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Mr. G. W. Cummins) showed a small collection of Orchids, comprising 
tvvo forms of Odontoglossum (Erstedti majus, one having all the flowers 
singly, the other in pairs. The curious yellow flowered European 
terrestrial Orchid, Ophrys lutca, was represented, together with Denilro- 
chilum glumaceum, the diminutive Masdevallia culex, Sophronitis 
violacea, the charming little ./Vngrmcura hyaloidcs, and others. C. M. 
ilajor. Esq., Cromwell House, Croydon (gardener, Mr. W. Wright) 
sent a raceme of Dendrobium Hilli, together with a photograph of the 
plant noted in this Journal last week. From the Iloyal Gardens, Kew, 
plants were sent of Lilium Thomsoni.anum, the old Bletia verecunda, 
Coelogyne lentiginosa, a diminutive Orchid, Holothrix (Tryphia) secunda, 
a flower head of the handsome Brownea grandiceps, and the peculiar 
dark purplish flowered Corydalis Ledebouriana. G. F'. Wilson, Esq., 
F.R.S., Weybridge, exhibited dried specimens of a Japanese Grass, which 
was de ided to be Eulalia japonica, very graceful for vases. 
The nureerymen’s contributions were of a more varied character and 
abided materially to the extent of the Show'. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Chelsea, sent from their beautiful stores flow'ers and plants of the useful 
greenhouse Rhododendrons, and tw'o novelties were certificated. Notice¬ 
able amongst other more attractive forms was R. multicolor, which has 
small creamy white bell-shaped flowers, quite distinct from the other in 
shape, and it is being employetl in the i)roduction of a different type 
with more shallow and open rather than long and tubular corollas after 
the jasminiflorum character. With them was the curious relative of the 
Fritillarias, Korolkowia discolor, which has glaucous Tulip-like leaves 
and gi’cenish flowers. Several hybrid Dendrobiums were showm, in¬ 
cluding the fragrant delicately tinted D. euosmum from D. endocharis 
and D. nobile, also D. euosmum leucopterum from the same parents, but 
in which the sepals and petals are pure wdiite, the lip having a crimson 
centre (vote of thanks). 11. splendidissimum (from D. aureum and 1). 
nobile) was represented by a small plant, and three distinct forms of 
Odontoglossum triumphans w'ere inclmled in the gi'oup. Messrs. Sander 
and Co., St. Albans, exhibited the handsome Lycaste Skinneri Imperator 
(certificated) and two plants of L. Skinneri .alba, with wonderfully pure 
massive flowers. A variety of Odontoglossum maculatum named anceps 
was noteworthy for the size and deep colouring of the flow’ers. 
A silver Banksian medal was awarded to Mr. J. James, Farnham 
Royal, Slough, for a group of Cinerarias, comprising some grand varieties 
both in the size, shape, and colours of the blooms. A collection of 
Primulas was included with these. A silver Banksian medal was also 
awarded to Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, for a beautiful collection of the 
earlier Daffodils, comprising many choice varieties in the different sec¬ 
tions, to which we shall have occasion to refer in another issue. Messrs. 
Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden, were awa "ded a bronze medal 
fora similar collection, but not quite so extensive. Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Cheshunt, had a group of hardy flowers ; and Messrs. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, some excellent Primulas, Swanley Giant, White Perfection, 
and Braid’s Seedling (certificated) being the principal varieties. Plants 
of Cineraria cruenta and the improved form were also sent. 
Mr. Ross, Pendell Court Gardens, Bletchinglev, showed specimens of 
Dombeya (Astrapsea) Wallichi, which has cordate leaves over a foot in 
diameter, and dense bunch-like clusters of salmon-red flowers, the useful 
winter flowering F'ranciseas, and the graceful pale yellow Acacia 
verticillata. 
Cebtificated Plants. — Rhododi mlnm Ruhy (J. Veitch & Sons).— 
One of the jasminiflorum-javanicum hybrids, with ne<at flowere of mode¬ 
rate size and rather more bell-shaped than most of the others, hut re- 
marliable for its rich dark shining scarlet colour, quite unique even 
amongst the fine shades already obtaine<l. 
Rhododeiulron Imogen (J. Veitch & Sons).—A cross between R. Teys- 
manni and R. Taylori, one of the e«arlier productions in this section, and 
still a valued variety. The one certificated on this occasion had unusually 
large flowers, of excellent form, the lobes of the coi'olla broad and 
rounded, the colour a clear delicate creamy white, contrasting admirably 
with the brighter tinted forms. 
ArdUia mammillata (J. Veitch & Sons).—A stove plant with 
elliptical leaves 4 or 5 inches long by 2 or 3 inches broad, the bright 
green surface coveral with small rounded projections and dense whitish 
hairs. The fruits are small, globular, and bright red, and are produced 
in clusters in the axils of the leaves. 
BcrulroMum jwhile var. Cooksoni (Sir T. Lawrence, Bart., M.P., and 
H. M. Pollett, Esq.).—An interesting Orchid of the D. nobile type, the 
sepals pale, tinted with purple at the tips, the p)etals broad and somewhat 
resembling the lip in appearance, the lower half of each being a rich 
purplish crimson shade, the tips nearly white, the lip is of good shape 
with a central blotch of similar colour to that in the petals. 
OdontogUmumcrigpum jjardalinum (Sir T. Lawrence, Bart., M.P.).— 
The chief characteristics of this variety are found in the bold spots and 
b.ars upon the sepals and petals, as the flower itself is of moderate size 
and the divisions are narrow compared with other recognised good 
varieties of 0. crispum. The markings are of a reddish brown shade, 
which are brought into strong relief on a pure white ground. 
Bendfobiuiii chrygodiscug (Sir T. Lawrence, Bart., M.P.).—A hybrid 
raised in the Burford Lodge collection some time ago between D. Find- 
leyanum and D. Ainsworthi. The Ainsworthi parentage predominates 
in the characters, the lip being much like that in shape but very different 
in colouring. The greater portion is white, with a dense bronzy red and 
yellowish blotch at the base. The sepals and petals are blush tinted, 
the whole appearance of the flower being delicate. 
Lgeaste Skiwicri ImjK'rator (F. Sander & Co.).—.4. handsome variety 
with flowers of good size, 5 and (J inches from tip to tip of the sepals, 
which are of a light blush tint; the petals broad, of an intensely deep 
velvety crimson shade on the inner surface, which is not so noticeable 
before they arc fully expanded. The lip is also largo, rosy crimson, 
mottled with white. 
Irig Idixtrio (Paul & Son, Cheshunt).—A charming little early 
flowering Iris, that in the beauty of the marking on the falls is 
equal to some of the choicest Orchids. The general colour is purplish 
blue, but the falls are of a brighter shade, mottled with ycBow and 
white. The flowers are also very fragrant and being of dwarf habit 
it is well adapted for culture in pots. 
Prinmla ginengis Braid'g Seedling (H. Cannell & Sons). — This 
Primula also has the name auriculaeflora, which is not a very inappro¬ 
priate one. The flowers are of great size and excellent form, deep 
crimson, with a ring of a darker, almost a bronzy, shade round the eye, 
which gives it a very distinctive appearance. 
Tree Carnation Phyllis (C. Turner).—A strong and free flowering 
variety with well-formed flowers, white, streaked with bright red round 
the margin, and very fragrant. A useful variety for winter flowering 
and cutting purposes. 
Pteris cretica nobilis (H. B. May, Edmonton).—Crested Ferns are 
now so numerous that novelties of real merit are rarely added ; the one 
here noted seems to differ chiefly from other forms of P. cretica in the 
fronds being erect, and the cresting is dense, not so finely cut as occa¬ 
sionally seen. The shade of green is also a peculiarly fresh and 
pleasing one. 
Events of the Week. —Beyond the usual auction sales at Covent 
Garden and Cheapside there are few horticultural events down for the 
current week. The Royal and the Linnean Societies hold meetings on 
Thursday at 4.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. The chief subject before 
the latter Society will be a paper by Mr. H. N. Ridley on •“ Self¬ 
fertilisation and Cleiostogamy in Orchids.” 
.—- Royal Hoeticultukal Society. —At the annual general 
meeting of the Society, held Feb. 14th, at South Kensington, Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart, M.P., in the chair, the following candidates were duly 
elected Fellows of the Society J. E. Bonny, Esq., George A. Candler, 
Esq., James Gibson Dees, Esq., Rt. Hon. Polydore De Keyser, Alfred 
Eastly, Esq., Edward Ellis, Esq., Walter Furze, Esq., John Philipps 
Charles Graves, Esq., Mrs. John P. C. Graves, Augustus Elder, Esq., 
Fredk. J. S. Horsman, Esq., R. W. Ker, Esq., William P. Norbury, Esq., 
Col. C. H. Page, Mr. John Peed, John Raddenberry, Esq., Mrs. 
Courtenay F. Terry, John Woo<.lbridge. 
- The Weather. —A correspondent writes The weather in 
Perthshire was mild but dull for the first three days of this week, there¬ 
after grew colder. Some snow has fallen. On the nights of the 10th, 
nth, and 12th, respectively, 10°, 14°, and 7° of frost occurred, with 
bright sunshiny days.” In London slight frosts have prevailed, and 
about an inch of snow fell on Monday night last. 
-Veitch Memorial Prizes for 1888.—We learn that the 
Trustees have made the following grants of medals and prizes for the 
present year :—Shropshire Horticultural Society, one medal, with £5 in 
money for a collection of vegetables ; Glasgow and West of Scotland, 
one medal with £5 for Roses, and one medal with £3 for Grapes ; 
Crystal Palace, one medal with £5 for a collection of fruit; Hull and 
East Riding Chrysanthemum Society, one medal with £5 ; Bath Floral, 
one medal with £5. 
_National Auricula and Primula SociETY(Southern Section), 
National Carnation and Picotee Society (Southern Section).— 
A Committee meeting of the above Societies was held at the rooms of 
the Horticultui-al Club, on Tuesday February 7th. It was decided to 
hold both Exhibitions under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural 
Society. The Auricula and Primula Exhibition on Tuesday 24th April 
the Carnation and Picotee on Tuesilay July 24th. The schedules were 
revised and ordered to be printed. 
- On Monday last, the 13th inst., at 7 P.M., the National 
Chrysanthemum Society held a meeting at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet 
Street, to receive the)reports of the Sub-Committees appointed to con¬ 
sider the desirability of holding a provincial Show, and thei production 
