February 16,1894 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Edward Hill, H. Williams, T. B. Haywood, W. H. Protheroe, and 
W. Cobb. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, sent a fine group of Orchids, 
amongst which Cattleya amethystoglossa, Oiontoglossum Edwardi, 
Lycaste lanipes, L. costata superba, and Lselio-Cattleya Hon. Mrs. 
Astor were conspicuous. A first-class certificate was awarded for the 
last named, a description of which will be found below (silver Flora 
medal). Messrs. Heath «& S ms, Cheltenham, staged a small group of 
a seedling Cypripedium (Boxalli X villosum), and a few Cattleyas. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Upper Clapton, sent an interesting collection, 
which made a bright display. Amongst these a fine plant of Cattleya 
Percivaliana var., Phalrenopsis Schillerinum, Odontoglossums, and 
Cypripediums in variety, were most noticeable (silver Flora medal). 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, had a brightly coloured group, 
comprising Lmlia harpophylla, L. anceps Sanderiana, Trichopilia suavis, 
and others (silver Banksian medal). Some cut blooms of Orchids came 
from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, and a botanical certificate 
was awarded for Listrostachys porrigans. R. J. Measures, Esq., Cam¬ 
bridge Lodge, Camberwell, secured a botanical certificate for Pleuro- 
thalis Roezll, and an award of merit for Cypripedium Fraseri. Mr. 
G. Young, Keyfield Nursery, St. Albans, gained an award of merit 
for Phalrenopsis Youngi, which is described below. C. L. N, Ingram, 
Esq., Elstead House, Godaiming, sent Cypripedium Captain Lendy, and 
an award of merit was adjudged. T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, 
Manchester, sent a fine plant of Lycaste Skinneri alba. Stand Hall 
variety. A cultural commendation was awarded. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., Burford Lodge, Dorking, had a large 
collection of choice species and varieties. The showy Sophronites 
grandiflora, Ada aurantiaca, Dendrobiums in variety, and Masdevallia 
ignea were conspicuous in this group (silver Flora medal). Botanical 
certificates were awarded for Catasetum barbatum spinosum, Dendro- 
bium purpureum candidum, and Masdevallia picturata. Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Sons, Upper Holloway, were also well represented, 
this firm showing a large collection of Orchids and other plants. The 
most noticeable Orchids were fine plants of Dendrobium nobile, 
D. Leechianum, Cypripediums, and Odontoglossums (silver Flora 
medal). 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nurseries, King’s Road, 
Chelsea, exhibited a collection of choice Orchids with other plants. 
The former included Laelio-Cattleya Tydea, and Cypripedium God- 
seffiinum, for both of which awards of merit were adjudged (a silver 
Flora medal was recommended for the group). E. H. Woodhall, Esq., 
St. Nichol’s House, Scarborough, had a fine sp’ke of Cypripedium 
Rothschildianura (cultural commendation), and other Orchids. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
AinaryllU Major Wilson (J. Veitch & Sons).—A magnificent variety 
with large bright scarlet segments. The plant exhibited had one scape 
which bore three flowers (award of merit). 
Amygdaluspersiea var. magnifioa (J. Veitch & Sons).—An exceed¬ 
ingly beautiful early flowering Amygdalus. The flowers are semi-double, 
bright rosy red (first-c ass certificate). 
Calanthe Baron Schroder (Baron Schroder).—This is a beautiful 
form, and one of the richest coloured Calanthes in cultivation. The 
lip is a deep crimson magenta shade, the sepals and petals being a little 
lighter (first-class certificate). 
Camellia Exquisite (W. Paul & Son).—A splendid variety with 
fine blooms of a rosy cerise colour (first-class certificate). 
Cyclamen Sultan (J. May).—A richly coloured variety, with dark 
crimson flowers (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Godseffianum (J. Veitch «fe Sons).—The result of a 
cross between C. hirsutissimum and C. villosum Boxalli. The upper 
sepil is dark shining brown with a green margin, the petals being reddish 
purple spotted brown. The lip is lighter coloured than the petals 
(award of merit). 
Cypripedium Fraseri (R. J. Measures, Esq.).—A distinct hybrid, 
the result of a cross between C. hirsutissimum and C. Argus. The upper 
sepal is reddish brown with darker veins, the petals being spotted dark 
chocolate. The lip is a rich reddish brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Captain Lendy (C. L. N. Ingram, Esq).—A very fine 
hybrid, being the result of a cross between C. Boxalli and “ Chas. 
Canuam ” The upper sepal is large, shining brown, mottled green, 
with a light margin. The petals are similarly coloured, and the lip is 
buff and pale brown (award of merit). 
Draccena Barroni (0. F. Bause).—A useful decorative variety with 
broad dark brownish-green leaves margined with red (award of merit). 
Draccena Princess May (B. S. Williams & Sons).—An attractive 
narrow leaved variety useful for decorative purposes. The leaves are 
dark bronzy green margined red (award of merit). 
Galcandra Bevoniana (Walter Cobb, Esq ).—A pretty Orchid with 
brown sepals and white lip striped purplish crimson (award of merit). 
Lcciio.Cattleya Hon. Mrs. Astor (F. Sander & Co.)—This is a 
beautiful bigeneric hybrid, being the result of a cross between Cattleya 
Gaskeiliana and Lselia xanthina. The petals and sepals are buff yellow, 
as is the base of the lip on the outside. The tip of the lip is bright 
violet magenta, the throat being orange and brown (first-class 
certifi'-ate). 
Lcclio-Cattleya Tydea (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a pretty bigeneric 
hybri’i. The parents were Cattleya Trianm and Lfelia pumila. The 
sepals and lip are rosy mauve, the lip being a rich crimson (award of 
merit). 
Phalccnopsis Youngi (G. Young, Esq.).—An attractive species with 
medium-sized flowers. The sepals and petals are white tinted rose, the 
lip being spotted violet and reddish brown (award of merit). 
Primula White Perfection (H. Cannell & Son).—A large flowered 
variety of sterling merit. The blooms are borne in huge trusses well 
above the foliage (award of merit). 
Pavonia intermedia Kermesiana (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—An attrac¬ 
tive plant, with brightly coloured magenta crimson flowers (first-class 
certificate). 
Rhododendron multicolor Mrs. Heal (J, Veitch & Sons).—This is a 
charming dwarf-growing Rhododendron. The plants exhibited were 
about 9 inches in height, but profusely flowered. The blooms are an 
inch or so in diameter, white, with orange coloured stamens (first-class 
certificate). 
Senecio Ghieshreghti (sy^- gi'andifolius) (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—• 
A very showy plant, with large heads a foot across of yellow flowers, 
and handsome leaves (first-class certificate). 
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 
The annual general meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society was 
held in the Council Room, 117, Victoria Street, Westminster, on Tuesday 
afternoon. Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., President of the Society, 
occupied the chair, and was supported by the members of the Council. 
There was a large attendance of Fellows, the room being well filled. 
After reading the notice convening the meeting, the Secretary, the Rev, 
W. Wilks, read the minutes of the previous annual general meeting. 
Messrs. J. Cheal and H. Turner were appointed scrutineers of the ballot 
relative to the election of new members of the Council. Forty-two new 
Fellows were then elected. 
Dr. Hogg moved a resolution that the best thanks of the Society 
be tendered the retiring members of the Council, Messrs. S Courtauld, 
D. Morris, and G. Paul, for the services they had rendered during the 
past year. From the many years of experience of the Council and the 
Society he well knew that the office was no sinecure, and he had much 
pleasure in moving the resolution. Mr. W. Marshall seconded the 
motion, which was unanimously adopted. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., in moving the adoption of the Report, 
which was taken as read, said he believed it was the tenth occasion of 
this kind on which he had presided. If he compared the slate of the 
Society now to what it previously was, it would almost exhaust the 
sources of gratification. Their position now was tor,ally different to 
what it formerly was. There was a most cordial agreement between 
the members of the Council, and they did their best in forwarding the 
work. Reviewing the past year it would be seen that the sources of new 
Fellows were not exhausted, and in mentioning this he miijht refer to a 
few figures. In 1889 the subscriptions were £2136, and in 1893, £3258. 
The Fellows elected between January 1890 and December 1893 
numbered 1657, being an average of 414 a year. Then to prove the 
popularity of the Journal of the Society, the sale in 1889 was practically 
none, and during 1893 copies to the value of £133 had been sold (hear, 
hear). They were indebted to the authors of the papers published in 
the Journal, and to the gentlemen who edited it. As regards the shows, 
they all knew how popular the one held in the Temple Gardens had 
become. This year it was to be kept open for three days instead of two 
as on previous occasions. Since 1888 the receipts from this Show had 
gradually increased until last year they amounted to £683, against a cost 
of £495, leaving a gain of £188. They were under yreat obligation to 
the Benchers of the Inner Temple for allo ving them to hold their 
exhibition in the Gardens. With reference to Chiswick Gardens, these 
were maintained at an average annual expenditure of £1205, and the 
work accomplished there during the past year is referred to in the 
report. He could only find one thing about which to express regret, and 
that was the Show at the Agricultural Hall. From a horticultural 
point of view it was a splendid exhibition, and he was sure that no one 
went there without coming away satisfied. It was to be regretted, 
however, that the attendance was so poor on that occasion. One or two 
complaints had been heard that their fortnightly meetings were not 
sufficiently known. He did not know how this could be improved, but 
would be obliged if the representatives of the Press would render 
assistance. Financially the position of the Society was very good. The 
surplus was not quite so large as he should like to see, but they had 
recently been able to invest £1000 in consols (hear, hear). It had been 
suggested by a member of the Council that this sum should form the 
nucleus of a fund with which to provide a home for the Society in the 
not very remote future. (Cheers.) The Drill Hall was not an ideal place, 
but he did not feel so disposed to condemn it so strongly as had some 
Fellows. Sir Trevor concluded by eulogising the members of the staff, 
and being seconded by Mr. Cannell the report was adopted. 
Mr. F. R. Parker suggested that the Society should hold provincial 
exhibitions in various parts of the country. There were, he was sure, 
many localities where the R.H.S, would be welcomed. Then as regards 
the Lindley Library, he thought that a catalogue of the books should 
be published, and means taken to make the conditions ruling the 
Library better known to Fellows. He considered the Journals of great 
value, inasmuch as they formed a link, as it were, connecting the home 
of the S iciety to the distant Fellows, and it would be a disaster were 
they discontinued. 
Mr. W. Marshall inquired whether there was any truth in the state¬ 
ment regardingnegotiations between the Royal Horticultural Society and 
the Imperial Institute. Mr Ranger Johnson thought that the fortnightly 
exhibitions could be made known by a little judicious advertising. 
