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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 26, 1893 
Nursery, Crawley, arranged a fine stand of Dahlias. The Cactus section 
were finely represented, amongst the best being Professor Baldwin, 
Crawley Gem, Duchess of York, Amphion, and Sir F. Montefiore (award 
of merit, see below). Single varieties were also well exhibited, especially 
Lady Whitehead, The Bride, Florrie Fisher, and Mrs. Parrott (award of 
merit, see below). The show and fancy section were also shown, some 
fine blooms being staged (silver-gilt Flora medal). Mr. Wm. Pearce, 
gardener to G. Loder, Esq., Floore House, Weedon, showed five very 
beautiful specimens of DavalLa fijiensis plumosus. Messrs. H. Cannell 
and Sons, Swanley, were w'ell represented by magnificent single Begonias 
and Chrysanthemums. The latter included Wm. Seward, Mdme. Le 
Blanc, Mdme. Edouard Key, International, and Eda Brass amongst others. 
For Cactus Dahlia Cannell’s Brilliant an award of merit was accorded 
(see below). A bronze medal was recommended for the collection. 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, staged blooms of the single 
Cactus Dahlias. C. E. Shea, Esq., The Elms, Foots Cray, showed a 
small but highly creditable stand of Chrysanthemums, which included 
Sylphide, Miss Dulcie Schroeter, The Tribune (award of merit, see 
below), and Bouquet des Dames. 
Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, exhibited an attractive collection 
of Pernettyas, amongst the best of which were rosea, atro-sanguinea, 
alba, and macrocarpa (silver Banksian medal). Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale 
Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, N., arranged a charming group of 
Cactus Dahlias, in which Mrs. Vince, Duke of Clarence, Mrs. Hawkins, 
Baron Schroder, and Delicata were conspicuous (silver Flora medal). 
Mr. E. Owen, Maidenhead, showed some grand Chrysanthemums, 
amongst the most noteworthy of which were Herbert Fowler (award of 
merit, see below), Kose Wynne, Eichard Dean, and Miss M. Simpkins 
(award of merit, see below). The same exhibitor also staged a collec¬ 
tion of small-flowered Chrysanthemums. Mr. Geo. Stevens, St, John’s 
Nurseries, Putney, S.W., received an award of merit for Chrysanthemum 
Madame M. Eicaud (see below). Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, 
Eed Hill, staged a creditable group of Chrysanthemums, amongst the 
best of which were Wm. Seward, Majestic, Sunflower, Avalanche, 
Puritan, Prince Alfred, and Cmsare Costa. Messrs. J. Laing & Son, 
Forest Hill, S.E., staged a grand group of miscellaneous plants, for 
which a silver Flora medal was recommended. Begonias, Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, Palms, Crotons, and a few Orchids were particularly prominent 
(silver Flora medal). Mr. Anthony Waterer, Knaphill, Woking, had a 
collection of hardy shrubs (silver Flora medal). 
Oechid Committee.— Present : Harry J, Veitcb, Esq. (in the 
chair) ; Messrs. Jas. O’Brien, H. M. Pollett, A. H. Smee, Thos. Statter, 
Jas. Douglas, Henry Williams, J. Jacques, S. Courtauld, T. B. Haywood, 
Ed. Hill, C. J. Lucas, and F. Sander. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Eoyal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, sent a large 
collection, comprising some very choice forms. Cattleyas were con¬ 
spicuous in this contribution, especially C. labiata, C. Bowringiana, and 
the beautiful C. Harris!. Some charming bigeneric hybrids, including 
Lmlio-cattleya Eumrea, L.-c. Cassiope, L.-c. pisandra (first-class certi¬ 
ficate) were also shown by Messrs. Veitch & Sons, as were several 
excellent hybrid Cypripediums, including C. Clonius, for which a first- 
class certificate was awarded (silver-gilt Flora medal). Messrs. Hugh 
Low & Co., Clapton, had a well arranged group of Cattleyas, Odonto- 
glossums, and Cypripediums, which made a fine display (silver 
Banksian medal). The same may be said of the large collection 
of Cattleya labiata in variety staged by Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttle- 
worth & Co., Heaton, Bradford. These plants were large and remark¬ 
ably well flowered. The same Arm exhibited the new Cypripedium 
Charlesworthi, which was certificated a few weeks ago (silver-gilt 
Banksian medal). G. F. Poston, Esq., Bishopsford, Mitcham, sent two 
Cattleyas ; and W. M. Appleton, Esq., Weston-super-Mare, had some 
fine Cattleyas, O lontoglossums, and Cypripediums. Awards of merit 
were adjudged for Cattleya labiata and Dendrobium Phalaenopsis 
Appleton’s var. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St Albans, had a bright group of Cattleyas 
and other Orchids, including a splendid form of Dendrobium Phalte- 
nopsis Schrbderianum. First-class certificates were awarded for 
Cattleya labiata var. Sanderiana, and C. Lord Eothschild, magnificent 
varieties, which are described elsewhere (a silver Flora medal was 
recommended for the group.) G. D. Oven, Esq., Selwood, Eotherham 
(gardener, Mr. Mark Watts), secured an award of merit for Cattleya 
Hardyana, Selwood var. This is described elsewhere. The same 
exhibitor had Cattleya labiata alba. Messrs. Heath & Sons, Cheltenham, 
sent some Cypripediums, including: a good form named C. insigne albens 
(award of merit.) W. C. Clarke, Esq., Sefton Park, Liverpool (gardener, 
Mr. T. Jones), secured an award of merit for Cypripedium insigne 
Clarkei, a description of which will be found below. 
Messrs. Linden, L’Horticulture Internationale, Brussels, sent a 
number of choice species and varieties, and awards of merit were 
adjudged for Cattleya Warocqueana Imschootiana and Paphinia grandis 
var. gigas. Description of these will be found below. Botanical certifi¬ 
cates were also awarded for Dendrobium lamellatum and Pholidota 
convallarioides. Mr. H. Little, The Barons, Twickenham, sent a number 
of .Cypripediums, and Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., had Cypripedium 
conco-Lawre and Cirropetalum amatissimum, for which a first-class 
certificate was awarded, Messrs. Lewis & Co., Southgate, N., sent a 
brightly coloured group, composed principally of Cattleyas and Lfelias, 
and for which a silver Banksian medal was recommended. Mr. T. Statter, 
Stand Hall, Manchester, secured a first-class certificate for Cypripedium 
btatterianum, which is described elsewhere. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Anthtirium Lindeni flora carmine (Sir T. Lawrence).—This has very 
large spathes of a carmine colour (first-class certificate). 
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (L. de Eothschild, Esq.).—A beautiful 
variety of compact habit, and bearing masses of biight pink flowers 
(first-class certificate). 
Cattleya labiata (W. M. Appleton, Esq.).—A sp’endid form of this 
favourite Orchid. The sepals and petals are of a rosy hue, the lip 
purplish crimson with a well defined white margin (award of merit). 
Cattleya labiata var. Sanderiana (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a 
very fine form, being much darker than C. labiata Sanderas. The sepals 
and petals are deep rosy mauve, the lip purplish crimson with a distinct 
white margin (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Hardyana Selwood var.(G. D. Owen, Esq.)—A fine variety 
with large flowers of an attractive character. The sepals and petals are 
rosy mauve veined white, the lip being rich maroon with a yellow 
blotch on each side of the throat (award of merit). 
Cattleya Lord Rothschild (F. Sander & Co.)—This is a magnificent 
new hybrid. It is a cross between C. Gaskelliana and C. aurea. The 
sepals and petals are pale rosy mauve, the lip being the most striking 
feature in the flower. This is large, of a rich purplish crimson, with a 
crimped white margin, the throat and basal portion being orange yellow 
veined white and rosy magenta (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Warocqueana Imschootiana (Linden, Brussels),—A beau- 
tiful flower, with large petals and sepals of a blight purplish rose 
shade. The centre of the lip is rich crimson, the edging being fimbrated, 
pale margin (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Ryecroft Glory (H. Cannell k Sons).—A charming 
reflexed variety, with medium sized flowers of a rich yellow colour. A 
useful decorative Chrysanthemum (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum W. H. Foioler (E. Owen).—This is a Jajanese with 
straight yellow coloured petals of perfect form (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Miss 31. Simphins (E. Owen).—A pure white in¬ 
curved Japanese of great substance and superb shape (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Madame 31. Ricaud (G. Stevens).—A meHum sized 
flower of a deep rose pink colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum The Tribune (C, E, Shea and H. J. Jones).—A broad 
petalled, lemon-yellow coloured Japanese variety of grand form (award 
of merit). 
Cirropetalum amatissmum (Sir T. Lawrence).—A curious looking 
flower of a dull brownish colour, the lip being reddish brown (first-class 
certificate). 
Cypripedium Clonius (J. Yeitch & Sons).—This is an exceedingly 
interesting hybrid of a chaste colour. It is the result of a cross between 
C. caudatum Lindeni and C. conchiferum. The dorsal sepal is long and 
pointed, as are the petals, with tail-like appendages ; both sepal and 
petals are white, veined green, the lip also being white, spotted brown 
(first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Statterianum (T. Statter, Esq.).—This is a richly 
coloured Cypripedium. It is the result of a cross between C. Spicer- 
ianum magnificum and C. vexillarium superbum. The dorsal sepal is 
rose coloured with a white margin, the petals and lip being brown 
(first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium insigne albens (Heath & Son).—A distinct form with 
a well defined white tip on the dorsal sepal. The lip and petals resemble 
those of the type (award of merit). 
Cypripedium insigne Clarhei (W. C. Clarke).—This is a good form of 
the w'ell known type. The dorsal sepal is very distinct, having a broad 
white margin. The lip and petals are similar to those of C. insigne 
(award of merit). 
Dahlia, CannelVs Brilliant (H. Cannell k Sons).—A rich velvety 
crimson coloured Cactus variety with a deeper centre (award'of merit). 
Dahlia Sir F. 3Ionteflore (J. Cheal k Son).—This is a very grandly 
formed Cactus flower of a rich velvety maroon shade (award of merit). 
Dahlia 3Irs. Parrott (J. Cheal k Son).—A small single flowered 
variety having white and red petals (award of merit). 
Dendrobium Phadwnopsis, Appleton's var. (W. M. Appleton, Esq.). 
—The lower part of the sepals and petals are white, the lips being rosy 
magenta, the lip similarly coloured (award of merit). 
Loelio-Cattleya Pisandra (J. Veitch k Sons).—The sepals and petals 
of this charming begeneric hybrid are pale rosy mauve, the lip being a 
very rich maroon with yellow in the throat (first-class certificate). 
Paphinia grandis var. gigas (Linden, Brussels).—The flower of this is 
larger than the type. It is tipped and spotted with reddish brown, the 
centre being white (award of merit). 
Lecture on Onions. 
Mr. A. Dean, after tendering to the exhibitors of Onions at the 
meeting grateful thanks for the effective illustration of the subject of 
his paper that day, dealt with the various forms or species 
of Alliums in cultivation, including Onions proper. Leeks, Shallots, 
Potato Onions, and Tree Onions, and then referred to the Onion trial 
conducted at Chiswick, describing its character, and the reasons for the 
awards made by the Fruit Committee in connection with the trial, 
defending the action as against some criticism in the press and else¬ 
where. Then came descriptions of the diverse forms into which Onions 
are divided, white, yellow, brown, and red of colour, and of flat, round, 
and globular in shape. Special emphasis was laid on the fact that 
