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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Jn °culturp 6 ] ^ ecause U3e f u l| to many who are striving for improvement 
T*et)id3 
TRICHOPILIAS. 
The beauty of these Orchids was well exemplified at South Kensing¬ 
ton recently in the flowers from R. J. Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, 
C amberwell, who now has a choice collection of these and other plants, 
inrce forms of Trichopilia were exhibited—namely, T. suavis, T. suavis 
a j.v, and 1. lepida rosea ; the last named a darker coloured variety of 
inis species than the usual one, while the pure white form of T. suavis is 
a charming companion for it. T. crispa and T. tortilis are beautiful 
tu C M*’ • l -. arc al * of growth if a few points are attended to. 
1 he Mexican or intermediate house suits them best, giving them a light 
position, and regulate the supply of water carefully. 
CYPRIPEDIUM WALLISI. 
As one of the curiosities amongst the Ladies’ Slipper Orchids C. cau- 
•datum is well known, its long narrow petals and their gradual extension 
rendering it very interesting. It is, however, more remarkable than 
Beautiful, and this renders C. Wallisi of the same type and character 
more valuable, as it is certainly more attractive. The flowers are striped 
with green, but there is also a good proportion of yellow, the throat of 
-the lip being of a clear yellow tint. The petals on the flowers I have 
.seen are 18 inches long, but whether they extend in the same manner as 
(.. caudatum 1 have not an opportunity of observing. Perhaps some of 
your readers could give us a note on this subject,_G. 
■ORCHIDS FOR BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DECORATIONS. 
Orchid flowers are much more employed now for bouquets, button¬ 
holes, wreaths, and the adornment of stands for the table than they were 
a few years ago ; their curious and varied forms, their rich or delicate 
colours, an**, in some cases, their agreeable fragrance, have greatly 
increase! 1 their popularity for such purposes. Another advantage is that 
many of their flowers last a considerable time when cut, and all who 
nave much floral decoration to do can readily appreciate this. One of 
the most noted plant exhibitors, Mr. J. Cypher of Cheltenham, is also 
widely celebrated for floral decorations, and in these he often employs 
Orchids freely with excellent effect. Several large houses are devoted to 
tbe most useful Orchids, a total of about 8000 plants being grown, com- 
prising some fine specimens that often take a high position at exhibitions. 
* c . r ?, are a ^ ew market gardeners who have houses appropriated to 
-orchids chiefly for supplying flowers for cutting, owing to the greater 
demand f or them in the flower market. At Covent Garden the florists’ 
shops often contain some very choice and handsome bouquets of Orchids 
most tastefully arranged, the two greatest favourites being Dendrobium 
nobite and Odontoglossum crispum. The white-flowered Orchids are 
■*spe«ially useful for bridal bouquets, and are then used with Camellias, 
In >croses, lea Roses, Stcphanotis, Gardenias, and whatever may be in 
season. J 
The following list comprises some of the best'Orchids for cutting, a 
dozen of the most useful being those first named Aerides odoratum ; 
4 celogyne cristata ; Cypripedium insigne ; Dendrobium Deari, nobile ; 
Lpidendrum \it6llinum ; Lxlia anceps ; Masdevallia Lindeni, tovarensis ; 
Odontoglossum crispum, Pescatorei ; Oncidium coneolor ; Ada auran- 
tiaca ; Aerides Fieldingi, Lindleyanum ; Barkeria spectabilis, Skinneri; 
Aattleya crispa, gigas, Merideli, Mossias, Trianaa ; Cypripedium insigne 
variety Maulei, Sedeni ; Cymbidium ebumeum ; Dendrobium formosum 
giganteum, ilensiflorum, Cambridgeanum, Dalhousieanum, Farmeri, 
ialconeri, lituiflorum, AN ardianum ; Dendrochilutn glumaceum; 
Epidendrum bicornutum, vitellinum ; Lajlia albida, anceps, autumnalis, 
elegans, cinnabarina, harpophylla, Perrini; Lycaste Skinneri; Maxillaria 
grandiflora; Odontoglossum Cervantesi, cirrhosum, Halli, luteo-pur- 
pureuro, pulchellum ; Oncidium Cavendishianum, cucullatum, varicosum 
Lngersi, ampliatum majus, macranthum, ornithorhynehum, tigrinum ; 
Phalaenopsis amabilis, grandiflora, Schilleriana ; Pilurana fragrans ; 
1 ricopilia suavis; Trichosma suavis; Vanda ccerulea, suavis; Zygope- 
talum Mackayi. 
Most of the flowers keep better when placed singly in water, and, as 
they are generally wired, this is not a disadvantage. In sending the 
flowers a distance, it is a good plan to bind a piece of damp wool or 
moss round the end of each flower stalk, place a layer of slightly damp 
moss at the bottom of the box, over this a piece of tissue paper, and then 
rest the flowers carefully upon this, [lacking them closely so that they 
will not be shaken about in the journey.—C. 
CYMBIDIUM TIGRINUM. 
This has recently flowered with Messrs. Shuttleworth A Carder in 
their nursery at Clapham, and has attracted some attention, as it is very 
distinct and somewhat rare. It is one of the discoveries of the Rev. 
8. P. Parish, who found it in the Malay Peninsula “ upon rocks in the 
Tenasserim Mountains at an elevation of C000 feet above the level of the 
sea.” Plants were sent with many others from the same district to 
Messrs. Lowe A Co. of Clapton, by whom it was introduced to the 
Orchid growers in this country twenty-five years ago. Though not one 
of the most beautiful, its unique appearance renders it worthy of culti¬ 
vation. The sepals and petals are narrow, equal in size, and light green 
with a brownish shade, and a few dots at the base ; the dorsal sepal and 
the two petals are erect and close together ; the two lower sepals are 
spreading and curved downwards towards the tips. The lip is white 
with a few scattered reddish brown spots, the side lobes of the lip being 
long and erect, with a reddish tinge at the margin. The pseudo-bulbs 
are small, roundish, or ovate, with leaves 4 to 0 inches long, and the 
scape bears two or three flowers. The chief beauty of the species is in 
the spottedjip, from which it takes its name. 
LEEK AURICULA SHOW. 
The second Exhibition of Auriculas and other spring flowers, held at 
the Town Hall on Saturday last, showed a vast improvement upon ’its 
predecessor. Not only were the exhibits more numerous and better 
grown, but the interest was distinctly greater, and promises well for the 
future of the Society. Amongst the grey-edged, Colonel Cbampneys was 
the winning variety, and those staged by Mr. H. W. Nixon were far away 
superior to any other in the class, although Apollo was greatly admired. 
In green edges, Prince of Greens, Duke of Cambridge, and Duke of Wel¬ 
lington were to the fore in the order named, the winning plants being 
really well-grown specimens. The white-edged varieties, though not so 
numerous, were also meritorious, the Acme shown by Mr. B. Flanagan 
being a real beauty, and deserved the premier position accorded to it. 
Selfs formed a strong class and keen competition, the first prize going to 
Negro and the second to C. J. Perry, shown by Messrs. H. W. Nixon and 
M. Carding respectively, undoubtedly the best of the eighty shown. The 
prize for the best seedling was awarded to Mr. W. Barnfather for a very 
fine dark purple self. Mr. Nixon was again in front in Alpines with 
Mercury, the same grower also taking second and third with Mrs. 
Llewelyn and Mrs. Meiklejohn. Mr. M. Carding staged about a score 
varieties of garden Alpines, which were greatly admired. Cheshire 
Favourite bore down all opposition in Polyanthuses, Messrs. J. Brunt, 
J. Garner, and T. Lea being the successful exhibitors. Primroses in pots 
were also well shown. 
The feature, however, of the Show was a magnificent collection of 
fifty-five varieties of Daffodils staged by Messrs. Barr A Son, of King 
Street, Covent Garden, and throughout the day a crowd surrounded their 
stand, amazed by the dissimilarity and splendid growth. “ A host of 
golden Daffodils,” truly, and one worthy even of Wordsworth’s muse. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown A Tait (Manchester), Mr. T. S. Ware (Totten¬ 
ham), Messrs. James Dickson A Sons (Chester), also exhibited excellent 
collections, as did Mr. M. Mellor, of Leek. The arrangements were 
admirably conceived and well carried out by Mr. H. W. Nixon, the Hon. 
Sec. The profits of the Show, which amount to about £ 10, will be given 
to the Leek Cottage Hospital Jubilee Fund. 
TEA ROSES AT MESSRS. STANDISH'S NURSERY, 
ASCOT. 
When looking through this extensive nursery a few days since I wrs 
much struck with the grand blooms, which are produced in quantity 
there for Messrs. Standish’s London house. Some three or four s; an- 
roofed and lean-to houses are devoted to their culture ; in the span- 
roofed houses the Roses are in a centre bed planted out, the side stages 
being used for forcing Spineas, Ac. Stout stakes are inserted in the beds, 
and form an arch to which the plants are trained. Only well-tried 
varieties are grown, such as Niphetos, Madame Falcot, Safrano, and 
that queen of Tea Roses, Catherine Mermet ; and the plants are in 
splendid health, not a itrace of mildew to be seen. No air is given at 
this time of year save what comes in through the laps. Later on they 
are fully exposed to ripen their wood. I also noticed grand plants of 
Erica Wilmoreana, splendidly flowered. Gardenias, for which this 
nursery is famous, were loaded with their beautiful flowers from small 
plants in 48's to huge specimens planted out. Many houses are devoted 
to Palms, Kentias and Areeas finding most favour, as they stand more 
rough usage for furnishing than the more tender varieties. Many more 
plants are well grown here, reflecting great credit on the proprietors and 
their energetic foreman, Mr. Bush.—C. Pa&e. 
HINTS ON POTTING PLANTS. 
As we are now close on the time for [lotting stove, greenhouse, and 
other plants, I propose to give a few hints to your less experienced 
readers, to whom they may prove of service. In the first place all pots 
intended for use should be well washed both inside and out. This is 
often neglected, thinking it of no importance; but it is a great 
mistake. 
Secondly, it is of the utmost importance that the draining should be 
thoroughly done. The crocks should be perfectly clean (we clean ours here 
by placing them in a sieve and well washing them), and in placing 
them in the pots great care should be taken to arrange and regulate 
them by placing the largest at the bottom and finishing with smaller 
ones. I have proved by this means a much better drainage is secured 
than is the case when they are carelessly thrown in, as I have frequently 
seen done. I also like a little rough material over the crocks before 
putting in the soil. 
