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dozen flowers of pure whiteness, with the exception of a lemon coloured 
throat, was very conspicuous, and the same may be said of the charming 
Miltonia vexillaria Fairy Queen. A fine plant of Cattleya labiata 
bearing nearly a dozen flowers was likewise good, and among Cypri- 
pediums the pretty C. superciliare and 0. Swanianum were noticeable. 
A silver cup was awarded for this attractive collection. 
A magnificent group was sent by Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, 
and for which a silver cup was awarded. The Orchids in this collection 
were arranged in masses, which made their characteristics more con¬ 
spicuous, although there was not so great a variety as in some of the 
other contributions. Still some splendid forms were noticeable, and the 
group attracted much attention. A number of Epidendrum vitellinum 
showed up conspicuously against some plants of Odontoglossum crispum 
in variety. At the back of these were good plants of Phaltenopsis. 
A mass of Cattleya Mossiae made a display against some grand plants 
of Cymbidium Lowianum, and near to the front of the group were plants 
of Anguloa Kuckeri. Among the other plants in this collection were 
a small one of Odontoglossum vexillarium Leopold!, G. D. Owen’s 
var., a pretty form, and O. vexillarium Princess May, for which an 
award of merit was adjudged. This is described elsewhere. Awards of 
merit were also accorded for Lselia purpurata nobilis, and Odonto¬ 
glossum Wattianum, Hardy’s var., both of which are described elsewhere. 
Cattleya Mendelli alba, C. Mossiae var. Fairy Queen, and C. Mossim 
T. R. Watts var., were also noticeable in this group. The last named 
plant is a charming form with magnificent flowers. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Sons, Upper Holloway, also sent a large 
collection of Orchids, attractive in appearance and admirably arranged. 
Among these were a grand plant of Cymbidium Lowianum and a 
splendid specimen of Cattleya Lawrenceana. Dendrobium densiflorum, 
Cattleya Mendelli, and Odontoglossum vexillarium were also very good. 
A silver-gilt medal was recommended for this exhibit. He B. Crawshay, 
Esq., sent a fine form of Odontoglossum crispum named Princess May 
of Teck, which had been named by Her Serene Highness’s special 
permission. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, had a large group of 
Orchids composed principally of Cattleyas, such as Mossiae and Mendelli 
in various forms. A number of Cypripedium pedatum and Odonto- 
glossums completed the arrangement (silver-gilt Flora medal). Messrs. 
Low & Co. sent Cypripedium Volonteanum giganteum, for which an 
award of merit was adjudged. This is described elsewhere. C. J. Lucas, 
Esq., Warnham Court, Horsham, had a very fine group, and for which a 
silver cup was awarded. These were tastefully arranged, and made a 
most charming display. Amongst others were the beautiful Cattleya 
Warscewiczi, C. Mossise, C. Mendelli, Lselias, Oncidiums, Odontoglossums, 
and Masdevallias. Messrs. J. Cypher & Co., Cheltenham, staged a 
splendid collection, and a silver cup was awarded. Noticeable amongst 
these were some grand forms of Lmlia purpurata. One named L. p. 
atro-purpurea was adjudged an award of merit. This is a striking 
variety, and is described below. An award of merit was also accorded 
for L. purpurata Niobe. Other good forms were L. p. Russelliana, L. p. 
The Duchess, and L. p. alba. Some plants of Odontoglossum vexillarium 
added interest to the group. Norman C. Cookson, Esq., Wylam-on-Tyne, 
had a plant of Cattleya hybrida “ William Murray,” for which a first- 
class certificate was awarded. This is a splendid hybrid,and is described 
elsewhere. 
Some Orchids were also arranged in another large tent. In this 
department Major-General E. S. Berkeley, Bitterne, Southampton, had a 
small collection of Dendrobium amoenum, and Messrs. Heath & Sons, 
Cheltenham, sent a group of Lselia purpurata and a seedling Lselia 
of merit. H. Bass, Esq., Byrkley, Burton-on-Trent (gardener, Mr. 
J. Hamilton), had a group of Cattleya Mossias, the plants being crowded 
with blooms ; a silver Knightian medal was recommended. Messrs. 
W. L. Lewis & Co,, Southgate, had a very fine collection, arranged in a 
tasteful manner. Cattleyas, Laslias, and Odontoglossums were note¬ 
worthy in this exhibit, a small plant of Cattleya citrina Lewisiana 
being most conspicuous. This is a rich yellow flower, with an orange 
lip. A fine specimen of Vanda coerulea was also conspicuous, and the 
same applies to Phalaenopsis grandiflora and Lselia grandis tenebrosa ; 
a silver Flora medal was recommended. Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, 
Hextable, were awarded a silver cup for a large collection of Orchids 
and other plants. Mr, G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northumber¬ 
land, Syon House, Brentford, sent a group of Orchids, comprising 
Cypripediums in variety, Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, and others (silver 
Flora medal). Messrs, Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, 
Bradford, had a fine group tastefully arranged. Conspicuous amongst 
these were some good plants of Oncidium macranthum, and a splendid 
specimen of Lfelia purpurata. An award of merit was accorded for 
Laelia Warner! formosa, which is referred to elsewhere. Some plants of 
Laelia tenebrosa were also conspicuous in this group, for which a silver- 
gilt Flora medal was recommended. F, W. Wigan, Esq., also sent a 
collection of Orchids, including some charming species and varieties, 
and for which a silver-gilt Knightian medal was recommended. 
Groups and Collections op Plants. 
The following members of the Floral Committee examined the 
groups and collections of plants and cut flowers :—Messrs, W. Marshall 
(Chairman), Chas. Noble, W. Watson, H. B. May, Robt. Owen, Harry 
'i'urner. Geo. Stevens, Thos. Godfrey, J. H. Fitt, F. Ross, Chas. Jeffries, 
J. Jennings, Wm. Bain, H. Herbst, Jas. Walker, John Laing, Walter 
Furze, C. E. Pearson, C. J. Lucas, and R. B. Lowe. 
The groups and collections of various plants were very fine. Messrs. 
Jas. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, staged a group of 
hardy flowering and foliage plants. This contribution was admirably 
arranged, and contained, amongst others, grand examples of Lilium 
longiflorum Harris!, Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, H. hortensis 
Thomas Hogg, Spiraea astilboides, S. bumalda, Clethra alnifolia. 
Azalea Aida, A, rosaeflora, A. Milton, Cytisus scoparius Andreanus, 
Andromeda speciosa cassinefolia, Acer palmatum sanguineum, A. p. 
palmatifidum, A. p. variegatum, Weigela rosea Looymansi aurea, 
Syringa japonica, Eulalia japonica variegata, and Cornua sanguinea 
variegata. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons also had a collection of Strepto- 
carpus and a number of Gloxinias, fresh and varied in colour. The 
best of the Gloxinias were Monarch, Celia, Claudia, Clarihel, Sylvia 
and Hector, the last named being a very bright variety. Plants of 
Caladium Souvenir de Para were also shown by Messrs. Veitch. This 
variety was figured in the Journal of Horticulture for March 30th, 
1893. The same firm sent Anthurium Rothschildianum, a pretty hybrid, 
and some new plants, including Begonia decora (figured in Journal of 
Horticulture for March 9th, 1893), Strobilanthes Dyerianus (illustrated 
in the Journal for May 4th, 1893), Begonia Maria Louise (figured in the 
Joxirnal for September, 1st, 1892) and Rhododendron Ariel. An award 
of merit was adjudged for the last named plant. This Rhododen¬ 
dron is described under the “Certificates and Awards.” A silver cup 
was awarded Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons for their interesting exhibits. 
A group of foliage and flowering plants was contributed by Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, N. The exhibit consisted of 
Azaleas, Spiraeas, Palms, Imantophyllums (Olivias), Anthuriums, 
Oranges carrying fruit. Ericas, Ferns, Crotons, Amaryllises, and 
Dracaenas. Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth, Peckham Rye, S.E., arranged 
a charming group of miscellaneous plants, including Palms, Ferns, 
Liliums, Zonal Pelargoniums, Dracaenas, and Crotons. The same firm 
also exhibited a noteworthy group of Cycads in variety. A silver-gilt 
medal was recommended to be awarded this rising firm for their exhibits. 
Mr. H. J. Jones was represented by a collection of Show and Fancy 
Pelargoniums, amongst the most striking of which were Princess May, 
Mrs. Stone, Venus, Prince of Orange, Agnes Cook, Empress of India, 
Mabel, Marguerite, Eclipse, Blanche, Sir Trevor Lawrence, Flora, 
Hercules, Rose Queen, and Little Richard. A silver Flora medal was 
recommended for this exhibit. A yellow Chrysanthemum, named Chas. 
Davis, a sport from Viviand Morel, was also shown by Mr. Jones, who 
likewise had plants of his Ryecroft Surprise Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums, 
an exceedingly pretty variety. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Son, Forest Hill, S.E., had a collection of 
flowering and foliage plants, amongst which specimens of Anthurium 
Scherzerianum magnificum. Ferns, Palms, Croton Challenger, C. Reidi, 
C. Morti, C. Prince of Wales, and C. Thomson! (award of merit), 
Dracffina Lindeni, Coleus Stanstead Beauty, Dracaena norwoodiensis, 
D. australis variegata, and Caladiums were particularly noticeable. 
Orchids were excellently represented with Cattleyas and Odonto¬ 
glossums. A group of magnificent Caladiums was staged by Messrs. 
J. Laing & Son. The most noticeable varieties in this exhibit were 
Candidum, Triomphe de I’Exposition, Souvenir de Madame Bernard, 
Aida, John Laing, Luddemanni, L’Automne, Clio, Monsieur de Halloy, 
Gerard Dow, Reine de Danmark, Mrs. Harry Veitch, and Ibis Rouge. 
Awards of merit were adjudged for the two last-named varieties. This 
exhibit was unquestionably one of the features of the Show. A charm¬ 
ing and effective group of Tuberous Begonias iwas also arranged by 
Messrs. J. Laing & Son. The Begonias were intermingled with Ferns, 
and the effect produced was an excellent one. The best amongst the 
doubles were Duchess of Teck, Duke of York, Lady Brooke (award of 
merit, see below). Miss French, Purity, Lord Esher, Lady Dorrington, 
Earl of Craven, Henshaw Russell, Lord Brooke (award of meiit^, see 
below), Stanstead Gem, W. Clifford, Mrs. Regnarte (award of merit), 
Mrs. Hudson, Baron Schroder (award of merit), and Beauty of Belgrove. 
The singles included H. M. Stanley, Duchess of Leinster, Mr. Wm. 
Miller, Countess of Westmoreland, and Lady Scott. A silver cup was 
awarded Messrs. J. Laing & Son for the Caladiums and Begonias, and for 
groups of miscellaneous p'ants the Floral Committee recommended a 
silver-gilt medal. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton and Bush Hill Park Nurseries, 
exhibited a collection of well grown Ericas, prominent amongst 
which were E. ventricosa grandiWa, E. v. globulosa, E. perspicua 
erecta, E. Spenceri, E. v. coccinea minor, E. depressa multiflora, 
E. candidissima, E. Cavendishi, E. intermedia, and E. v. rosea (silver- 
gilt Flora medal). Mr. Chas. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, sent 
plants of Souvenir de la Malmaison Carnations which were very fine 
indeed. A basket of Germania Carnations was also shown by Mr. 
Turner, and plants of Turner’s Crimson Rambler Rose (silver-gilt Flora 
medal). Messrs. John Peed & Son, Roupsll Park Nurseries, Norwood. 
Road, S.E., sent a beautiful group of flowering and foliage plants 
which included Begonias, Cypripediums, Odontoglossums, Hydrangeis, 
Caladiums, Liliums, Azaleas, Crotons, Dracmnas, Palms, Ferns, and 
Anthuriums. A silver-gilt Flora medal was recommended. 
In inviting groups of greenhouse and stove foliage plants the 
Society have made a fresh and what should be a very popular departure. 
Mr. A. Offer, gardener to J. Warren, Esq,, Hand Cross Park, Crawley, 
staged a very fine group in this section, and was aw’arded a silver cup. 
His exhibit included fine spec’mens of Crotons, Cycads, Palms, 
Marantas, Diacmnas. and Feins. Mr. Offer also showed a group of six 
hard wooded greenhouse plants in flower. Excellently trained and 
flowered specimens of Azalea Brilliant, Erica Cavendishi, Hedaroma 
fuchsioides, Aphe’exis macrantha rosea, A, m. puipur a, and Dracophyl- 
lum gracile were staged. P. Crowley, Esq., Waddon House, Croydon, 
was also awarded a silver cup for a group of foliage plants, w,.-ll 
