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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
January 18, 1834. 
Banksian medal). A grand collection of Amaryllises was shown by Mr. 
Perkins, gardener to the Hon. W. F. D. Smith, M.P,, Greenlands, 
Henley-on-Thames, and also a handsomely flowered specimen of Den- 
drobium Cooksoni (silver Banksian medal). 
Mr. C. Holden, Cl, Warwick Eoad, Ealing, staged a group of foliage and 
berries, in the arrangement of which much taste was displayed (vote of 
thanks). Messrs. J. Laing&Son, Forest Hill, exhibited an attractive group 
of foliage and flowering plants, amongst the most noticeable of which 
were Crotons, Anthuriums, Cyclamens, Orchids, and Palms (silver 
Flora medal). Mr. W. Stevens, gardener to W. Thompson, Esq., Walton 
G ranee, Stone, showed plants of Eucharis Stevensi in fine condition. 
Mr. T. W. Whillans, gardener to the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim, 
received awards of merit for Carnations John Peter Eugus and Sir H. 
Calcroft, which are described below. Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Eeading, 
exhibited a basket each of Primula sinensis Moss Curled Double Lilac, 
a charming variety, P. s. Moss Curled Fern-leaf, a variety with beauti¬ 
fully curled leaves and single white flowers, and P. s. Moss Curled 
double alba magnifica, a dwarf growing kind with white flowers 
slightly tinged with rose. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, 
showed some splendid Primulas, amongst the best of which were 
Canterbury, Invicta, My Favourite, Swanley White and New Pink 
(bronze Banksian medal). Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, staged 
an excellently grown plant of Balantium (Dicksonia) culcita. Mr. 
Eobert Owen, Maidenhead, staged some fine Chrysanthemums, the best 
blooms being New Year’s Gift, Good Gracious, and W. G. Nevill. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Eeq. (in the chair); 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O'Brien, S. Courtauld, E. Hill J. Gabriel, 
H. Chapman, J. Douglas, W. Cobb, W. H. White, W. H. Protheroe, 
T. Statter, T. W. Bond, H. Ballantine, A. H. Smee, H. M. Pollett, De B. 
Crawshay, T. B. Haywood, and E. B. White. 
Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, exhibited a large group of all the 
finest varieties of the white Lselia anceps, including L. a. Schrdderiana 
and L. a. Sandenana, with about 250 large and splendidly formed 
blossoms; one spike had six blossoms, and another on the same plant 
five blooms. One plant carried sixty blossoms. Besides those mentioned 
were the unique variety L. a. Ashworthiana (first-class certificate), 
L. a. Hollidayana, and others. Messrs. Sander also had some splendid 
Cypripediums. Among these were C. Lathamianum, C. Calypso, Oak- 
wood var., and C. Godsefiianum. An award of merit was adjudged for 
Calanthe-Phaio Arnoldim, a beautiful bigeneric hybrid, shown by the 
same firm, to whom a silver-gilt Flora medal was recommended. 
Norman C. Cookson, Esq , Oakwood, Wylam-on-Tyne, sent several good 
"Calanthes, and obtained awards of merit for C. William Murray and 
C. Bryan. These are described below. J. Crispin, Esq., Chester Park, 
Fishpond, Bristol, sent a box of cut Cypripediums, comprising many of 
the best forms in cultivation (bronze Banksian medal). Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., Burford Lodge, Dorking, had an interesting group of 
Dendrobiums and other Orchids (silver Banksian medal). An award of 
merit was given for Dendrobium Hebe, which is referred to elsewhere. 
Botanical certificates were awarded for Epidendrum polybulbon, a 
miniature species, and for Mormodes Eolfei. 
A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Wallington (gardener, Mr. G. W. 
Cummins), sent a fine spike of Odontoglossum ramosissimum, and G. H. 
Goulten, Esq., Somerset Villa, County Park Eoad, had a dark Cypri- 
pedium named C. Goultenianum. T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, 
sent some Cypripediums, and Calanthe Florence was shown by Mr. 
J. Fitt, Welwyn, Herts, and for which an award of merit was adjudged. 
A. J. Hollington, Esq., Forty Hill, Enfield, staged some Cypripediums, 
.and a few fine spikes of Lmlia anceps came from W. H. Evans, Esq., 
Forde Abbey, Chard. A splendid spike of Cyperorchis elegans, and 
some of Bulbophyllum comosum came from the Eoyal Botanic Gardens, 
Glasnevin, E. J. Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, staged 
a large coPection of Cypripediums, for which a silver medal was 
recommended. Messrs. 15. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, also 
had Cypripediums in splendid condition, the fine C. Pitcherianum, 
Williams’ var., being particularly good (silver Banksian medal). W. 
Thompson, Esq., Walton Grange, Stone, sent a plant of Odontoglossum 
Eossi majus Stevensi, a very fine form. C. W. Finckens, Esq., Hoyland 
Hall, Barnsley, had some Odontoglossums and a good variety of Laelia 
anceps SchroJeriana. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Eoyal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, staged a 
small collection of Cypripediums and Dendrobiums. A first-class 
certificate was awarded for Cypripedium X Morganise Langleyense. A 
similar honour went to Messrs. Veitch & Sons for C. Adrastus, which 
is described below'. F. Wigan, Esq., Clare Lawn, East Sheen, S.W. 
(gardener, Mr. W. H. Young), secured a first-class certificate for a plant 
of the beautiful Dendrobium atro-violaceum. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., 
Clapton, sent an interesting group of Orchids, and a silver Banksian 
medal was recommended. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Calanthe Bryan (Norman C. Cookson, Esq.).—A distinct hybrid with 
a fine spike of flow'ers. It is the result of a cross between C. vestita 
rubro-oculata and C. Williamsi. The flowers are creamy white W'ith a 
rich purplish crimson centre (award of merit). 
Calanthe-Phaio Arnoldlce (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a pretty 
bigeneric hybrid, being the result of a cross between Calanthe Eegnieri 
and Phaius grandiflora. The sepals and petals are tinted terra cotta 
suffused pink, and the lip is a charming pale rose shade (award of 
merit). 
Calanthe Florence (J. H. Fitt).—A fine hybrid from C. Bella and ^ 
C. Veitchi. The flowers are deep pink suffused with white, and very 
pretty (award of merit). 
Calanthe William Murray (N. C. Cookson, Esq.).—This is the result 
of a cross between C. vestita rubro-oculata and C. Williamsi. The 
sepals and petals are white, the lips being a deep pink, with a rich 
crimson centre (award of merit). 
Carnation Sir Henry Calcroft (T. Whillans).—A splendid bloom, of 
good form, and dark red colour (award of merit). 
Carnation John Peter Bvgus. —A bright red flower of medium size, 
faintly scented (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Adrastus (J. Veitch & Sons).—A very distinct hybrid, 
the result of a cross between C. villosum Boxalli and C. Leeanum. 
The upper sepal is white at the tip, with a green base, the whole being 
spotted brown. The petals and lips are shiny reddish brown and 
yellowish green (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium x Morganice Langleyense (J. Veitch & Sons).—A fine 
variety, the parents being C. Stonei platytsenium and superbiens, the 
first named of which it resembles (first class certificate). 
Dendrohium atro-violaeeum (F. Wigan, Esq.).—A beautiful species 
that attracted much notice. The plant shown bore two spikes of bloom, 
one carrying eight flowers. The sepals and petals are pale yellow 
spotted brown, the lip being green and rich violet (first-class 
certificate). 
Dendrohium Eehe (Sir T. Lawrence).—A pretty hybrid, the parents 
being D. Findleyanum and D. Ainsworthi. The sepals and petals are 
creamy white, tipped and veined rosy lilac. The lip is pale yellow, 
with a deep violet blotch in the throat (award of merit). 
Loelia anceps Ashworthi (F. Sander & Co.) —This is a very distinct 
and beautiful variety. The sepals and petals are white, the latter being 
very broad, while the lip is white spotted violet. The throat is 
veined violet and yellow (first-class certificate). 
The Weather in London. — During the past week the 
weather in the metropolis has been exceptionally mild, contrasting 
greatly with the previous week. Bright sunshine prevailed on some 
days, whilst on others, including Sunday, much rain fell. Monday and 
Tuesday were fine, but Wednesday opened dull, and at the time of 
going to press it is raining. 
- Weather in the North. —In marked contrast to that of the 
preceding, the weather of last week has been throughout unseasonably 
mild. The rapid thaw which set in on the 9th soon dispersed the snow. 
Since then high southerly and westerly winds have prevailed and a good 
deal of rain has fallen. The 12th was a fine day, and Sunday particu¬ 
larly so, both day and evening. On the morning of Monday there was a 
very slight touch of frost, the day was drizzly, and the evening very wet. 
Tuesday morning was showery with high southerly w'ind.—B. D., 
S. Perthshire. 
- The Council of the Eoyal Horticultural Society.— 
According to the by-laws of the Eoyal Horticultural Society three 
members of the Council now retire, these being Messrs. S. Courtauld, 
D. Morris, and G. Paul. The Fellows recommended for the vacancies, 
which will be filled at the annual general meeting to be held on 
February 13 th, are Sir Alex. J. Arbuthnot, K.C.S.I., Sir John Edwards 
Moss, Bart., and Mr. Chas. E. Shea. The following gentlemen are 
recommended by the Council as officers ;—President : Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart. Treasurer : Mr. Philip Crowley. Secretary, Eev. W. 
Wilks, M.A. Auditors : Messrs. Harry Turner, Henry Williams, and 
A. H. Pearson. 
- Death of Mr. William Ingram.—W ith regret we record 
the death of Mr. W. Ingram, the well-known gardener at Belvoir Castle, 
Grantham, which took place on the 9.h ins*^. Mr. Ingram was born in 
1820 at Frogmore, where his father had charge of the Eoyal Gardens, 
and was therefore in his seventy-fourth year. Whilst a youth he had 
the management of the famous Vine at Cumberland Lodge. In 184G he 
went to France for the sake of learning the language, and of attending 
the lectures of MM. Milne-Edwards, Brongniart, and Adren de Jussieu. 
Eeturning to England, he was appointed to take charge of the gardens 
at Hatfield, and in 1853 he proceeded to Belvoir Castle. Mr. Ingram 
made Belvoir famous by the spring flower gardening which has been 
extensively conducted for a number of years. The position, the lower 
part of the slope of a bold tree-clad eminence, was an ideal one for spring 
gardens, and it was turned to the best account by the genuine gardener 
