September 27,1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
303 
Fruit Committee. —P. Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), with Messrs. 
Henry J. Pearson, G. Bunyard, Peter Veitch, J. H. Veitch, F. Q. Lane, 
G. Norman, G. Sage, J. Hudson, W. Bates, J, Willard, A. Dean, G. W. 
Cummins, C, Herrin, H. Balderson, J. Smith, G. Eeynolds, G. Wythes, 
and J. Wright. 
Certificated Potatoes .—Potatoes which obtained three marks of 
merit at Chiswick—Hill’s Superb (Stokes), Boston Bountiful (Johnson), 
Daniells’ Special, Field King (Haward), Poor Man’s Friend (Eaton)— 
were awarded first-class certificates. 
Mr. J. Buxley, gardener to Mrs. Long, Blandworth Lodge, Hants, 
sent Baxley's Seedling Cucumber, a cross between Lockie’s Perfection 
and Beckett’s Victory, fruits of excellent form and quality, and a first- 
class certificate was granted. 
General Sir K. T, Farren, K.C.B., Dealings House, Woodbridge, sent 
a seedling Apple of the type of Fearn’s Pippin, but more striped. It 
was requested to be sent again in a month, with particulars of tree and 
bearing. 
Mr. W. Parish, 17a, Cambridge Street, Cambridge, sent a dish of a 
seedling Plum, named Meridian, a large greenish yellow russety fruit, a 
late fruit, a clingstone, passed. 
Mr. F. Q Lane sent a splendid sample of Rivers' Monarch Plum, a 
cooking and preserving Plum growing in repute yearly. As it was found 
it had not been certificated a fruit-class award was proposed and 
promptly and unanimously granted. 
Mr. Peter Veitch sent a plant of Veitch's Climbing French Bean. 
This was first sent to Chiswick in 1885, Mr. Barron stating that, in his 
opinion, it was distinct from Tender and True. A first-class certificate 
was awarded. The plant was 8 feet high, bearing clusters of pods the 
whole length. 
Mr. Peter Veitch also sent a dish of Late Devonian Peach grown in 
the open, a dark fruit of fair quality for a late Peach (award of merit). 
Mr. C. Herrin sent from Dropmore a fruit of his Supreme Green-flesh 
Melon, obtained by crossing Hero of Lockinge and Blenheim Orange ; 
over-ripe, may be sent next year. 
Mr. C. Penfold, Leigh Park, sent gigantic Onions, considering they 
were from seel sown in the spring ; but they were flat and coarse, 
hence passed. 
Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, sent Bismarck Apples, evidently seriously 
affected by frost on Wednesday night in last w'eek—a remarkable 
occurrence. The same night Tomatoes were cut by frost in some parts 
of the Thames Valley (vote of thanks), 
Mr. A. Young, Abberley Gardens, sent samples of Apples and young 
shoots of the Apple Standard Bearer. Fruit was placed before the Com¬ 
mittee by Mr. Bannister, Coote House, Westbury-on-Trym, early in the 
year. It had been recently granted an award of merit. Mr. J. Smith 
brought fruits of the true Cobham from Mentmore to show the distinct¬ 
ness of the two. On the present occasion the fruit of Standard Bearer 
was not ripe. 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, sent Apples of A. F. Barron, large Warner’s 
King-like fruits (vote of thanks), also large fruits of Turner’s Prolific 
Tomato. 
Mr. Owen Thomas sent fruiting plants of Frogmore Selected 
Tomatoes, grown and ripened out of doors, some of the plants having 
seventy fruits, very bright and of the medium size, now esteemed for 
market (cultural commendation). 
Mr. James, Sudbury House Gardens, Harrow, and Mr. A. Basile, 
St, George’s College Gardens, Weybridge, sent collections of vegetables, 
and votes of thanks were accorded, A collection of vegetables and fiuit 
came from the Richmond allotments, forty dishes of most meritorious 
produce, and a silver Knightian medal was unanimously awarded, 
the first ever awarded for allotment produce as grown by bona tide 
working men, and the Richmond cultivators are to be congratulated 
on their well won success. 
Mr. Miller, gardener to Lord Foley, was awarded a silver Banksian 
medal for forty-two dishes of fruit. 
Floral Committee. —Present : W, Marshall, Esq (in the chair) ; 
Messrs. H. Herbst, G. Paul, J. T. Bennett-Poe, J. H. Fitt, C. F. Bause, 
G. Stevens, C. Jefferies, R. B. Lowe, and Jas. Walker. 
Messrs. R. Wallace k. Co., Colchester, staged a charming collection 
of flowers mainly comprised of Liliums, whieh included Henryi, specio- 
sum Melpomene, Kuetzeri, nielgherense, also Montbretias (silver 
Banksian medal). Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, showed 
Cactus Dahlias in fine form and great variety. Among the best were 
Countess of Gosford, The Bishop, Brilliant, Harmony, Marquis, 
Lady Penzance, and Earl of Pembroke (silver Banksian medal). Cactus, 
Show and Fancy Dahlias in good form came from Mr. Walker, Thame, 
Oxon (silver Flora medal), and also from Mr. G. Humphries, Kington 
Langley, Chippenham, to whom a silver Banksian medal was accorded. 
A bronze Banksian medal was also given to Mr. J. Hudson, Gunners- 
bury Park, for a collection of Cactus and other Dahlias arranged with 
Ferns and Asparagus. Mr. S. Mortimer, Farnham, staged some very 
handsome Dahlias, including almost all of the leading varieties, and 
deserve Uy received a silver Flora medal ; also an award of merit for 
the variety Novelty. 
Mr. Chas. Turner, Slough, showed new Show, Fancy, and Cactus 
Dahlias, including Shotesham Hero and Mrs. Turner, each of w'hich 
secured an award of merit. Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., Howe House 
Nurseries, Cambridge, staged Roses and a number of grand Gladioli, of 
which Little Dorrit, Muriel, and Cygnet received awards of merit. The 
same firm also showed Cactus and Pompon Dahlias (silver-gilt Flora 
medal). Mr. Anthony Waterer, Woking, staged Spircea Anthony 
Waterer splendidly flowered ; while Mr. W. Wells, Redhill, showed 
Chrysanthemums, including Rose Wells and Miss Dorothy Frankland, 
to which awards were given (bronze Banksian medal). Mr. J. Hudson 
was recommended a gold medal for a group of scented Pelargoniums. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, contributed a 
splendid collection of Dahlias, chiefly consisting of the Cactus and 
decorative varieties. These were arranged in bunches with sprays of 
Asparagus, the whole making a very fine display. But few of the 
varieties were named, however, and this somewhat detracted from the 
value of the group. Awards of merit were granted for Mrs. Frances Fell 
(Cactus), and Cissie, a single variety (silver-gilt Banksian medal). 
Miss Debenham, St. Peters, St. Albans, sent a collection of hardy 
flowers, consisting of Michaelmas Daisies, perennial Sunflowers and 
Chrysanthemums (bronze Banksian medal). Mr. J. Fitt, Panshanger 
Gardens, Hertford, had blooms of Magnolia grandiflora and a plant of 
Zephyranthes carinata, for whieh a first-class certificate was awarded, 
Messrs. G. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, sent a box of Tea 
Rose Maman Cochet, and an award of merit was accorded. Messrs. 
F. Sander & Co. also secured an award of merit for Eriocnema 
Sanderse, which is described below. 
Orchid Committee. —Present : H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Messrs J. O’Brien, J. Douglas, Thomas Statter, T. W. Bond, H. J. Chap¬ 
man, and Walter Cobb. 
As is usual when the meeting is held at Chiswick, comparatively few 
Orchids were shown, Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, 
Chelsea, sent a number of choice species and varieties. Conspicuous 
amongst these were Sophro-Cattleya eximia (first-class certificate), 
Cypripedium Astrsea, L^lio-Cattleya Nysa var. picta, L.-O, Nysa var. 
purpurea, and L.-C. Nysa var. superba, awards of merit being adjudged 
for the three last-named Orchids. These are described below. Matthew 
Wells, Esq., Broomfield, Sale, Cheshire, secured an award of merit for 
Cattleya X Wellsia. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, sent a small group, and secured 
a first-class certificate for Cypripedium Arnoldiaj, and an award of merit 
for Cattleya albanese. Descriptions of these two Orchids will be found 
elsewhere in this report. Mr. J. Prewett, Swiss Nursery, Hammersmith, 
had a group of Orchids with other plants, for which a vote of thanks 
was accorded. Mr. Thomas Statter, Stand Hall, Manchester, won a 
first-class certificate for Cattleya bicolor coerulea, and also showed 
varieties of C. granulosa. Mr. G, L. N. Ingram, Godaiming, sent cut 
blooms of Lielia elegans Ingrami, and a plant of Cypripedium Rosy 
Gem. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Acer gyurgmrascens Nizette (Paul & Son).—The leaves of this Acer 
are green blotched with dull yellow (award of merit). 
Cattleya albanese (F. Sander & Co.).—The sepals and petals of this 
are blush coloured and the base of the lip white, the lobe purplish 
crimson (award of merit). 
Cattleya bicolor ccendea (T. Statter).—An attractive form ; the 
sepals and petals are bright green, the lip being slate blue and white 
(first-class certificate). 
Chrysanthemum Miss Dorothy Franldand (W. Wells).—A very 
narrow petalled Japanese variety with a slightly incurved form. The 
blooms are of good size and substance (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Rose Wells (W, Wells).—This is a floriferous summer 
flowering variety, with deep rosy purple coloured flowers (award of 
merit). 
Cypripedium Arnoldies (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a new hybrid, the 
result of a cross between C, bellatulum and C. superciliare. It resembles 
the former parent somewhat, and there is a tinge of green in the dorsal 
sepal and petals, which are thickly spotted dark brown. The lip is dull 
white suffused brown (first-class certificate). 
Dahlia Mrs. Francis Fell (T. S. Ware).—This is a white variety of 
the Cactus type, the flowers being large and of a good form (award of 
merit). 
Dahlia Cissie (T. S. Ware).—A single Dahlia of a bright rosy pink 
colour, darker in the centre (award of merit). 
Dahlia The Bishop (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—This is a narrow 
petalled Cactus variety, the colour of which is a very bright brick red 
(award of merit). 
Dahlia Earl of Pembrolie (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—This is a 
large flowered kind, with deep velvety ruby red flowers (award of 
merit). 
Dahlia Ilarmony (Keynes, Williams & Co.).—This is a Cactus 
flowered variety, with medium sized flowers. The colour is yellow 
flushed with rose (award of merit). 
Dahlia Miss Ilorniman (J. Cheal & Sons).—This variety must be 
classed in the decorative section, and has medium sized blooms. The 
petals are yellow flushed with rose, and having a band of rosy carmine, 
which renders it most distinct (award of merit). 
Dahlia John Welch (G. Humphries).—This is another addition to 
the already numerous scarlet flowered Cactus varieties (award of merit). 
Dahlia Novelty (S. Mortimer).—This is a charming Fancy variety 
with delicate rose coloured petals, many of which are splashed rosy 
purple (award of merit). 
Dahlia Shotesham Hero (C. Turner).—The flowers of this variety are 
perfect in form, and have white petals tipped with bright purplish 
crimson (award of merit). 
Dahlia Mrs. Turner (C. Turner).—A yellow flowered decorative 
variety of good size and substance (award of merit). 
