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decoration under glass. The chi if of the Tree Pseonies were Kosea, 
salmon scarlet; Incarnata, salmon, very large flowers ; Reine Elizabeth, 
bright red large flowere ; Berenice, purple ; and Carolina. 
Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway, was awarded a silver-gilt medal 
for an extensive well arranged group of miscellaneous plants, comprising 
both flowering and foliage spiecimers from stove and greenhouse with 
Orchids. Dracaenas, Crotons, Anthuriums, and Azaleas formed the back¬ 
ground and greater part of the group, and amongst them the following 
plants were notable—Laelia purpurata, very fine ; Eurycles australasica 
with white flowers and Eucharis-like leaves ; Phoenix rupicola, a tall 
graceful Palm ; Nepenthes Masters! with deep red pitchers produced 
most freely ; Calanthe veratrifolia, pure white flowers in good heads ; 
Davallia tenuifolia Veitchi, an elegant Fern with finely divided fronds ; 
the peculiar Ataccia cristata, with small dull purplish brown flowers in 
a dense head, large erect bracts at the back, and long drooping filaments; 
Ochna multiflora, with red persistent calyx and green fruits ; the neat 
white Gloneria jasminiflora, and the white Azalea Miss Buist, a useful 
variety of the Amoena type, Imantophyllums, Amaryllises, Crinums, and 
Dracasna Lindeni. 
Messrs. J. Laing& Sons, Forest Hill, were awarded a silver-gilt medal 
for a group of well grown Caladiums, about sixty plants 4 feet high and 
as much in diameter, the leaves well developed and deeply or delicately 
coloured. Some of the more noteworthy were—Candidum, white with 
green veins j Madame Imbert Kschlin, yellowish green with red spots ; 
Duchesse de Montemart, white ; Ibis Rose, pale rose ; Charlemagne, 
large, red; L’Automne, green and white, bold ; Princess Royal, red, 
edged with greenish yellow ; Luddemanni, green dotted white, red 
veins ; minus erubescens, red edged green, dwarf and small, a good 
companion for argyrites. Messrs. Laing & Sons also had a pretty little 
group at the end of the centre stage near the entrance. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, contributed groups of Tuberous 
Begonias, comprising several distinct novelties, both single and double ; 
and of Calceolarias, representing the Swanley strain, notable for com¬ 
pact habit, large and variously coloured flowers ; and several stands of 
Zonal Pelargoniums of dazzling colours. Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High 
Holborn, showed a group of excellent Cinerarias and Primulas, both 
admirable strains. W. Clay, Esq., Kingston, sent a group of Pelar¬ 
goniums. Mr. R. Drost, Kevv Nursery, Richmond, had a group of Palms, 
Ferns, and Lilies of the Valley. W. Mellor, Esq., Chingford, Essex 
(gardener, Mr. J. Nicholson) contributed a pretty group of Caladiums, 
very neat plants. Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, had a group of Tree 
Preonies, Tulips, and Daffodils. Mr. G. Poulton, Edmonton, exhibited 
an effective group of Coleuses and Lilium longiflorum and candidum. 
Messrs. J. & J. H.ayes, Edmonton, had a group of Pelargoniums and 
Hydrangeas ; Mr. G. Braid, Winchmore Hill, a group of Pelargoniums ; 
and Mr. H. B. May a group of Calceolarias, Mignonette, and Adiantums. 
cur FLOWERP. 
In two-day summer shows the cut flowers are usually the most 
satisfactory portion of the exhibits, but at the Temple perhaps the only 
advantage of the wet dull weather on Thursday was that the flowers 
lasted well until the end of the second day, and looked almost as fresh 
and bright as when first staged. Though these exhibits are always 
interesting, they rely more upon their individual attractions than general 
effect, as they cannot be'arrangedto much advantage upon long straight 
tables. Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, had a very extensive con¬ 
tribution of Daffodils and hardy flowers, a cho ce selection of the former 
in all the types, and the most distinct of the latter for general garden 
culture, Saxifraga pyramidalis. Anemone fulgens, Doronicums and Irises 
forming prominent features. A silver cup was awarded for this group, 
and a cup given by the Duke of Bedford was awarded to Mr. Poupart 
of Twickenham for a collection of market flowers, comprising Lilies of 
the Valley, Narcissus poeticus and biflorus. Forget-me-nots, Trollius, 
Tulips, Anemones, Wallflowers,and Camperne'l;s. In the class provided 
for hardy flowers by the Society, Mr. T. S. Ware won first honours with 
an excellent collection of Daffodils, Tulips, Lilies, the double bright red 
Anemone Le Brillante, Lupinus Nootkanus, the white Ranunculus 
amplexicaulis, and the yellow R. speciosus, with many others. The 
second place was taken by Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, who had a 
varied and interesting collection, including representatives of most of 
the best hardy plants in flower at this time of year. The only other 
class specially for cut flowers was that for twenty-four Roses, in which 
Mr. Rumsey, Waltham Cro.ss, took the lead with admirable blooms of 
both Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals, Mr. C. Turner and J. Walker, Thame, 
following in the order named. 
From Mr. J. Walker’s farm at Whitton came a remarkable collection 
of fancy. Parrot, and other Tulips, which were as much admired as any 
other exhibit in the same tent. Daffodils and Doronicums from the 
same grower were also good, and a silver-gilt medal was awarded for 
what was one of the best contributions of cut flowers in the Exhibition, 
ilessrs. Hawkins & Bennett, Twickenham, had a pretty group of double 
Ivy-leaf Pelargoniums, Adiantums, and Lilies of the Valley, the latter 
arranged in a central half-circle and two side pyramidal groups. The 
Lily of the Valley was the Victoria variety, for which this firm is noted. 
Mr. P. H. Garcia, Covent Garden, was awarded a silver-gilt medal for 
handsome bouquets of Roses, ball and bridal bouquets, crosses, .and 
wreaths. Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Son, Nottingham, had a collection of 
choice Zonal Pelargoniums, which were highly commended ; Mr. Virgo 
sent some flowers of Myosotis dissitiflora grandiflora ; and Messrs. G. 
Smith & Co., Commercial* Roatl, Pimlico, exhibited samples of a simple 
6t.and for flowers of somi-globular form, with perforations for holding 
w,ater and flowers. (See p.age 431.) 
FRUIT AND MISCELL-kNEOUS. 
Comparatively few samples of fruit were staged, but there were 
several good collections of Apples. A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Walling- 
ton (g.ardener, Mr. Cummins), sent thirty-six dishes of Apples and Pears 
very well kept. Messrs. G. Buny.ard & Co., Maidstone, had thirty-four 
dishes of Apples, .and Messr.s. J. Cheal & Sons had thirty dishes of 
Ap pies. Mr. G. Munro, Covent Garden, showed examples of Channel 
Island produce, including fine Melons, Gr.apes, and Peas. The Right 
Hon. Lord Braybrook, Audley End, Saffron Walden (gardener, Mr. J. 
Vert), exhibited two dishes of fine fruit of President and Sir Joseph 
Paxton Strawerrics. Mr. J. B. Thom.as, Covent Garden, had an im¬ 
portant and interesting collection of fine Australian Apples in excel¬ 
lent condition. King Pippin, Blenheim, Ribston, and Cox’s Orange 
Pippins being the varieties. Belgian Black Hamburgh Grapes, Jaffa 
Oranges, Mangoes, Chine.se Litehees, Madeira Bananas, and American 
Cranberries were also represented^ Se.akale from Jlr. W. Poupart, 
Twickenham, and Asparagus from Mr. W. Lobjoit, Putney, completed 
the exhibits. 
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.— May 22.n-d. 
On Tuesday t*e Fruit and Floral Committees met in the Drill Hall, 
Westminster, and though there were few exhibits they comprised some of 
unusual interest. The attendance of visitors was very small. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair; 
and Messrs. J. Lee, W. Marshall, G. T. Miles, J. Burnett, A. H. Pearson, 
P. Crowley, J. Cheal, and T. B. Haywood. 
Mr. D. Campbell, The Priory Gardens. Roehampton, sent some fine 
examples of Asparagus. Two fine even fruits of Cucumber Tender and 
True also came from the same garden, and cultural commend.ations were 
awarded for both. Mr. H. Merryveather, Southwell, Notts, showed 
fruits of Bramley’s S edling Apple, well kept and good in colour. 
Mr. A. W.ard, Stoke Edith Gardens, Hereford, sent samples of a 
seedling Broccoli, .and C. Hoare, Esq., Hackwood Park, Basingstoke,, 
showed remarkably fine fruits of Hackwood Park Tomato (cultural 
commendation). Messrs. T. Pascall & Sons, South Norwood, showed 
samples of propagating pans, perforaterl and other pots. 
Floral Committee. —Present: G. F. AVilson, Esq., F.R.S., in the 
chair ; and Messrs. J. Fraser, J. Walker, IT. Herbst, W. Goldring, W. H. 
Lowe, G. Paul, R. Dean, B. Wynne, H. B.allantine, J. Dominy, H. M. 
Pollett, J. O’Brien, E. Hill, A. J. Lendy, W. Holmes, G. Duffield, and 
J. L.aing. 
From the Roy.al Gardens, Kew, came a group of interesting plants 
comprising the following : - Exacum macranthum, three plants in 48-size 
pots, each be.aring six to eight heads of brilliant blue flowers, the large 
yellow anthers contrasting strongly with the petals ; Lotus peliorhyn- 
chus, a species from Teneriffe with linear glaucous leaves and bright 
red flowers towards the points of the drooping branches ; Disa racemosa 
(D. secunda), a species with long spikes of large bright rosy flowers, the 
upper petal hooded over the lip ; Ansellia afaucana nilotica, a variety 
with neat flowers, narrow yellowish sepals and petals spotted and 
barred with brown and a yellow lip ; Phaius Manni, from Assam, having, 
bright brown sep.als and pe+als, the lip crimson in the centre and light 
■iit the tip and margin ; Diacrium (Epidendrum) bicornutum, with five 
r.acemes ; the curious small brownish M.asdevallia triaristella ; PrimuLa 
Rusbyi, with small bright purple flowers .and lanceolate serr.ated leaves ; 
HabeiTea rhodopensis, a dwarf plant with numerous trusses of small 
Streptocarpus-like flowers, the tube purple, the limb p.ale, nearly white ; 
Onosma tauricum ; Aster Stracheyi; Acradenia Fr.anklini, from New Zea¬ 
land, with small starry white flowers ; the gi-aceful papilionaceous 
Bossi.ma liniphylla, -with small orange and red flowers clustered along, 
the slender branches. 
In addition to the Orchids certific.ated, Alessrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, 
sent a plant in flower of Dendrobium porphyrogastrum, a hybrid 
between D. Huttoni and D. Dalhousie.anum, of a pale mauve tint, the 
lip flat and slightly darker. 
R. B. White, Esq., Arddaroch, Dumbartonshire (gardener, Mr. Kidd), 
showed a plant of Cattleya Jlendeli alba with three fine pure white 
flowers (vote of thanks), also a plant of Cattleya Mossiie superba, 
with large flowers and richly coloured lip. F. G. Tautz, Esq., Studley 
House, Hammersmith (gardener, Mr. Cowley), sent a plant of Cattleya 
Wagneri, the flowers large white, the lip orange in the throat; also 
Cattleya Mossite Studleyana, with white sepals and petals, the lip very 
pale crimson, and orange veined in the throat. 
E. Ellis, Esq., Manor House, Wallington (gardener, Mr. Glover), ex¬ 
hibited a group of Orchids, including plants of Angraecum Sanderianum 
with two racemes of white flowers, Thunia Marsh.alliana, strong, 
Oncidium Marshallianum, with a large panicle of bright yellow flowers, 
Cattleya Lawrenceana, with fine spike, and Cattleya Schroderi. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, exhibited .a handsome group of 
C.aladiums, B.alms, Gloxinias, Tuberous llegoni.as, and Ferns very effec¬ 
tively .arranged. Gloxinia virgina'e h.as pure white flowers produced 
very freely (vote of thanks). The interesting Rose, Madame George 
Bruant, said to be a cross between Niphetos and R. rugosa alba, it has 
Large semi-double white flowers and neat foliage (vote of thanlcs). 
Clivia sulphurca h.as Large flowers and trusses, or.ange yellow (vote of 
thanks), and M.arquis d’Albert.as silvery centre, green margin, and pale 
red spots (vote of thanks). (Silver medal). 
G. F. Wilson, Esq., F.R.S., He.atherbank and O.akwood, Weybridge, 
sent a stem of Lilium roseum with twenty flowers, Pinguicula caudata, 
seedling Auriculas, several interesting Primulas, and the pale yellow 
Roses Isabella Gray .and Cloth of Gobi. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, 
exhibited some choice hardy plants and Roses. For a dwarf American 
