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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
April 12,1894. 
hanger Gardens, Hertford, and also flowering sprays of Storap officinalis. 
A charming collection of hardy plants was exhibited by Mr. B. Ladhams, 
Shirley Nurseries, Southampton, which included Pink Ernest Ladhams 
in fine condition. Daffodils in variety. Phlox amoena, Aubrietias, Spirmas, 
Anemones appenina and fulgens (bronze Banksian medal). 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, showed plants of Nicotiana 
affinis variegata. Daffodils and other hardy flowers were'stagfed in 
magnificent condition by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Tottenham. Toe Narcissi included Emperor, Sulphurous plenus, Agnes 
Barr, Johnstoni, poeticus ornatus, Horsefieldi, Barri conspicua, Nelsoni 
aurantius, and Albicans. Amongst the Irises were atropurpurea and 
olbeiensis purpurea grandiflora. Anemones were weil represented by 
fulgens and Rose de Nice, a charming double variety. Muscaris, too, 
were good, as also were Primulas of the Sieboldi type (silver Flora 
medal). Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, staged a collection 
of flowering plants, comprising Acacias, Ericas, Azaleas, Staphylea 
colchica, plants of Calla Little Gem, splendidly flowered, and Epacrises 
(silver Flora medal). An interesting group of hardy shrubs in flower was 
exhibited by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, and was composed of 
Cytisns purpureus pendula, C. scoparius Andreanus, Rhodoracanadensis, 
and Chionanthus virginicus (silver Banksian medal). A group of 
Polyanthus of various colours was arranged by Mr. R. Dean, Rarielagh 
Road, Ealing (silver Banksian medal. Mr. G. Mount, Rose Nurseries, 
Canterbury, staged some beautiful cut Roses, including Mar^chal Niel, 
Niphetos, Catherine Mermet, The Bride, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, 
Innocente Pirola, and Cleopatra (silver Banksian medal). An award of 
merit was accorded for Atragene alpina, staged by Messrs. T. Cripps 
and Son, Tunbridge Wells, wh’c’a is described below. A small group 
of Amaryllises was arranged by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. The varieties 
included Cecilia, Surasion, Speculum (award of merit, see below), 
Cato, and Titan. Finely flowered plants of Epiphyllum Russellianum 
Gartneri were also exhibited by Messrs. Veitch & Sons. A vote of 
thanks was accorded to the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain, Highbury, 
Birmingham, for a leaf of Anthurium Chamberlainianum. A first- 
class certificate was accorded to H. J. Elwes, Esq., Colesborne, for 
Iris (Onocyclus) Helena. For blooms of Rose Lawrence Allen Messrs. 
G. Cooling & Sons, Bath, received an award of merit (see below). 
Clivias, Dielytra spectabilis, and Amaryllises were splendidly shown 
by Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway. Dr. Masters, 
Emperor Frederick, Macrantha, and Holloway Belle (see below) were 
the best of the latter. The Clivias included Ambrose Verschaffelt, 
Lindeni, and Holloway Beauty. A seedling Rhododendron named 
Madame Cuvelier, greatly resembling R. fragrantissimum, was also 
staged by the same firm (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Hugh Low 
and Co., Bush Hill Park Nurseries, Enfield, showed a group of flowering 
plants, including Azaleas, Ericas, Boronias, Eriostemon buxifolium, and 
Acacias (silver Banksian medal), Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, 
Covent Garden, staged fine collections of Tulips and Narcissi, but owing 
to the exclusion of the press from that side of the hall a detailed 
report cannot be given. Mr. Frank Cant, Colchester, staged splendid 
blooms of Roses, amongst which were Madame de Watteville, Souvenir 
d’Elise Vardon, Marie Van Houtte, Mardchal Niel, The Bride, Anna 
Ollivier, Souvenir de S, A. Prince, Jean Ducher, Cleopatra, and Rubens 
(silver-gilt Flora medal). Messrs. R. Veitch & Son, Exeter, showed 
flowering sprays of trees and shrubs. Mr. A. Waterer, Woking, ex¬ 
hibited a plant of Cedrus atlantica aurea. Capt. Torrens, Hayes, Kent, 
sent a plant of Wistaria sinensis purpurea grown in a pot, and A. 
Bartholomew, Esq., Reading, a plant of Iris Robinsoniana in flower. 
Orchid Committee —Present: Sir Trevor Lawrence (in the chair); 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, W. H. Protheroe, Walter Cobb, E. Hill, 
J, Jacques, W. H. White, J. T. Gabriel, J. Douglas, H. J. Chapman, 
H. Williams, H. Ballantine, H. M. Pollett, and De B. Crawshay. 
Messrs. Ilugh Low & Co., Clapton Nursery, London, sent a beautiful 
group, comprising some fine Dendrobiums, Catileyas, Oiontoglossums, 
Cypripediums, Phaimnopsis intermedia Portei, and Aerides Hughi 
(silver Flora medal). Messrs. W. L, Lewis & Co., Southgate, N., contri¬ 
buted a neat collection of Orchids, tastefully arranged. Amongst others 
noticeable in this group were Cattleya Mendeli, Cymbidium Lowianum, 
Vanda tricolor Lewis’ var., and Coelogyne Massangeana (silver Banksian 
medal). A small but choice group was arranged by Mr. P. McArthur, 
the London Nursery, Maida Vale, W. A fine plant of Cymbidium 
Lowianum was noticeable in this contribution, as were Cypripedium 
Exul, C. Lawrenceanum, and C. Chamberlainianum excellens (silver 
Banksian medal). A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Wallington (gardener, 
Mr. W. G. Cummin.‘<), staged a fine plant of Cyrtopodium Godseffianum 
and Lycaste cruenta gigantea (award of merit). 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, exhibited 
some choice hybrids. Toese included Cypripedium x Macrochilum, 
0. X Merops, Chysis X Chelsoni, Laelio-Cattleya Pallas, Masdevallia X 
Glaphyrantba, Dendrobium X Alcippe, and D. x Wardiano-japonicum. 
W. S. Ellis, Esq.. Hizelbourne, Dorking (gardener, Mr. Mastenon),;sent 
plants and cut flowers of Orchids, including an Epidendrum (first-class 
certificate), fine specimens of Odontoglossum gloriosum, and 0. Ander- 
sonianum, with Lselia Boothiana (award of merit). C. J. Lucas, Esq., 
Downham Court, secured an award of merit for an Oncidium species. 
0. J. Hollington, Forty Hill, Enfield, gained a first-class certificate for 
Cypripedium Winifred Hollington, a very fine hybrid, which is described 
elsewhere. Messrs. Collins & Collins, Cumberland Park, Willesden 
Junction, staged some splendid plants of Cymbidiums and a small 
collection of Cypripedium hirsutissimum (silver Banksian medal). 
We also learn from the official lists supplied us that the Orchid 
Committee recommended a silver Flora medal to Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., Messrs. F. Sander & Co., and Baron Schroder, and a silver Bank¬ 
sian medal to R. J. Measures, E»q., Camberwell, for groups of Orchids. 
Messrs. Barr & Son were also, we understand, recommended a silver 
Flora medal for a collection of hardy flowers. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Amaryllis Holloway Belle (B. S. Williams & Son).—A very fine 
bright coloured form. The segments are broad, striated, bright scarlet, 
the centre of each having a white stripe (award of merit). 
Amaryllis Specnluni (J. Veitch & Son).—This is a splendid variety, 
the flower is of a good size, and bright crimson colour to the base of the 
segments (award of m^rit). 
Anemone St. Brig id (J. Fitt).—The blooms of this well-known 
strain exhibited were very fine (award of merit). 
Atragene alpina (T. Cripps & Son).—A charming plant with pale 
blue Clematis.like flowers (award of merit). 
Canna L. E. Bailey (Paul & Son).—A good variety with yellow 
flowers densely spotted with crimson (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Winifred Hollington (A. J. Hollington).—An attrac¬ 
tive hybrid, the result of a cross between C. Celola and C. niveum. 
The sepals and petals pale pink, veined with crimson, both front and 
back having a hirsute surface. The lip is rosy purple, lighter at the 
base (first-class certificate). 
Dendroiium crepidatum, Tring variety (Lord Rothschild).—This is a 
very fine form. The sepals and petals are blush white, margined rosy 
mauve, as is the lip, the centre being orange yellow (first-class 
certificate). 
Epidendrum (^species ?) (W. S. Ellis).—A charming species intro¬ 
duced from Columbia, but no specific name was given. The sepals 
and petals are bright rosy mauve, the lip being a lighter colour, passing 
to nearly white in the centre (first-class certificate). 
Iris (^Onocyclus') Helena (H. T. Elwes).—A rich coloured Iris, the 
standard being purple, the falls passing to velvety deep maroon in the 
centre (first-class certificate). 
Lcelia Boothiana (?) (W. S. Ellis).—A bright flower with rosy 
mauve sepals and pe als. The base of the lip is of a similar colour, 
the throat being veined rich crimson (award of merit). 
Lycaste cruenta gigantea (A. H. Smee).—This is a desirable form of 
a well-known species, the flowers being comparatively large and of a 
bright yellow colour (award of merit). 
Oncidium (species?') (C. J. Lucas). — A slender growing un¬ 
named species, with small greenish yellow flowers, the lip being tinted 
reddish brown (award of merit). 
Rose Lawrence Allen (G. Cooling & Sons).—A blush pink Hybrid 
Perpetual Rose of good shape (award of merit). 
Vanda Hughi (Hugh Low & Co.).—This is an exceedingly pretty 
kind, named in memoriam of the late Mr. Hugh Low. The sepals and 
petals are light coloured, spotted and suffused magenta, the lip being 
of a similar shade (award of merit). 
In addition to the plants described above, the following, according 
to the official records, were adjudged first-class certificates and awards 
of merit, but for the reasons already stated we are unable to publish 
descriptions of them. First-class certificates :—Eulophiella Elizabethae 
(figured in the Journal of Horticulture for September 22nd, 1892) 
and Dendrobium Falconeri giganteum (Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart.) ; 
Brassia Lawrecciana (R. J. Measures, Esq) Awards of merit:— 
Oncidium Lucotianum (F. Sander & Co.), Dendrobium Alcippe (J. Veitch 
and Sons), Dendrobium Capillipio (Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart.),,Cypri¬ 
pedium Mastersianum (R J. Measures, Esq.), and Odontoglossum Ander- 
sonium (De B. Crawshay, Esq.). 
Lecture on Hybrid Narcissi. 
A lecture on the above subject was delivered at the afternoon 
meeting at the Drill Hall by the Rev. G. H. Engleheart, Dr. Masters 
occupying the chair. The subject was treated throughout in an 
interesting and highly instructive manner, and was much appreciated 
by the company present. 
Mr. Engleheart, in opening, referred at some length on the objects of 
cross-fertilisation in general, and having special reference to Narcissi, 
spoke of the discoveries that had been made during recent years in so 
far that many which had hitherto been regarded as distinct species 
were now known beyond a doubt to be only varieties, the result, in all 
probability, of natural hybridisation. He mentioned particularly Dean 
Herbert, and Messrs. Barr, Leeds, and Backhouse as having made early 
and lasting efforts in the cro.'^s-fertilisation of these plants. It was the 
first named gentleman who originally surmised that some of the so-called 
species were not so at all, but only natural hvbrids, but was not able to 
prove it, and so left it for others to do so. The lecturer mentioned the 
one great impediment which stood in the path of Narsissi hybridisers, 
insomuch as they had to wait at least three years after the sowing of 
the seeds before flowers were produced, and then they would be un¬ 
developed, five or six years being generally required before full develop¬ 
ment was reached and a true knowledge of the bloom oVained. 
The objects of the hybridist might well be divided into three : 
firstly, to improve existing forms ; secondly, to reduce to a science what 
has hitherto been mainly the results of chance, or in other words to 
know what to a I vise their successors to cross with the greatest chance 
of ultimate success ; and thirdly, to verify, supplement, and correct the 
work of their predecessors. To commence with, said he, it was 
necessary that the hybridist who intended to go thoroughly into this 
interesting work, to acquaint himself, as far as possible, with the probable 
