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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
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sary through evaporation ; a few pieces of charcoal put into the bottom of the 
bottles keep it sweet and clear as long as required. 
I find I can keep ripe Grapes best and longest in bottles of water, by hanging 
them in a late vinery, where plenty of ventilation can be given, as well as a little 
artificial heat in damp, cold weather, some shading being likewise required on 
bright sunny days in April and May. Three years ago I had a dark room fitted 
up with shelves to suspend the bottled grapes on, and although the room was 
well ventilated, the grapes damped, and did not keep so well as in the late vinery. 
When they are kept in such a vinery the growing vines in the house begin to get 
into full foliage by the middle of May, when all the Grapes then left in bottles 
may be removed and put into a fruit-room, where they will keep the supply up 
for a few weeks longer, should they be required to do so. 
To have Muscat Grapes well coloured and finished for late keeping, they 
ought to be forced in January or the beginning of February, for I find the best 
ripened bunches always keep the best. No varieties of Grapes require more time 
for ripening than the Muscat, even when there is a good command of artificial 
heat; and to have them very fine, the best time to start them is about Christmas. 
—William Tilleey, Welhech 
NOTABLE NEW PLANTS AND FLOWERS. 
fr.c.o. = First-class Certificate.] 
S 5^ATTLEYA Veitchiana [f.c.c.]. —One of Mr. Dominy’s hybrids, raised be- 
^ tween C. Icibiata and C. crispa ; the sepals and petals are of a pale violet- 
pink, and the lip tipped with rich purplish-crimson, and handsomely 
fringed.— Messrs. Veitcli ^ Sons: H.H.S., March 18. 
^ Chysis Chelsoni [f.c.c.]. —A hybrid raised at the Chelsea Nurseries 
between C. Limminghii and C. hractescens.^ in which the flowers are large, the 
sepals and petals broad and flat, of a clear buff-colour, with a patch of orange- 
red near the end. Being very distinct in character, it is a decided acquisition.— 
Messrs. Veitch ^ Sons: R.H.S., March 18. 
Clematis Lucie Lemoine [f.c.c.]. —A charming, pure white, double-flowered 
variety, belonging to the C. Fortunei section, and well adapted for conservatory 
work.— Messrs. Veitch^ Sons: B.H.S..^ March 
Cypripedium Argus [f.c.c.].—A new importation in the way of C. harhatum^ 
and partaking also of the character of C. purpuratum. Its name alludes to the 
numerous eye-like dark bearded spots on the petals; it has been introduced from 
the Philippines.— Mess7's. Veitch 4’ Sons: R.H.S..^ March 18. 
Epidendrum Catillus [f.c.c.]. —This was shown as E. hnperator.^ and is a 
somewhat tall-growing species, bearing terminal spikes of bright red flowers, with 
a fringed lip. This was said to be the first time this species had flowered in Europe. 
— Mr. Denning: R.H.S.^ March 4. 
Hyacinth Anna (s.w.) [f.c.c,].—A fine bold creamy-white variety, with 
very large, handsome bells, and forming a noble spike. — Messrs. Veitch 4' So 7 is : 
R.II.S., March 18. 
Hyacinth Cavaignac (s.b.) [f.c.c.]. —Silvery-grey, tipped on the segments 
with pale blue ; pips large and stout; short-tubed, forming a symmetrical hand¬ 
some spike.— Mr. W,Paul: R.H.S..^ Mai'ch 
