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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
April 25, 1896. 
Chas. E. Shea, C. Blick, Chas. E. Pearaon, H. J. Jones, G. Paul, 
H. Turner, Jas. Walker, G. Nicholson, H. S. Leonard, and W. J. Grant. 
Mr. P. Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq., Middleton Hall, Brent¬ 
wood, showed a charming group of pot Roses, for which a s Iver Banksian 
medal was awarded. The varieties included Her Majesty, Innocente 
Pirola, Mrs. John Laing, Madame Lacharme, and Merveille de Lyon, all 
the plants being admirably grown. 
Pot and cut Roses were extensively and well shown by Mr. 
W. Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, Waltham Cross. The plants in pots 
were splendidly grown, while the cut blooms left little to be desired. 
Niphetos, Marichal Niel, and The Bride were amongst the very best 
(silver-gilt Flora medal). 
Gannas in good variety were arranged by Messrs. Paul & Son, The 
Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, who also staged Roses in pots. Amongst the 
most noticeable were Carmine Pillar, Madame Hoste, Elise Finger, 
Magna Charta, and Gustave Piganeau (silver Flora medal). Amaryllis 
in variety and splendid condition were staged by Messrs. B. S. Williams 
and Son, Upper Holloway, and a basket of Leschenaultia biloba major 
from the same source was very charming (bronze Flora medal). 
Mr. G. Jackman, Woking Nurseries, arranged a handsome collection 
of hardy plants and a few Roses. Double and single Primulas, Violas, 
Myosotis, Poet’s Narcissus, Fritillarias, and Andromeda floribunda were 
very prominent (bronze Flora medal). Foliage plants were well staged 
by Mr. H. B. May, Upper Edmonton. Pteris cretica Wimsetti received 
an award of merit, as also did Tropseolum Coolgardie. Many other 
Ferns were shown, and also Dracfenas and Palms (silver Flora medal). 
Mr. G. Reynolds, The Gardens, Gunnersbury Park, showed excep¬ 
tionally well grown plants of Primula obconica, receiving for them a 
bronze Banksian medal. Mr. J. Walker, Thame, staged cut Rosea in 
great variety, and was awarded a silver Banksian medal. 
Cut Roses in superb condition came from Mr. F. Cant, Braiswick 
Nurseries, Colchester. The flowers were of handsome shape and superb 
colouration (silver Flora medal). Cannas, Carnations, and Primulas 
came from Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley ; Mr. Mount, Canter¬ 
bury, staging cut Roses in very charming condition and variety. A silver 
Flora medal was recommended for this exhibit. 
A handsome plant of Cineraria cruenta came from the Royal 
Gardens, Kew. The Guildford Hardy Plant Nursery sent a superb 
exhibit of Primulas and other hardy flowers (silver Flora medal). A 
cultural commendation was accorded to Mr. F. Cornish, gardener to 
Lady Bowman, Dorking, for a pan of Epigea repens. Mr. W. Bain, 
gardener to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., Dorking, sent Primulas and 
Polyanthuses in variety, and was adjudged a bronze Banksian medal. 
Daffodils and Tulips were splendidly shown by Messrs. P. Barr and 
Son, King Street, Covent Garden. Amongst the most prominent were 
Autocrat, Horsefieldi, Exquisite, Captain Nelson, Magog, Duchess of 
Westminster, Barri conspicuus, Acis, Madame de Graff, and Glory of 
Leyden (silver Flora medal). Hardy shrubs were exhibited by Messrs. 
W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, many kinds being included. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited baskets of new varieties 
of blue Primroses and Alyssum saxatile citrinum, also Epiphyllums and 
Gloneria jasminiflora. The Primulas sent from the Royal Gardens, 
Kew, were of exceptional beauty, and comprised many rare forms. 
Amherstia nobilis was also sent from Kew. Messrs. W. Paul & Son 
staged a plant of a charming new fimbriated Camellia named Bathazar. 
The Rev. G. H. Engleheart, Appleshaw, received a silver Banksian 
medal for a collection of Daffodils that comprised many seedlings of his 
own raising. 
Messrs. H. Low & Son sent a box of their new Mignonette, Bush Hill 
White ; while Mr. T. S. Ware exhibited Narcissi in grand condition. 
Poeticus poetarum, Barri conspicuus. Empress, Emperor, Sir Watkin, 
and Leedsi amabilis were particularly striking (silver Flora medal). 
G. F. Wilson,Esq., Weybridge, received an award of merit for Polyanthus 
Hermand. 
Mr. C. Wright, gardener to T. McMeekin, Esq., Norwood, staged 
flowers of two seedling Rhododendrons. 
Orchid Committee. —Present : H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Dr. M. T. Masters ; with Messrs. Jas. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, H. M. 
Pollett, H. Ballantine, W. H. White, H. J. Chapman, F. Sander, 
J. Jaques, E. Hill, W. Cobb, Thos. Statter, G. Courtauld, T. B. Hey- 
wood, G. Shirland Ball, and W. H. Protheroe. 
Mr. H. J. Chapman, gardener to R. I. Measures, Esq., Cambridge 
Lodge, staged a number of cut Orchids, in which forms of Vandas 
largely predominated (silver Banksian medal). The Orchids, inter¬ 
mingled with Ferns, exhibited by Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper 
Holloway, were very charming, and comprised Chysis bractescens, 
OJontoglossum Halli, 0. triumphans, Coelogyne Massangeana, Dendro- 
bium superbum, D. Wardianum, and several fine Cypripediums, besides 
many others (silver Banksian medal). 
Mr. Johnson, gardener to T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, 
staged a plant of the superb Cattleya Prince of Wales, which is one of 
the most beautiful hybrids we have. A few Orchids were shown in 
good condition by Mr. G. Cragg, gardener to W. C. Walker, Esq., Winch- 
more Hill. Mr. White, Orchid grower to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., 
Dorking, sent plants of Dendrobium cretaceum, Masdevallia Armini, 
M. fragrans, Eria species, and others, all of botanical interest. Mr. 
T. Stafford, gardener to F. Hardy, Esq., Cheshire, showed a few Orchids, 
including Cypripedium Gowerianum magnificum, which was accorded 
an award of merit. 
De Barri Crawshay, Esq., Rosefield, Sevenoaks, showed a plant of 
Cypripedium Mulus, Rosefield variety. Mr. Johnson, gardener to 
G. Marshall, Esq., Grimsby, arranged a small group of Orchids com¬ 
prising Cattl'jya Harrisi, Dendrobium Paxtoni superbum (award of 
merit), and several others. Messrs. Veitch k. Sons, Chelsea, exhibited a 
varied collection of Orchids c mposed of Cymbidium Lowianum, 
Oncidium concolor, Cattleya Mendeli, C. Lawrenceana, C. Schilleriana, 
Lselio-Cattleya Epicasta (first-class certificate, see below) Laelia Latona, 
a hybrid between L. purpurata and L. cinnabarinus, Odontoglossum 
triumphans, Cypripedium Orion, Masdevallia ignea, and numerous 
others (silver Flora medal). 
The collection of Orchids shown by Messrs. F. Sander & Co., 
St. Albans, was very beautiful, and comprised many excellent forms, 
amongst which the following were prominent:—Masdevallia Veitchi, 
Cypripedium macrcchilum, Cattleya Frederick Boyle, C. Schroderse, 
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, Epidendrum nemorale, E. Rogersi, and 
Odontoglossums cirrhosum, hystrix nobilis, crispum roseum, crispum, 
triumphans, Pescatorei, and Edwardi (silver Flora medal). 
Cattleyas and other Orchids were shown by W. M. Appleton, Esq., 
Weston-super-Mare. Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, staged 
a bright and well-diversified collection of Orchids, of which Lycaste 
trifoliata Lehmani received an award of merit (silver Flora medal). 
Messrs. H. Ldw& Co., Clapton, also Orchids in splendid form, including 
Cymbidium Lowianum, Cattleya Mendeli, C. Mossise, C. Schroderse, and 
several others (silver Banksian medal). 
Cattleya Schiolerm in various forms was shown by Messrs. Heath 
and Son, Cheltenham, who also staged Phalsenopsis and Odontoglossums 
(silver Banksian medal). An award of merit was accorded Paron 
Schroder, Egham, for Dendrobium Hildebrandti, which is described 
below. 
Mr. F. J. Thorne, gardener to Major J. J. Joicey, Sunningdale Park, 
staged magnificent specimens of Dendrobium atro-violaceum, Cypri¬ 
pedium Elliotianum, both of which received cultural commendations. 
The same exhibitor also staged Phaius Blumei var. assamicus. 
G. T. Pitt, E^q., Stamford Hill, was accorded a silver Flora medal 
for a handsome exhibit of Orchids in variety. 
In addition to the general show there was a class for a collection 
of Narcissi, and many very handsome flowers resulted. The Rev. 
S. Eugene Bourne, Dunston Vicarage, Lincoln, was a splendid first. 
Mr. Downes, gardener to J. T. Bennett Pee, Esq., Cheshunt, was second ; 
M. Cammed, Esq., Loxwood House, Billinghurst, third ; and W. J. 
Grant, Esq., Bassaleg, Newport, fourth. 
Certificated Plants. 
Bougainvillea sgyeciosa svggerha (G. Stanton).—This is a richly 
coloured form of the type (award of merit). 
Cattleya citrina (W. Rapley).—Though keeping the old name, this 
is a distinct improvement on the well-known type. The colour is the 
same, but the flower is of better substance, while the lip has an edge of 
creamy white (flrst-class certificate), 
Cypripedimn Gowerianum magnificum (J. Stafford).—This variety is 
of fine form and of great substance. The flower much resembles the 
type, but is somewhat larger and of finer colour (award of merit). 
Dendrolium Hildebrandti (Baron Schroder).—The sepals and petals 
of this Dendrobium are creamy white, the lip being of the same shade, 
with a yellow throat (award of merit). 
Dendrobium Paxtoni superbum (J. Johnson).—This is a much im¬ 
proved form of the well known type (award of merit). 
Lalio-Cattleya Epicasta (J. Veitch «fc Sons).—This is one of the 
finest bigeneric hybrids that this (or any other) firm has introduced. It 
is the result of a cross between Cattleya Warscewiezi and Laslia pumila, 
of which the latter was the seed parent. The sepals are narrow, long, 
and of the most pleasing shade of purplish rose, the petals being broad, 
of great substance, and also of that colour but in a rather deeper shade. 
The lip, however, may be termed the best feature. The outer edge is deep 
purplish rose shading to bright maroon, then comes a band of pure 
white shading to yellow, the base of the throat being bright purplish 
rose. The illustration, fig. 60, page 353 (sketched] at the Drill Hall), 
will convey to our readers the form of this handsome flower (first-class 
certificate). 
Lycaste trifoliata Lehmani (W. L. Lewis & Co.).—This is a charming 
Lycaste. The sepals are pale green, and the petals white tinged with 
green. The lip is very much fimbriated and of the same colour as the 
petals (awatd of merit). 
Polyanthus Hermand (G. F. Wilson).—This is a very beautiful 
variety with rich purplish blue flowers of large size (award of merit). 
Pteris cretica Wimsetti (H. B. May).—This is a very charming 
crested form of the popular P, erotica (award of merit). 
Rose Marchioness of Londonderry (Paul & Son).—This is a fine 
Hybrid Perpetual with creamy white flowers of fine form (award of 
merit). 
Rose Bridesmaid (Paul & Son)—This Rose belongs to the Tea 
section, and is of good substance. The colour is pale salmon pink (award 
of merit). 
Tropceolum Coolgardie (H. B. May). — This is a very floriferous 
yellow coloured kind that will doubtless be of much value for pot culture 
(award of merit). 
The Primula Conference, 
Under the presidency of Professor Michael Foster, F.R.S., a Con¬ 
ference on Primulas was held in the hall, at which a paper on “ New 
Primulas ” was read by Mr. J. G. Baker, F.R.S., and another on the 
