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April 25, 185)1. 
convolute portion, reminding one of what is to be met 
with in D. Pierardi, and others. The species was 
discovered hy the Rev. C. Parish, and as very little 
of it was sent home, it is considered to be rare in its 
native habitat, and is certainly so in this country. A 
plant has been flowering for some time in the collection 
at Clare Lawn, East Sheen, where the number of species 
grown is considerable. 
Cymbidium tigrinum. 
The lip is the most conspicuous feature of this neat 
and dwarf-habited species; in fact, before it comes 
into bloom one would have difficulty in recognising it 
as a Cymbidium at all. The lateral lobes of the lip 
are brownish purple internally, while the roundly ovate 
middle lobe is white, and banded transversely with 
purple blotches. The sepals are brown, tinted with 
green ; but the petals are more decidedly of a yellowish 
hue, tinted with brown and spotted with purple near 
the base. The pseudo-bulbs are small and roundish, 
with one or two short leaves at the base, and one or 
two at the apex, after the style of an Oncidium ; they 
are leathery, 3 ins. or 4 ins. long, and apparently 
never exceed 6 ins. It was introduced from Tenasserim 
in 1864, and is so distinct from the other species in 
cultivation that it merits a place in collections. The 
compact habit of the plant enables it to be grown in 
limited space. We noted it in the collection at Clare 
Lawn, East SheeD. 
Oncidium superbiens. 
This species is a comparatively recent introduction 
from Hew Grenada and Venezuela, and shows a con¬ 
siderable amount of variation in the colouring of the 
flowers. We noted a number of them in flower the 
other day in the nursery of Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons, 
Chelsea. In one of them the upper sepal was cordate, 
dull brown, with a white or pale creamy yellow edge ; 
the lateral sepals were obliquely orbicular and dull 
brown, with a yellow tip. The petals were white, with 
some large transverse brown bars at the base. The 
small, revolute lip was brown. Another variety had 
sepals of a paler, but more lively and shining brown, 
and the petals were tinted with yellow. The flowers 
of a third form were still more distinct than the last. 
The sepals were of a deep shining brown, and the ground 
colour of the petals was of a bright golden yellow. 
Altogether, then, the variation in colour is both pleasing 
and agreeable, and one variety shows off the beauty of 
the other by contrast. The species belongs to the 
section Mierochila, of the genus Oncidium—a section 
characterised by the small size of the lip, and generally 
if not always climbing stems. In the case under notice 
the twining stems are about 6 ft. long, but are easily 
accommodated in the matter of space by twisting them 
round a few stakes. 
Oncidium Larkinianum. 
The plant of this shown at the Drill Hall on Tuesday 
last by John Larkin, Esq., "VVelrow, near Watford, had 
a panicled scape a yard long bearing flowers over half 
its length. The flowers are large and very showy. 
The upper sepal is round, crimson-brown, with a few 
transverse yellow lines, and is the smallest organ of 
the flower ; the lateral sepals are similar in colour, and 
are united for half their length. The petals, on the 
contrary, are large, obcordate and brownish crimson, 
with numerous irregular yellow blotches round the 
margin. The tip is of great size, bifid, with the 
segments slightly lobulate and crenate, golden yellow, 
with reddish crimson spots on and around the crest 
near the small, yellow, lateral lobes. A First Class 
Certificate was awarded it. 
Odontoglossum Pescatorei, Prince of Orange. 
The structure of the flowers of this Odontoglot is 
somewhat removed from that of a typical 0. Pescatorei, 
and suggests a parentage between 0. Pescatorei and 0. 
triumphans, although it is difficult to say with certainty. 
The sepals are lanceolate, elliptic, and golden yellow, 
with a few large crimson-brown blotches about the 
middle. The petals are elliptic or almost rhomboid, 
acute, slightly revolute at the tip, and more or less 
toothed from the widest part towards the apex ; their 
shape is much like that of 0. Pescatorei, but they are 
bright yellow with a few small crimson-brown blotches 
about the middle, and nearly white at the base. The 
lip is oblong, retuse, more or less denticulate at the 
edge, and clear yellow, with three to four large crimson- 
brown, free, or confluent blotches in front of the crest. 
The latter consists of an anterior bifurcate golden- 
yellow piece, and a lateral plate slightly toothed at the 
edge, on each side posteriorly, and striated with purple 
towards the inside ; in all this it resembles O. Pes¬ 
catorei. The plant has been in flower for six weeks 
and is still in perfect condition, The pseudo-bulbs are 
large, ovate, light green, smooth, and bear one or two 
lanceolate leaves at the base, with two at the apex. 
The flowers are racemose. A plant was shown at the 
Drill Hall on the 21st inst., by Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., M.P. (gardener, Mr. White), Burford Lodge, 
Dorking, when a First Class Certificate was accorded it. 
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Royal Horticultural.— April2lst, 1891.—The groups 
of plants brought for the inspection of the committees 
were neither so large as a rule, nor so numerous as they 
were last week, but the Auricula Society’s Show served 
to bring together such a number of the Primula family 
that on the whole an attractive display was made, and 
a large concourse of people brought together. Primulas, 
Azaleas, Daffodils, and Apples made up the larger 
groups. A Silver-gilt Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. F. Sander k Co., St. Albans, for a group of 
Orchids containing fine samples of cultivation. Some 
plants of Odontoglossum Edwardi had panicled 
inflorescences 5 ft. high; numerous well-flowered pieces 
of Trichopilia suavis, some of Lselia purpurata, and a 
fine piece of Dendrobium Brymerianum graced the 
collection. Two very distinct forms of Odontoglossum 
Pescatorei were exhibited in the group of Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., M.P. (gardener, Mr. AVhite), 
Burford Lodge, Dorking. The flowers of Phalaenopsis 
grandiflora were of handsome size, and in the same 
group were Odontoglossum elegans, and some flower- 
scapes of Vanda tricolor, two flowers of which had 
grown together. A vote of thanks was accorded Col. 
R. T. Clarke, Welton Place, for three fine spikes of 
Cattleya Lawrenceana. A fine piece of Oncidium 
Larkinianum was shown by John Larking, Esq., 
Welrow, near Watford. Messrs. J. Lain" & Sons, 
Forest Hill, exhibited a piece of Laelia purpurata 
Schroderiana. 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. Barr k 
Son, Covent Garden, for a large group of Daffodils 
arranged in groups of a kind. They had also smaller 
groups of Anemone fulgens and its varieties, as well as 
Grape Hyacinths, Dog’s-tooth Violets and Primulas. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. Ryder 
& Son, Sale, Manchester, for a large and beautiful 
group of varieties of Primula Sieboldi, arranged with a 
ground-work of Maiden-hair Ferns. The cultural 
treatment given them has resulted in the production 
of a profusion of flowers on moderately dwarf 
stems. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, received 
a Bronze Banksian Medal for a group of hardy, 
spring-flowering, herbaceous plants, amongst which 
the double Marsh Marigolds and Adonis vernalis 
were very conspicuous. A similar award was made to 
Mr. George Phippen, Reading, for three large baskets 
of Primroses of many colours. A group of Indian 
Azaleas was staged by Mr. C. Turner, Slough, includ¬ 
ing such fine varieties as Theodore Riemers, double 
rose; Pharailde Mathilde, double white; M. Labrousse, 
single red ; Princesse Clementine, large white, and 
others. Two fine plants of Iris fimbriata were shown 
by W. Melles, Esq., Sewardstone Lodge, Chingford. 
Rhododendron Champion® and Anthurium Scherzeria- 
num Parisiense were exhibited by Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons, Chelsea. A large collection of species and 
varieties of Himalayan Rhododendrons was brought up 
from Penllergare, Swansea, by Sir J. D. Llewellyn, 
They had been grown in the open air and were un¬ 
injured during winter, although it is stated that the 
flowers had suffered a little from frost during March 
and April ; they were, however, certainly fine. A 
basket of blue Primroses was brought from Heather- 
bank, Weybridge, by G. F. Wilson, Esq. 
At a meeting of the Fruit Committee a collection of 
fifty-four dishes of Apples and eight dishes of Pears was 
shown by Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex. 
Amongst the Apples Beauty of Kent, Winter Queening, 
Atalanta, Kentish Fillbasket, Ottershaw Pippin, Lady 
Henniker, and others were in fine condition. A Silver 
Banksian Medal was awarded. A Cultural Commenda¬ 
tion was awarded to Mr. Geo. Wythes, gardener to the 
Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford, for 
a basket of well-coloured Black Hamburgh and Foster’s 
Seedling Grapes, which, although they were fit for use 
in the second week of April, were later than usual. A 
similar award was made to Mr. R. Gilbert, Burghley, 
Stamford, for two small boxes of Gilbert’s Selected 
Criterion Tomato. 
Royal Botanic .— April 22nd . — The second spring 
show of this society showed a marked advance in some 
respects over the last one, particularly in the quantity 
of hardy plants. The Azaleas were also much better. 
The first prize in the amateurs’ class went to Mr. H. 
Eason, gardener to B. Noakes, Esq., Hope Cottage, 
Highgate, who had conical-shaped specimens. Mr. C. 
Turner, Slough, was first in the nurserymen’s class 
with smaller but better flowered plants. The first 
prize for Roses in pots was awarded to Messrs. Paul k 
Son ; and Mr. R. Scott, gardener to Miss Foster, the 
Holme, Regent’s Park, had the first prize for Dielytras. 
Mr. D. Phillips, Langley Broom, Slough, was first for 
Pelargoniums in an open class. Cinerarias were shown 
in good condition, the first prize going to Mr. 
D. Phillips. The best Mignonette was that of Mr. 
5V. Morle, Regent Street. The first prize for hardy 
herbaceous plants was awarded to Mr. T. S. 5Vare, 
Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham. The plants were 
varied and interesting. For show Auriculas Mr. 
J. Douglas was first, and he also had the best Poly¬ 
anthuses. Mr. C. Turner was firstfor Alpine Auriculas. 
Altogether the group of this class of plants was pretty 
and attractive. Messrs. Ryder & Son had the only 
exhibit of Primula Sieboldi. 
The exhibits in the miscellaneous class were as usual 
very numerous. A fine group of Orchids, Rhodo¬ 
dendrons, Clivias, Boronias, and similar subjects were 
exhibited by Messrs. B. S. "Williams & Son, Upper 
Holloway. Messrs. H. Low k Co., Clapton, showed a 
well-flowered group of Dendrobium thyrsiflorum and 
other Orchids. A large group of Ferns, Draccenas, 
and other fine-foliaged plants came from Mr. H. B. 
May, Upper Edmonton. Messrs. J. Laing k Sons, 
Forest Hill, exhibited Palms, Caladiums, Heaths, &c., 
in a large group. Azaleas were shown by Mr. C. Turner. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, showed Azaleas, 
Heaths, Epacris, &c. Decorative Pelargoniums were 
staged by Messrs. H. k J. Hayes, Lower Edmonton. 
Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons, Chelsea, showed some new 
Amaryllis and Streptocarpus. Messrs. Barr & Son, 
Covent Garden, were as usual to the front with Daffodils. 
Roses were exhibited by Mr. 5V. Rumsey, Waltham 
Cross ; and Messrs. William Paul & Son also showed a 
few. A fine Rhododendron, Countess of Haddington, 
was exhibited by Mr. J. Ford, gardener to Sir C. 
Pigott, Bart., Wexham Park. An interesting group 
of Auriculas and other Primulas was staged by Mr.. J. 
Douglas. Daffodils in variety were shown by Mr. T. 
S. Ware. Mr. C. Turner had a beautiful collection of 
Auriculas. 
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LAW NOTES. 
Action for Heavy Damages by a Nurseryman.— 
An action which was of some interest to nurserymen, 
&c., came up for final decision at the Queen’s Bench on 
Saturday, the 18th inst. In it Mr. J. E. Anderson, 
florist, nurseryman, &c., sued the Vestry of St. John, 
Hampstead, for damages, which were incurred by the 
bursting of a sewer, which allowed the sewage matter to 
escape, and flood the boiler house in connection with 
his conservatory, at Belsize Park Gardens, Hampstead, 
thereby putting out the fires and causing damage to 
valuable Palms, Orchids, Vines, kc., to the alleged 
amount of £2,000. 
In November last, the case was tried before Mr. 
Justice Denman and a special jury, and after two days a 
verdict for the plaintiff was given. The question of 
the amount of damages to be awarded was then referred 
to an arbitrator, Mr. C. Tyrrel Giles, who, after 
sitting for seven days, gave his award about a month 
ago for the sum of £35S. 
On Saturday the case was brought up for judgment 
before Mr. Justice Denman; Mr. Philbrick, Q.C. and 
Mr. Bartley Dennis appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. 
English Harrison for the defendants. 
Mr. Harrison said the amount claimed had been 
grossly exaggerated, and he applied to the Judge not 
to give judgment until he had consulted the arbitrator, 
as there seemed to be a lot of time wasted in calling 
unnecessary witnesses, and he asked that costs should 
be borne by the plaintiff, and not by his clients. 
Mr. Philbrick opposed this, and his Lordship • 
declined to do so, saying, there was nothing in the 
report sent in by Mr. Giles to warrant that course 
being taken. He then entered judgment in the usual 
form for the plaintiff, and ordered defendants to pay 
£354 9s. Qd. and costs. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Botanical Questions.— - Flos . : The species of Pothos and 
Philodendron do not affect any particular species of tree ; they 
merely climb on whatever trees may come in their way in the 
localities where they grow. They have no popular names, 
because not otten cultivated, and not popular plants. Pothos 
