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musical promenade till 10 p.m the day previous. A week earlier or later 
would catch earlier or later flowers, and prolong the season instead of, 
like one grand pyrotechnic display, wind up abruptly our season here 
in Dublin for 1892.—E. K. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
November 15th. 
Considering the time of year there was a fair display of plants 
and flowers at the Drill Hall on the above date. Chrvsanthemums 
were conspicuous, as also were Orchids, though fruit was not well 
represented. 
Fruit Committee.— Present : Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), 
with Rev. W. Wilks, Dr. Hogg, Messrs. H. Balderson, F. Q. Lane, 
J. T. Saltmarsh, G. Taber, A. Dean, G. Bunyard, G. Wythes, and 
J. Wright. 
As will be apparent the meeting was small, and only a limited 
amount of produce was placed on the table for examination. 
Mr. Miller sent from Ruxley Lodge, Esher, fruits of Golden Ball 
Melon. The Committee desired to see the variety in the summer, 
as a just estimate cannot be formed of Melons at this late period of the 
year. Mr. Miller also sent a dish of second crop Brown Turkey Figs, 
very good for the season, and a vote of thanks was accorded. Mr. R. 
Gilbert, Burghley Gardens, sent fruits of Gilbert’s Satisfaction Tomato, 
a flat well coloured fruit of excellent quality, resembling Laxton’s Open 
Air. As it was described as a good forcing variety the Committee 
desired to see fruits in March. 
Mr. Crowley brought specimens of Plums which had been dried by 
him on wire trays in an ordinary oven, and then prepared for 
•use.. They were very good. Dr. Hogg remarked that the practice of 
drying fruit in a similar way was common among the peasantry in 
France. Mr. Wilks and Mr. Bunyard both remember the custom in 
Kent, but it fell out of use when French Prunes became plentiful in 
shops. We can only say, “ More’s the pity.” Mr. Crowley has revived 
the practice of domestic fruit drying, and more will perhaps be heard 
about it. 
Mr. Braun, Walsall, sent large kidney Potatoes of Fidler’s Colossal. 
Mr. Barron was requested to have samples cooked and report to the next 
meeting. The variety has been grown at Chiswick, where it produced 
haulm 6 feet long or more and a heavy crop of tubers. Those placed 
before the Committee were too large for table use, but of excellent shape 
and of great density. 
Mr. G. Wythes exhibited about twenty Melons—a good display for 
the time of year, and a bronze medal was awarded. 
Several consignments of Apples were sent to be named, and 
in one or two instances their market value was requested. The majority 
of the varieties were of local origin and practically worthless. Such 
samples placed in markets form the most effective invitation to growers 
in other countries to increase their consignments. It is pitiable to see 
the trash that is grown in ancient orchards and exhausted soil; and yet 
the “ growers ” complain of low prices and foreign competition! The 
remedy is in their own hands. 
Floral Committee.— Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs. B. Wynne, H. Herbst, C. F. Bause, C. T. Druery, G. Phippen, 
H. Cannell, C. Jefferies, C. J. Salter, C. E. Pearson, W. Furze, W. Ben¬ 
nett Poe, H. H. D’Ombrain, J. Fraser, and G. Paul. 
Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nursery, Upper Edmonton, sent a 
splendid collection of Ferns, amongst which were some very choice 
varieties. Pteris tremula variegata, Gymnogramma multiceps superba, 
numerous Adiantums, and Ptatyceriums were most conspicuous (silver- 
gilt Flora medal). Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northumber¬ 
land, staged a collection of 140 Chrysanthemum blooms, the whole 
making a bright display. The flowers were fresh and tastefully arranged 
with Palms and Ferns (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. H. Cannell 
and Sons, Swanley, sent three boxes of Chrysanthemum blooms, some 
.of which were adjudged awards of merit. These are described else¬ 
where. Messrs. Cannell also staged a number of Zonal Pelargonium 
blooms, the colours of which were exceedingly bright, and showed to 
advantage on a dull November day. Among others Madame de Boude- 
ville, a charming light pink, may be mentioned as being particularly 
good (silver Banksian medal). 
Mr. G. Miller, gardener to Lord Foley, Esher, sent a basket of Marie 
Louise Violets, the flowers being large and fragrant. Mr. Chas. Blick, 
gardener to Martin Smith, Esq., The Warren, Hayes Common, Becken¬ 
ham, had blooms of Chrysanthemum Mr. Chas. Blick, for which an 
award of merit was adjudged. Mr. C. E. Shea, The Elms, Foots Cray, 
Kent, also sent some new Chrysanthemums. Mr. E. Molyneux, Swan- 
more Park ; Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead ; and Mr. J. Dibbens, Brockley; 
also staged new Chrysanthemums, all of which were passed. Messrs. J. 
Veitch k Sons had two boxes of Chrysanthemums, blooms large and 
bright, also a pan of Begonia decora, which was awarded a first-class 
certificate. Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, Beeston, 
Notts, sent new Chrysanthemums. These were adjudged awards of merit, 
and are described below. W. Seward, Esq., The Firs, Hanwell, also sent 
Chrysanthemum Princess Victoria, likewise referred to below. 
Mr. G. Wythes was awarded the first prize for a group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums in pots, showing well-flowered plants. 
Orchid Committee.— Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs. J. O’Brien, S. Courtauld, E. Hill, W. H. White, and T. B. 
Haywood. 
Orchids were fairly well represented. Messrs. B. S. Williams and 
Son, Upper Holloway, sent a small group of Cypripediums, Cattleya 
gigas, and Cymbidium giganteum. Among the former C. Petcherianum 
Williamsiana, and C.'■ Aclonis superba” were most conspicuous. The 
latter is a new seedling of an attractive appearance. C. J. Lucas, 
Esq., Warnham Court, Horsham (gardener, Mr. G. Duncan), staged a 
splendid bloom of Cattleya Massiana, and two pieces of Angrascum 
bilobum. A spike of Cattleya Harrisi carrying four flowers was staged 
by Thomas Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, near Manchester. Messrs. 
F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, had a small collection, amongst which 
Cypripedium Edith®, C. alcides, and C. “ G. S. Ball,” all new hybrids, 
were noticeable. R. Young, Esq.,Sefton Park, Liverpool, sent blooms of 
Cattleya labiata Young’s var., and Mr. Houghton, Walthamstow, 
staged a grand spike of C. labiata vera, carrying six fine flowers. 
Messrs. J. Laing &; Sons sent a good variety of Odontoglossum 
crispum, and Sir Trevor Lawrence staged, amongst others, Cypripedium 
Morgan® Burfordiense. This was awarded a first-class certificate, and is 
described elsewhere. Messrs. H. Low k Co., Clapton, staged a small 
collection, tastefully arranged with Ferns and Palms. Messrs. J. Veitch 
and Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, sent a small collection of 
choice species and varieties, several of which were honoured with 
certificates. Mr. J. Fitt, Panshanger Park, Hertford, sent plants of 
Cypripedium insigne. 
Mr. C. E. Pearson of Chilwell Nurseries, Beeston, Notts, gave an 
interesting lecture on “ Pelargoniums for Autumn Blooming ” at the 
afternoon meeting, which was fairly well attended. 
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS. 
Catasetum tabular (Welbore S. Ellis, Esq.).—The plant exhibited was 
carrying four flowers. The sepals and petals are of a dull red colour, 
the lip cream, heavily spotted with brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Morgance Burfordiense (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—A 
very fine variety, resembling the type somewhat in colour. The dorsal 
sepal is broad, veined with green and brown, the edge being white and 
pink. The petals are long and heavily spotted with chocolate, the lip 
large, and of a reddish brown colour (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Persens (J. Veitch & Sons)—This is a hybrid between 
C. Lindleyanum and C. Sedeni porphyreum, and is of an attractive 
character. The specimen shown had one spike nearly 2 feet in length, 
and bore one fully expanded flower and several buds. The dorsal sepal 
is small and short, pale yellow, veined with bright crimson. The petals 
are narrow, about 1J inch in length, light green in the centre, with 
crimson margins. The lip i3 reddish with a pale yellow throat, slightly 
spotted (award of merit). 
Ladio-Cattleya Aurora (J. Veitch k Sons).—A hybrid between 
C. Loddigesi and C. pumila Dayana. The sepals and petals are of a rosy 
mauve shade, the lip being similar at the base, but with a rich crimson 
edge (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Tityns (J. Veitch k Sons).—This is a magnificent 
hybrid. It is the result of a cross between C. oenanthum superbum and 
C. Spicerianum, and possesses the colour of the latter. The dorsal sepal 
is large with a broad white margin, which makes a pleasing contrast to 
the greenish yellow and spotted centre. The petals are dull yellow and 
similarly spotted, while the lip is of a olive green shade. The following 
statement was staged with the plant :—“ Four distinct species are con¬ 
cerned in the ancestry of this hybrid, thus : The seed parent is 
C. Spicerianum ; C. oenanthum superbum was obtained from C. insigne 
var. Maulei and C. Harrisianum superbum ; and C. Harrisianum 
superbum was obtained from C. barbatum and C. villosum.” It is, 
therefore, an interesting cross (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya labiata albanense (F. Sander k Co.). — This is a grand 
variety, the specimen shown carrying ten large flowers. The sepals 
and petals are rosy mauve, the front of the lip being rich crimson with 
a light crested edge (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Lord Brooke (H. Cannell k Sons).—An incurved 
Japanese with a medium size bloom. The florets are of a moderate 
width, and old gold colour, tipped and suffused with red; a new and 
telling colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Aida (H. Cannell & Son).—A Japanese variety of 
great promise. Florets deep pink with pale yellow tips, the centre of 
the bloom being yellow, quite new in colour and very pleasing (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mr. Chas. Blick (Mr. Blick).—This is a charming 
incurved Japanese variety of a bright yellow colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Miss Dorothea Shea (Mr. C. E. Shea).—This is the 
result of a cross between E. Molyneux and Sunset. The flowers are 
large and of a dark crimson colour, with a pale reverse (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum Robert Flowerday (J. R. Pearson k Sons—An 
incurved Japanese of an immense size. The florets are broad, bright 
crimson colour, with a silvery reverse (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Needs (J. R. Pearson k Sons).—A charming 
Japanese variety with narrow florets, which are white at the base tipped 
and edged with pale pink (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Princess Victoria (W. Seward, Esq.).—A Japanese 
variety of great depth and solidity, white florets, and greenish yellow 
centre (award of merit). 
Begonia decora (J. Veitch k Sons).—Tnis is an ornamental foliage 
species. The leaves are rather small, of a dark brown or chocolate 
colour and rough surface, the veins being bright green (first-c'asj 
certificate). 
