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splendidly shown by Mr. McLeod, gardener to J. P. Morgan, Esq., Dover 
House, Roehampton, who sent a collection of thirty-seven varieties. The 
plants were well grown and beautifully coloured (silver Flora medal). 
Mr. J. Fitt, Panshanger Gardens, Hertford, sent blooms of Magnolia 
grandiflora and Zinnias, and from Mr. H. B. May, Upper Edmonton, 
came a collection of Ferns. The last named exhibitor secured first-class 
certificates for Adiantum Hensleyana, Pteris biaurata argentea and 
P. gracilis multiceps, and an award of merit for Adiantum plumosam 
(silver Flora medal). Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northum¬ 
berland, Syon House, Brentford, sent a magnificent group of Campanula 
pyramidalis, including the dwarf form, C. pyramidalis compacta, which 
was certificated some time ago. The plants were admirably grown and 
profusely flowered (silver-gilt Banksian medal). A group of dwarf 
Cannas in pots came from the Royal Horticultural Society’s gardens at 
Chiswick, and the plants were very effective. 
Orchid Committee.— Present; Dr. M. T. Masters (in the chair); 
Messrs. J. O’Brien, H. M. Pollet, H. Ballantine, T. W. Bond, H. J. 
Chapman, E. Hill, J. Douglas, W. H. White, W. H. Protheroe, and 
W. Cobb. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, sent a 
number of choice Orchids with other plants. Amongst the former were 
Cattleya Atlanta, Laelia Stella, and Cypripedium Morganise langleyensis. 
Mr. R. Swain, gardener to H. Hollis, Esq., Beechcroft, Edgbaston, sent 
a fine variety of Cattleya gigas with handsome flowers ; some plants of 
Diea kewensis, which it was said had been in flower for six weeks. W. R. 
Lee, Esq., Beechlawn, Audenshaw, near Manchester, secured an award 
of merit for Cypripedium superbiens Elliotianum, which was raised by 
Mr. Billington. A description of this is given elsewhere. R. J. 
Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, sent some good varieties 
of Cypripedium leucochilum and others for which awards of merit were 
accorded. Messrs. Linden, Brussels, had plants of Lselio-Cattleya elegans 
var. Treyerani; L.-C. elegans lilacina ; and Cypripedium Denisianum. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, contributed a group of Orchids, 
including Vandas, Saccolabium cceleste, and a large number of Cypri¬ 
pedium Charlesworthi (silver Flora medal). Messrs. W. Lewis & Co., 
Southgate, sent a small group, including Habenaria carnsa, H. carnosa 
nivosa, and Cypripedium callosum leigatum. Mr. W. C. Walker, Percy 
Lodge, Winchmore Hill, sent blooms of Stanhopea inodora (botanical 
certificate), and some Epidendrums. A small group of Dendrobium 
formosum giganteum sent by Messrs. Condor & Raphael, King’s 
Langley, Herts, attracted notice. A small collection of choice species 
from the nurseries of Messrs. B. S. Williams «fe Sons, Upper Holloway, 
was also noticeable, Phaius Henryi, Dendrobium mutabile (botanical 
certificate), and Cattleya Blesensis, being very good. Mr. Bond, 
gardener to C. L. N. Ingram, Esq., Estead, Godaiming, had a fine plant 
of Laelia elegans Praestans, Ingram’s variety, and an award of merit 
was accorded for it. Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, sent a group 
of Oncidium Jonesianum in variety, and Bletia Watsoniana, a new 
species, for which an award of merit was adjudged. Mr. T. Statter, 
Stand Hall, Manchester, had a collection of cut blooms of Lilias and 
Cattleyas (silver Banksian medal), also plants of Cypripediums, securing 
an award of merit for C. Excelsior. This is described below. Mathew 
Wells, Esq., Broomfield, Sale, gained a first-class certificate for Lselio- 
Cattleya Broomfieldense. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit, 
Adiantum Henshyana (H. B. May).—This is a distinct species 
with finely cut fronds of a pale green colour (first-class certificate). 
Adiantum plumosum (H. B. May.).—A light coloured Fern of great 
beauty, the fronds being large and finely cut (award of merit). 
Begonia Rajah (F. Sander & Co.).—An ornamental foliage Begonia, 
of apparently dwarf habit. The leaves are shining reddish brown, veined 
bright green (first-class certificate). 
BUtia Watsoniana (F. Sander & Co.).—A new species, with bright 
rosy-pink flowers borne on spikes about 15 inches in height (award of 
merit). 
Cattleya Ashtoniana (W. Lewis & Co.).—This is said to be the result 
of a cross between C. Harrisonise and C. Warscewiczi. The sepals and 
petals are rosy mauve, as is the lip, with the exception of the rich 
crimson lobe, and yellow in the throat (award of merit). 
Carnation Miss Ellen Terry (J. Douglas).—A grand variety with 
large clove-scented white blooms (award of merit). 
Carnation Waterwitch (J. Douglas).—A fine blush coloured variety, 
the blooms being large and of good form (award of merit). 
Carnation Paradox (A. Spurling).—A rich crimson bloom of 
moderate size and good form (award of merit). 
Cypripedium leucochilum var. aureum (R. J. Measures).—The flowers 
of this are larger than those of the type, and cream coloured, spotted 
dark brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium tesselatum porphyrum (R. J. Measures).—This is the 
result of a cross between C. concolor and C. barbatum. The flower is 
small, distinct, and of a reddish brown colour (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Godefroyce var. Camiridge Lodge (B. J. Measures).— 
A distinct form with small white flowers, thickly spotted dark purple 
(award of merit). 
Cypripedium superhiens Elliotianum (R. Lee).—This is a striking 
variety of the superbiens type. The dorsal sepal is large, greenish 
white striped brown, the petals being similarly coloured, but spotted 
chocolate. The lip is large and reddish brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Excelsior (T. Statter).—This is a hybrid the result of a 
cross between C. Rothschildianum and C. Harrisianum. The dorsal 
sepal is greenish white veined brown, the petals being covered with 
chocolate coloured spots. The lip is rather pointed and reddish brown 
(award of merit). 
Dahlia Crawley Gem (J. Cheal & Sons).—A neat but beautiful 
variety, rich crimson colour (award of merit). 
Delphinium Sarah (Kelway & Sons).—A charming pale blue variety, 
the spike being long and the flower large (award of merit). 
Gladiolus Kenneth Kelway (Kelway & Sons).—A richly coloured 
hybrid of great merit, the spike being very large, as are the individual 
flowers (award of merit). 
Gladiolus Xenia (Kelway & Sons).—A distinct variety, with large 
mauve coloured flowers, richer in the throat (award of merit). 
Gladiolus Vigilant (Kelway & Sons).—The flowers of this new variety 
are rich purplish magenta and very large (award of merit). 
Gladiolus Utopia (Kelway & Sons).—A charming variety with light 
coloured flowers, suffused and tinted rosy pink (award of merit). 
Gladiolus Dodo (Kelway & Sons).—This variety has unusually large 
flowers, bright rosy pink in colour, suffused with a richer shade (award 
of merit). 
Lcelia elegans Preestans, Ingram's variety (C. L. N. Ingram).—A 
fine form of this well-known LEelia elegans, the flowers being unusually 
rich in colour (award of merit). 
Lcelio- Cattleya hybrida broomfieldense (M. Wells),—A hybrid, the 
result of a cross between Cattleya aurea chrysotoxa and Laelia praestans. 
The sepals and petals are rosy mauve, the lip being rich crimson (first- 
class certificate). 
Lcelia elegans dtdeatense (W. Cobb).—This is a dark coloured form 
of the well-known type. The lip is very richly coloured (award of merit). 
Phlox Iris (Paul & Sons).—A very distinctly coloured variety, the 
flowers being a rich purple shade (award of merit). _ 
Pteris biaurata argentea (H. B. May).—A charming Fern with long 
handsome fronds, deep green, centred white (first-class certificate). 
Pteris gracilis multiceps (H. B. May).—A handsome drooping Fern 
with finely divided pinnae, each frond being beautifully crested (first- 
class certificate). v r „ 
Platycodon Mariesi alhrini (R. Veitch. & Sons).—This is a white form 
of P. Mariesi, and has a chaste appearance (award of merit). 
Rubus phwnicolosius (Kelway & Sons).—This is commonly known 
as the Japanese Wineberry, the fruit being bright red and similar in 
form to a Raspberry (first-class certificate). 
At the afternoon meeting a paper on “ Fruit Culture in France, by 
Mr C Baltet, was read by the Assistant, Secretary, Mr, J. Weathers. 
The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Douglas, supported by Mr. J. Cheal, 
and there was a moderate attendance. ... j 
Mr. Baltet dealt with his subject in a most exhaustive manner, and 
time would only permit extracts from it being given. These referred to 
Pears Apples, and Grapes amongst others. The former fruit was dealt 
with at length. Pears being extensively grown in France. The essayist 
referred to the culture of Pears in France and also in America, remark¬ 
ing on their market value. Enormous consignments of this fruit are 
sent to various parts of the world by the French growers, and good 
prices are realised. Great care is taken in the packing, which m a 
measure accounts for the success attained. Most of the trees are trained 
triangular fashion, and are carefully attended. Large-fruited varieties 
are cultivated in preference to the smaller kinds, which do not sell well. 
Apples, he said, however, were the most popular fruit, and in his country 
the trees were not particular as to soil. Dessert, culinary, and cider 
varieties were alluded to, and the essayist’s remarks were much appre¬ 
ciated by the audience. 
A brief discussion followed the reading of the paper, and a vote of 
thanks to the essayist was accorded. 
THE ONION AND POTATO FUNGUSES. 
When in Hants the other day I was taken to see one of the worst 
examples of the destructive powers of the Onion fungus that was 
possible perhaps to produce. Out of a very large and what was once an 
Lceedingly fine bed hardly a plant was left green, almost the whole of 
the tips being literally decimated or destroyed, and I fear the bulbs will 
be useless also. This, too, on a high, open, and sandy district. 
All about the same neighbourhood also disease was more rampant m 
the Potato breadths than I had anywhere previously seen it. The sorts 
chieflv grown as giving the best tubers from the sand are Beauty of 
Hebron and White Elephant, the latter but a late form of the other, 
and both having very tender leafage. Magnum Bonum and its weU- 
known disease-resisting compeers do not seem to be in favour in the 
district I could but think as I saw all this actual and prospective 
fungoid devastation how much of room there was for the horticultural 
instructor to be abroucl. i n t» 
For how long now have there been made known through the Press 
the immense value, as anti-fungoid forces, of sulphate of copper and 
lime, both cheap, easy to obtain, giving a liquid mixture easy of applica- 
tion ? And yet here does the enemy go on with its destructive work 
both amongst Onions and Potatoes ; but growers stand by, do nothing, 
S seemingly know nothing. Some day, perhaps, thing* may improve 
Zt IZve i! I terrible deal of headway to make up. A very fine fielc 
for usefulness i* open in this direction for Parish Councils, although if 
their destinies are to be guided by the too common rural ^ 
will do nothing. What wonder if with such ignorance abounding 
we are being out-traded by the intelligent foreigner.-A. U. 
