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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 12, 1893. 
Kitnballiana delicata, Cattleya maxima, Cypripedium raiioium super¬ 
bum. Some plants of Lilium nepalense made a good background 
(silver Banksian medal). A J. Hollington, Esq , Forty Hill, Enfield, 
sent a plant each of Cattleya Davisi, Cypripedium Smithi, and C. 
Sichardsoni. A very fine form ot Odontoglossum grande was shown by 
J. Foster Alcock, Esq., Northchurch, Berkhamstead, Herts, who also had 
a good form of Cattleya labiata. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal 
Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, showed Cattleya X Chloris (first-class certifi¬ 
cate) ; Cypripedium x Arthurianum pulchellum and Cattleya X 
Pherdona (award of merit). A hybrid between C. maxima and C. 
intermedia. Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, contribute I a small 
group of Cattleyas and Cypripediums, also plants of Pescatorea 
Klabrochorum and Phalsenopsis Lowi (silver Banksian medal). Sir 
Trevor Lawrence, Bart., Burford, Dorking, sent a plant of Cypripedium 
conco-Lawre having a neatly formed flower with two lips, also 
Dendrobinum Mir lellianum. A basket of the bright flowered Habenaria 
militaris came from the same source (silver Flora medal). Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, had a small group tastefully 
arranged with Ferns (silver Banksian medal). 
The L’Horticulture Internationale, Brussels, sent some choice species. 
Amongst these were Cattleya Warsqueana fascinator (award of merit) 
Cypripedium Spicerio Lowianum (award of merit), Cattleya Eldorado 
Oweni, Laelia elegans Lucani (award of merit), and a grand form of 
Cypripedium Rothschildianum. A first-class certificate was also awarded 
for Cattleya Eldorado Lindeni. The same firm also staged a fine plant 
of Haemanthus Lindeni (first-class certificate), and Anthurium Wam- 
beckianum, a white form (silver Flora medal). S. G. Lutwyche, Esq., 
Eden Park, Beckenham, staged a collection of Cypripediums, Odonto- 
glossums, and a fine plant of Zygope'alum Mack-iyi amongst other 
Orchids (bronze medal). Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co.. Southgate, sent a 
plant of Habenaria cinnabarina, for which a botanical certificate was 
awarded. Major-General Berkeley, Bitterne, secured an award of merit 
for a plant of Odontoglossum Uro-Skinneri album. 
Certificates and Awards op Merit. 
Anthurium Wambechianum (L’Horticulture Internationale). — A 
strong growing form, with a pure white spathe (first-class certificate). 
Bomarea lyatacoensis (Kew Gardens).—A beautiful species, with 
orange red flowers (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Chlons (J. Veitch & Sons). — This is a splendid hybrid, 
being the result of a cross between C. maxima and C. Bowringiana. 
The sepals and petals are dark mauve, and very distinct. The lip 
is large, heavily suffused with rich purplish crimson (first-class cer¬ 
tificate). 
Cattleya Eldorado Lindeni (L’Horticulture Internationale, Brussels). 
—This is a good form with medium sized flowers. Sepals and petals 
rosy mauve, lip fringed deep purplish crimson, throat orange yellow 
(first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Pheidince (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a hybrid, being the 
result of a cross between C. maxima and C. intermedia. The sepals and 
petals are white faintly tinged with pink. The lip is exceedingly pretty, 
being white, veined crimson and rich yellow in the throat (award of 
merit). 
Cattleya Warseq^uana fascinator (L’Horticulture Internationale).—A 
magnificent form that attracted much attention. The sepals and petals 
are large, and of a rosy mauve shade, the lip being richly coloured with 
a white margin (award of merit). 
Carnation Mary Godfrey (W. J. Godfrey).—A pure white flower 
with fringed petals. Clove-scented (award of merit). 
Carnation Reginald Godfrey (VV. J. Godfrey).—A delicate pink 
Clove-scented variety, good form, fringed petals (award of merit). 
Carnation Mdlle. TMrese Franco (J. Veitch & Sons).—A fine 
variety, with large salmon-pink blooms, faintly Clove-scented (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. P. Blair (R. Owen).—An incurved Japanese, 
silvery pink, suffused carmine (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Spicerio Lowianum (L’Horticulture Internationale).— 
A beautiful Cypripedium. The petals are narrow and twisted, green 
heavily spotted with chocolate, bronzy tips. The dorsal sepal is white, 
with a green base, tinged crimson, the lips being a dull green (award of 
merit). 
Dahlia Emily Hopper (T. S. Ware).—A Pompon yellow variety of 
good forth (award of merit). 
Dahlia Ettie Swan (T. S. Ware).—A single variety, with terra cotta 
coloured flowers, the lower part of the petals being red (award of merit). 
Dahlia Purple Prince (Perkins & Sons).—A rich purplish magenta 
Cactus variety (award of merit). 
Dahlia Miss Arnold (J. Arnold).—A decorative variety, rosy pink 
flaked with purple in the centre (award of merit). 
Dahlia Old Gold (H. Canned & Sons).—A beautiful Cactus variety 
of a shade that is indicated by the name (award of merit). 
Disa Premier (Kew Gardens).—This is a hybrid, the result of a cross 
between D. Veitchi and D. tripetaloides. The plant shown had one 
spike which bore six flowers. The latter are very attractive, being deep 
Tose pink (first-class certificate). 
Hcemanthxhs Lindeni (L’Horticulture Internationale).—The plant 
exhibited bore three large spikes of flowers of a salmon pink colour 
(first-class certificate). 
Lwlia elegans Luciana (L’Horticulture Internationale).—The plant 
of this that was exhibited had one spike which bore six flowers. The 
sepals and petals are greenish white, tinged with rose. The lip is dull 
white, margined rich purple crimson (award of merit). 
Nerine eiegans alba (T. S. Ware).—This is a pure white variety. 
The plaa\. shown was about 9 inches high, and bore one spike of flowers 
(first-class certificate). ' 
Odontoglossum tfro-Skinneri alba (Major-General Berkeley).—A 
pretty variety, with greenish yellow sepals and petals, and a pure white 
lip (award of merit). 
Ptychoraphis angusta (Kew Gardens).—A graceful Palm with finely 
cut foliasje (first-class certificate). 
Solanum Wendlayidi (Kew Gardens).—A handsome plant, with large 
pale blue flowers (first-class certificate). 
Tecoma Smithi (Kew Gardens) —This is a hybrid from T. capensis 
aud T. velutina. Three plants were shown, and they bore rich yellow 
flowers tinged with brownish red (first-class certificate). 
Qnercus americana splendens (A. Wa»erer).—A variety with large 
richly coloured foliage (first-class certificate). 
At the afternoon meeting Mr. W. Crump, Madresfield Court Gardens, 
Malvern, read an essay on “ Pears.” Being an experienced grower 
Mr. Crump dealt with his subject in a practical and interesting manner, 
and was attentively listened to by an appreciative audience. 
Chrysanthemums at Battersea Park. 
The Exhibition of Chrysanthemums by the London County Council 
will be open to the public in the Frame Ground of this park on 
Saturday, 14th October. 
A Chrysanthemum Book. 
We understand that Mr. John Newton of Temple Gardens intends to 
bring out the nineteenth edition of his work on the Chrysanthemum, 
the first edition ot which appeared in 1871. 
Hiuhoate and District Chrysanthemum Society. 
We have received the annual report of this Society, whose Exhibition 
this year will be held at the Northfield Hall, Highgate, on November 
2nd and 3rd. The report states that the £10 challens^e cup last 
November was won by Mr. Rowbottom, gardener to H. R. Williams, Esq.; 
he having won it twice in succession, it now becomes his own property. 
Some moderate prizes are offered, and there should be a good display 
at the Exhibition. Mr. E. Vince, Highgate Cemetery, is the Secretary. 
An East End Chrysanthemum Show. 
The East London Amateur Chrysanthemum and Floricultural 
Society will, we are informed, hold their third annual Exhibition on 
November 6th, 7th, and 8th in the Queen’s Hall and Winter Garden 
ot the People’s Palace, Mile End Road, E. The rates of admission to 
the Show will be fixed at such a price as to allow the poorest inhabitants 
of that thickly populated locality to enjoy the benefits of a bright 
display of flowers. The Secretary is Mr. W. F. Clarke, 23, Parmiter 
Street, Cambridge Heath, N.E. 
Sheffield Chrysanthemum Society. 
The annual Show of the above Society will be held in the Corn 
Exchange, Sheffield, on November 17Dh and 18th. A comprehensive 
schedule has been prepared, and liberal prizes are offered, the leading 
classes in the cut flower section being for twenty-four incurved blooms, 
and a similar number of Japanese, in not less than eighteen varieties in 
each case. The prizes in both classes are £8, £5, £3, and £2, which 
should bring a good competition. According to the annual report, the 
Society, financially, is in a strong position. Mr. W. Houseley, 
177, Cemetery Road, is the Secretary. 
Chrysanthemums in Ireland. 
As show days loom in the near distance with all their attendant 
hopes and fears, it is somewhat disappointing to find so few recording 
their experience of an exceptional season in this department. I would 
venture to supplement the short notes previously sent of prospects of 
Chrysanthemums this side of the Channel, with one brief note of 
thanksgiving that “ All are safely gathered in ere the winter storms 
begin.” There is another side of the question on which I could wish an 
abler pen than mine to touch, viz., the valuable recent article on the 
bud mite (page 291). It is a matter of vital importance to know our 
enemies and how to fight them, and I take on myself to return thanks of 
growers generally, and particularly from—E. K., Dublin. 
Hull And East Riding Chrysanthemum Society. 
Mr. Edw. Harland, one of the Honorary Secretaries of this 
important provincial Society, favours us with the illustration (fig. 50) 
of the “ Hull cups,” of which it will be admitted there is an imposing 
display. 
The challenge vase (central figure on pedestal), value 20 guineas, is 
presented by James Reckitt, Esq., in the 100 square feet group class. 
The upright silver cups on each side of the central vase, value £5 
