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Aucubag, and hardy flowers. It was one of the most attractive features 
of the mee’ing (silver Flora medal). Mr. 11. B. May contributed a 
collection of Ferns, and noteworthy amongst which were Pteris serrulata 
densa, Adiantum Mariesi, Hypolepis Bergiana, Adiantum versaillense, 
Pteris Regina cristata, Pteris serrulata gloriosa, and Leucostegia immersa 
(silver Banksian medal). W. M. Bullivant, Esq., Beckenham (gardener, 
Mr. Cresswell), had a collection of finely grown Cinerarias, the plants 
being of great size and full of bloom (silver Banksian medal). Mr. 
W. R. Newport exhibited a collection of Stocks called Model White, 
carrying good trusses for the time of year (vote of thanks). Messrs. J. 
James & Son sent a collection of their Cinerarias, the plants being dwarf, 
and the quality of bloom very marked (silver Banksian medal). The St. 
George’s Nursery Co. had a very extensive display of Cyclamens, of 
which they make a specialty, and which they grow exceedingly well 
(silver Flora medal). Mr. Moore, The Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, sent 
Hoya cinnamonifolia, Brownea grandiceps, and B. ariza, the enormous 
and richly coloured flowers of the two latter being effective though faded. 
Capt. Torrens contributed the beautiful Schizocodon soldanelloides. 
Jlessrs. Hugh Low & Son invariably make their mark when they 
exhibit, and their group on the present occasion was of the customary 
high quality. It consisted of stove and greenhouse plants, chiefly hard- 
wooded, such as Boronias, Azaleas, Diosmas, Chorozemas, Acacias, 
Ericas, Eriostemons, Genistas, Pimeleas, and others. These plants are 
not so popular .as they used to be, but they are unquestionably beautiful 
(silver Flora medal). Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Limited, sent 
a group of healthy and well-flowered greenhouse plants bearing their 
usual mark of quality. They also had a number of Daffodils (silver 
Banksian medal). Messrs. I. Peed & Son had a mixed group of foliage 
plants and Orchids, all well coloured, well flowered, and in admirable 
condition (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. J. LaingA: Sons contributed 
stove and greenhouse plants intermingled with a few Orchids. The 
Olivias and Caladiums which they grow so well were a prominent feature 
of it, but all the p’ants were clean, healthy, and attractive (silver Flora 
medal). Messrs. Robert Veitch & Sons sent Rhododendron gloxinimflora 
and Olearia stellulata (see awards). Messrs. James Veitch & Sons sent 
Magnolia stellata (Halleana) pink and white varieties, Chionanthus 
virginicus (cultural commendation), Rhododendron Yellow Gem, and 
several Amaryllis. Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son sent several fine 
Amaryllis. Messrs. Barr & Sons were represented by an extensive and 
beautiful display of Daffodils and other hardy flowers, most of the 
popular varieties of the former being shown (silver Banksian medal). 
The first prize in the competition for Daffodils went to the Rev. 
S. Eugene Bourne, Dunston Vicarage, Lincoln ; and the third to the 
Rev. G. P. Haydon, Doncaster. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son had a group 
of Azalea mollis and Epacrises which lent a distinct and pleasing feature 
(silver Banksian medal). The Rev. E. H. Engleheart exhibited a collec¬ 
tion of hybrid and seedling Daffodils of his own raising, many of which 
were very beautiful, and engaged the close attention of the Daffodil 
Committee. 
Orchid Committee. —Present : H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair); 
Messrs. J. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, H. M. Pollett, H. Ballantine, 
T. W. Bond, R. B. White, C. J. Lucas, W. H. White, E. Hill, J. T. Gabriel, 
T. B. Haywood, J. Jaques, Jas. Douglas, S. Courtauld, A. H. Smee, 
T. Statter, and Dr. Masters. 
Orchids were shown somewhat extensively, and there was plenty to 
interest both general visitors and specialists. Several of the plants 
mentioned in the following notes are described more fully in “ Certificates 
and Awards.” Messrs. F. Sander & Co. had a diversified and delightful 
collection, noteworthy in which were Cattleya Trianm alba, Odonto- 
glossum Andersonianum guttatum, several varieties of Odontoglossum 
Pescatorei, such as picturatum and Model, 0. Reichenheimi, Cattleya 
dolosa, Dendrobium nobile albiflorum, D. Dalhouseianum, splendidly 
bloomed, Cypripedium Rothschildianum, Oncidium fuscatum, Spatho- 
glottis Kimballiana, and Restrepia antennifera (silver Flora medal). Sir 
Trevor Lawrence, Bart., sent an Angrmcum species (cultural com¬ 
mendation), Dendrobium micans (Wardianum x lituiflorum), D. Venus 
(nobile X Falconer!), D. superbum Burkei, D. anosmum Dayanum, 
D. cretaceum, and Odontoglossum Notzlianum (Cochlioda Nbtzliana). 
J. W. Temple, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Bristow), sent Lycaste plana and 
L. plana Templae. W. C. Walker, Esq., contributed Odontoglossum 
Andersonianum and Cypripedium Boxalli. G. R. le Doux, Esq., had 
Cattleya intermedia Faustiana, Odontoglossum triumphans splendens, 
O. Andersonianum variety, and Cypripedium barbatum majus. Messrs. 
Pitcher & Manda were represented by a small collection of Cypri- 
pediums and Cattleya speciosissima, Manda’s variety. C. L. M. Ingram, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. T, H. Bond), sent Cypripedium T. W. Bond and 
C. compactum X C. candidulum X calurum. W. R. Lee, Esq., sent 
Dendrobium Wardianum album, and Thos. Statter, Esq., contributed 
Dendrobium nobile Storeri, Cypripedium Exul var. annamense, and 
Dendrobium heterocarpnm. N. C. Cookson, Esq., had Dendrobium 
nobile, Oakwood variety, Dendrobium Sibyl (bigibbum X Linawianum), 
and D. Bryan. H. J. Elwes, Esq., Andoversford, sent a basket of hardy 
Orchids, amongst which was Ophrys spicatum. Orchis tridendata, and 
Calypso boreale, the latter receiving a botanical certificate. Messrs. 
Heath &; Sons sent Odontoglossum excellens X triumphans (cultural 
commendation). Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons sent Dendrobium Alcippe 
(D. Wardianum X D. lituiflorum Freeman!). Baron Schroder sent 
several attractive Odontoglossums, and Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co. 
contributed a small but beautiful mixed group. P. Crowley, Esq., 
sent a group comprising Ada aurantiaca, Cypripedium villosum, and 
a few other Orchids (silver Banksian medal). 
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS. 
Cattleya speciosissima Manda's variety (Pitcher & Manda). — A 
magnificent variety, the lip being flattened, circular, and about 3 inches 
across. The colour is rich magenta on a white ground. The petals 
were of enormous size, and with the sepals of a soft blush shade 
(award of merit). 
Odontoglossum Notzlianum, (Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart.).—Note¬ 
worthy for its brilliant colouring, the sepals, petals, and lip being 
brilliant red, the column tipped with magenta. The flower is about 
inch across, and the plant of dwarf habit (award of merit). 
Cypripedium T. W. Bond (C. L. M. Ingram, Esq.).—A cross between 
Swanianum and hirsutissimum. The lip is long and narrow, the petals 
curved, obtuse, and having the colouring of C. hirsutissimum. The 
dorsal sepal is broad, but pointed, being marked with lines of dots and 
a greenish ground (award of merit). 
Dendrobium Wardianum album (W. R. Lee, Esq.).—A remarkable 
and beautiful variety, the sepals and petals pure white, the apical area 
of the lip also white, the throat yellow (first-class certificate). 
Dendrobium Sibyl (N. C. Cookson, Esq.).—A cross between D. bigib¬ 
bum and D. Linawianum, with drooping rosy mauve flowers, the throat 
white with a central blotch of yellow and crimson spots (award of 
merit). 
Dendrobium Bryan (N. C. Cookson, Esq.). — A cross between 
D. lutecium and D. Wardianum, but the parentage of the latter is not 
very marked. The flower is of a uniform pale lemon hue, but the 
throat is lined with reddish brown. It is a decidedly attractive 
acquisition (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium X microchilum (J. Veitch & Sons).—A crots between 
C. Druryi and C. niveum, the former being the pollen parent. It par¬ 
takes very much of the character of C. niveum, but the lip is much 
smaller. The flower is ivory white, the dorsal sepal and petals having 
a central bar of magenta, and lightly dotted with the same colour (award 
of merit). 
Amaryllis Siren (J. Veitch & Sons).—A beautiful light orange red 
flower with rounded segments. One of the most perfect blooms yet 
seen (award of merit). 
Bhododendron Yellow Gem (J. Veitch & Sons)—A beautiful variety, 
resulting from a cross between the Sumatra and Java sections. It has 
clear light yellow flowers to 3 inches across (award of merit). 
Magnolia stellata (Halleana), pinli variety (J. Veitch & Sons).— 
A soft pink variety of M. stellata, the outer portion of the petals much 
deeper in colour than the interior (award of merit). 
Olearia stellulata (R. Veitch & Sons).—A dwarf sort, producing 
thick clusters of pure white starry flowers, attractive, and likely to 
prove useful (award of merit). 
Clivia Beechdale (J. C. Geiselbrecht, Esq.) —A variety of exception¬ 
ally rich colour, and the truss fine. The hue may be described as a 
brilliant deep orange vermilion (award of merit). 
B,hopaloblaste hixande (J. Laing & Son).—A little known but 
elegant Palm, which would prove useful for deco ative purposes (award 
of merit). 
Scliizopodon soldanelloides (Capt. Torrens).—This is a beautiful little 
plant brought by the exhibitor from Miyanoshta, Japan, in 1891 ; 
named at Kew, and stated by the authorities there to have been the 
first living plant brought to Eogland. It is a dwarf plant, growing but 
2 or 3 inches high, and with soft rosy flowers with deeply laciniated or 
fringed segments (first class certificate). 
Cyclamen Princess May (The St. George’s Nursery Co.).—Soft rose 
flowers of large size, the plant dwarf and a free bloomer (award of merit 
for the strain). 
Brownea ariza (Glasnevin Botanic Gardens). — A magnificent 
species with enormous flowers of a rich lustrous scarlet, and with glossy, 
fragile, lanceolate foliage (first class certificate). 
Scilla sibiricavera alba (De Graaff Brothers).—A. pure white variety, 
and a charming companion to the blue (award of merit). 
Amaryllis Lightning (Paul & Son, Cheshunt).—A brilliant crimson 
variety, very rich in colour (award of merit). 
Lilac Alphonse Lavallee (Paul & Son, Cheshunt). — A beautiful 
eemi-double variety, with very large trusses of bloom, colour lilac (award 
of merit). 
Cereus Iloveyi (F. Ross).—A most brilliant sort, with large flowers, 
colour deep red suffused with bluish magenta (award of merit). 
Aucuba japonica fruotu-alba (Paul & Son, Cheshunt).—A white- 
fruited variety of the type with green foliage, the berries large (first- 
class certificate). 
Amaryllis Ophelia (B. S. Williams & Son).—A very distinct variety 
with pointed segments, ground colour white, flaked and dotted with 
carmine and edged with the same colour (award of merit). 
The Flowers of the Riviera. 
The paper on the above subject by Mons. Henry de Vilmorin of 
Paris, was ably read at the afternoon meeting by the Rev. W. Wilks. 
Dr. Hogg occupied the chair. Owing to a serious illness Mons. de 
Vilmorin was prevented attending, but his son, Mons. Phillip de 
Vilmorin, was present to give any information respecting the text of 
his father’s paper. 
The essayist first noticed briefly the climatic conditions which pre¬ 
vail on the Riviera, and pointed out how favoured it was in being 
sheltered from the north winds by hills and mountains, and in having 
more sunny days by three to one than we have here in England. Sharp 
and protracted frosts were unknown, except in the very low lying 
