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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
June 27, 1896. 
Coreopsis grandiflora, and others, the whole forming a pleasing effect 
(silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Paul «& Son, Cheshunt, sent a group 
of single and other Eoses of varieties Perle d’Or, Perpetual White, 
Copper Austrian Bride, Maiden’s Blush, Eugosa alba, Janet’s Pride, 
Paul’s Carmine Pillar, Andersoni Celestial, with flowers of Hybrid 
Perpetuals Bacchus and Alan Cheales, and blooms of Pseonia Madame 
de Galhan (bronze Banksian medal). A superb collection of Carnation 
blooms was staged by Mr. C. Blick, gardener to M, E. Smith, Esq., 
Hayes, Kent; principal in the exhibit were Lady Eidley, George 
Cruikshank, Zoe, Cowslip, Princess May, Corunna, Hayes Scarlet, and 
Sir Evelyn Wood. 
From Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, came a fine exhibit of hardy 
fiowers and Violas, the latter being staged in great variety., Mr. M. 
Pritchard, Christchurch, staged a fine group of hardy flowers, consisting 
of Gaillardias, Spirmas, and Delphiniums in variety, with Potentilla 
California, Dianthus cruentus, Papaver nudicaule. Orchis foliosa, 
Achillea mongolica, Cephalaria alpina, and many others (bronze Bank¬ 
sian medal). Pots of dwarf Sweet Pea Cupid were staged by Mr. 
Burpee, Philadelphia. 
Mr. G. A. Farini, Forest Hill, sent a collection of Begonia flowers, 
many of which were very large. From Mr. J. Prewett, Swiss Nurseries, 
Hammersmith, came Gloxinia blooms of several delicate tints of colour. 
Mr. G. B. Baskett, gardener to Lord Penzance, staged boxes of seed¬ 
ling Eoses, both single and double and of several tints in colour. From 
Messrs. T. Cripps & Son, Tunbridge Wells, came plants Hypericum 
Moserianum tricolor and Philadelphus Boule d’Argent. Messrs. F. 
Sander & Co., St. Albans, staged plants of Dipladenia atro-purpurea 
and Echinocactus aureus. A small mixed collection of plants came 
from Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, consisting of Begonias 
J. T. Bennett Poe, Mrs. H. B. May, Lady Esther Smith, and Prince 
Adolphus of Teck, together with Gloxinias and other plants. Mr. W. 
Taylor, Osborn Nursery, Hampton, sent a collection of new Eose Eobin 
Lyth. 
From Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Eothesay, came an excellent group 
of Sweet Peas, Pansies, and Violas in great variety. The latter were 
represented by many of the best kinds, and the former by Princess May, 
Firefly, Duke of York, Empress of India, Monarch, Orange Prince, 
Lady Beaconsfield, Mrs. J. Chamberlain, and many others. Mr. T. 
Mann, gardener to C. F. Thompson, Esq., Penhill, Cardiff, sent a small 
but varied collection of Delphinium spikes (silver Banksian medal). 
Messrs. Barr &; Son, Covent Garden, staged a large collection of 
Paeonies and other hardy flowers, consisting chiefly of Phloxes Charles 
Downie and Snowdon, Irises aurea and ochroleuca, Gaillardias grandi¬ 
flora hybrida, Pink Her Majesty, and others (silver Banksian medal). 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, exhibited a large and 
interesting group of Cacti, plants of Zonal Pelargonium double 
Henry Jacoby, Gloxinias, Cannas, and fruits of new Strawberry Eoyal 
Sovereign. Amongst the former were many novelties in the shape of 
Agaves, Euphorbias, Echinocactuses, Sempervivums, Mammillarias, 
Echeverias, Opuntias, and others (silver Flora medal). From the Eoyal 
Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, came flowers of Fremontia californica ; 
and from Mr. Anthony Waterer, Woking, specimens of Philadelphus 
Lemoinei. Mr. E. Dean, Ealing, sent spikes of Dyson’s Giant Crimson 
Ten-week Stock. 
Orchid Committee. —Present : S. Courtauld, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
with Messrs. J. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, H. M. Pollett, F. Hardy, 
E. Ashworth, T. Statter, J. T. Gabriel, H. Ballantine, H. J. Chapman, 
E. Hill, W. Cobb, J. Douglas, and T. B. Hey wood. 
The group of Orchids arranged by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, 
was very diversified and of much interest. Many very handsome kinds 
were staged, the flowers being remarkable for brilliant colouration, and 
the plants for their excellent health. Particularly prominent were 
Cattleya Mendeli in variety, C. Mossise, C. Warscewiczi, Lselio-Cattleya 
Arnoldiana, L. C. Canhamiana alba, Thunia Veitchiana, Coelogyne 
Dayana, Dendrobium illustre (a hybrid described below, which was 
accorded a first-class certificate), D. Deari, Odontoglossums vexillarium, 
cordatum, Pescatorei, Oncidium pulvinatum, 0. phymatochilum, 
O. macranthum, Epidendrum vitellinum majus, Disa Veitchi, Cypri- 
pediums in variety, and numerous others (silver Flora medal). 
A few beautiful Orchids were shown by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clap¬ 
ton, and comprised Cypripediums Gertrude Hollington, C. Masoni, a hybrid 
between C. Stonei and Spicerianum, forms of Odontoglossum crispum, 
Coelogyne pandurata, and others (silver Banksian medal). Odontoglossum 
crispum, Epidendrum vitellinum majus, Cypripedium Elliottianum, 
Laelio-Cattleya eximea and Lselia tenebrosa Walton Grange var. were 
conspicuous in the small exhibit of Orchids staged by J. Gurney 
Fowler, Esq., Glebelands, South Woodford (silver Banksian medal). 
Orchids were also exhibited in good variety by Mr. E; Aldous, 
gardener to H. T. Pitt, Esq., Stamford Hill. Oncidium phymatochilum, 
Laelia tenebrosa, Cypripediums and Odontoglossums in variety, and a 
few others (silver Banksian medal). Prom A. J. Hollington, Esq., 
Enfield, came Cypripedium Millmani, a seedling from C. Lawrenceanum 
and C. laevigatum, and also C. Aylingi. Mr. T. Stafford, gardener to 
Fred Hardy Esq., Ashton-on-Mersey, arranged the brightest collection 
in the show. Lmlia grandis tenebrosa (see below), Cypripediums, and 
several handsome Cattleya composed this stand (silver Flora medal). 
A plant of Odontoglossum Alexandras Niobe was shown by Messrs. W. 
Cutbush & Sons, Highgate ; and Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Heaton, 
Bradford, showed Cattleya Mendeli, Charlesworth’s variety. Orchis 
latifolia, Glasnevin variety, was sent by Mr. F. W. Moore, Botanic 
Gardens, Glasnevin, 
De Barri Crawshay, Esq., Eosefield, Sevenoaks, showed Laelia pur 
purata Venus and Odontoglossum crispum Crawshayanum. T. Statter, 
Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, staged a few Orchids, including Cattleya 
Warscewiczi, which received an award of merit. J. Bradshaw, Esq., 
Southgate, showed Laelia grandis tenebrosa ; while F. M. Burton, Esq., 
Gainsborough, sent Cypripedium Burtoni. A botanical certificate was 
accorded to Mr. H. J. Chapman, gardener to E. I. Measures, Esq., for 
Pleurothallis immersa. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, did not make such an imposing 
display as is usually the case ; but each exhibit was of good quality and 
of much interest. Amongst the most noticeable were Cypripediums, 
Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Thunias, and Laelio-Cattleya C. G. Eoebling, 
for a description of which see below. 
Competitive Classes. 
In the class for a collection of Cactaceous plants there was 
apparently only one competitor, W. C. G. Ludford, Esq., Sutton Cold¬ 
field, Birmingham, who was accorded the premier prize. Mammillarias, 
Echinocactus, Opuntias, and Cereus in variety mainly comprised this 
interesting exhibit. 
For twelve bunches of herbaceous flowers there were two exhibitors, 
and Mr. G. H. Sage, The Gardens, Ham House, Eichmond, was 
deservedly adjudged the first prize. Handsome examples of. Lilium 
croceum. Gladiolus The Bride, Chrysanthemum maximum, (Enothera 
Fraseri, Lathyrus latifolius, Erigeron speciosa. Delphiniums, Potentilla 
Wm. Eollison, Campanula persicifolia coronata, Papaver nudicaule, 
Centaurea macrocephela, and Paeonies comprised the stand. Miss 
Debenham, St. Peter’s, St. Albans, was a fair second. 
Mr. Herrin, Dropmore Gardens, Maidenhead, secured the first 
position in the class for eight bunches of hardy herbaceous flowers 
with Delphiniums, Verbascum Choixi, Campanula persicifolia, Clematis 
recta. Irises, Spiraea japonica, Paeonia Charles Binder, and Pinks Mrs. 
Sinkins and Dropmore Pink. Mr. H. A. Hare, Much Hadham, Herts, 
was a rather poor second. Mr. A. Crossman, gardener to J. Brutton, 
Esq., Yeovil, staged handsome Delphiniums, and was accorded the first 
prize, as also was the same exhibitor for Paeonies, but these were almost 
all poor. 
Certificates and Awards op Merit. 
Begonia J. T. Bennett-Poe (J. Laing &; Sons).—A handsome double 
variety with bright scarlet flowers (award of merit). 
Begonia Prince Adolphus of Tech (J. Laing & Sons).—A handsome 
double variety with shapely crimson scarlet flowers (award of merit). 
Calochortus venustus pictus (E. Wallace & Co.).—This is exceed¬ 
ingly beautiful. The upper portion of the flower is pure white, the base 
being reddish brown and covered with hairs (award of merit). 
Carnation Cowslip (C. Blick). — This is a very charming yellow 
ground with bright rose markings. The petals are strong and broad, 
but destitute of scent (award of merit). 
Carnation George Cruihshanhs (C. Blick).—This is a medium-sized 
variety with bright reddish buff coloured blooms (award of merit). 
Carnation Joe (C. Blick).—This is very handsome with substantial 
flowers, which are unfortunately scentless. The colour is pink with a 
faint bluish shading (award of merit). 
Carnation Lady Ridley (C. Blick).—This fine double white variety 
has broad, stout petals of faint Clove scent (award of merit). 
Cattleya Warscewiczi (B. Hill).—The sepals and petals of this 
Orchid are intense purplish rose in colour, while the lip is rich velvety 
crimson purple (award of merit). 
Bendrohium illustre (J. Veitch & Sons).—This handsome Dendro¬ 
bium is a hybrid resulting from D. Dalhousianum and D. chrysotoxum, 
each of which is perceptible. The substance of the flower is very good, 
as also is the form. The sepals and petals are pale yellow, deepening 
towards the tips. The outer portion of the lip, which is broad, is bright 
yellow, the inner part being deep maroon. The woodcut (fig. 99, p. 561) 
sketched at the Drill Hall, admirably pourtrays this beautiful hybrid 
(first-class certificate). 
Leelia grandis tenebrosa Charlesioorthi (F. Hardy).—This is a fine 
variety with rich reddish brown coloured sepals and petals, and a bluish 
purple lip with a dark velvety throat (award of merit). 
Leslia tenebrosa Pittiana (H. T. Pitt),—This is a very pale coloured 
form of the type (award of merit). 
Lcelio-Cattleya C. O. Roebling (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a bigeneric 
hybrid obtained by crossing Ltelia purpurata alba and Cattleya Gas- 
kelliana. The sepals and petals are a very delicate blush and of great 
substance. The lip is rich maroon, edged with white and having a 
canary yellow throat (first class certificate). 
Lilium Balliamseni (T. S. Ware).— This is a dark reddish brown 
coloured Lilium, with occisional yellow markings (award of merit). 
Melon Bishop's Favourite (A. Bishop). — This is a white-fleshed 
Melon of handsome appearance and medium size. The flavour is 
sweet and the flesh very juicy (award of merit). 
Orchis latifolia Glasnevin var. (F. W. Moore)—This is a grand 
form of the type, with larger trusses and deeper hued flowers (award of 
merit). 
PcBonla Madame de Galhan (Paul & Son).—The outer petals of this 
Pasony are bright rose, the centre of the flowers being very pale blush 
(award of merit). 
Pea Daisy (G. Wythes).—This is a prolific Pea, growing about 
foot high. The pods are straight, and contain an average of nine 
peas. Those exhibited were from seeds sown on March 30th (award of 
merit). 
