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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ September, 
NOVELTIES, Etc., AT FLOWER SHOWS. 
T seemed to be an unfortunate arrangement which necessitated two large 
Exhibitions on one day—June 19—the one at South Kensington, the other 
in the Regent’s Park. Novelties were thus divided, and at neither place 
were they largely produced. In addition to those noted at p. 188, the 
following may be mentioned :— Phaius Bensonce , var. Marsh allice (f.c.c.) is a white 
variety of P. Bensonse, in the possession of Mr. William Marshall, Enfield, a 
charming white Orchid, that has much increased in value since it w r as first seen 
in 1871. Pteris (serrulata ) Appleby ana (f.c.c.) is a dwarf, narrow, drooping, 
crested form of serrulcita , somewhat distinct in character, elegant in growth, and 
promising to be useful. It came from Mr. B. S. Williams. Erica jasminifiorct 
roseo-tinctct (f.c.c.) is one of the gumless Ericas in the possession of Messrs. 
Rollisson and Sons ; the absence of this sticky secretion is thought well of by 
growers, inasmuch as the flowers can be kept cleaner in consequence ; it is a charm¬ 
ing variety, of good habit, and free of bloom. Four new Fancy Pansies, viz., 
James Neilson (f.c.c.), Mrs. Neilson (f.c.c.), Lady Ross (f.c.c.), and Miss McKen 
(f.c.c.), from Messrs. Downie Laird and Laing, were all distinguished by size, 
substance, and delicate and rich tints of colour. At the Regent’s Park the 
most striking new plant was Bertolonia superbisshna (f.c.c.), from Mr. William 
Bull, as already noted. Dieffenbacliici nobilis (f.c.c.), Draccena princeps (f.c.c.), 
and D. formosci (f.c.c.), from the same exhibitor, are also handsome and valuable 
additions. Begonia rubra superba (f.c.c.) is a fine hybrid raised from B. bolivensis, 
bearing handsome crimson flowers, and was shown by Messrs. E. G. Henderson 
and Son ; as also was Verbena Harry George Henderson (f.c.c.), a promising 
shaded cherry-coloured variet}q with a bold pip and fine truss. 
It was at the Great Provincial Show of the Royal Horticultural Society at 
Birmingham, on Tuesday, June 25, and following days, that the best batch of 
novelties put in an appearance. Foremost was Tcicsonia devoniensis (f.c.c.), from 
Mr. R. T. Veitch, Exeter, raised from a cross between T. Van Volxemi and T. 
mollissima , with the habit of the former, but the flowers of a rosy magenta hue. 
It is a rare acquisition. Cypripeclium Irapecinum (f.c.c.), a new herbaceous 
species from Mexico, with large golden-yellow flowers, shown by Messrs. Back¬ 
house and Son, York, was an object of considerable attention. Erica Deni- 
soniana (f.c.c.), and E. effusa (f.c.c.), the former having white and rose flowers, the 
latter of a pale-red hue, promise to become favourites with growers of these 
superb plants; they were shown by Messrs. Rollisson and Sons. Ancectochilus 
Ortgiesii (f.c.c.), shown*by Messrs. Carter and Co., is a distinct and. handsomely 
marked species. Iris tingitana( f.c.c.) is a rich dark violet-purple species, with a 
flame of pale orange on the lip ; and Saxifraga jlorulenta (f.c.c.), a dwarf-growing 
type, with a handsome appearance ; the two latter came from Mr. George Maw, 
Broseley. Tea Rose Cheshunt Hybrid (f.c.c.) represents a tea-scented variety of 
an unusual depth of colour and of full substance, and is a chance seedling raised 
