May 11, 1893. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
881 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nurseries, Chelsea, sent a 
plant of Laelio-Cattleya Hippolyte (Laelia cinnabarina x Cattleya 
Mossiaj) and various other plants, which are mentioned elsewhere. An 
award of merit was adjudged far Odontoglossum crispum “ De Barri 
Crawshay,” which was shown by De Barri Crawshay, Esq., Rosefield, 
Sevenoaks, Kent (gardener, Mr. Sydney Cooke'). This is described 
below. Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth, & Co., Heaton, Bradford, 
had Oncidium serratum and 0. macranthum Charlesworth var. among 
other things ; and Mr. A. G. Hollington, Forty Hill, Enfield, staged 
Cypripedium Evenor grandifiora. W. F. Darnell, Esq., Devonshire 
House, Stamford Hill (gardener, Mr. W. Davis), staged a group of 
Orchids, comprising Cattleyas, Lmlias, and Odontoglossnms, tastefully 
arranged with other plants (silver Flora medal). Norman C. Cookson, 
Esq., Oakwood, Wylam-on-Tyne, had Cattleya hybrida Harold, for 
which an award of merit was adjudged. This is referred to below. 
Certificates and Awards. 
Odontoglossum erisgmm De Barri Crawshay (De Barri Crawshay)- 
—This is a very fine variety. The plant exhibited had one spike carry¬ 
ing a dozen large flowers. The sepals and petals are white, tinted rose, 
with reddish brown blotches ; the throat is lemon yellow (award of 
merit). 
Dendroiium Bensonice album (T. Statter, Esq.).—An exceedingly 
pretty variety. The sepals and petals are pure white, as also is margin 
of the lip, the other portion and throat being a rich orange yellow (first- 
class certificate). 
Cattleya hybrida Harold (Norman C. Cookson, Esq.).—This is the 
result of a cross between Cattleya Gaskelliana and C. gigas, and is a 
very charming hybrid. The petals and sepals are a rosy mauve colour, 
the front lobe of the lip being a rich purplish crimson, with a yellow 
throat (award of merit). 
Bracana Sanderiana (F. Sander k Co.).—This is a new species from 
Africa, and it was stated to have been introduced by Messrs. Sander 
.and Co. through Mr. Johannes Braun. When well grown it is obviously 
a useful stove plant. It is an erect grower with leaves about 6 or 7 
inches in length and 1 to IJ inch broad. The centre of each leaf is 
dark green covered with a silvery gloss, the margins being cream 
coloured. The stems are similarly variegated (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Charles Richman (Mr. C. Richman).—This a hybrid, 
the result of a cross between C. bellatulum and C. barbatum. The 
dorsal sepal is a dull pink shade, greenish in the centre with dark veins. 
The petals are similarly coloured, covered with small dark spots. The 
lip is a dark purplish brown (award of merit). 
Lalia purpurata Lowiana (Hugh Low & Co.).—A charming variety, 
with pale rose coloured sepals and petals, and very dark velvety crimson 
lip (award of merit). 
Draccena Thalioides var. foliis variegatis (MM. Linden, Brussels). 
—To all appearance this is the same species as D. Sanderiana, described 
above. A statement shown with the plant read as follows :—“ This 
Dracmna was discovered in 1888 by Mr. Braun in the Cameroon (Africa), 
and sent to the Imperial Botanic Gardens of Berlin. This is the 
original plant collected by Mr. Braun ” (first-class certificate subject to 
its being correctly named). 
Ulmus Ureedi aurea (Mr. W. C. Leach).—A rich golden coloured 
tree, the foliage being of a bright yellow and serrated edges (first-class 
certificate). 
Magnolia hypoleuca (.James Veitch & Sons).—A pretty species with 
pure white flowers, which have crimson centres and are fragrant (first- 
class certificate). 
Tilla/idsia (^Vriesia') Leodiensis (J. Veitch & Sons).—An attractive 
plant with dark green foliage and brilliantly coloured spikes, crimson 
centres, and yellow margins (first-class certificate). 
Phyllocactus Plato (J. Veitch & Sons).—A remarkably fine seedling, 
with large bright crimson flowers (award of merit). 
Bilbergia savguinea (Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co).—An 
attractive plant with scarlet bracts and purplish flowers (first-class 
certificate). 
Begonia R. B. Parsons (H. Cannell & Sons).—A double variety with 
well shaped salmon pink flowers. The plant is dwarf and compact in 
habit (award of merit). 
Begonia Hector (H. Cannell k Sons).—A fine double variety with 
bright crimson flowers (award of merit). 
Canna Sophie Buchner (G. Paul k Son).—A dwarf growing form 
with robust foliage and large bright crimson flowers (award of merit). 
Viburnum plicatum (J. Veitch k Sons).—A charming species with 
white flowers borne in clusters in dense profusion on the branches. A 
valuable hardy shrub (first-class certificate). 
Rhododendron Helene Schiffner QJ. E, T. Seidel, Dresden).—This is a 
fine variety with medium-sized pure white flower (first-class certificate). 
Cyclobothra amoena (H. J. Elwes, Esq.).—An exceedingly pretty 
flower of a rosy mauve shade, the inside of the petals being covered 
with hair-like filaments. Three dark blotches are noticeable in the centre 
of each flower (first-class certificate). 
Melon Ingestre Hybrid (Mr. E. Gilman).—A greenish white fleshed 
Melon of good flavour. A cross between Hero of Lockinge and Countess 
(award of merit). 
The Lecture. 
At the usual afternoon meeting at the Drill Hall on Tuesday Pro¬ 
fessor Cheshire delivered a lecture on “ How to Solve Chemical Questions 
Concerning the Soil without the Aid of Chemistry.” Mr. G. Paul 
occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance. 
The object of the lecture was, as the Professor said in his lengthened 
introductory remarks, to teach every gardener, whether amateur or pro¬ 
fessional, what food is wanting from his soil in order that he may add it 
in the form of a chemical manure. It must have fallen somewhat wide 
of the mark, however, as the subject is far too large to allow of any¬ 
thing but the most rudimentary principles being acquired from such a 
discourse as this. 
Lengthy references were made to the effect produced by leguminous 
plants on the soil, and of what material benefit the nitrogen introduced 
by this class of plants was to the crop next succeeding it. The value of 
farmyard manure as a food for plants was referred to, and compared to 
the advantages of using chemical manures, and while acknowledging 
the undoubted value of the former the lecturer strongly advocated the 
more extended use of the latter. The discourse was illustrated in a 
simple manner with the aid of a blackboard and some roots of plants in 
glass jars. 
A few questions were put to the lecturer and answered by him. 
A vote of thanks was accorded to Professor Cheshire for his lecture, 
and to Mr. Geo. Paul for occupying thd chair. 
BURCHELLIA CAPENSIS. 
Though one of the oldest Cape plants grown, Burchellia capensis 
must be classed amongst those that are neglected, for it is comparatively 
seldom seen in modern gardens. In a few establishments it is still a 
favourite, and we recently saw some plants of this Burchellia that were 
remarkably beautiful, bearing numerous heads of its brilliant scarlet 
tubular flowers. It can be grown in a greenhouse, but it is much more 
satisfactory in an intermediate temperature, a warm conservatory, or 
the cool end of a stove, as it grows more freely and flowers more 
abundantly than in a cold house. A compost of light turfy loam and 
peat with good drainage meets its requirements ; and when growing 
frequent syringing is beneficial. Under ordinary treatment the plants 
flower in the spring, w’hen their bright blossoms and fresh green foliage 
have a most pleasing appearance. 
KHYNCHOSPERMUM (TRACHELOSPERMUM) 
JASMINOIDES. 
This is a most useful ornamental climbing plant for the greenhouse 
or conservatory, and I think a few remarks respecting its culture and 
general management may probably be of interest to some of your 
