May 17, 1888 J 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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ODONTOGLOSSUM CAMBRIDG*EAKUM. 
One of the numberless beautiful Odon- 
toglossums which are designated natural 
hybrids or varieties flowered some time 
ago at Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, the 
residence of R. J. Measures, Esq., and 
was, I understand, referred to Professor 
Reichenbach for determination and name. 
It is notable for the size of the floweis 
and their bright colours, the sepals being 
a rich reddish brown tipped with yellow, 
the petals of similar colour, with an irre¬ 
gular yellow centre and deeper yellow tips ; 
the lip beautifully fringed, bright crimson 
in the centre, and a broad marginal band 
of creamy yellow. The flowers, though 
not “ filled up,” as like the varieties of 
0. crispum with broad petals and sepals, 
have a graceful and distinct appear¬ 
ance.—L. 
Orchids were a great feature in this display, grandly flowered plants 
being staged. In the nurserymen’s class for nine specimens Mr. J. 
Cypher was well first, having a fine Cattleya Mossiie with thirty blooms, 
C. Skinneri oculata, C. Mendeli with twenty grand blooms, a very fine 
variety of Lmlia purpurata carrying sixteen blooms, Odontoglossum 
vexillarium with fully 100 blooms, Cattleya citrina, a grand plant carry¬ 
ing twenty-four blooms, a very fine specimen of Oncidium ampliatum, 
Dendrobium nobile crowded with flowers, and Calanthe veratrifoli*. 
Messrs. Heath & Son were second with large well flowered specimens. 
In a corresponding class for amateurs Mr. Simcox was first, principally 
owing to the greater variety included in the collection, among which, 
however, being several made up specimens, as well as some good pieces 
of Odontoglossum Andersoni and Cattleya Skinneri. Sir A. Ramsey 
was second with a well flowered lot of plants, his best being 
Cattleyas Mendeli and Mossife, Loelia purpurata, and Saccolabium 
prfemorsum. 
The best eight Roses in pots were staged by Messrs. Heath & Son, 
Mr. G. Clift, gardener to Mr. Graves, being a good second, the last 
named having a capital specimen of Niphetos. The herbaceous plants 
in pots were very good and attracted much attention ; Mr. E. Smith w.as 
CHELTENHAM SPRING SHOW. 
May 10th. 
This proved to be a most successful Ex¬ 
hibition in every respect. The weather on 
the whole was favourable, and the numerous 
visitors had every reason to be well pleased 
with the varied and excellent display brought 
together. It was held in the grounds con¬ 
nected with the Winter Garden, and very 
much credit is due to the energetic Secretary, Mr. W. H. Bridgwater, 
and the Committee generally, for the way in which everything was 
managed. 
In the principal classes for choice flowering plants, Mr. J. Cypher, as 
might be expected, had matters very much his own way. His twelve 
stove and grwnhouse plants were remarkably fresh and good, and con¬ 
sisted of Ericas Cavendishi, affinis, and ventricosa magnifica ; Azaleas 
Cedo Null! and Mrs. Turner ; Anthuriums Schertzerianum and Veitchi ; 
Pimeleas spectabilis and Henderson! ; Hedaroma tulipifera, jlphelexis 
macrantha purpurea, and Aphelexis spectabilis. In the class for six 
plants, Mr. Simcox (gardener, G. Nevile Wyatt) was first, and Messrs. 
Heath & Son, the exhibits being praiseworthy in each instance. With 
ten large Indian Azaleas Mr. J. Cypher was well first, Roi d’Holland 
being exceptionally good, and Messrs. Heath & Sou were second. The 
best six Azaleas were shown by Sir A. Ramsay, Bart,, among whose 
generally excellent group, the most noteworthy being perfectly flowered 
specimens of Bernhard Andreas and Stella. Mr. Simcoe was second. 
There was also a class for small untrained plants, and with these Mr. 
J. Cypher was first and Messrs. Heath & Son second. Similar positions 
were held by these exhibitors in the class for twenty plants grouped for 
effect, this giving a good opportunity for the introduction of a few 
choice Palms and other fine-foliaged plants, as well as a few in 
flower. Mr. Cypher was also first for a beautiful basket of plants, 
the second prize being well won by Mr. Wonson, gardener to Mrs. 
Thompson. 
ptg. 54.—odontoglossum CAMBRIDGEANUM. 
first and Messrs. Heath & Son second. Gloxinias were well shown by 
Messrs. Simcox and — Lewis, gardener to Mrs. Lingwood ; Calceolarias 
by Sir A. Ramsey, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. J. Pilgrim ; Cinerarias by Messrs. 
E. Smith and J. Pilgrim ; Pelargoniums by Mr. W. Sparkes, gardener to 
H. Chapman, Esq., and Mr. J. E. Pilgrim ; Fancy Pelargoniums by 
Mr. G. Mayo, gardener to P. H. Osborne, Esq., and Mr. H. P. Sparkes; aad 
Pansies in pots by Mr. Enos Smith, the exhibitors receiving the awards in 
the order named. Messrs. Heath & Son were first for twelve eut blooms 
of Roses, and Mr. A. James, gardener to the Rev. G. Coventry, second. 
Mr. Simcox was the only exhibitor of twelve varieties of stove and 
greenhouse plants (cut blooms) and was deservedly awarded the fiist 
prize. With three tastefully arranged vases for the dinner table 
Mr. Mansfield, gardener to Mrs. Gillilan, was first, and Mrs. McNeil 
second. 
Vegetables are always good and plentiful at the Cheltenham shows, 
and on this occasion were fully equal to any shown in more favourable 
seasons. In addition to two classes for collections, there were also 
others provided for single dishes of Asparagus, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, 
Potatoes, French Beans, Tomatoes, Peas, and salading. The principal 
prizewinners were Messrs. A. J. Skinner, A. James, J.'J. Smith, A. Cook, 
Turk, G. Clift, J. G. Kitching, and Wright, gardener to C. Lee Camp¬ 
bell, Esq. 
There were several other exhibitors in various classes whose contri¬ 
butions we are unable to notice, but the Show altogether was very 
satisfactory and creditable to the district. 
SALE OF THE LATE MR. DAY’S ORCHIDS. 
So.ME remarkable prices were realised at the sale last week of 
the late Mr. Day’s Orchids, held in Stevens’ Rooms, Covent Garden. 
A plant catalogued as Cypripedium Stonei platytaeniura, with two 
leads and twelve leaves, was sold for 152 guineas ; but as there was 
a doubt as to its genuineness, Mr. Stevens gave a guarantee that 
should it flower within three years and prove not to be true, the 
money will be returned. Good prices were also realised for the 
followingCattleya exoniensis, 11 guineas; C. Skinneri, 10 guineas; 
C. Reineckiana, 11 guineas ; C. Wagneri, 
£15 4s. 6d.; Cypripedium Morganiae, 
£35 14s.; Vanda Lowi, 10 guineas; 
Cypripedium orphanum, £29 ; C. Sallieri, 
£14 ; C. Curtisi, 14 guineas ; C. cenan- 
thum, 11 guineas; C. piaestans, 20 
guineas; C. Charles Canham, £34 13s. ; 
C. Curtisi and C. Harrisianum superbum, 
£20; C. Arthurianum, 20 guineas; C. 
leucorhodum, 68 guineas; and Coelogyne 
cristata alba, 30 guineas. 
