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this firm. The chief feature of the exhibition was to be found in this group 
in the shape of a magnificent plant of Onciiium ampliatum majus, which 
bore, it was said, more than 5000 blooms. Some Orchid growers present 
were of the opinion that this plant was one of the finest specimens in 
cultivation, and it is no matter for surprise that it was much admired. 
A novelty was also shown by Messrs. Sander & Co., this being a green 
Cypripedium named C. callosum Sanderm; this was the first time 
this plarit had been exhibited, and numerous visitors gathered around 
it. The lip is a pale green as is the petals, the latter being tipped white ; 
the dorsal sepal is white veined green. Cattleya Mossiae imperialis and 
the new Lrnlio-Cattleya Frederick Boyle (Cattleya Trianoe X Laelia 
anceps) were also admired. C. Mendeli Matthew Well’s var, was very 
fine, the same applying to some large profusely flowered plants of 
Thunia Marshalliana. Odontoglossums were rich and varied, and some 
plants of Coelogyne Dayana suspended at the back of the group were 
effective, the beautiful Cattleya Mossiae Keineckiana bearing many 
flowers with pure white sepals and petals, and crimped richly coloured 
lip is especially worthy of notice. 
In the second tent the Orchids were arranged on one side of the 
central table. Commenciner at the top a fine plant of Oncidium crispum, 
exhibited by Mrs. Baker, Wimbledon Park (gardener, Mr. A. P. Good- 
child) was noticed, as were Cattleya Mendeli Mrs. De Barri Crawshay, 
and Miltonia vexillaria Muriel Barn by, shown by De B. Crawshay, 
Esq , Rosefield, Sevenoaks, Kent. Mens. Vincke Dujardin, Bruges, sent 
a small collection of Odontoglossum crispum in variety, and amongst 
these were some beautiful forms, the flowers being large and richly 
spotted. F. Hardy, Esq., Ashton-on-Mersey (gardener, Mr. T. Stafford), 
exhibited a small group, the principal plant of which was a remarkably 
well flowered Cattleya Mossim. An interesting collection of choice 
kinds was sent by Mr. P. McArthur, The London Nursery, Maida 
Vale, W. This contribution comprised Laelia grandis tenebrosa, P. pur- 
purata alba, L. purpurata Victoria, Miltonia vexillaria, and varieties of 
Cypripediums. 
Messrs. Charleswortb, Shuttleworth, & Co., Heaton, Bradford, staged 
a large and beautiful collection, arranged in an effective manner. Some 
exceedingly fine plants of Laelia purpurata were noticeable in this 
group, as were fine specimens of Cymbidium Lowianum. The Odonto- 
glossums were splendid, the same applying to the Oncidiums and Cypri- 
pediums. The richly coloured Epidendrum vitellinum majus, arranged 
with Odontoglossum crispum and Ferns, made a grand display. Welbore 
Ellis, Esq., Hazelbourne, Dorking (gardener, Mr. Masterton), contributed 
a collection of Odontoglossums in variety, also the charming 0. Coradinei. 
In addition to the one already mentioned Messrs. B. S. Williams & Sons 
arranged a second group of Orchids, these being in excellent condition. 
Messrs. Hugh Low Co., Clapton Nursery, London, occupied a large 
space of tabling with a choice and effectively arranged collection. The 
plants were, however, rather close, and had they been given more space 
this group would have been one of the most imposing in the Show. Cattleyas 
of the Mendeli and Mossiae types were rspecially fine, the plants being 
most profusely flowered. Odontoglossums in variety, and Oncidiums 
added interest, and contributed largely to the effectiveness of this group. 
Stanhopea americana, Batemani Lowi, and Cattleya Mossiae Prince 
George were conspicuous amongst others. MM. Linden, Brussels, sent 
a number of Orchids with new plants, the former including Laelio- 
Cattleya Danieli, and Odontoglossum Pescatorei var. Lindeniae, with a 
beautiful collection of Laelia purpurata in great variety, F. Hardy, Esq., 
Ashton-on-Mersey, sent a splendid plant of Laelia purpurata Hardyana, 
the flowers of which were very richly coloured. M. F. Hye, 8, Compure, 
Ghent, had a plant of Odontoglossum Vuylstekianum, a yellow flowered 
species, and cut blooms of Laelia elegans Turneri, M. A. A. Peeters, 
St. Gilles, Brussels, staged a plant of Odontoglossum crispum guttatum 
and cut blooms of other Orchids. Some cut flowers also came from 
H. Shaw, Esq., Stamford House, Ashton-under-Lyne, who likewise 
exhibited a plant of Cattleya Mossise Shawiana. 
Roses. 
Amongst the exhibitors of Roses, cut and in pots, Messrs. William 
Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, must be accorded a high, if not the 
premier position. The plants were carrying fully developed blooms and 
substantial, healthy looking foliage. It was somewhat difficult to make a 
selection of the best of these Roses, for all were good, and consequently 
individual taste will choose the best; however, a few may safely be 
natted which will doubtless meet with general approval. Clio was in 
superb condition, and will eventually come into the front rank of 
Hybrid Perpetuals. For bedding purposes Duke of York, free in bloom¬ 
ing and charming in colour, must take a high position. Amongst others 
were Mrs. John Laing, Danmark, Alfred Colomb, Merveille de Lyon, 
Spenser, Beauty of Waltham, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Francois Micbelon, 
Crimson Queen, Alfred Colomb, Madame Victor Verdier, Francisca 
Kruger, Lady Sheffield, Corinna, Duchess of Albany, Ella Gordon in 
pots and in a cut state, Anna Ollivier, Clio, Gloire Lyonnaise, The 
Queen, Madame Fanny de Forest, Lady Henry Grosvenor, Spenser, 
Crimson Queen, Duchess of Albany, Perle des Jardins, Duke of 
Wellington, La France, Madame Victor Verdier, Marie Van Houtte, 
Queen of Queens, Star of Waltham, Alfred Colomb, Merveille de Lyon, 
(iarden Favourite, Margaret Dickson, Fisher Holmes, Juno, Madame 
Eugene Verdier, Souvenir de Madame Alfred Vy, Mrs. James Wilson, 
Medea, Baroness Rothschild, Jules Finger, Jean Ducher, Madame 
Lambard, L’Ideal, and Madame Hoste. 
A dozen pots of Roses were shown by Messrs. G. Jackman & Son, 
Woking Nursery, Surrey ; Jules Margottin, Madame Lacharme, Countess 
of Serenye, Duchesse de Moray, and Sir Garnet Wolseley Messrs. Paul 
and Sons, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, had Roses in pots and b.askets, occupy¬ 
ing one corner of the large tent—one of the most attractive features of 
the exhibition. The plants were admirably trained in various styles, 
and carrying a profusion of well formed blooms. All were good, but 
those attracting most attention were Innocente Pirola, Madame de 
Watteville, Francois Levet, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Charles Gater,, 
Catherine Mermet, Violet Bouycr, La France. Mai^chal Niel, Merveille 
de Lyon, Captain Haywood, Paul’s Single White, Clara Watson, Ulrich 
Brunner, Magna Charta, Etoile de Lyon, and Perle d’Or. Some superb 
Cannas were also shown by this firm, amongst the most prominent being 
Souvenir de Antoine Crozy, Paul Bruant. Antoine Barton, Comte de 
Bouchard, Comet, Mrs. Tasker, Baronne M. re Hirsch, Malame Crozy, 
Pioneer, (jharles Moore, Sophie Buckner, Nadir, Stansfield, and Kbnigin 
Charlotte. 
Roses were shown by Mr. C. Turner, Slough. The plants were clean, 
and carrying numbers of fine flowers. Turner’s Crimson Rambler profutely 
bloomed claimed first attention. Amongst the others were noticed 
Cdline Forestier, La France, Camille Bernardin, Innocente Pirola, Mrs. 
FIG. 65.— ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM SANDER.®, {See p 408.>' 
J. Laing, Thdi^se Levet, Jeannie Dickson, Pride of Waltham, Madame 
Victor Verdier, and Star of Waltham, all in excellent condition. The 
Roses cut, and in pots, staged by Mr. Wm. Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, 
Waltham Cross, were remarkably fine. In a cut state, Niphetos, 
Madame Hippolyte Jamain, The Queen, Catherine Mermet, Souvenir 
d’un Ami, Madame de Watteville, and Celine Forestier were very 
beautiful. Plants in pots were numerous, and comprised the following 
varieties in exceptional form—Alphonse Soupert, Madame Victor Verdier, 
Marquise de Castellane, Magna Charta, Annie Laxton, Camille Ber¬ 
nardin, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Souvenir d’un Ami, Souvenir de la 
Malmaison, Duchesse de Vallambrosa, Pierre Netting, and Dupuy 
Jamain. 
Plants and Flowers. 
The group of foliage and flowering plants arranged by Messrs.' 
W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate Nurseries, N., immediately on the right 
of the entrance of the large tent, was very beautiful, and contained 
many handsome plants. Well flowered Azaleas assisted in brightening 
the exhibit, while such plants as Lilium longiflorum, Hydrangeas, grand 
Mignonette, Pmonies, Mandevallias, Crassulas, Ericas, Boronias, Ferns, 
and Palms, all well arranged, enhanced its effect. Messrs. John Peed 
and Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, Norwood, arranged a large and 
varied collection of Caladiums, comprising numbers of the leading 
varieties. 
A somewhat extensive ollection of new and rare Ferns was exhibited- 
by Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea. One of 
the best was Polypodium Schneideri, a hybrid of great beauty between. 
P. vulgare and P. v, elegantissimum. Other noticeable kinds were- 
Asplenium Veitchi, Gymnogramma Veitchi, Pteris cretica Mayi, 
P. serrulata gracilis, P. ludens, P. tricolor, P. geraniaefolia, P. longi- 
folia Mariesi, P. Reginte, P. R. cristata, P. tremula Smithiana, Adiantum 
semulum, A. versaillense, A. Weigandei, A. cyclosorum, A. Legrandi, 
A. Collisi, A. Lawsonianum, Nothochlasna Eckloniana, Anemia collina, 
Doodia aspera multifida, Davallia parvula, Polypodinm aureum, Davallia 
elegans polydactyla, Osraunda jiponica corymbifera, Nephrolepis 
davallioides furcans, and Lomaria discolor bipinnatifida. Some hand¬ 
some Caladiums w^re also staged by the same firm, such varitties as 
Madame Imbert Koechlin, John Laing, La Lorraine, Madame Alfred 
