G. P. Pierre Harris, Esq.).—A variety of the Show 
type, with shapely flowers of a rich golden amber (award of merit). 
Dahlia Grand Duke Alexis (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—A very large 
white decorative variety, with folded florets (award of merit). 
Dahlia Forma (C. Turner). — A grand new Show variety, large, 
shapely, and of a beautiful golden amber colour (award of merit). 
Dahlia Duchess of York (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—A fine show 
variety with neat blooms, terra cotta, heavily suffused and margined 
magenta (award of merit). 
Dahlia Ceres (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—A pretty Pompon, flowers 
neat and lemon colour (award of merit). 
Dahlia Sovereign (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—A bright yellow 
Pompon variety with neat blooms (award of merit). 
Datura cornucopia (Pitcher & Manda).—A very handsome species ; 
flowers white, with faint lilac suffusion, the reverse of the segments and 
tube having rich bluish mauve specklings and flakings. It is strongly 
scented (first-class certificate). 
Heliopsis scabra major (B. Ladhams).—A fine autumn Composite, 
with flowers of a very rich deep yellow (award of merit). 
Lailia elegans Turneri, Ingram's variety (C. Ingram, Esq ).—A very 
large and richly coloured form, the lip being of great size, and coloured 
with glowing purplish magenta (award of merit). 
Nepenthes mixta (J. Veitch & Sons). — An interesting and highly 
coloured hybrid, raised by crossing N. Northiana (pollen parent) and 
N. Curtisi. The pitchers are long, somewhat narrow, greenish red, 
heavily blotched with deep brownish red (first-class certificate). 
\eronica hybrida Purple Queen (J. Veitch & Sons).—A very free- 
flowering, brightly coloured, and beautiful variety (award of merit). 
The Lecture. 
At the afternoon meeting, Mr. W. Iggulden, The Gardens, Marston 
House, Frome, gave a lecture on the “ Causes of Failure in Eucharis 
Culture.” There was a fair attendance and Mr. Iggulden dealt with his 
subject in a thoroughly practical manner, detailing the vaiious causes of 
failure in the cultivation of this plant. A brief discussion followed, and 
a vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. 
EARL’S COURT SHOW. 
September 27th, 28th, and 29th. 
A splendid show of fruit and vegetables was opened at the Garden 
and Forestry Exhibition yesterday (Wednesday). The Apples were 
remarkably fine and well coloured, and the Pears were also good. The 
vegetables were not very numerous, but of excellent quality, the chief 
feature being the fruit. 
The principal class was for twenty-four dishes of dessert Apples, and 
seven exhibitors competed. The leading prize was awarded to Messrs. 
G. Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, who staged medium sized, even, and richly 
coloured fruits. Wealthy, Cobham, Gascoyne’s Seedling, Cox’s Pomona, 
King of the Pippins, and Worcester Pearmain were particularly good. 
Mr. H. Berwick, The Nurseries, Sidmouth, Devon, was second with fine 
fruit; the third prize going to Mr. John Scott, Marriott, Somerset. For 
a collection of culinary Apples comprising forty-eight dishes there were 
four competitors, and the first prize went to Messrs. G. Bunyard &; Co., 
who had splendid fruits. The best of this collection were Cox’s Pomona, 
Lane’s Prince Albert, The Queen, Tyler’s Kernel, Emperor Alexander, 
and Peasgood’s Nonesuch. Mr. Woodward was second, and Mr. J. Scott 
followed closely. An extra prize was awarded the English Fruit and 
Rose Company for a good collection. Mr. Nicholson, gardener to J. W. 
Melles. Esq., Sewardstone Lodge, Chingford, was first for three dishes of 
culinary Apples ; Mr. Cotteral, Oxon Hoath, Tonbridge, second ; and 
The English Fruit and Rose Company, Hereford, third. Messrs. G. 
Bunyard & Co. were again first for twelve dishes of dessert Apples, 
the best being Worcester Pearmain, Wealthy, Washington, Swedish 
Reinette, Blenheim Orange, King of the Pippins, and Cox’s Orange. 
Mr. G. Woodward, Barham Court Gardens, followed with a fine 
collection. 
Mr. Woodward was awarded the first prize for twenty-four dishes 
of Apples in the amateurs’section. The fruit was fine and well coloured, 
especially Cox’s Pomona, M6re de Manage, and Worcester Pearmain. 
Mr. G. Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E. G. Loder, Bart., Leonardslee, 
Horsham, was second with a good collection, the third award going to 
Mr. G. Chambers, Beech Farm, Mereworth, Maidstone. Mr. S. H. 
Goodwin, Smartswell, Mereworth, secured first prize for twelve dishes of 
Apples, amongst which Cox’s Pomona, Worcester Pearmain, King of 
the Pippins, and Peasgood’s Nonesuch were particularly fine, Mr. J. 
Austin T. Killick, Weavering, Maidstone, was second, and Mr. Goldsmith 
third. Five competed in this class. Mr. W. Minifiie, Bedlands, Sid¬ 
mouth, was first for six dishes of Apples ; Mr. Chambers being second ; 
and Mr. James Hall, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, third. Thirteen com¬ 
peted in the class for six dishes of dessert Apples, and the produce was 
good throughout. Mr. Chambers was the winner with fine fruits. The 
second prize went to Mr. R. Potter, gardener to Sir M. Collet, Bart., St. 
Clere, Kemsing, Sevenoaks ; and the third to Mr. J, Hall. The English 
Fruit and Rose Company were third. For twelve dishes of Apples Mr. 
G. Woodward was first, Messrs. G. Bunyard & Co. second, and Mr, H. 
Berwick third. Messrs. G. Bunyard & Co. and T. Rivers & Son divided the 
prizes for twelve dishes of Apples and Pears grown in an orchard house. 
Pears were also shown in splendid condition. In the class for twelve 
dishes there were nine competitors, and the leading award went to Mr; 
G. Goldsmith for a magnificent collection of fruit. Pitmaston Duchess, 
Marie Louise, Doyenne du Comice, and Beurr6 Clairgeau were very fine. 
Mr. W. Allan, gardener to Lord Suffield, Gunton Park, Norwich, was 
second, and Mr. G. Woodward third. Mr. W. Wills, Unsted Park, 
Godaiming, was first for six dishes of Pears in one section, Mr. J. Dean, 
being second, and Mr. W. Slogrove, third. There were six competitors 
in the class for twenty-four dishes of Pears, and the prizes were keenly 
contested. Mr. G. Woodward was aw’arded the first prize, the second 
going to Mr. G. Goldsmith, and the third to Mr. W. Iggulden, Marston 
House Gardens, S omerset. M. A. Offer was first for twelve dishes of 
Pears, Mr. R. Smith, Presdale Gardens, Ware, being second, and Mr. 
H. Berwick third. 
Vegetables, as already mentioned, were shown in good condition. 
For a collect.on of twelve kinds Mr, T. Wilkins, gardener to Lady 
Theodora Guest, Inwood House, Blandford, was first, showing splendid 
produce. Mr. G. J. Waite, Glenhurst, Esher, was a good second, the 
