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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
June 18,18 H. 
Calistemon (iMetro8''deros) speciosus. Mr. J. Durrand, Kilburn, secured 
aniaward of merit for DracEeua Durrandi, which ia described elsewhere. 
Cut blooms and branches of hybrid Sweet Briars and Roses were sent 
by Lord Penzance, Bashing Park, Godaiming. Amongst these Bluebeard, 
Pomegranate, Constancy, and The Novice were the most attractive. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, had Tuberous Begonias, 
including H. J. Infield (award of merit), and Dr. Nansen, a very dark 
variety. Messrs. Cannell also sent splendid plants of Verbascum 
olympicum (silver Banksian medal). Boxes of garden Roses were con¬ 
tributed by Messrs. G. Cooling & Sons, Bath, these including some 
beautiful varieties (bronze Banksian medal). Mr. J. Jennings, Ascott, 
exhibited a richly coloured Carnation named James O’Brien (award of 
merit). Blooms of Roses and Pinks came from Mr. B. Ladhams, 
Shirley, Southampton, and boxes of hybrid Sweet Briars from Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury. 
Carnations were well represented. Mr. C. Turner, Slough, sent a 
group of charming varieties, these comprising King of Scarlets, Ger¬ 
mania, Rose Celestial, Charles Henwood, and others of equal merit 
(silver Flora medal). Mr. T. Bones, Heaton Gardens, Cheshunt, 
arranged a group of Carnation Yellow Queen (bronze Banksian medal), 
and Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, contributed a collection of 
“ Malmaison ” varieties (silver Banksian medal). 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, exhibited Violas arranged in sprays, 
which made a good effect (bronze Banksian medal). Mr. H. B. May, 
Dysons Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, sent a number of ornamental 
foliage plants, including Crotons, Dracsenas, Ficus elastica variegata, 
and others (silver-gilt Flora medal). In addition to the exhibits 
already mentioned, Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons sent a beautiful collection 
of Pseonies and Delphiniums, the latter being very fine (silver Flora 
medal). Messrs. Wallace & Co., Colchester, exhibited a number of 
Calochorti, and secured a botanical certificate for C. Howelli. In a 
competitive class J, Brutton, Esq., Yeovil, was awarded the first prize 
for a dozen spikes of Delphiniums, Several first-class certificates and 
awards of merit were adjudged for plants and flowers shown by some 
of the above mentioned exhibitors. These are described elsewhere. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: Mr. H. J. Veitch (in the chair) ; 
Messrs. J. O'Brien, E. Handley, H. J. Chapman, W. H. White, J. T. 
Gabriel, G. Hill, J. Douglas, S. Courtauld, W. H. Protheroe, T. B. 
Haywo'/d, and C. J. Lucas. 
Orchids were not so extensively shown as we have seen them. 
T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, sent a very fine plant of 
Lselia tenebrosa. Stand Hall variety (cultural commendation), with a 
number of cut blooms of Cattleyas and other Orchids. Some plants of 
Cattleya Mossise alba, with cut flowers and other Orchids, were sent by 
F. Gurney Fowler, Esq., Glebelands, South Woodford, and Messrs, W. L. 
Lewis & Co., Southgate, staged a plant of Cattleya Gaskelliana Miss 
Maud Dowdney. Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, contributed a 
group of choice species and varieties. Conspicuous amongst these were 
Grammatophyllum Fenzlianum, Lselio-Cattleya Arnoldiana, Cypri- 
pedium Wallisi, C. Curtisi, Cattleya gigas Sanderiana purpurea, 
C. granulosa aurea. The executors of the late Mr. George Hardy 
exhibited a p'ant of Dendrobium Statterianum. 
Messrs, J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery. Chelsea, sent plants 
of Disa Veitchi and D. langleyensis. The same Arm also sent Lselio- 
Cattleya Canhamiana(first-class certificate) and Cypripedium Schrbderae. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, arranged a group of Cattleyas, 
Masdevallias, Odontoglossums, and Cypripediums, the whole making a 
good effect (silver Banksian medal). A small group of Epidendrum 
vitellinum majus shown by Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, 
attracted attention, as did the collection of Olontoglossums and Cypri¬ 
pediums brought by Messrs. Collins & Collins, Cumberland Park, 
Willesden Junction. Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth, & Co., Heaton, 
Bradford, contributed an interesting group, including Laelia tenebrosa, 
Oncidium macranthum, 0. crispum grandiflorum, and Vanda coerulea 
(silver Banksian medal). 
Mr. H. F. Pitt, Rosslyn, Stamford Hill, sent a number of Orchids, 
including Cattleya Mossiae alba, Pitt’s variety, and Cypripedium 
Curtisi (bronze Banksian medal). The beautiful Cattleya Warneri was 
sent by Mr. G. Reynolds, Gunnersbury Park, Acton ; and Sydney 
Courtauld, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Wright), exhibited a plant of 
Coclogyne Sanderiana, with a number of small Masdevallias, for which 
botanical certificates were awarded. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Angrwcum Fourtiierianum (F. Sander & Co.).—The flowers of this 
species are rather small, with pure white sepals and petals, the inside of 
the lip being a bright green (award of merit). 
Segonia Dr. Nansen (H. Cannell & Sons).—A very fine variety, with 
dark coloured blooms (award of merit). 
Begonia B., J. Infield (H. Cannell & Sons).—A brightly coloured 
double variety, the flowers being large and of an orange scarlet shade 
(award of merit). 
Carnation Mrs. F, A. Sevan (W. H. Lees).—An attractive variety 
of a rosy pink shade, but the fragrance is not very pronounced (award 
of merit). 
Carnation James O'Brien (J. Jennings).—A strong growing variety, 
with large dark red flowers (awird of merit). 
Clematis Countess of Onslow (G. Jackman & Son).—This is a distinct 
form, the flowers being bell-shaped and purplish red in colour (first-class 
certificate). 
Croton Mayi (H. B. May).—A narrow leaved variety, rich yellow 
blotched with green (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Leysenianum (Jules Hye Leysen).—A distinct hybrid, 
the result of cross between C. barbatum Crossi and C. bellatulum. The 
flower is reddish purple, with darker coloured spots and lip (first-class 
certificate). 
Dracaena Durrandi (J. Durrand).—An erect growing plant, with 
bronzy green leaves, margined light red (award of merit). 
Eryngium alpinum (M. Pritchard).—This appears to be a better 
plant than some of the other species, the flower being large and well 
coloured (award of merit). 
Hemerocallis Frances (G. Yeld).—The flowers of this variety are 
much larger than those of H. flava, and richer in colour (award of 
merit). 
Lcelio-Cattleya Canhamiana (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a splendid 
bigeneric hybrid, being the result of a cross between Lselia purpurata 
and Cattleya Mossiae. The sepals and petals are pure white, the lip 
rich purplish crimson (first-class certificate). 
Lwlia grandis Pittiana (H. T. Pitt).—A distinct form, the lip 
being blush coloured with a dark purplish crimson throat (award of 
merit). 
Masdevallia Cassiope (T. C. Hincks).—The flower of this is dull red 
with darker coloured veins (award of merit). 
Masdevallia Kemballiana (S. Courtauld).—A small plant of this 
species was exhibited, this bearing dark orange yellow flowers (award of 
merit). 
Pccony La Perle (Paul & Son).—The flowers of this variety are 
medium in size, of a rosy pink colour (award of merit). 
Pescatorea Klahochorum excellens (F. Sander & Co.).—A very distinct 
form, the lips of the sepal and petals being a dark purple (award of 
merit). 
Phams Sanderianus (P. Ralli).—This is a fine species, the sepals 
and petals are buff yellow, the lip being white (award of merit). 
Spiresa astilboides fioribunda (M. Prichard). — A free flowering 
useful plant, in some respects an improvement on S. japonica (award of 
merit). 
Sweet Pea Emily Henderson (H. Herbst).—A splendid pure white 
variety, the flowers being large and apparently freely produced (award of 
merit). 
Events of the Week. —Apart from the Rose shows, a list of 
which appears in another column, but few horticultural events of special 
interest will take place during the ensuing week. An evening fete will 
be held on Wednesday, July 4th, under the auspices of the Royal 
Botanic Society, in the Gardens, Regent’s Park. 
- The Weather in London. —At last summer has apparently 
commenced in the metropolis and southern districts generally. The 
weather has been very warm since publishing our last issue, notwith¬ 
standing the occasionally rather strong winds. Sunday and Monday 
were bright, while on Tuesday, although somewhat cloudy, the tern 
perature was high and the atmosphere oppressive ; Wednesday bright. 
- Wolverhampton Floral Fete.—A s has been advertised 
in our columns, the Floral Fete will be held in the public park, Wolver¬ 
hampton, on July 10th, 11th, and 12th. Gold, silver, and bronze 
medals are offered for Violas and Pansies, and, as usual, excellent 
money prizes for groups of plants, Roses, fruits, and other 
produce. The entries for plants close on July 2nd, and those for 
Roses on July 5th. Mr. W. A, Green, jun., is the Secretary, from whom 
particulars may be obtained. 
-- Fruit Conference at Worcester.—W e understand that a 
Fruit Show and Conference will take place in the Shire Hall, Worcester, 
on Wednesday and Thursday, October 24th and 25th, in the present 
year. The President is the Right Hon. the Viscount Cobham. There 
will be classes for hardy fruits, dried and preserved fruits, vegetables, 
modes of packing for market, and Chrysanthemums, and the competition 
will be open to all persons living in Worcestershire. 
- Miniature and Rayless Violas. — Mr. George Steel, 
Cornhill-on-Tweed, sends us a box of seedlings of these delightful and 
sweet-scented flowers all his own raising. In the yellow and white 
varieties of the large flowering type the colours are pure and most 
decided colours, and it is said that the habit of the plants is also good. 
Ethel Buckley and A. Picco are certainly gems; but Enchantress will 
perhaps be the most run on for bedding. The flowers sent were really 
beautiful and a credit to the raiser. 
