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awarded as the first prize in the class 'was an appropriate recognition 
of its merit. The principal plants were the following, but every one 
staged was of exceptional character, the strong growth and high colour 
of the flowers being very marked. Cymbidium Lowianum had seven 
long racemes of large flowers, the tip very deeply coloured. The speci¬ 
mens of Odontoglossum vexillarium were extraordinary alike for their 
fine healthy condition and the number of their flowers ; they were 
literally masses of bloom, and they varied in colour from the deepest of 
the rubrum type to some nearly pure white. Cattleya Skinneri was 
represented by two handsome plants loaded with flowers, one variety of 
unusually rich colour, and in contrast with them were valuable plants of 
the pure variety alba. Odontoglossum Roezli was notable in the fore 
part of the group. Of 0. crispum there were some of the choice 
varieties for which the Dell collection is famed. Masdevallias Veitchiana 
grandiflora, Harryana armeniaca, apricot coloured ; Lindcni and Chel- 
soni ; Cattleya Eegnelli with seven large flowers, and the dwarf pure 
white Aerides Williamsi (certificated) were a few other good plants 
amongst many others of scarcely less interest. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P., Burford Lodge, Dorking (gardener, 
Mr. BickerstaflEe), exhibited a group of Orchids, for which also a silver 
cup was awarded, and though the plants were smaller and less effective 
individually than the preceding they comprised some of the most 
interesting in the Exhibition, and all were in excellent condition. Very 
conspicuous was a plant of Lissochilus giganteiis, having a flower stem 
8 feet high, the flower-bearing portion 12 inches long and crowded with 
large, soft, rosy-tinted flowers. The peculiar Selenipedium Lindeni, or 
Uropedium, as it is better known, which is like a Cypripedium caudatum 
without a lip, had several of its remarkable flowers with long green 
striped sepals and still longer, narrow, dull purplish petals. Catasetum 
Christyanum had some strange brown and green flowers with fringed 
lips ; Acanthephippium bicolor had twelve flowers, white tipped crimson ; 
Spathoglottis Kimballiana is a distinct effective plant with large yellow 
flowers at the apex of a long stem ; Cypripedium caudatum had thirteen 
fine flowers ; Cyrtopodium Andersonianum had a three-branched panicle 
of yellow flowers ; Oncidium Marshallianum, two beautiful panicles,' 
with Dendrobium Brymerianum, Oncidium undulatum, Masdevallias, 
Odontoglossums, and innumerable others. Some very handsome varieties 
of Anthurium Schertzerianum were also sent from the Burford Lodge 
Gardens, the fragrant Violet-like Tinnfea Eethiopica and the New Zealand 
Forget-me-not, Myosotidium nobile, which few succeed in growing 
well. 
In the classes for nine Orchids and a group of Cattleyas and Laelias 
Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was the only exhibitor, and he was awarded 
first honours in each case, securing a silver cup for the nine Orchids. 
The plants were the same as those with 'which on the previous day Mr. 
Cypher was equally successful at Regent’s Park, and they need not be 
pariicularised. It must be mentioned, however, that the superb 
varieties of Lmlia purpurata in both classes were greatly admired. 
A beautiful group of Odontoglossums from H. M. Pollett, Esq., 
Fernside, Bickley (gardener, Mr. W. Parks), won the premier award in 
that class. The plants comprised capital examples of Odontoglossum 
Edwardi, Halli, Andersonianum, Pollettianum, crispum, Wilckianum, 
and Euckerianum, tastefully arranged with Adiantums, and the collec¬ 
tion altogether was an extremely pleasing one. F. Wigan, Esq., Clare 
Lawn, East Sheen (gardener, Mr. D. East), showed a choice group of 
Orchids and Ferns. Major Lendy, Sunbury House (gardener, Mr. S. 
West), ■was first with a collection of Orchid flowers, and J. Hemwerde, 
Esq., Eliott Place, Blackheath (gardener, Mr. G. Barker), showed two 
large plants of Cattleya Mendeli, one having eighteen flowers, and the 
others a less number. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, arranged an exceedingly 
beautiful group of Odontoglossums, Cattleyas, and Ferns. The varieties 
of Odontoglossum comprised some of the most distinct and handsome in 
cultivation, together with the grand varieties of Cattleyas, C. Mossise 
londinensis and C. Mendeli Rothschildiana, with the new Scuticaria 
Keyseriana noted in another page. A silver cup was awarded for this 
group, and to Messrs. H. Low «& Co., Clapton, for a pretty group of 
Orchids, and Messrs. H. Page & Son, Teddington, also had a group of 
Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, and Oncidium Marshallianum. 
ROSES. 
As already mentioned these formed an important portion of the Ex 
hibition, and the plants were excellent in all respects, well clothed with 
foliage, and hearing substantial blooms. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, 
won a silver cup as first prize in the class for twelve Roses in pots, these 
being much the largest specimens shown, 4 to 7 feet high, and about the 
same in diameter. The varieties were Charles Lawson, John Stuart 
Mill, Catherine Soupert, Centifolia Rosea, Celine Forestier, Cheshunt 
Hybrid, Beauty of Waltham, Edouard Morren, Juno, Madame Victor 
Verdier, Magna Charts, and Comtesse de Serenyi. Messrs. Jackman 
and Son, Woking, were second, and secured a silver Banksian medal, as 
besides their twelve specimens they had a group of similarly creditable 
plants. Mr. C. Turner, Slough, was third, his Roses being neat com¬ 
pact examples of good varieties, about 3 feet in diameter, very useful, but 
too small in comparison with the others. Mr. Wm. Eumsey, Waltham 
Cross, showed in the same class, his plants being highly commended. 
A non-competing group of Roses in pots and cut blooms from Messrs. 
W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, won the exhibitors a silver cup, and 
occupying a portion of one side and the end of the large marquee this 
collection h.ad a wonderfully fine appearance. Numbers of choice 
varieties were shown, but the distinct new hardy Tea Rose Sappho, 
certificated at Regent’s Park on the previous day, was notable amongst 
them, together with the rich crimson H.P. Crown Prince, both Waltham 
Cross seedlings. 
GROUPS. 
The groups staged in the classes provided by the schedule, and those- 
of a miscellaneous character not in competition, occupied considerable 
space and formed one of the characteristics of the Exhibition. With a 
group of plants occupying a space not exceeding 150 square feet Messrs- 
J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, were first with a highly effective well 
arranged contribution similar to that so much admired in the centre of 
large marquee at Regent’s Park on Wednesday. Palms and Crotons 
formed the background, with large Azaleas, Aralias, Caladiums, and 
Dracjenas, smaller plants of Odontoglossum crispum, Cattleyas, brilliant 
Tuberous Begonias, Pimeleas, and Gloxinias occupying the body of the 
group, with a margin of Odontoglossum and Caladium argyrites. Gloxinia 
Madame Bleu, which has been certificated elsewhere, is a pretty variety, 
crimson edged white. 
The competition in the class for groups of plants from market 
growers was remarkably keen, and the collections of well-grown, useful, 
and brightly coloured flowering or elegant foliage plants, added largely 
to the interest and beauty of the Exhibition. Three silver cups were 
offered by the Duke of Bedford in this class, and one for cut flowers, 
those for groups being won by Mr. William Iceton, Barnes and Roe- 
hampton, and by Mr. J. Sweet, Newbridge. Mr. Iceton’s collection! 
comprised tall handsome Palms with a margin of Dracaena Lindeni and 
Isolepis, simple, yet very attractive, and a suitable position was assigned 
it in the large marquee near one of the entrances. Mr. Sweet’s group 
was chiefly composed of flowering plants, decorative Pelargoniums, 
Fuchsias, Cinerarias, Heaths, yellow Marguerites, Myosotis, Helio¬ 
tropes, &c., and though groups of this character often have a rather 
glaring and even startling appearance, the bright colours were so well 
placed, and softened by sufficient dwarf Ferns, that it had a satisfactory 
effect. Jlr. E. Rochford, Cheshunt, was second with a rather more 
formal but bold group. Hydrangeas formi-ng the chief feature, in contrast 
with miscellaneous flow'ering plants and Ferns. Mr. H. B. May was 
also second for a group of Ferns, Crotons, and a few other foliage plants-- 
arranged with the greatest taste, and though no flowering plants were- 
employed, it found as many admirers as the two firet prize groups- 
Messrs. J. & J. Hayes, Lower Edmonton, were third for a well con¬ 
trasted array of flowering plants. 
Calceolarias from Mr. James, Farnham Royal, gained the first honours 
in this class, the flowers large, and of the varied rich colours and delicate- 
markings that distinguish his plants. For a group of Pelargoniums! 
Messrs. J. & J. H.ayes were first, their plants including some admirable 
varieties, one named Fanny being of a delicate pale pink, of compact 
habit and very free. The groups of hardy plants were practically the 
same as those at the preceding day’s show, and the prizes were awarded 
in the same order—namely, to Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel, Hampton y 
T. S. Ware, Tottenham ; and Paul & Son, Cheshunt, the first-named 
winning their position by the larger size and greater effeetiveness of the 
plants show-n, the other two having more numerous and smaller plants,, 
but several of much interest. Considerable difference of opinion 
respecting the respective merits of these collections -was, however, ex¬ 
pressed, and many persons preferred the second group to the first. 
Nine well-flowered Azaleas from Mr. C. Turner secured him the first- 
prize in the class, but he had no opponent. The plants were of medium 
size, but the varieties were either new or included some of the most 
effective, such as Cordon Bleu, M. Thibaut, the double white Madeline,. 
Comtesse de Flandres, Apollo, Etendard de Flandres, Chelsoni, Jeam 
Vervaene, and Vervaeniana. In a large Exhibition of this character a 
few Azaleas are almost indispensable, as they afford a remarkably mas¬ 
sive and brilliant colouring, but many of the giant specimens have am 
overpowering effect. 
Pelargoniums, too, of the show, fancy, and decorative types are wel¬ 
come additions at this time of year, the nine premier specimens from 
Mr. Turner comprising the best of those he had at Regent’s Park, flat- 
trained specimens, 4 to 6 feet in diameter, and extremely well flowered- 
The show varieties were Prince Leopold, scarlet ; liUdy Isabel, purplisb 
with maroon blotch ; Kingston Beauty, white with purple blotch ; 
Amethyst, crimson, dark upper petals ; and Matin. The fancy varieties^ 
were Princess Teck, East Lynn, Fanny Gair, and The Shah. Messrs. 
J. & J. Hayes were second, with capitally gro-wn plants of the- 
decorative market type. Princess Maud, Duchess of Bedford, Goldmine 
very bright and showy, Triomphe de St. Mande, and Lady Blanche were 
some of the best. 
One of the most simple yet tasteful groups in the Exhibition was that 
from Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, and for which a silver cup nas 
awarded. Those employed were dwarf compact Japanese Maples in all 
their diversity of foliage both in form and colouring, about a dozen 
strong examples of Lilium Harris! with large heads, massive pure white 
trumpet like flowers, a number of the rich and showy Tree Pmonies, 
side plants of Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, and a front plant of 
Arundo donax variegata beautifully striped with pure white ami 
green. The Maples were exceedingly graceful, the most distinct forms 
amongst them being palmatifidum; flavescens, yellowish ; dissectum, red, 
deeply divided ; decompositum, finely cut and handsome ; sanguineum 
large deep red; japonicum aurcum, golden, fine leaves ; linearilobum, 
dark purplish red, linear regularly spreading segments ; septemlobum 
elegans ; purpureum dark reddish purple, fine ; and roseo-marginatum. 
The numerous delicate shades of green, yellow, and red of the leaves in 
these Acers render them great favourites both for outdoor planting and 
