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and Carnation Mrs. H. Cannell, were shown by Messrs. H. Cannell and 
Sons, Swanley and Eynsford. A splendid group of flowering plants, 
including amongst others Azalea mollis. Lilacs, and Olivias, was 
exhibited by Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Victoria and Paradise 
Nurseries, Upper Holloway (silver Flora medal). Mr. Elliott, Stourvale 
Nursery, Christchurch, staged a very large plant of Calla aethiopica, 
also C. Little Gem, and Freesias. Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, Roupell Park 
Nurseries, Norwood, showed a group of handsome foliage plants, in¬ 
cluding Caladiums, Dracaenas, Palms, and small Ferns (silver Banksian 
medal). Messrs. F. Sander & Co. exhibited plants of Coleus Mrs. 
F. Sander, which was accorded an award of merit (see below), Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, showed a collection 
of Clivias, Staphylea colchica. Rhododendron Niobe, and R. Ne Plus 
Ultra (awards of merit, see below), and also a basket of Azalea carminata 
splendens (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. W. Cutbush <fe Sons, High- 
gate, N., exhibited a charming group of plants. Amongst the best of 
these were Epacrises, Ericas, Boronias, Dendrobiums, and Cypripediums 
(silver Banksian medal). 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son showed plants of Japanese Camellias, 
comprising The Mikado, Lady McCulloch, and Lady Mackinnon, G. F. 
Wilson, Esq., Weybridge, showed a plant and blooms of blue Primroses, 
which possessed remarkable density of colour. The same exhibitor 
showed three seedling Narcissi. A plant of Calla Pride of the Congo, 
a yellow coloured variety with a small spathe, was shown by Mr. Bain, 
gardener to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bt., Dorking. Anthurium Roth- 
schildianum compactum was also staged by Mr. Bain. Splendid flowers of 
the Sutton Anemones were shown by Messrs. Hubert & Mauger, Guernsey. 
An award of merit was accorded to Mr. W. Whiteley, The Nurseries, 
Hillingdon, for Imantophyllum miniatum, Hillingdon variety (see 
below). Mr. Leach, Albury Park Gardens, was deservedly given an 
award of merit for Azalea albicans (see below). Messrs, Veitch & Sons 
staged baskets of Rhododendron racemosum, Shortia galacifolia, and 
Loropetalum chinense (first-class certificate, see below). Messrs. 
J, & J. Hayes, Lower Edmonton, showed pots of Primula sinensis 
Magnum Bonum. Aldborough Anemone flowers were shown by Mr. 
Allan, gardener to Lord Suffield, Gunton Park, Norwich. Vriesia 
Rex, shown by Mons. L, iDuval, 8, Rue de I’Ermitage, Versailles, 
France, received an award of merit (see below). 
Orchid Committee. —Present : H. J, Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. Jas. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, F. Sander, W. H. 
Protheroe, T. W. Bond, H, Ballantine, C. J. Lucas, R. Brooman White, 
T. Statter, J, T. Gabriel, H. J. Chapman, E. Hill, W. H. White, 
H. Williams, T. B. Haywood, W. Cobb, and S. Courtauld, 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, N., staged a handsome collec¬ 
tion of Orchids. Particularly prominent were Trichopilia suavis, 
Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums, Cypripediums, and Phalaenopsis (silver 
Banksian medal). The group arranged by Mr. Cragg, gardener to 
W. C. Walker, Esq., Winchmore Hill, comprised Cymbidiums, Dendro¬ 
biums, and Cattleyas (silver Banksian medal). One of the most 
charming exhibits amongst the Orchids was that from Messrs. B. S. 
Williams & Son. It included, amongst others, Odontoglossums, Cypri¬ 
pediums, Dendrobiums, Vandas, Coelogynes, and Tricocentrum tigrinum 
(award of merit, see below, silver Flora medal). A fine group of 
Cymbidiums Lowianum and eburneum, and Coelogyne cristata was 
staged by Messrs. Collins & Collins, Cumberland Park Nurseries, 
Willesden Junction (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. H. Low & Co., 
Clapton, arranged a group of Orchids. Odontoglossums formed the 
prominent feature (silver Banksian medal). Phalsenopsis Cynthia was 
also shown by Messrs. Low. 
Messrs. Sander & Co. had a grand exhibit, including Lycaste 
Skinneri Mrs. H. Ballantine (award of merit, see below) ; Cypri- 
pedium Rothschildianum, Phaius Marthre, a cross between Blumei and 
tnberculosus, awarded a first-class certificate, and will be found 
described below. Cattleya Schroderre, Phaius Cooksoni, Cymbidium 
Lowianium, Dendrobium Phalfenopsis Schrbderianum, Angrsecum 
Sanderianum, Odontoglossums and Cattleya Trianse alba (silver Flora 
medal). Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, showed Miltonia flavescens 
grandiflora, Dendrobium Euryalus, a cross between D. nobile and 
Ashworthi, Phalaenopsis Vesta (see below), Chysis Chelsoni, Dendrobium 
Cybele (award of merit, see below), D. Virginia (first-class certificate, 
see below), D. splendidissimum, and Cymbidium eburneo-Lowianum. 
J. Gurney Fowler, Woodford, Essex, showed some splendidly grown and 
flowered specimens of Cattleya Trianae, and also miscellaneous Orchids, 
Palms and Ferns (two silver Flora medals). A group of choice Orchids 
was arranged by Mr. White, gardener to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Burford 
Lodge, Dorking. Amongst the best were Odontoglossum excellens var. 
Chrysomelanum (first class certificate, see below), Dendrobium Kingi- 
anum album (botanical certificate), Dendrobium cucullatum, 
Masdevallia gargantua (first-class certificate, see below, silver Flora 
medal). 
W. Thompson, Esq., Walton Grange, Stone, received a cultural 
commendation for a magnificent piece of Dendrobium Wardianum. 
Mr. Murray, gardener to N. C. Cookson, Esq., Oakwood, Wylam, was 
awarded a first-class certificate for Dendrobium Sibyl, a cross between 
Liuawianum and bigibbum, which will be found described below. 
Botanical certificates were awarded to Calanthe striata and 
Pleurothallis asterophora from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Glasnevin. 
A very handsome specimen of Dendrobium splendidissum grandiflorum, 
carrying a large number of small blooms, and also miscellaneous Orchids 
came from T. Statter, Esq. (silver Flora medal), Some good forms 
of Vanda Cathcarti came from Mr. Iggulden, Marston Gardens, Frome 
(first-class certificate, see below). Baron Schroder, The Dell,Egham, 
sent magnificent spikes of some rare forms of Odontoglossum (small 
gold medal). An award of merit was accorded to R. J. Measures, Esq., 
Camberwell, for Cattleya Loddigesi (see below). From the same 
source came Laslia superbiens (see below), and also Pleurothallis Bar- 
beriana, and P. Grobyi, each of which received a botanical certificate. 
A cultural commendation was given to Mr. Billington, gardener to 
W. R. Lee, Esq., Audenshaw, for Dendrobium splendidissimum Lee- 
anum. Mr. Cummins, gardener to A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, 
Hackbridge, sent Phaius Blumeri, and was accorded an award of merit 
(see below). 
Certificates and Awards. 
Azalea albicans (Duke of Northumberland). — A most floriferous 
variety of the mollis type, with almost pure white flowers (award of 
merit). 
Cattleya Loddigesi (R. .1. Measures, Esq.).—Larger than the ordi¬ 
nary type, with a beautifully frilled lip. 
Clivia (Imantophyllum) miniatum Hilling don variety (yT. Whiteley), 
—A handsome kind, with a shapely truss of a bright brick-red colour, 
with a pale yellow throat (award of merit). 
Coelogyne Mossiee (J. L. Moss, Esq ).—This is said to be a new 
species, but much resembles ocellata. The sepals and petals are pure 
white, throat white margined with yellow (first-class certificate). 
Coleus Mrs, F, Sander (F. Sander & Co.).—A remarkably showy 
variety, the leaves being white, green, red, and brown. The habit of 
the plant is dwarf and branching (award of merit). 
Dendrobium Cybele (J. Veitch &iSons).—The growth of this hybrid is 
between nobile and Findleyanum, and showing evidences of both 
parents. The sepals and petals resemble the pollen parent; the lip is 
white slightly tipped rose, and with a rich dark throat (award of 
merit). 
Dendrobium Sibyl (Norman Cookson). — The sepals and petals 
bluish-purple in colour, darker towards the tips, lip flattish, white 
purple tip and pale yellow throat, spotted brown (first-class certificate). 
Dendrobium Virginia (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a hybrid between 
Bensoniae and japonica, the former being the pollen parent. The sepals 
and petals are white, the lip being of that colour, but having a brownish- 
red throat (first-class certificate). 
Lcelia superbiens (R. J. Measures).—The spike staged carried nine 
flowers, which were much paler in colour than the ordinary type. 
Loropetalum chinense (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a very dwarf¬ 
growing plant, the flowers of which are white and very narrow petalled 
(first-class certificate). 
Lycaste Skinneri Mrs. H, Ballantine (Sander & Co.).—The sepals 
of this variety are broad, very delicate rose in colour, petals deep rose 
tipped with white, lip pure white with yellow throat (award of merit). 
Masdevallia gargantua (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—Of the Chimera 
section, the flower is of thick flesh, pale sepal and petals, with a broad 
very dark lip (first-class certificate^ 
Odontoglossum excellens chrysomelanum (Sir Trevor Lawrence).— 
This only varies from the type in being paler in colour (first-class 
certificate). 
Phaius MarthcB (Sander & Co.).—This is a hybrid between Blumei 
and tuberculosus, and has buff coloured sepals and petals, very pale pink 
lip with yellow stripe extending into the throat, the sides being brown 
striped with yellow (first-class certificate). 
Phaius Blumei (A. H. Smee, Esq.).— A species introduced from 
Dutch East New Guinea, light brown sepals and petals, white lip, 
orange-yellow throat (award of merit). 
'Phalcenopsis Vesta (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a cross between 
P. rosea leucaspes and Aphrodite. The flowers are very much in the 
style of P. rosea in the petals and sepals, but much larger, the lip being 
broad and richly coloured (award of merit). 
Rhododendron Ne Plus Ultra (J. Veitch & Sons)—A handsome 
variety, with rich crimson scarlet flowers of good size. The habit of this 
plant is good (award of merit). 
Rhododendron Niohe (J. Veitch & Sons).— A fine variety, with 
soft yellow flowers. (Award of merit). 
Streptocarpus Wendlandi (Sutton & Sons).—A showy species carrying 
its blue and white flowers on a long stalk. The leaves are of enormous 
size and substance (first-class certificate). 
Tricocentrum tigrinum (B. S. Williams & Son).—The leaves of this 
species are of much substance, flowering at the base. The bloom has a 
broad white lip, purple on each side of the throat, and brown and 
yellow sepals and petals (award of merit). 
Vanda Cathcarti grandiflora (W. Iggulden).—Sepals and petals 
much darker than the typical form, the lip being more broad and open. 
The colour throughout is very rich (first-clss? certificatt^). 
Vriesia Rex (Duval).—The spike is of good size, with rich crimson 
bracts (award of merit). 
Lecture on the Trees and Shrubs of Japan. 
At the afternoon meeting at the Drill Hall Mr. Jas. H. Veitch read 
an admirable essay on the trees and shrubs of Japan Sir Alexander 
Arbuthnot, Bart., was in the chair, and the attendance was large. 
In opening, the essayist referred briefly to the exceptional richness 
of the flora of Japan,which he ascribed to the position of the country. 
The species of trees and shrubs indigenous to the mam island were very 
numerous, more spectally at altitudes from 2500 to 6000 feet above the 
sea level. The climate there was described as very humid and favour- 
