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the leaves being broadly lanceolate, of a dce',v green marked with 
broad transverse lines of silver white. A noble Bromeliad named 
Brocchinia Andreana with broad leaves 3 or feet long w.as conspicuous 
in the group, as was also Philodendron Corsinianum, having huge leaves 
deeply lobed and of a rich bronzy green. Nephthytis picturata, just 
introduced from the Congo, having bold leaves with silvery variegation, 
was another ornamental Aroid. The rest of the collection was made up 
of Alocasia Pucciana, A. Leopold!, A. Lindeni, Encholirion roseum fol. 
variegatis, Curmeria Leopold!, Croton Alexander III. (not remarkable, 
being too much like older sorts), Dieffenbachia gemmata, Canistrum 
leopardinum, Hoplophytum robustum variegatum, Pandanus D’Haenei 
(very handsome foliage), Anthurium leodiense, Phrynium variegatum, 
Eugenia oleaeoides elegans, Bismarckia nobilis (a handsome Palm), 
Dieffenbachia Kerchoveana, Caraguata Peacock! fol. rubra, and Pandanus 
Desmetiana. The collection of six new plants also came from M. Jacob- 
Makoy. It included some of the foregoing plants, and Inga Glazou- 
viana, Amomum vittatum, and Nidularium Makoyanum. 
In the class for ten ])lants recently put in commerce there was but 
one collection, M. W. Fr. De.sbois & Cie, of Mont St. Amand. In this 
the most noteworthy were Begonia Arthur Malet, one of the Rex section, 
with large leaves of a deep claret purple, broadly zoned with violet 
purple ; Boronia heterophylla ; Polygonatum multiflorum, variegated 
Solomon’s Seal, with s-Tver veined leaves, very pretty ; Phytolacca de- 
candra variegata, Adiantum schizophyllum, Dracaena Douceti, Phr}'- 
nium variegatum. Begonia Louise Closon, Epacris onosmaeflora, and 
Pandanus Desmetianus. The classes for single specimens of new plants 
were better represented. 
The class for a new flowering plant was well contested. The highest 
award was taken by M. J. Hye-Leysen of Ghent for his remarkable new 
Cypripedium Hyeanum, a variety of C, Lawrencianum, with flowers 
wholly bright green and white. It was considered one of the most re¬ 
markable plants in the Exhibition. It was shown in London last year. 
The second prize was taken by M. E. ^ an Geert for Boronia heterophylla, 
the lovely New Holland plant, which has been shown in London by 
Messrs. Veitch this year in such perfection, while the third prize went 
to M. Jacob-Makoy & Cie. for Vriesia chrysostachys, a Bromeliad with a 
golden yellow flower spike. 
The first prize for a new fine-foliage plant not having been exhibited 
before was taken by M. Edouard Pynaert van Geert, with the beautiful 
Begonia Lubbersi, which has medium-sized leaves of a deep bronzy 
green, adorned with bright silvery blotches. The same exhibitor also 
took the second and third prizes in this class, the second with the beau¬ 
tiful Dichorisandra pubescens taeniensis, a plant reminding one of 
Tradescantia zebrina, but with the silvery and purple markings more 
clear and bright; the third with Alocasia Chantrieri, a handsome leaved 
Aroid. In the class for a specimen of a flowering stove plant obtained 
from seed and not before exhibited, was represented by M. Jacob- 
Makoy, who were first with their Anthurium Makoyanum, and a hand¬ 
some variety with noble leaves and a bright coloured spathe. M. 
Pynaert van Geert took the second prize with Begonia President de 
Boureuilles, a hybrid with bronzy purple foliage, like that of B. incar- 
nata, but with larger flowers of a delicate pink. 
The only prize awarded for a new greenhouse plant raised from 
seed was taken by 51. Gust, Gendbrugge, for his Phormium tenax roseum 
pictum, a variety of New Zealand Flax, with leaves of a bronzy rose tint. 
51. Ch. Vuyksteke of Loochristy was awarded the first and only prize for 
a new hardy plant, it being Azalea mollis hybrida floxe jileno, an 
extremely pretty double-flowered variety of a rich flame colour. The 
above comprises the plants to which prizes were awarded, but many 
others of interest and value were shown. Among these we noted 
Anthurium Desmetianum, a form of A. Andreanum, with spathes of an 
intensely deep crimson, and Nephrolepis rufescens pinnatifida, a new 
Fern, certificated in London ; Anthurium Lawrencianum, a fine variety 
of Andreanum, Phlebodium aureum alcicorne, with deeply lobed fronds ; 
Tillandsia Lindeni latispatha, with the pink spathes broader than in the 
type; Phlox decussata variegata, with leaves broadly edged with creamy 
white ; Pteris cretica Mayi, first shown in London ; Podocarpus gracilis, 
a very graceful Conifer from Valparaiso ; and Dracaena argentea striata. 
THE NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE SPRING SHOW. 
The Durham, Northumberland, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Botanical 
and Horticultural Society held their twelfth Spring Exhibition on Wed¬ 
nesday and Thursday last, April 18th and 19th. in the Town Hall and 
Com Exchange, Newcastle-on-Tyne. The above Society was formed in 
1824, and ranks as one of the oldest in England, and within the last 
dozen years has made rapid progress, keeping pace with the best horti¬ 
cultural shows in the United Kingdom. A business Secretary and an 
indefatigable Committee are always necessary to success, and in this 
respect the above Society is exceptionally fortunate in possessing. The 
late season in the north was considered to somewhat mar the prospects 
of the Spring Exhibition, which has annually increased in m rit since 
its commencement. Happily, however, this was not the case. The 
Hyacinths have never been better nor more numerous. Azaleas were 
also e'.cellent examples of good culture. The flowering plants were 
rood, but not so numerous as in previous years. Spirajas, Lily of the 
Valley, Deutzias, Genistas and other spring blooming plants were shown 
in great numbers, and were all examjfles of good culture, and afforded 
much pleasure to the numerous visitors who attended the Exhibi¬ 
tion. The plants were all exhibited in the Corn Exchange, and the 
staircase leading to the Town Hall was a point of vantage, where a 
pleasing covp d'tril of the Exhibition could be obtained. The Show was 
well arranged. There were three lines at the base of Cinerarias ; next 
were Spirmas, and at the top were plants oi Dielytra spectabilis. These 
arranged above each other had a most pleasing effect. Amongst the 
Azaleas, at intervals, large Palms were arranged. The Hyacinths were 
arranged on stages 4 to .5 feet high, which were easily seen by the 
visitoi's. Sufficient width of paths was left between the rows of plants 
that all could be seen easily. In fact, never on any previous occasion 
has the arrangement been so complete as it was this time. Appended is 
a list of the awards, with the names of the principal plants and 
remarks on their cultural merits. 
For four plants, dissimilar, the Society offered £ 11 in four prizes. 
The first w’as won by 5Ir. P'. C. Ford, gardener to Mr. S. H. Pease, Pierre- 
mont, Darlington, the plants being an excellent Erica Victoria Regina, 
well flowered ; Tremandra verticillata, an average Clerodendron Bal- 
fourianum, and Aphelexis macrantha. 5Ir. A. 5Iethven, gardener to 
E. Lange. Esq., Heathfield House, Low P'ell, was second with an 
Imantophyllum, having fourteen spikes and thirty-one flowers on each 
spike, well coloured ; in fact, a marvellous plant, along with a Phaius 
grandifolius with nineteen spikes, and Erica affinis. Mr. Ed. Adams, 
Swalwell, was third, and showed some good Ericas. For four Azalea 
indica, dissimilar, Mr. J. McIntyre, gardener to 5Ir. G. Pease, Darling¬ 
ton, was first with fine plants, evenly trained and well flowered ; they 
were Azalea superba, Mdme. Jules Lefebvre, Souvenirs de Madame Purde- 
plabel and Oswald de Kerchove ; 5Ir. J. Short, gardener to Arthur Pease, 
Esq., Hummersknott, Darlington, being second, his best plants were Azalea 
Stella and Due de Nassau ; 5Ir. Methven W'as third, and the same exhibitoB 
first in the corresponding division for two Azaleas, which were very good, 
of Comtesse de Flandres and Due de Nassau. The Society offered 
£3 10s. for three Orchids, which only brought two competitors, and it 
might be suggested that at an exhibition like this it would be well to 
offer larger prizes for Orchids, as at this time there are many in bloom, 
which make a great addition to an exhibition. 5Ir. A. Methven was 
first for three with Dendrobium nobile, a fine plant, Cypripedium 
Boxalli, and Dendrobium thyrsiflorum with seven spikes. Mr. McIntyre 
was second with Cattleya Mendelli with two spikes, Dendrobium thyrsi¬ 
florum, and Oncidium flexuosum. 5Ir. Methven, for a Palm or Tree 
F'ern, was first with Kentia Fosteriana very fine. With Dielytra spec¬ 
tabilis 5Ir. Joseph Runton, gardener to Thos. Hodgkin, Esq., Benwell 
Dene, was first with bright plants and healthy foliage. First prizes were 
also won by the following :—For Genistas, 5Ir. Geo. Corbett, Benwell j 
for Spiraias, 5Ir. John 51clntyre, Sunderland ; for Cinerarias, Mr. James 
Forsyth, Sunderland ; for six Primulas, 5Ir. F. Jackson, gardener to 
Alderman Scott, Newcastle ; and for six Cyclamens, Mr. 51clntyre. 
For six pots of Lily of the Valley 5Ir. Jos. Runton was first. All 
these usual spring blooming plants merit an extra word of praise, as 
never have they been shown better than this year. For six hardy Pri¬ 
mulas 5Ir. W. L. Thompson, gardener to C. S. Bell, Esq., Woolsington, 
was first. It is always a treat to meet these old favourites. With six 
pots of Scillas 5Ir. Runton was also first, and for table plants Mr. 
McIntyre wjis first with Aralia Veitchi, Croton aigburthensis, Dracaena 
superba, and Geonoma gracilis. There were in these decorative plants 
rather a falling off this year. A new feature this year was a prize for 
Strawberries in pots. Mr. J. Short, Darlington, was first apparently with 
Keen’s Seedling. 
For twelve Auriculas 5Ir. H. Whiting, Killingworth, was first with 
Frank Simonite, eight pips ; 5Ir. Douglas, three pips ; Bizarre Heather 
Bell, George Lightbody, and Heroine. The varieties Heroine and 5Ir.. 
Douglas must have greatly influenced the Judges. Mr. E. Oliver, 
Forest Lodge, was second with fine plants of Col. Champneysand George 
Lightbody, &c. Mr. Robt. Patterson, Ashburne Gardens, Sunderland, 
was third, his best flowers being George Lightbody and Ben Simonite. 
There were six competitors. F'or sixand four dissimilar (Alpines excluded). 
5Ir. W. L. Thompson was first. With green-edged and grey-edged 
Auriculas 5Ir. Atkinson and Mr. Oliver were first and second respec¬ 
tively. For twelve Alpines Mr. Jos. Watson, nurseryman, Fenham, was 
first with Col. Scott, Diadem, King of the Belgians, Slough Rival, and 
Dolly Varden. For six Polyanthuses 5Ir. E. Adams was first with 
Queen of Tyne and Buck’s George. 
Seven collections of twenty-four Hyacinths were staged, all possessing 
cultural merits. Messrs. H. Dewar & Co., nurserymen, w'ere first with 
some magnificent spikes, including Grandeur ^ Merveille, Lord Derby, 
Koh-i-noor, King of the Blues (splendid). La Grandesse, Lord 
Derby, and The Sultan. The silver medal of the Royal Hor¬ 
ticultural Society was also granted for this collection. 5Ir. Jost 
Watson, nurseryman, Fenham, was second with excellent plants, 
including Von Schiller, Fabiola, and Blondin. 5Ir. Ed. Laidlow, 
Roker Nursery, was a good third. For twelve 5Ir. Jos. Watson 
was first, Gigantea, Koh-i-noor, 5Iont IManc, and King of the Blues being 
fine. In the corresponding class for twelve Hyacinths 5Ir. Runton was- 
first with grand flowers of Von Schiller, Florence Nightingale, Blondin, 
Lord Derby, and King of the Blues. The Hyacinths extended all down, 
one side of the hall, and were very attractive to many visitors. There 
were five lots of twelves staged. For nine pots of single Tulips Mr. 
Atkinson was first with the usual varieties, and for doubles 5Ir. James. 
Wood, gardener to H. N. Middleton, Esq, Fenham Hall. For Poly¬ 
anthus Mr. Jos. Watson was first. 
Cut Flowcrx and Table Decorations. — P'or twelve Camellias first 
5Ir. James Wood with Alba plena. Jubilee, Imbricata, Wilder!, and others. 
For twelve bunches of Rhododendrons 51 r. F. C. Ford was first with 
fine heads, but they were unnamed. Azaleas were also the same. 5Ir. J, 
