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Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, second, and Miss Debenham, St. Albans, 
third. Mr. W. Slogrove, Gatton, Kergate, was first for eight new Chrys¬ 
anthemums showing varieties now in commerce. Mr. G. Wythes was 
second also in this class with smaller flowers of similar varieties. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, sent a very fine collec¬ 
tion of Chrysanthemums and Zonal Pelargoniums (silver Flora medal). 
The former comprised all the novelties of the day in splendid condition. 
The Pelargoniums were also excellent, and made a grand display. Mr. 
E. Parker, The Gardens, Impney Hall, Droitwich, sent a collection of 
cut Chrysanthemums, arranged with Ferns and small plants of Ficus 
repens (silver Banksian medal). Mr. Robert Owen, Maidenhead, sent 
six boxes of new Chrysanthemums, and awards of merit were adjudged 
for the following varieties :—John Bunyan, Lord Rosebery, Niveus, 
Golden Wedding, Rose Wynne, and Wilfred Marshall. These are 
described below. Mr. Crawford, Reigate, showed Chrysanthemums, and 
a bronze Banksian medal was recommended. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons sent a box of Begonias John Heal and Mrs. 
John Heal, the last named a large flowered variety. The same firm 
secured a first-class certificate for Dracmna Jamesi, which is described 
elsewhere. Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart,, sent a basket of Primula 
Forbesi, for which a first-class certificate was awarded. 
Orchid Committee. —Present : H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair); 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, E. Hill, Thomas Statter, T. W. Bond, 
C. J. Lucas, H. Williams, and H. Ballantine. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, sent a small group of Orchids 
tastefully arranged with Crotons and other foliage plants (silver 
Banksian medal). Messrs. F, Sander & Co., St. Albans, were re¬ 
presented by a group of Orchids, comprising Calanthes, Cattleyas, and 
some charming Cypripediums (silver Flora medal). R. J. Measures, 
Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, sent a charming collection, 
amongst which were the beautiful Cypripedium insigne Sanderse, 
C. Exul, C. X Bellona, C. insigne Ernesti, some varieties of Cattleya 
labiata, and the brightly flowered Sophronitis grandiflora (silver Flora 
medal). Mr. T. Statter, Stand Hall, Manchester, sent various 
Cypripediums, amongst which C. Southgatense superbiens (first class 
certificate), and C. Ariadne were conspicuous. Mr. Joseph Fitt 
Panshanger, Hertford, sent a variety of Cypripedium Leeanum, distinct 
from and smaller than the type. F. S. Moseley, Esq., 448, West Strand, 
had a seedling Cypripedium. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, had 
Lselio-Cattleya Statteriana (first-class certificate), Lselis-Cattleya pallas 
superba, and several distinct'Cypripediums, including C. x Euryades, 
and C. (Enone. Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son staged a very fine collection 
of Cypripediums, Cattleyas, and Odontoglossums tastefully arranged 
(silver Flora medal). Mr. E. H. Woodall, Nicholas House, Scarborough, 
sent a plant of Cypripedium insigne var. albo-purpureum. Messrs. W. L. 
Lewis & Co., Southgate, N., staged a collection of Cypripediums, 
Cattleyas and Odontoglossums, which made a bright display (silver 
Banksian medal). Several Orchids that have not been mentioned were 
certificated, but these are described below. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Chrysanthemum Chas. Davis (J. Veitch & Sons and G. Stevens).— 
The well-known bronzy yellow sport from Viviand Morel (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum C. J. Salter (W. Wells). — A pretty Anemone- 
flowered variety raised by Mr. Wells. The flowers are medium in size 
and of a terra cotta shade (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Dule of Yorh (H. Cannell & Sons).—A massive 
incurved Japanese variety, broad purplish crimson florets with a silvery 
pink reverse (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Golden Wedding (R. Owen, G. Stevens, J. Veitch 
and Sons, and H. Cannell).—A fine Japanese variety, rich golden yellow 
(award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mdlle, Therese Dey (C. E. Shea and J. Veitch and 
Sons).—A charming creamy white Japanese variety which is figured on 
page 449 of this issue. 
Chrysanthemum Wilfred Marshall (R. Owen).—An English-raised 
incurved Japanese variety of a bright yellow colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Rose Wynne (R. Owen).—An incurved Japanese 
variety, bloom large, white heavily tinted pink (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Niveus Owen).—An American reflexed Japanese 
variety, of good build, white tinted pink (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Robert Petfield (R. Owen).—A fine incurved variety, 
blooms of great depth and substance (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Lord Rosebery (R. Owen). — An English-raised 
incurved variety ; blooms large, deep, and in colour a shade lighter than 
Lucy Kendall (award of merit). 
' Chrysanthemum John Bunyan (R. Owen).—A charming Anemone- 
flowered variety of a striking yellow colour (award of merit). 
Croton Russdli (H. Low &; Co.).—A broad-leaved showy kind, the 
foliage being green, richly spotted and veined with yellow and red 
(first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Ashworthoc (E. Ashworth, Esq.).—This hybrid is the 
result of a cross between C. Leeanum superbum and C. selligerum 
majus. The dorsal sepal is very fine, chiefly white, with a green base 
^°4^^^potted purple. The sepal and lip are bronze purple (award of 
Cypripedium Leeanum var. James Ilamilton (F. Sander & Co.).—A 
beautiful variety of C. Leeanum, the chief feature being the fine white 
dorsal sepal (award of merit). 
Cypripedium soutligateense superbum (T. Statter, Esq.).—This is 
apparently the result of a cross between C. bellatulum and C, 
Harrisianum. The sepal and petals are heavily spotted purplish 
crimson, and likewise is the lip (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Swinburnei Stand Hall var. (T. Statter, Esq.).—A 
pretty form, with sepals and petals densely covered with browish spots, 
the lip being shiny brown (award of merit). 
Dracana Jamesi (J. Veitch & Sons).—A narrow-leaved Dracmna of 
an ornamental character. The centre of each leaf is dark brownish red, 
the margins being bright red (first-class certificate). 
Latlio-Cattleya Statteriana (J. Veitch & Sons).—An exceedingly 
pretty bigeneric hybrid, being the result of a cross between Cattleya 
labiata and Laslia Perini. The sepals and petals are of a rosy mauve 
shade, and the lobe of the lip is a rich purplish crimson (first-class 
certificate). 
Pleione maculata alba (G. W. Law, Esq.).—A chaste variety, with 
small white flowers, a tinge of lemon yellow being noticeable in the 
throat (award of merit). 
Primula Forbesi (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—A small-flowering species 
from China. The flowers are rosy lilac colour, and obviously very freely 
produced (first class certificate). 
Stanhopea Lowi (H. Low & Co.).—A very fine species with large 
creamy white flowers, faintly spotted with crimson (award of merit). 
The Lecture. 
At the afternoon meeting, Mr. R. Parker, The Gardens, Impney Hall, 
Droitwich, read an excellent paper on the culture of Chrysanthemums. 
As a successful grower, Mr. Parker dealt with his subject in a practical 
manner, detailing the most salient points connected with the cultivation 
of these popular flowers. The essayist illustrated his remarks with 
some well grown plants and very fine blooms. A vote of thanks to 
Mr. Parker was unanimously accorded. 
Events of the Week. —Apart from the Chrysanthemum Exhibi¬ 
tions, some of which are mentioned on another page, nothing of special 
interest to horticulturists will take place during the ensuing week. 
Several auction sales are announced, and particulars of these can be 
found in the advertisement pages. 
- At the monthly meeting of the United Horticultural 
Benefit and Provident Society held on Monday last five new 
members were elected. The Secretary announced that out of the 500 
members not one was on the sick fund. 
- The Weather in London.—D uring the past week the 
w'eather in the metropolis has been of a changeable character. Sunday 
was fine, and a sharp frost occurred at night. Monday was also dry and 
cold, freezing during the night; but Tuesday proved a typical November 
day, being damp and foggy. During the evening it rained heavily, and 
Wednesday opened dismally. At the time of going to press it is raining 
slightly. 
- Weather in the North. —We have had a week of seasonable 
weather. In the beginning frosts of from 5° to 8° occurred. There 
was heavy hoar frost on the morning of the 9th, and slighter on that 
on the 13 th. There has been little sunshine, and cold north-easterly 
winds have generally prevailed.—B. D., S. Perthshire. 
- The York Gala. —As announced in our advertisement pages 
the great Floral Fete at York next year will be held on June 13th, 14th, 
and 15th. A sum of £650 will be offerei in prizes. Mr. Chas. W. 
Simmons, 13, New Street, York, is the Secretary, and schedules will be 
ready in January next. 
- Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, inform us that they have 
this week received a Royal Warrant appointing them seed growers and 
florists to the Queen. They also announce that Mr. Archibald M. 
Burnie, a prominent member of the Institute of Bankers in Scotland, 
becomes a partner in the firm, taking charge of the counting house. 
- Carnations for winter flowering, a correspondent 
observes, were in splendid condition at Ketton Hall last week, and 
several plants of Urceolina aurea were in full bloom. Some good 
Orchids, including Cypripedium insigne Maulei, and bushes of Salvia 
Pitcheri were very attractive. On the roof of a warm house large 
numbers of flowers of Allamanda Henderson! and Bougainvillea glabra 
were hanging. A plant of Aristolochia and a Bignonia in flower were 
also conspicuous. 
