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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
[ April 28, 1887. 
Lord Derby, Loddington, Dumelow’s Seedling, King of the Pippins, 
Curl-tail, Herefordshire Pearmain, Claygate Pearman, Tower of Glamis, 
Ribston Pippin, Emperor Alexander, Alfriston, Sturmer Pippin 
Hormead’s Pearmain, and Rymei. Mr. C. Mundell also sent a collection 
of thirty dishes of Apples. (Vote of thanks.) Mr. W. Divers, Maidstone, 
had a number of Apples, which had been kept in a dark room since they 
were gathered, the temperature of which had often fallen to 28°, Lod¬ 
dington, Blenheim Pippin, King of the Pippins, and Ribston Pippin were 
.all good. (Vote of thanks.) Mr. Barker of Hindlip Hall Gardens, 
Worcester, showed a seedling Apple, previously noted. (Vote of thanks.) 
Flobal Committee.— Present—G. F. Wilson, Esq., F.R.S., in the 
■chair ; and Messrs. R. Dean, W. Goldring, H. Bennett, W. Wilks, H. 
Herbst, A. Bradshaw, W. Holmes, B. Wynne, J. Dominy, II. M. Pollett, 
A. J. Lendy, II. J. O’Brien, E. Hill, C. Noble, H. Turner, J. Douglas, J. 
Hudson, Shirley Hibberd, and Dr. M. T. Masters. 
Messrs. John Srandisli & Co., Ascot, Berks, had a beautiful group 
■of specimen Erica Wilmoreana, most profusely flowered, the flowers of 
.-a bright rosy colour at the base and white towards the tip. A useful 
free-growing Heath. Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Oxon, sent four boxes of 
Rose blooms, the samples of Marshal Niel being extremely large and 
■of a rich golden colour, much darker and brighter than usual. Souvenir 
■d’un Ami, Reine Marie Henriette, Duchesse de Caylus, Madame Falcot, 
find Niphetos were also very beautiful, the last-named being represented 
by a box of thirty-two fine blooms. Mr. Bond, The Gardens, Elstead 
House, Godaiming, had a group of well-flowered Cattleyas of several 
■different varieties of the early flowering C. Mossiae. Mr. W. N. Bannis¬ 
ter, Cote House Gardens, Westbury-on-Trym, showed three plants of a 
■double white Mignonette, the flowers large, pure white, with long branch¬ 
ing spikes. It is a pretty variety, but does not produce'seed, and is 
propagated by cuttings (vote of thanks). Mr. J. Chambers, Westlake 
Nursery, Spring Grove, Isleworth, exhibited specimens of his large 
double blue Violet Victoria, which has been repeatedly noticed before. 
Messrs. J. Veitch& Sons, Chelsea, contributed a group of Amaryllises, 
comprising several handsome forms, one of which, Ambient, was certifi¬ 
cated. The curious and distinct Epiphyllum Giirtneri with large scarlet 
flowers was also shown. A vote of thanks was accorded for Primula 
•sikkimensis Kingi with tall scapes and pale yellow drooping feet-like 
flowers. A box of the pure white' Magnolia stellata was also shown. 
Messrs. Shuttleworth & Carder, Clapham, was awarded a vote of thanks 
for Cymbidium Tiarinum, a peculiar species with dull yellowish sepals 
find petals, brown on the outer surface, the lip white and spotted with 
maroon. R. J. Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, had a 
basket of Trichopilias, comprising lepida rosea, suavis alba, and suavis, 
the flowers being large and beautiful. Flowers of Cyjiripedium Wallisi 
were sent with yellowish sepals and petals, the latter about 18 inches 
long (vote of thanks). A cultural commendation was also awarded for 
■Oncidium macranthum lamelligerum with about three dozen flowers. 
A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Wallington, Surrey (gardener, Mr. G. W. 
Cummins), was awarded a vote of thanks for Phalasnopsis Sanderiana 
alba with pure w T hite flowers. Mr. J. Douglas had a vote of thanks for 
Primula sikkimensis. Mr. Owen, Hertford, Cheshire, sent several double 
gold laced Polyanthuses named Queen Victoria, rich in colour, with a 
gold edging. Mr. J. Walker, Thame, exhibited several double Petunias. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, had a trio of new Amaryllises, one named 
Mrs. Gaskell being extremely fine (vote of thanks). Mr. R. Dean, 
Ealing, sent a pure white Viola named Miss Barron, large and free. Mr. 
R. Miller, Shoreham, sent a box of Myosotis dissitiflora variety, the 
flowers large and bright colour. A plant of Her Majesty Rose was 
.-shown by Mr. C. Turner, Slough, bearing one bloom, large, and of good 
form and substance, and a delicate but bright pink. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were numerous, one of the most interest¬ 
ing being the collection of flowers and plants from the Royal Gardens, 
Kew, which included fine drooping racemes of Thunbergia mysorensis, 
the flowers like huge Mimulus, yellow in the throat and margined with 
bright red,most striking; trusses of Rhododendrons Aucklandi and Nuttalli; 
Medinillas magnifica and amabilis ; richly coloured Sarracenias ; fruit¬ 
bearing branches of Coffea arabica, the bright red globular clusters of 
Brovvnea coccinea, together w T ith a series of Primulas, a number of varied 
.-seedlings from the wild P. pubescens being very interesting. A vote of 
thanks was awarded for this valuable contribution. The other groups 
we can only refer to briefly, but they were of exceptional merit, particu¬ 
larly the Roses, Rhododendrons, hardy flowers, and Daffodils. Messrs. 
Paul & Son had a large group of admirably grown Roses in pots (silver- 
gilt medal), and a group of choice hardy plants (silver medal.) Mr. 
T. S. Ware, Tottenham, staged an extensive collection of Daffodils and 
hardy flowers (silver medal.) Messrs H. Lane & Son had a group of 
Rhododendrons and dwarf Roses, very handsome (silver-gilt medal.) 
Mr. Anthony Waterer sent a collection of Primroses (bronze medal.) 
Silver medals were also awarded to Messrs. Barr & Son, Collins Bros., 
and Mr. J. Walker, Whitton,for groups of Daffodils, and Mr. Rumsey for 
Roses in pots. Messrs. James Dickson & Son showed specimens of Nar¬ 
cissus pallidus praecox. Messrs. W. Wood & Son, Wood Green, had an 
exhibit of manures, peat, and other specialities ; Messrs. J. Green and 
Nephew, Queen Victoria Street, showing a series of ornamental glasses 
for flowers. 
CERTIFICATED PLANTS. 
Amaryllis Amb'ent (James Veitch & Sons).—A variety with finely 
formed flowers, sepals, and petals, broad, well proportioned, and bright 
scarlet, with white central bars ; very handsome and excellent colour. 
Odontoglossum Cambridgeanam (R. J. Measures, Esq.).—A pretty 
Odontoglossum, with brown mottled sepals and petals, tipped with 
yellow, the lip large, brown at the base, and white at the upper part. 
Primula obtvsifolia Gammieana (J. Douglas).—A beautiful crimson 
purple coloured variety, recently certificated at the Regent’s Park Show 
and described on another page. 
Primrose Mrs. Wilson (G. F. Wilson, Esq.).—One of the charming 
Primroses raised at Weybridge, the flowers large, of a rich bluish purple, 
and a gold ei eye ... 
Cyclamen Princess of Wales (Mr. R. Clarke, Twickenham). A w hue 
variety, with a fimbriated crest on the petals. An approach to a double 
Ptelca trifoliata aurea (Paul & Son).—Leaves trifoliate, the leaflets 
lanceolate, and of a pale greenish yellow. 
Trillium sessile californievm (New Plant and Bulb Company).—- 
Flowers large, white, with long petals, dark green leaves with black 
spots. _, 
Odontoglossum vexillarium leucoglossum (F. G. Tautz, Esq.), a 
pretty variety, the sepals and petals pale rose, the lip pure white. 
Scientific Committee. —Dr. M. T. Masters, in the chair. Present: 
Mr. McLaclilan, Mr. Michael, Mr. Ridley, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Murray, 
Mr. Smith, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Maw, Dr. Lowe, Mr. Smee, Professor Church, 
and Rev. G. Henslow. 
Cle-odendron with Tingis. —Mr. McLachlan drew attention to Die 
curious fact that flowers of Clerodendron were sometimes inhabited 
by a species of plant bug allied to the Tingis pyri, which is so injurious 
in France, where it is called “ le tigre.” He found remains of pupa at 
the base of the corolla, and occasionally a perfect insect. The effect of 
the irritation set up by the insect was to cause hypertrophy to take 
place, so that the tube becomes much thickened, likewise the filaments 
and style ; while the flower assumes a regular or “ pelorian ’ form 
instead of being ‘‘zygomorphic” as usual. The specimens were received 
from Baron von Muller, from Australia. 
Primula Stuavti, var. purpurea. — Specimens, with the following 
communication, was received from Rev. C. Wolley Dod. (Hookers 
“ Flora of British Isles,” vol. iii., 290. “ I send some poor specimens of 
flowers of this from a plant growing in the open border, because flowers 
of it were not shown last year at the Primula Conference. Last year 
one plant produced scapes of fifty flowers each in April and again m 
September, and then rotted off. The variety purpurea flowers here at 
least a month earlier than the type, which flowers early in June, often 
attempting to flower again in autumn. I can do nothing with either 
the type or the variety in pots, owing to the large development of root 
they require to make. Both are difficult to keep through summer, the 
fleshy rootstock becoming rotten. Neither has ever ripened seed here, 
and I find the seeds of var. purpurea very difficult to get.” 
Narcissus pseudo-Narcissus x triandrus (?).—Mr. Dod also sent a 
two-flowered scape and the following observations :—“ The bulb of this 
flower was sent to me in 1885 from sports by Mr. Tait. He supposed it to 
be a hybrid, having been found isolated amongst the two species named 
above. It produced a two-flowered scape last April and again this April. 
The resemblance of the flower to N. Johnstoni is remarkable. On com¬ 
paring it with several N. Johnstoni the carriage and general appearance 
are identical and most of the details, but the flower I send has an 
enlargement of the corona just below the juncture of the perianth. I 
cannot observe this in N. Johnstoni, or in any true N. pseudo-Narcissus. 
Whether N. Johnstoni belongs to N. pseudo-Narcissus I think is not yet 
decided.” 
Peutzia gracilis, arrested. —Dr. Lowe exhibited specimens showing 
this peculiar feature in this plant. It was the opinion of Dr. Masters 
and the Secretary, who had examined these minute green flowers, that 
it was an arrested state, due to insufficient temperature, but why some 
branches only were affected and not others, it was difficult to explain, 
unless, as Mr. O’Brien suggested, root action was inefficient in one part 
and not in another of the same plant. 
Primrose with Foliaceous Sepals. — Dr. Lowe exhibited specimens 
showing all degrees between the presence and total absence of the 
corolla, accompanied by enlarged leaf-like sepals. 
Begonia sp.~ Mr. Smee exhibited a large leaf of a Begonia, about 
14 inches across, with white flowers. Mr. Ridley undertook to name 
and report upon it. 
Myriocarpus stipitata. —Mr. Ridley reported on this plant, exhibited 
at the last meeting, which had come up with foreign Orchids from 
Panama, and furnished the name. It belongs to Urticacese. 
Stachys affinis. —Mr. Mann exhibited a rhizome of this plant, which 
is now being extensively cultivated in France for pickling. 
N. papyraceus. —He showed a scape of this species from Tangier no 
less than 3 feet 4 inches in length. 
Fritillaria sp. —He brought a specimen of a small species of Fritil- 
laria common at Smyrna. It was sent to Kew for identification. 
Corbularia Graclsi, from Sierra, Guadarrama, and a white var. of 
Chionodoxa Lucilise from Nymph Dagh, Smyrna, were also shown 
by Mr. Maw, as well as a copy of an illustrated Chinese work on 
botany. , 
Olivia nob ills. —Dr. M. T. Masters drew attention to the fact that 
this genus must be considered identical with Imantophyllum, as seeds of 
each gave rise to the form of the flowers characteristic of the other. 
Thus Olivia has drooping flowers with a narrow' funnel-shaped perianth ; 
while Imantophyllum had erect and broadly funnel-shaped. Mr. O’Brien 
thought that the change was not characteristic of every species 
— e.g., I. miniatum was true to its own form. 
Catt'cyi intermedia var. monstrosa. — Dr. Masters exhibited pro- 
