June 27, 1891. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
689 
Turner, Slough. Rhododendron fragrans was staged by 
Mr. C. Noble, Bagshot. A group of hardy flowering 
shrubs was exhibited by Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, 
Chelsea, including hardy varieties of the Indian Azalea, 
Fabiana imbricata, Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius, also 
Gloxinias and Iris Gatesi. Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, 
showed Pinks, Stocks, Antirrhinums and Lathyrus 
tingitanus. 
The largest group of Orchids was that of Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, who received 
a Silver Banksian Medal. In it was some well-flowered 
pieces of Cypripedium superbiens, C. barbatum super¬ 
bum, Epidendrum vitellinum majus, Dendrobium 
Phalfenopsis Statterianum, and others. They also 
received a similar award for a group of Sarracenias. 
The group shown by Messrs. F. Sander and Co., St. 
Albans, included Lacaena bicolor, Odontoglossum luteo- 
purpureum illustre, Phaius Humboldtii. &c. Cypri¬ 
pedium Curtisii superbum was shown by J. S. Gabriel, 
Esq., 6, Palace Road, Streatham Hill. Laelia grandis, 
L. Gottoiana and others were shown by E. Gotto, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. G. Banks), The Logs, Hampstead Heath. 
An interesting and showy little group was exhibited 
by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P. (gardener, Mr. 
H. White), Burford Lodge, Dorking. It included 
Odontoglossum crispum guttatum, Burford var., a fine 
piece of Cycnoches chlorochilum, a large piece of 
Masdevallia Daviesii, and others. A group was shown 
by Messrs. Seeger & Tropp, East Dulwich, consisting 
of Aeranthus grandiflorus, Masdevallia infracta, Cypri- 
pediums, &c. Some special prizes were offered 
for a collection of herbaceous Pseonies grown in the 
open by amateurs ; and the first prize (a Silver Challenge 
Cup) was awarded to the Rev. W. Wilks, Shirley 
Vicarage, Croydon, who had some beautiful varieties of 
Paeonia officinalis and P. albiflora; mostly, if not all, 
double. The second prize went to Mr. T. H. Crasp, 
Canford, Wimborne. 
At a meeting of the Fruit Committee a Cultural 
Commendation was awarded to Mr. T. H. Crasp, for a 
large boxful of Peaches and Nectarines. A similar 
award wa3 made to the Duke of Northumberland 
(gardener, Mr. Leach), Albury Park, for Pea, Duke of 
Albany. A like award was made to Messrs. J. Cheal 
& Sons, Crawley, for Strawberries, the variety being 
Noble. Some Apples were shown by Mr. John 
Watkins, Pomona Farm, near Hereford. Hybrid 
Melons were shown by R. Burrel, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
A. Bishop), Westley Hall, Bury St. Edmunds. Pon¬ 
tiffs Model Melon was shown by Mr. G. F. Pontin, 
Wokingham, Berks. A seedling Melon and some 
Strawberries were shown by Mr. J. Hudson, gardener 
to the Messrs, de Rothschild, Gunnersbury House, 
Acton, A Cucumber named Matchless was exhibited 
by Mr. S. Mortimer. 
The Annual Dinner. 
In tlie evening a considerable number of the Fellows 
and their friends dmed together at the Hotel Metropole, 
the president, Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P., oc¬ 
cupying the chair. Among those present were Baron 
Schroder, Mr. P. Crowley, Mr. T. B. Haywood, Mr. N. 
N. Sherwood, Rev. W. Wilks, Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, 
Mr. Martin Smith, Mr. G. Bunyard, and Mr. D. Morris, 
members of the Council ; and His Excellency, M. 
Gennadius, the Greek Minister ; Sir James Paget, Lord 
Justice Fry, Sir J. Lister, Dr. Michael Foster, Dr. C. 
Stewart, President of the Linnean Society ; Sir Henry 
Thompson, Mr. W. E. Brymer, M.P., the Earl of Rosse, 
Mr. Dyer, Mr. Veitch, Mr. Laing, Major Mackenzie, 
Mr. H. Williams, Mr. Herbst, Mr. H. M. Pollett, Mr. 
John Lee, Mr. J. Walker, Mr. H. Turner, Mr. H. B. 
May, Mr. Kelway, Mr. Manning, Mr. Cheal, Mr. 
Balderson, Mr. Cannell, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Moss, Mr. 
Head, Mr. Cutbush, &c., &c. After the usual loyal 
toasts, the Greek Minister responded for “The Ministers 
of Foreign Countries,” and the Earl of Rosse and Dr. 
Farquharson, M.P., for “The Houses of Parliament.” 
Sir James Paget in proposing “Prosperity to the 
Royal Horticultural Society,” said he did so with much 
pleasure on behalf of the guests and all present who 
were conscious of the value of the work of the society, 
which ministered to the comfort and happiness of the 
whole nation. He was unable to speak to them on 
the mode and practice of horticulture, having been 
himself concerned more with the study of botany, and 
recently with the diseases and deformities of the vege¬ 
table world. That was a work not without utility, 
but it was not so attractive as the work of the 
society, which contributed to the happiness and 
utility of the whole nation. All were attracted 
by the gentle pleasures of a garden, and year 
after year the great variety of flowers produced 
a source of constant delight, improving the mind 
and rendering it susceptible of the highest delights. 
Since his early life he had witnessed the love for 
flowers extending to the lowest classes of society. 
Years ago the wealthiest were content with what was 
now within the reach of all, and the most beautiful 
flowers now spread their humanising influence through 
the poorest homes. All must appreciate the efforts of 
a society which contributed to such ends. He was 
glad that mere dazzling glowing tints of colour had 
not received encouragement, but the beauty of 
form had been considered. Years ago people could 
see no beauty in a Fern. Time would not permit 
him to speak of the utility of the art of horti¬ 
culture, by the aid of which we obtained no end of 
delicious fruits, and even ordinary articles of diet 
such as nature unaided would never have given us. 
Under many disadvantages our own land, by the aid 
of horticulture, produced much of utility and beauty, 
which was continually being improved by the aid of 
the society. He believed that through the efforts of 
the Royal Horticultural Society and the Royal Gardens 
at Kew people derived some of the greatest amount of 
comfort and pleasure in their lives. In conclusion, 
Sir James Paget said it gave him special satisfaction 
that Sir Trevor Lawrence presided over the society, as 
he was deeply indebted to his (Sir Trevor’s) father, 
while to his mother he owed his early interest in horti¬ 
culture. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, in reply, said the society was 
founded in 1804, and incorporated in 1809 for the 
improvement of horticulture in all its branches, 
ornamental as well as useful. During the earlier years 
of the century it did good work by the holding of 
exhibitions and the employment of collectors, and by 
the establishment of experimental gardens at Chiswick. 
The society’s collectors introduced many new things, 
amongst others the Wistaria sinensis, Jasminum 
nudiflorum, Weigela rosea ; and Fortune was employed 
by the East Indian Co. to introduce Tea into India. 
Unfortunately the society had never been noted for 
financial genius, and they had indulged in alternate 
fits of parsimony and prodigality. He hoped, however, 
that they managed better now. They began at Chiswick 
and had losses there, and then they moved to South 
Kensington, where, under the auspices of Prince Consort, 
they obtained success. What the result might have 
been to the society had he lived it was not worth while 
discussing, but eventually their grounds developed into 
a square garden for lawn tennis, and it was even 
suggested that they should have a skating rink. He 
need only say that was not the object of the society, 
which rapidly lost both money and credit. Thanks to 
the determination and energy of some of the Council 
and Fellows, they left South Kensington, and also a lot 
of money behind, and as soon as they were settled in 
their new offices, things began to mend. Nothing 
could be more gratifying than the change of 
opinion which ensued, and the determination 
to keep the society on its proper lines became 
universal. He was glad to say their prospects 
were daily improving. Last year 424 new 
Fellows came in, while already this year there had 
been 291, and there was a general desire to support 
and maintain the society on its proper lines. He 
thanked those who had helped them to carry on the 
afternoon lectures, and also the work at Chiswick. It 
was their earnest desire to utilise Chiswick as much as 
they could, and he was sure the value and importance 
of the work carried on there was recognised. The 
Journal was much valued by country members, and the 
value of the labours of Mr. Wilks and Mr. Morris 
in preparing it could not be exaggerated. It was 
most important that they should have a permanent 
home, the Drill Hall being most unsuitable. He 
thanked the horticultural trade for the steady and 
consistent support they had given the society in 
maintaining the high character of its exhibitions ; when 
its prospects were ever so gloomy, the support of the 
trade never failed, but they sent their choicest pro¬ 
ductions to the Fruit and Floral Committees. He 
desired especially to thank those committees for their 
labours, and it was most satisfactory to the society 
to know that their verdicts on the merits of new 
things were received with universal acceptance, not 
only in this country but on the Continent. They now 
had no disputes in the Council, but only an ardent 
desire to promote the interests of the society. Before 
sitting down he desired to express their warmest thanks 
to their honorary secretary, Mr. Wilks, to the value of 
whose services it was impossible to do justice. 
The other toasts were “Botanical Science,” proposed 
by Prof. Foster and responded to by Lord Justice Fry 
and Dr. C. Stewart ; “The Health of the President,” 
proposed by Baron Schroder ; “ The Treasurer and 
Benchers of the Inner Temple,” proposed by Mr. 
Morris; and “ The Visitors,” given by Mr. Martin R. 
Smith, and acknowledged by Sir Joseph Lister. 
National Rose Society, June. ‘lord. —The first show 
of the National Rose Society was held in the Drill Hall, 
Westminster, in conjunction with the meeting of the 
Royal Horticultural Society. The lateness of the 
season operated much against the show in preventing 
a greater number of exhibitors from coming forward. 
Many of the flowers were of good quality and size, but 
stands of small blooms were also noticeable. The show 
comprised Tea and Noisette varieties only ; and prizes 
were offered for competition by amateurs in the first 
six classes, while the remaining five were left open. 
In the class for twenty-four single trusses, the first 
prize was awarded to A. H. Gray, Esq., Beaulieu, 
Newbridge Hill, Bath, who had fine blooms of Catherine 
Mermet, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, and Madame Cusin. 
The second prize was awarded to T. B. Haywood, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. C. J. Salter), Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, 
who had smaller but fresh blooms. The Rev. A. 
Foster Melliar, Sprougton Rectory, Ipswich, was 
awarded the premier prize for twelve single_trusses, 
showing the fine blooms of Madame Hoste, Anne 
Olivier, and Rubens. The Rev. J. H. Pemberton, 
Havering, Essex, was second, and was followed by R. 
L. Knight, Esq., Bobbing Place, Sittingbourne. T. 
W. Girdlestone, Esq., Sunningdale, Berks, had the 
best six single trusses, showing Comtesse de Nadaillac, 
the best bloom in the show; also Climbing Devoniensis 
and Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, which were also good. 
The Rev. Alan Cheales was second, with fine blooms 
of Marechal Niel and the new Cleopatra ; E. Mawley, 
Esq., Rose Bank, Berkhamsted, was third. A. H. 
Gray, Esq., had the best six single trusses of one 
variety in Marechal Niel; the Rev. Alan Cheales was 
second with the same variety ; and T. W. Girdlestone, 
Esq., was third. A. H. Gray, Esq., was the only exhi¬ 
bitor of six distinct kinds, three trusses of each, and was 
awarded the first prize. Mr. G. Mount, Canterbury, was 
the sole exhibitor of a basket of Tea and Noisette Roses. 
In the open class for twenty-four distinct single trusses, 
Mr. George Prince, Market Street, Oxford, had the 
finest exhibit, showing good blooms of Madame de 
Watteville, Jean Ducher, and Souvenir d’Elise Vardon. 
Mr. B. R. Cant, Colchester, was a good second ; and Mr. 
G. Mount came in third. The same order of merit was 
taken in the first and second awards for twelve distinct 
kinds, three trusses of each. Mr. Prince had fine 
flowers of Comtesse de Nadaillac, Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon, and Souvenir de S. A. Prince. Mr. G. W. 
Piper was third in this class. Mr. G. Prince had the 
finest twelve blooms of Marechal Niel ; and was 
followed by Mr. F. Cant, Braiswick, Colchester ; 
while R. L. Knight, Esq., took the third place. The 
best twelve trusses of any Tea or Noisette variety other 
than Marechal Niel, were the fine samples of Madame 
d’Elise Vardon shown by A. H. Gray, Esq.; Mr. B. R. 
Cant followed with the same variety ; and Mr. G. 
Mount was third. 
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ORCHID NO TES AND GLEANINGS. 
A New Grammatophyllum. 
At Messrs. Protheroe & Morris’s sale room, on the 15th 
inst., a fine importation of a new Grammatophyllum, 
introduced from the Dutch East Indies by Mr. J. D. 
Osmers, found ready buyers at good prices. The 
pseudo-bulbs closely resembled those of the new G. 
Measuresianum, but the dried flowers, and some 
abortive fresh ones, which had opened in the case 
during transit to this country, proved it to be quite 
distinct for garden purposes and very handsome. The 
new introduction is no doubt, like G. Measuresianum, a 
variety of G. Fenzlianum, and for purposes of identifi¬ 
cation fmight be known as Osmers’ variety. Dried 
flowers of what appears to be the same variety were sent 
to Kew in 1884 by Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, but 
it was not then named. The pseudo-bulbs are oblong- 
elliptic, tapering somewhat upward, 6 ins. to 8 ins. 
long, and bear on the top about five to eight lanceolate, 
leathery, evergreen leaves 18 ins. to 20 ins. long and 
3 ins. wide. From the base of this the leafless, 
flowering scapes rise to a height of 4 ft. to 5 ft., bearing 
thirty-five to sixty or more flowers, along almost the 
whole of their length. A plant of this character may 
be considered as a stately object when we say that the 
