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JOURNAL OF HORTIGULTUUE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 15,1894. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
November 13th. 
For the time of year tliere was a large meeting at the Drill Hall, 
James Street, Westminster, on the above mentioned date. Orchids were 
fairly well ref resented, but Chrysanthemums formed the chief feature of 
the exhibition, these being very extensively shown. Fruit and vegetables 
were not very numerous. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: T. F. Eivers, Esq. (in the chair); 
Rev. W. Wilks, Dr. Hogg, A. W. Sutton, J. H. Veitch, H. Pearson, 
G. Bunyard, A. H. Pearson, T. J. Saltmarsh, J. A. Laing, G. Reynolds, 
F. Q, Lane, H. Balderson, J. Smith, W. H. Divers, and J. Cheal. 
The duties of this Committee were comparatively light, for but few 
fruits and vegetables were staged. Messrs. W. & J. Brown, High Street, 
Stamford, exhibited fruits of an Apple named South Lincoln. This is a 
seedling from Cox’s Orange Pippin, and is said to be a most abundant 
bearer. The fruit is of medium size and handsome appearance, with a 
brisk pleasant flavour. A first-class certificate was awarded for this 
Apple. Mr. J. Hopkins, The Gardens, High Cross, Framfield, Sussex, 
sent fruit’s of Solanum guatemalensis ; and General Sir R. J. Farron, 
K.C.B,, Bealing’s House, Woodbridge, exhibited a dish of Bealing’s 
Pippin, but no award was made. 
Mr. J. Crook, Forde Abbey, sent two dishes of Apples and one dish 
of Coe’s Late Red Plum. Mr. Holden, Rhyl, had twenty-four dishes of 
well coloured Mere de Manage Apple (vote of thanks). Mr. W. H. 
Divers, gardener to the Duke of Rutland, Belvoir Castle Gardens, con¬ 
tributed a fine collection of Pears in about fifty distinct varieties. An 
award of merit was granted for Beurri Bxibuinson, and a silver 
Knightian medal was recommended for the collection. 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbndgeworth, sent three dishes of Cox’s 
Orange Pippin Apple, grown on trees in an orchard house. The fruits 
were remarkably fine, and a cultural commendation was awarded. 
Messrs. Saltmarsh & Sons, Chelmsford, secured an award of merit for 
Le Leclier Pear, a medium size, light coloured variety. 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons had samples of their new Carrot, Sutton’s 
Exhibition, which is a “three years selection ” from Long Surrey. Some 
baskets of Endive came from the gardens of the Royal Horticultural 
Society, and Mr. J. Walker, Thame, was recommended a bronze 
Banksian medal for some splendid Onions. 
Floral Committee —Present : W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain, Messrs. C. T. Druery, H. Herbst, J. H. Fitt, 
J. Fraser, R. Owen, G. Stevens. C. F. Bause, j. D. Pawle, C. E. Pearson, 
H. Turner, G. Gordon, E. Mawley, H. Cannell, H. B. May, W. C. 
Hatchett, and C. E. Shea. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, had a group 
of Begonia John Heal, which is useful for winter flowering. The same 
firm sent Streptocarpus gratus, hybrids from S. Dunni and S. Rexi, of 
attractive appearance. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swaniey, Kent, 
made a splendid display with Zonal Palargoniums, the colours showing 
up conspicuously against the more sombre hued plants. Messrs. Cannell 
also had a new type of Chrysanthemum named Mrs. R. Filkins, a bright 
yellow, small and graceful flower (award of merit). This will doubtless 
be much in demand for decorative purposes. Seedlings named Silk Twist 
and Centaurea from Mrs. R. Filkins were also shown. A large collection of 
Japanese, incurved, and Anemone varieties likewise came from the 
Swaniey firm (silver-gilt Banksian medal). 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, had a collection of new varie¬ 
ties of Chrysanthemums, including some sterling novelties. Amongst 
others were Mr. H. Bioomhead, Mrs. Joseph Thompson, Madame 
Carnot, A. T. Ewing. Garnet, Mrs. Dr. Ward, and Mrs. W. J. Godfrey, 
the latter being a new variety with hirsute florets. Awards of merit were 
adjudged for the three last named. Carnations Reginald Godfrey and 
Miss Mary Godfrey were also exhibited by Mr. Godfrey. Mrs. Jones, 
Queenford Place, Sudbury, sent single Chrysanthemums tastefully 
arranged in bunches. Mr. C. E. Shea, The Elms, Foot’s Cray, had a 
large number of new Chrysanthemums, which included Miss Rita 
Schroeter, Dulcie Schroeter, Tricolor, Elsie Teichmann, Maggie Blenkiron, 
and others, which only want of space prevents us mentioning (silver 
Flora medal). Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead, likewise sent some new 
Chrysanthemums, and secured awards of merit for John Lightfoot, 
J, Bidencope, and Owen’s Perfec ion. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood, sent 
single and other Chrysanthemums. Mr. W, Slowgrove, Eeigate, sent a 
collection of Chrysanthemums (silver Banksian medal). The varieties 
shown by various exhibitors and certificated, are described elsewhere. 
Mr. McLeod, Dover House Gardens, had a group of miscellaneous 
plants (silver-gilt Flora medal). Cyclamens in variety came from the 
St. George’s Nursery Co., Hanwell (silver Flora medal) ; and also 
from Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. (silver Banksian medal). 
Chrysanthemums were well shown in the competitive classes. For a 
collection of cut blooms arranged with their own foliage and Ferns 
Mr. G. Wythes, Syon House Gardens, Isleworth, was first with a note¬ 
worthy exhibit. The flowers were fresh and well arranged, the best 
including W. H. Lincoln, Viviand Morel, Mrs, C. H. Payne, and Sun- 
flow’er. Mr. J. F. McLeod, Dover House Gardens, Eoehampton, was 
second. Mr. G. Wythes also secured the first prize for a group of 
Chrysanthemums, showing dw'arf. well-flowered plants. Mr. McLeod 
won the premier award for a dozen cut blooms, the best of which were 
Louise, Niveus, Mrs. C. H. Payne, and Waban. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair)- 
Messrs. J, O’Brien, De B. Crawsliay, E. Hill, Chas. Pilcher, H. Ballan- 
tine, H. M. Pollett, H. D. Chapman, S. Courtauld, W. H. Protheroe,^ 
T. B. Haywood, and F. Sander. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co,, St. Albans, sent a small group of Orchids, 
including Dendrobium Schroderianum var. purpurea, Ljelia grandis 
tenebrosa, Calanthe Sandhurstiana, C. Victoria Regina, and Pescatorea 
Lehmanni. Mr. E. Ashworth, Harefield Hall, Wilmslow, Cheshire, 
sent cut blooms of Cattleyas and some Cypripediums, including a few 
choice forms. Mr, T. Statter, Stand Hall, Manchester, contributed 
bloom of Cattleya aurea magnifica, with others, and a plant of Cypri- 
pedium Robert!. Mr. G. Young, St. Albans, sent plants of Cypripedium 
insigne Youngianum, a light coloured form. Mr. R. J. Measures, 
Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, had Cypripedium insigne Ernesti, and 
blooms of Cattleya labiata autumnalis. Mr. F. Wigan, Clare Lawn, 
East Sheen, sent flowers of the brightly coloured Cattleya superba 
splendens, and Cypripedium Clarensi, a very dark form. 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, contributed a group of 
Orchids, amongst which Oncidium tigrinum, Cattleyas, and Cypri¬ 
pediums in variety were conspicuous (silver Banksian medal). A fine 
collection of Cattleyas came from Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, 
N.E. (silver Banksian medal), and Mr. J. Fitt, Panshanger Gardens, 
Hertford, bad a group of Cypripediums. Messrs. Collins & Collins, 
Cumberland Park Nurseries, Willesden, sent a large group of Cypri¬ 
pediums and Cattleyas (silver Banksian medal), and Messrs. Linden, 
Brussels, contributed a number of Catasetums in flower (silver Banksian 
medal). There were various other exhibits, and several certificates and 
awards of merit were granted for novelties, which are described below. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Cattleya Falia (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is the result of a cross 
between C. Dowiana and C. labiata, the former being the pollen parent. 
The sepals and petals are rosy mauve, the lip having a very rich lobe 
and yellowish throat (award of merit). 
Cattleya labiata autxmnnalis (R. J. Measures).—This is nearly 
a white form, the only colour in it being a few pink veins in the lip 
(award of merit). 
Cattleya labiata elegans (E. Ashworth). — A charming form, with 
pure white sepals and petals. The lip is purplish magenta, fringed 
white (award of merit). 
Catasetuxix Lindeni (Linden).—A very fine Orchid, the flowers being 
yellow and reddish brown (award of merit). 
Catasetxim Bungex'othi aurantiacxtm (Linden).—The flowers of this 
Orchid are very large and rich sulphur yellow (award of merit). 
Catasetum O'Brieniaxiuxn (Linden).— A strong growing species, 
the flowers being large and creamy white (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemxixn Oiven's Perfection (R. Owen).—An Anemone of a 
large size. The guard florets are blush, and the cushion of a darker 
shade, tinted yellow (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemxixn J. Bidexicope (R. Owen). — A richly coloured 
Japanese. The florets are broad, and of a purplish crimson colour 
(award of merit). 
Chx'ysanthexnxtm John Lightfoot (R. Owen).—A neat Japanese flower 
of a pale pink shade, the florets having darker margins (award of merit), 
Chx'ysanthexnxixn Maggie Blenhiron (C. E. Shea).—This is a massive 
incurved Japanese bloom. The centre of the flower is yellow, and the 
lower florets tinted reddish brown (award of merit). 
Chrysanthexnxim Sir E. T. Smith (C. E. Shea).—As a yellow this 
Japanese variety is likely to be a favourite for exhibition purposes. It 
is a fine useful flower (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemxim 31iss Bulcic Schroeter (C. E. Shea).—This is a most 
attractive Japanese bloom of a rich yellow, with a distinct crimson 
picotee edge (award of merit). 
Chrysanthexnum 3Irs. W. J. Godfrey (W. J. Godfrey).—This is a 
grand addition to the varieties with hirsute florets. The flowers are 
large, and in a good light of a pure white colour. The florets are broad, 
and covered with hirsute appendages (award of merit). 
Chx'xjsanthcnmm Garnet (W. J. Godfrey). — A dark, incurving 
Japanese with a silvery reverse. It is an attractive flower (award of 
meiit). 
Chrysanthexnxi.m Mrs. Dr. Ward (W. J. Godfrey).—This is a fine 
variety with hirsute florets of rich reddish brown and yellow colour 
(award of merit). 
Chx'ysanthexnxixn Piix'itxj (W. Wells).—A chaste single Chrysanthe¬ 
mum, pure white with a yellow centre (aw-ard of merit). 
Chx'xysanthexxixixn Alice Sexjoard (H. Cannell & Sons).—An incurved 
Japanese bloom of good build and distinct colour. The florets are 
bright crimson on the inside with a silvery reverse (award of merit). 
Chrysanthexnxim 3Irs. R. Filkins (H. Cannell & Sons).—A distinct 
variety from Japan, and useful fcr decorative purposes. The flowers 
are bright yellow, and remind one of the popular Sweet Sultan (award 
of merit). 
Chrysanthexnxim Princess Ena (Owen Thomas). — This is a sport 
from Hairy Wonder, and the flower is better coloured. The florets have 
a very hirsute appearance (award of merit). 
Cosmos bigxinnatus grandijlorxis (G. B. Simpson).—Two plants of 
this were shown, and they were about I feet or more in height. The 
foliage is of a graceful appearance, and the single flowers are white with 
a yellow disc (award of merit). 
Cyxnbidixixn cyperifoliuxn (R. J. Measures), —This is a distinct 
form with green sepals and petals striped brown. The lip is white, 
spotted brown (award of merit). 
Cxjgyripediuxn insigne Ernesti (R, J. Measures).—A light-coloured 
