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plants of S. Dunni (hybrids) and S. Dyeri. Messrs. Veitch & Sons also 
staged a number of their well known Amaryllises, which were much 
admired by visitors. The plants were placed in a groundwork of 
Adiantums, and were most eilective. The new Disa langleyensis and 
some hybrids of Phyllocactus were likewise exhibited by the Chelsea 
firm. 
Messrs. W. & J. Birkenhead, Sale, Manchester, as usual on these 
occasions, sent a varied and interesting collection of Ferns, Amongst 
these were some choice hardy and exotic species and varieties. Pteris 
scaberula, Adiantum roseum, A. monochlamys, Gymnogramma peruviana 
argyrophylla. The hardy Ferns were particularly beautiful, some of the 
best being Athyrium f.-f, regale, A. f.-f. todeoides, A. f.-f. Stansfieldi, 
Allosorus crispus and Athyrium f.-f. Frizellm coronare, which is described 
elsewhere. A case of Filmy Ferns was also exhibited by Messrs. 
Birkenhead, and an award of merit was adjudged for Hymenophyllum 
chiloense. 
An extensive collection of hardy flowers came from the nurseries of 
Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley, Southampton. This grower had splendid 
bunches of Heuchera sanguines, double and single Pyrethrums, the 
yellow Onosma taurica, Campanulas in variety, Paeonies, Aquilegias, 
Poppies, Lupins and Centaureas. 
Some Gloxinias and hybrid Streptocarpus were exhibited by Messrs. 
H. Canned & Sons in addition to the Begonias and other plants already 
mentioned. The Gloxinias were varied in colour, and the Streptocarpus 
were noticeable for their large blooms and floriferousness. Some flowers 
of Carnation Mrs. H. Carmel 1, a very fine variety, were also shown by 
the Swanley firm. G. F. Wilson, Esq., Weybridge, sent a basket of 
Primula japonica blooms cut from plants growing in the open air, also 
flowers of Calochortus in variety. 
Tuberous Begonias in variety were staged by Mr. J. K. Box, Croydon, 
the flowers being equal in size and colour to those of other growers. 
The best of those staged were Rev. G. Carniae Fisher, Rosebud, R. B, 
Parsons, Miss Falconer, Ladas, and Beauty of Belgrove. It may be in¬ 
teresting to state that space could not be found for all the plants brought 
by Mr. Box, who was thus compelled to send some of his Begonias home 
again, A brilliantly coloured double variety named Lafayette, suitable 
for bedding, was exhibited by this grower. 
Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, exhibited extensively in 
the hardy flower department, showing a beautiful and varied collection 
of Irises, double and single Pyrethrums, Pteonies, Delphiniums, Cannas, 
and Lupins comprised the bulk of Messrs, Kelway’s exhibits. Amongst 
the Cannas Duke of York and Duchess of York were particularly fine. 
Pyrethrums King Oscar and Carl Vogel are also deserving of more than 
a passing glance. 
Alpine and other rock plants were exhibited by Messrs. Paul 
and Sons, Cheshunt, this firm arranging a miniature rockery at the 
entrance of one of the tents. At the back small Conifers were placed, 
and the other portion was planted with tufts of Alpine Phloxes, 
Arenarias, Cheiranthus alpinus. Thymus sanguineus, and other plants. 
H. C. Mayhew, Esq., South Norwood Hill (gardener, Mr. E. 
Simmonds), staged some well grown Caladiums, and Mr, G. Jackman, 
Woking Nursery, had some splendid plants of Azaleas. The best of 
these were Emperor Napoleon, Fama, and some seedlings. Messrs. 
J. James & Son, Woodside, Farnham Royal, Slough, sent some 
magnificent Calceolarias, and Messrs. Lane & Son, Berkhamsted, staged 
a group of hardy Azaleas. The plants were small but profusely 
flowered, Messrs. R. Smith & Co., Worcester, followed their usual 
custom in sending a collection of Clematises in pots, the plants being 
trained on balloon trellises and well flowered. The most conspicuous 
of these were Sensation, Princess of Wales, Mrs. George Jackman, La 
France (very rich). Belle of Woking, Venus Victrix, and Duchess of 
Edinburgh, the last three named being double forms. 
New and rare plants were not very plentiful, but some of particular 
interest came from MM. Linden, Brussels. This firm had Maranta 
Massangeana metallica, M. Massangeana atrata, M. m. florentina, to 
which first-class certificates were awarded. Similar honours were 
given for Adiantum clfesianum, Begonia platanajfolia illustris (Linden), 
B. platanmfolia decora, Hemitelia Lindeni, Alsophila Marshalliana, 
Cyathea Masteriana, C. pygmea and Miconia vesicaria, all of which 
are described elsewhere. The same firm exhibited plants of Caladium 
Adamantinum, Begonia platansefolia pulvinata, B. Lansbergise, as well 
as others of more or less interest, 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E,, sent a number of new 
Colons, some choice Bertolonias, Caladiums, and the now comparatively 
well known Strobilanthus Dyeranus. 
Messrs. F, Sander & Co., St. Albans, staged a collection of new and 
rare plants, amongst these being some splendid Marantas, Heliconias, 
Sonerilas, and others. A first-class certificate was awarded for Heli- 
conia illustris rubricaulis, a similar honour going to Sonerila H. Walter, 
and an award of merit to Coleus Empress of India. Descriptions of 
these plants will be found elsewhere. Amongst the other choice plants 
staged by this firm were Dracrena Sanderiana, Browallia speciosa major. 
Coleus Princess May, Maranta Leonae, Hippeastrum stylosum, Sonerila 
W. P. Bound, S. I3uke of York, Maranta Sanderiana, M. regalis, 
Leopoldina Laucheana, Alocasia Watsonia, and the free-flowering 
Bougainvillea glabra Sanderiana. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex, sent hardy flowers, com¬ 
prising double and single Pyrethrums, Rhododendrons in variety, and 
sprays of Violas arranged on a velvet covered board. Bouquets and 
wreaths were exhibited by Messrs. Henry 0. Garford ; Scrivener & Co., 
Watford ; J, R. Chard, Stoke Newington ; and J. Prewett, Bayswater. 
James Currie, Esq., Edinburgh, sent blooms of Chrysanthemums. 
Roots of the Yam came from Mr. W. Gradwick, Hope Gardens, 
Kingston, Jamaica. 
Certificates and Awards op Merit. 
Adiantum Claesianum (M, Linden).—The fronds of this Fern are 
very short, the colour being pale green with white markings (first-class 
certificate). 
Alsophila ][Iavshalliana (M. Linden).—A comparatively dwarf 
growing Tree Fern with long fronds, the stems of which are very darkly 
coloured (first-class certificate). 
AUtronieria Peregrina alha (J. T. Bennett Poe).—This is a useful 
form, with pure white flowers striped and speckled with green (first- 
class certificate). 
Asplenium Drueryi (H. B. May).—An interesting species of medium 
height. The fronds are dark green, with serrated edges (award of 
merit). 
Asplenium incisum (H. B. May).—The fronds of this distinct species 
are about 15 inches in length, and very dark green in colour (first-class 
certificate). 
Asplenium Mayi (H. B. May).—This species is quite distinct, the 
fronds being dark green and finely cut (first-class certificate). 
Athyrium f.-f. Frizellce coronare (W. & J. Birkenhead).—A beauti¬ 
fully crested Fern, the fronds being light green in colour and finely cut 
(award of merit). 
BegoniaplatancBfolia var. illustris (M. Linden).—A South American 
variety, with pale green leaves with carmine coloured ribs, and having 
white blotches (first-class certificate). 
Begonia platancefolia decora (M. Linden).—This appears to be a 
strong growing variety with large foliage. The leaves are glaucous grey 
veined very dark green, the under surface red (first-class certificate). 
Begonia Lady Theodore Guest (J. Laing & Sons).—An exquisitely 
coloured double form. The flowers are large, very pale cream suffused 
with delicate rose (award of merit). 
Begonia Marchioness of Saluiury (J. Laing & Sons).—A grand 
double variety with large pure yellow blooms (award of merit). 
Begonia Sunlight (J. Laing & Sons).—A single variety of perfect 
shape, the colour being white edged with deep rosy scarlet (award of 
merit). 
Caladium Assunguy (J. Peed & Sons).—A distinct variety, the 
leaves being red veined, white and dark green (award of merit). 
Caladium Baronne Clara de Hirsoh (J. Veitch & Sons).—A pale 
cream coloured variety shading to pale green at the margins. The 
ribs are very clearly defined, and are a dull red in colour (award of 
merit). 
Cattleya Mendeli Leioisi (W. L. Lewis & Co.).—The sepals and 
petals of this charming form are delicate rose in colour, while the lip 
is of a rich crimson slightly shaded with purple, and having a yellow 
and brown striped throat (award of merit). 
Cattleya Mendeli Mrs. De Barri Crawshay (De B. Crawshay).— 
This is a grand form of 0. Mendeli. The flowers are large and attractive. 
The lip is tipped bright magenta, while the sepals and petals are blush 
pink (award of merit). 
Cattleya Mossice imperialis (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a magnificent 
form with large flowers. The sepals and petals are rosy mauve, the lip 
being of an unusual size and brilliant colour, the front lobe bright 
velvety magenta (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Mendeli picta (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a beautiful 
variety. The sepals and petals are white faintly tinted rose, the lip 
being large and veined bright magenta, a tinge of yellow characterising 
the throat (award of merit). 
Coleus Empress of India (F. Sander & Co.).—A large dark foliaged 
variety marked with bright crimson (award of merit). 
Cyathea Masteriana (M. Linden).—Several plants of this new Tree 
Fern from South America were exhibited by M, Linden. It appears 
to be a strong growing species with dark green fronds about a yard in 
length (first-class certificate). 
Cyathea gjygmea (M. Linden).—This is a new Tree Fern from South 
America. The plant exhibited bore three fronds about 30 inches in 
length, and of a rich green colour (first-class certificate). 
Cyprigyedium hellatulum, Hardy's variety (F. Hardy).—The nowers 
of this are richer coloured than those of C. bellatulum, the foliage being 
also darker (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium callosum Sandera .—This is a very distinct form. The 
dorsal sepal is white veined green, as are the petals. The lip is pale 
green veined with a darker colour (first-class certificate). 
Batura chloraniha (J. T. Bennett Poe).—This is a long flowered 
form of a clear pale yellow colour. It is a very handsome kind 
(first-class certificate). 
Ueliconia illustris ruhricaulis (F. Sander & Co.).—A beautiful plant 
with Canna-like foliage. The leaves are dark green veined and 
margined red, the stems being of a similar colour (first-class certificate). 
Ilymenophylhem chilcense (\V. & J. Birkenhead).—A dwarf growing 
Filmy Fern, the fronds on the plant shown not being more than 3 inches 
in height (award of merit). 
Lcclio-Cattleya Aylinyi (F. Sander <& Co.).—A beautiful bigeneric 
hybrid. It w'as raised by Mr. E. Ayling in 1878, when gardener to 
A. J. Cummings, Esq , Highgate ; but no parliculkrs were givsn as 
regards its parentage. The sepals and petals are bright rosy mauVe, 
and lip being magenta-crimson (award of merit). 
