May S3, 1896. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Cattleya Mossias Wagener’a var., Odontoglossum vexillarium, Epiden- 
drum Stamfordianum, Dendrobium Bensoaiie, Aerides Fieldingi, Laelia 
purpurata in variety, and very many others. 
Odontoglossums were the feature in the arrangement of Mr. 
D. Masterton, gardener to Welbore S. Ellis, Esq., Hazelbourne, Dorking, 
high quality being combined here with good numbers. Crispums and 
Alexandraes were extremely diversified, as also were the vexillariums. 
Others seen were Coradenei,cordatum, Pescatorei, and citrosmum (small). 
Added to these were Cattleya Mossias, C. gigas, C. Mendeli, Cypripe- 
dium bellatulum, C. Chamberlaiuianum, and a few other kinds. 
Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to Earl Percy, Syon House, Brentford, 
sent Orchids which, intermingled with Ferns and Palms, produced a 
very charming effect. Amongst these Orchids were Cypripedium 
barbatum, Cattleya Mossite in variety, C. Skinneri, Cymbidium 
Lowianum, Laelia purpurata, Odontoglossum cordatum, O. Alexandras, 
and numerous others. 
Mr. Jules Hye, Leysen, sent a plant of a superb Cattleya Law- 
renceana named atro-rubens, which was deservedly accorded an award 
of merit. From the same source came Miltonia Bleuiana virginalis, 
first-class certificate ; Cypripedium Lawrenceanum Hyeanum superbum, 
Laelio-Cattleya Hippolyta, and Miltonia vexillaria gigantea. 
Mr. Ch. Vuylsteke, Belgium, was represented by a plant of Odonto¬ 
glossum Pescatorei La Perfection, which re¬ 
ceived an award of merit, a few others also 
being shown by this exhibitor. Mr. J. Cliffe, 
gardener to H. Shaw, Esq., Ashton-under-Lyne, 
sent Odontoglossum Shawianum, Cypripedium 
Victoria Maria, and a fine plant of Dendrobium 
Dalhousianum. Mr. J. Prewett, Hammersmith, 
staged a hybrid Cypripedium that was, how¬ 
ever, passed by the Committee, and Thos. 
Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, exhibited 
an example of Odontoglossum Johnson! carry¬ 
ing a magnificent spike. 
Small but interesting was the exhibit of 
Mr. W. Buckvvell, gardener to M. S. Cooke, 
Esq., Kingston Hill, S.W. It was composed 
of Odontoglossums, Masdevallias, Cattleyas, 
Epidendrums, and others, all in variety and 
good condition. 
In the smaller Orchid tent Messrs. W. L. 
Lewis & Co., Southgate, were in strong force 
with a very handsome arrangement of superb 
Orchids. In this Cattleyas of the Mossiae sec¬ 
tion were excellent and extremely varied, 
comprising many of the best forms in com¬ 
merce. C. Mendelis were also seen, and in 
almost equal numbers, such again being the 
case with Laelia purpurata. Odontoglossums 
were very beautiful, and included crispum, 
vexillarium, and numerous others. Cypri- 
pediums in grand condition were particularly 
noticeable, as also were splendidly grown 
Oncidiums. For Laelia purpurata Bella this 
firm received an award of merit. 
Mr. J. Cypher’s arrangement was very 
imposing, and in every way highly creditable 
to this Cheltenham house. The plants plainly 
denoted splendid culture, and were carrying 
flowers of perfect colour, form, and substance. 
Lselia purpurata in variety somewhat pre¬ 
ponderated, but Cattleyas Mossias and Mendeli 
were also superbly shown. Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums, Cypri- 
psdiums, Masdevallias, and Ada aurantiaca contributed much to the 
general effect. 
One of the most showy of the exhibits in the Orchid section was 
arranged by Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton, and occupied a large 
amount of tabling. Cattleya Mossias were exceptionally fine and 
extremely varied, as also were those of the Mendeli type. Of the latter 
section was a variety named grandls, and for which an award of merit 
was accorded. A like honour was adjudged to an Odontoglossum from 
which the name bad been removed. Cypripediums were also to be seen 
in good condition, besides which were Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums, 
and many other kinds. 
Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Orchid growers, Heaton, Bradford, con¬ 
tributed an extremely chaste and diversified collection, in which Laelia 
purpurata in variety were particularly bright. Cypripedium Elliotti- 
anum, C. bellatulum, C. caudatum, Oiontoglcssums, Cattleyas, and 
Dendrobiums were also very conspicuous. 
Eoses. 
A magnificent group of Roses in pots was exhibited by Messrs. 
Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, who also showtd fine stands of cut 
blooms. The healthy condition and excellent flowers of the former gave 
ample evidence of high culture, as with no exception they were crowned 
wiin blooms. Amorgst many splendid varieties were noted Clare 
Jacquier, Madame C. Guinnoiseau, Caroline Testout, Danemark, White 
Lady, Corinna, Perle des Jardins, Clio, Madame de Watteville, Duchess 
of Albany, Duke of York, William Allan Richardson, Crimson Queen, 
Madame Montet, Crown Prince, and several plants of the fine Tea Rose 
Plochantress. Amongst the cut blooms which added much to the beauty 
of the display were Jeannie D.ckson, Perle des Jardins, Spenser, 
Niphetos, Duke of Teck, Dr. Andry, Grace Darling, Crimson Queen, 
Victor Verdier, Mrs. John Laing, Corinna, White Lady, Lady Henry 
Grosvenor, La France, Margaret Dickson, Marie Van Houtte, and 
L’Ideal. 
An excellent collection of Roses was exhibited by Mr. C. Turner, Slough, 
amongst which fine plants of the bright and well-known Crimson 
Rambler played a conspicuous part, the extreme beauty of this variety 
being shown in well-flowered examples of bushes and standards. 
It must not be thought, however, that this was the only one worthy 
of note, as all others were of an equally high order of merit, and 
consisted of well-flowered plants of Margaret Dickson, La France, 
Juno, Mrs. J. Laing, Mar^chal Niel, Edward Morren, Celine Forestier, 
Ulrich Brunner, Edith Gifford, Madame Lacharme, WRliam Allan 
Richardson, Camille Bernardin, Dr. Andre, Mrs. Paul, Madame Victor 
Verdier, Madame Lacharme, together with several others of quality by 
no means inferior. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were also represented with a fine 
group of plants, all well grown, and crowned with large and well-formed 
blooms in great variety. Chiefly conspicuous in the exhibit were Mar^chal 
Niel, Mrs. Paul, Catherine Soupert, Captain Hayward, Paul’s Early 
Blush, Merveille de Lyon, William Warden, Turner’s Crimson Rambler, 
Paul’s Carmine Pillar, La France, Margaret Dickson, Francois Level, 
FIG. 74.—ODONTOGLOSSUM CEISPUM XANTHOTES., 
Captain Hayward, Edouard Morren, Ulrich Brunner, Violette Bouyer, - 
Elise Finger, Etoile de Lyon, together with many others. The whole 
was staged in one corner of the large tent, and it is needless to add 
formed a very conspicuous object. 
A somewhat smaller but equally superb group of Roses was exhibited 
by Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking, Surrey. The plants were 
trained as dwarf specimens, and comprised amongst other varieties- 
well grown plants of Cdline Forestier, Duchesse de Morny, Turner’s ■ 
Crimson Rambler, Madame Lacharme, Anna Alexieff, Comtesse de 
Serenye, John Hopper, Alfred Colomb, Magna Cbarta, and Merveille de' 
Lyon, many of which were carrying an exceedingly large number of' 
flue blooms. 
A pleasing spectacle at the entrance of one of the tents was a small 
but exceedingly pretty group of Roses in pots, exhibited by Mr. Frank 
Cant, Colchester. The flowers were good and in kinds varied, chief 
amongst them being La France, Margaret Dickson, Caroline i'estout, 
Ulrich Brunner, Jeannie Dickson, Marchioness of Londonderry, 
Dr. Andry, Duke of Teck, Mrs. Paul, John Bright, Duke of Edinburgh, 
Merveille de Lyon, Mrs. John Laing, Star of Waltham, Madame George 
Paul, Duke of Connaught, Fisher Holmes, Duchesse de Morny, and 
Captain Christy. 
Mr. W. Rumsey, Waltham Cross, exhibited a flne collection of Roses, 
both in pots and as cut blooms. Amongst the former were well flowered 
plants of The Queen, Miss Hassard, Magna Charta, Crimson Rambler 
and Niphetos, and of the latter Mardchal Niel and Niphetos were 
exceedingly fine. 
Mr. George Mount, Canterbury, staged a superb collection of cut 
Roses, comprised of varieties Baroness Rothschild, Catherine Mermet, 
Mrs. John Laing, The Bride, La France, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, and 
others, all of which were very creditable. 
