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[ August 11, 1892. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
Albany, a pure white, very large and resplendent ; and then the purple, 
and claret coloured, and other varieties ! and, by way of climax, as one 
of those employed there informed me, a packet to be had for the sum of 
3d., with seed in it enough to maxe gloriously gay their own appointed 
side of the garden. I am almost persuaded that in August, at any rate, 
Roses have rivals.—A. C. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
August 9th. 
The Drill Hall was only half filled on this occasion, but if the 
exhibits were not very extensive they were fairly diversified, and formed 
a display by no means devoid of interest. 
Fruit Committee.— Present: Philip Crowley, Esq., in the chair ; 
and Rev. W. Wilks, with Messrs. H. J. Pearson, T. Francis Rivers, G. Bun- 
yard, J. Cheal, W. Bates, A. Dean, H. Balderson, G. W. Cummins, 
G. Reynolds, G. Wythes, G. Sage, J. Taber, and J. Wright. 
Tomatoes, Melons, figs, Peaches, Peas, and Vegetable Marrows were 
brought chiefly under the notice of the Committee ; but the most note¬ 
worthy fruits were a dish of Cherries and Plums from Sawbridgeworth. 
A. W. South, Esq , Measden House, Measden (gardener, Mr. C. Payne), 
sent fruits of a new and very neat seedling Tomato, resembling Conference 
(vote of thanks). Mr. Leach, The Gardens, Albury Park, sent large 
fruits of Lady Bird Tomato, of which he exhibited clusters of small 
fruits in the winter. The fruits, though fine, were over-ripe. A dozen 
fruits of Swanson’s Eclipse Tomato were sent by Messrs. J. R. Pearson 
and Sons, Chilwell. They were very globular and beautifully shaped, 
but apparently over-ripe, and the quality consequently was not at its 
best (vote of thanks). W. M. Bullivant, Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Cross¬ 
well), sent a good dish of Tomatoes (vote of thanks). 
Mr. Crosswell sent four Melons closely and splendidly netted, quite 
■distinct in appearance, but not properly ripened. This is a Melon of 
promise, and the Committee desired to see it again. Mr. J. Barkham, 
Haver Street, Ryde, sent a Melon, but distinctly over-ripe. T. Statter’ 
Esq., Stand Hall, Whitefield, Manchester (gardener, Mr. R. Johnson), sent 
a fine-looking Melon, but quite deficient in quality. Mr. G. Wythes 
sent from Syon House, seedling green-flesh Melons of a verv peculiar 
flavour that did not seem to be highly appreciated. Messrs. Hender and 
Sons, Plymouth, sent a dish of Hartley Green Gage Gooseberries. They 
were too ripe for testing the flavour, which was, however, not superior 
to some other of the best dessert varieties. The variety is said to be a 
very abundant bearer. Mr. Leach sent a dish of Runner Beans with 
long pods (vote of thanks). 
Mr. T. I 1 . Rivers sent a dish of Emperor Francis Cherry ; fruit pale 
ml, of enormous size, and extremely nch in flavour. The fruits had 
been grown on a tree in a pot, and a cultural commendation was 
unanimously awarded. Mr. Rivers also showed fruit of the Late Trans¬ 
parent Gage Plum. The flesh is very firm and the flavour delicious. It 
ripens about the end of August. For growing in warmer climes where 
it would ripen sooner, it is thought it would prove of great value for 
drying. Persons who wish to taste Plums in perfection should grow the 
Late Transparent Gage. A first class certificate was unanimously 
awarded, as well as to the Emperor Francis Cherry, and both well 
deserved the honour. 
Several dishes of. Figs were brought from Chiswick, including 
Bourjasotte Grise, medium size, roundish, of excellent quality, and the 
tree is an abundant bearer. Nebian, fruit large, green, extremely rich, 
like a sweetmeat. Monaco Bianco, green, roundish, and remarkably 
rich in flavour. Gourand Noir, purplish black, of good size and excellent 
quality. Violette bepor (Veitch), yellowish, of good size and splendid 
aavoui. Grosse Vioiette de Bordeaux, small to medium, purple, rich 
and hangs long when ripe. Large Black Dawro, large but of only fair 
■quality. Madeleine, yellowish, small and very free bearer, fruit refresh¬ 
ing but rather watery. 
First class certificates were awarded to Bourjasotte Grise, Nebian, 
ilonaco Bianco, Gourand Noir, and Violette Sepor. Leaves and fruit 
were exhibited attacked by the Continental Phytopsis ficus, its destruc¬ 
tiveness being apparent in the arrested growth. 
Messrs. W. W. Johnson & Son, Boston, sent thirteen varieties of 
1 eas, good in size and colour (a cultural commendation was awarded). 
Messrs, button & Sons, Reading, exhibited large baskets of three 
varieties of Peas. Sutton’s Perfection, 3 feet, dark green, nine and ten 
peas in a pod ; New Marrowfat, 4 feet, splendid dark pods, nine peas • 
and Windsor Castle, 3 feet, clear green, fine pods. These Peas had been 
grown in a field for market, without stakes, and were far in advance of 
the best samples usually offered for sale. 
Messrs. D. Burton & Son, Bexley Heath, sent four boxes of Peaches 
and the same number of Nectarines, as packed for market. They were 
very fine, and a small silver medal was'awarded. Vegetable Marrows 
in many varieties were exhibited from Chiswick 
Floral Committee.— Present: W. Marshall, Esq., in the chair • 
Messrs. R Dean, H. Herbst, H. B. May, R. B. Lowe, W. C. Leach, C. E 
Pearson, G. Phippen, James Walker, J. T. Bennett-Poe, T. Baines, 
j 0vven ’ B ’ w y nne > H. Turner, G. Paul, T. W. Girdlestone, 
and G. Gordon. 
Mr. Thos. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, exhibited a 
co ection of Carnations in bunches with their own foliage, which were 
cx lemely attractive, and well showed the effectiveness of these charming 
w r tf CUt ^ ng ' ^ Gloir ® de T Nancy, Ketton Rose, Germania, Mrs. 
Frank Watts, Mrs. Reynolds Hole, and the Picotee Redbraes were 
amongst the most prominent. A silver Banksian medal was awarded. 
Mr. Cuas. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, had three stands of Carna- 
nations and Picotees. King of Scarlets was noteworthy for smoothness 
of petal and great size of bloom, but was lacking in perfume. A 
yellow ground Picotee named Remembrance was very attractive, and so 
was the deep rose self Salamander. These and several others received 
awards of merit; see below. Mr. W. C. Leach, Albury Park Gardens, 
Guildford, exhibited a large-flowered crimson and fragrant Mignonette 
named Her Majesty ; also double Stocks and Zinnias. The latter repre¬ 
sented an excellent strain, but the colours of most of the flowers were 
faded. A vote of thanks was accorded. A beautiful collection of Sweet 
Peas came from the Society’s garden at Chiswick, the varieties being 
extremely beautiful. They comprised Dorothy Tennant, Boratton, 
Ignea, The Queen, The Bride, Countess of Radnor, Waverley, Indigo 
King, Princess of Wales, Primrose, Queen of England, Orange Prince, 
Her Majesty (a beautiful rose), Imperial Blue, Mrs. Eckford, Apple 
Blossom, Delight, Empress of India, Cardinal, Splendour, Lemon Queen, 
Mrs. Gladstone, and Jeannie Lea. Mr. F. Bull, Wormingsford, 
Colchester, exhibited a box of seedling Carnations ; Mr. W. H. Divers, 
Ketton Hall Gardens, Stamford, had a bunch of his beautiful variety 
Ketton Rose ; and Mr. R. Greenfield, Leamington, sent border Carna¬ 
tions Lord Randolph Churchill and The Speaker. Mr. Wells, Earls- 
wood, exhibited a Chrysanthemum named Rose Wells. It was about a 
foot high, and had four expanded flowers of a rosy lilac shade, as well 
as several buds. 
Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, sent Antirrhinums George Findlay (award of 
merit) and Brilliant, Lathyrus delicata, and Sempervivum Boisseri. A 
box of new Roses came from Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, comprising 
H.P.’s T. B. Haywood, Chas. Gater, and J. D. Pawle, Bourbon Mrs. 
Paul, Noisette Gustave Rfigis, and Tea Waban. Mr. A. Waterer, Woking, 
exhibited a Lilium named Parkmani, somewhat resembling auratum, 
but the petals more loosely disposed and more reflexed, deeply suffused 
with rosy crimson, and marked with purple patches. It is rich in 
colour. A flower stem was shown inserted in a pot of sand. H. War- 
burton, Esq., Claverhouse, Ascot, exhibited a Begonia named Ethel 
Louise, with handsome foliage, but nothing noteworthy in the inflores¬ 
cence. Mr. P. McArthur, Maida Vale, exhibited Aloe Gortoniana in 
bloom. Mr. G. Clarke sent a variety of Lathyrus latifolius with lilac 
wings and rich rose keel. Mr. Edmund Holman, Bishops Waltham, had 
a double Tuberous Begonia with bright salmon red flowers and white 
centre, unnamed. Mr. T. Jannoch, Dersingham, King’s Lynn, received 
a cultural commendation for a beautiful box of Lilies of the Valley. 
These were very noteworthy considering the time of year. Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons exhibiteda box of their Rhododendron Javanico-Jasmi- 
niflorum hybrids, a class of great beauty and value ; a large box of 
Streptocarpus from seed sown in January of this year—a delightful 
display. They also had Robinia Pseud-Acacia seraperfl orens, Eucryphia 
pinnatifolia, Pavia macrostachya, and Vallota puipurea amabi'e. A 
silver Banksian medal was recommended. Mr. Wythes, Syon House 
Gardens, received a similar honour for a magnificent group of Campanula 
pyramidalis, blue and white, which he grows very finely. C. p. com- 
pacta received an award of merit. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, exhibited a collection of tuberous 
Begonias, arranged in bunches, with Fern and Asparagus, also Cactus 
Dahlias Robert Cannell, Mrs. Keith (see awards below), and Cannell’s 
Favourite ; and several Stapelias. The Begonias were extremely 
attractive, and the plan of arranging them should be more generally 
adopted (a silver Banksian medal wa3 awarded). 
Orchid Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs. J. O’Brien, H. M. Pollett, T. W. Bond, E. Hill, H. Ballantme, 
W. H. White, F. Sander, and Dr. Masters. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Upper Clapton, had some beautiful piec 3 S 
of Vanda ccerulea, also the chaste little Angrsecum articulatum, Cypri- 
pedium leucochilum, and Trichopilia rostiata. Messrs. Sander & Co., 
St. Albans, had a small but varied and interesting group, comprising 
Cattleyas Gaskelliana, gigas, and Schofieldiana ; Odontoglotsum 
Schroierianum ; Cypripediums Macfarlanei, Doliare, Doris, pectinatum, 
radiosum Sander’s variety, and Ashburtonise expansum ; Vanda 
Sanderiana, Saccolabium Hendersoni, Calanthe Sanderiana (see below), 
Lrelia Oweniana (see below), and ochers ; a silver Banksian medal was 
awarded. 
T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Whitefield, Manchester (gardener, Mr. 
Johnson), sent Laelia elegans Blunti, a richly coloured variety, also 
L.Amesiana and L. crispa superba (see below). Messrs. Charlesworth, 
Shuttleworth & Co. sent Bifrenaria Charlesworthi, Zygopetalum 
Warlesianum, Oncidium macranthum nanum (see below), Anguloa 
Turneri, Miltonia Morelliana atro-rubens, and Oncidium intermedium. 
C. L. N. Ingram, Esq., Elstead House, Godaiming (gardener, Mr. T. W. 
Bond), sent Laclio-Cattleya Ingrami (see below) and Cypripelium 
Elsteadiana (so-called, though obviously the name should be elsteadense) 
F. Wigan, Esq., Clare Lawn, East Sheen (gardener, Mr. W. H. Young) 
exhibited Lycaste tetragona and Angrrecum caudatum. Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons sent Cypripedium Astrsea ; J. M. Barton, Esq., Cypri- 
pedium Maynardi: and M. Godefroy Lebeuf, 5, Rue d’Edinbourg, 
Paris, C. caudatum Luxembourg variety (see below). 
Certificates and Awards. 
Cypripedium caudatum Luxembourg variety (M. Godefroy-Lebeuf).— 
A very beautiful and distinct variety, remarkable for the colouring of the 
dorsal and lower sepals. These are rich buttery yellow, paler towards the 
base, and veined with green. The dorsal sepal arches over, exposing the 
