July 20, 1889. 
THE GAKDENING WORLD. 
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prominent midrib. The petals are linear and much 
twisted, pendent from a spreading base, greenish 
yellow in the lower third of their length, and marked 
with black spots, while the upper two-thirds of their 
length is deep dull purple. The lip is rather small for 
the other organs of the flower, with erect diverging 
auricles, and mostly of a dull green hue. It is a 
native of the Moulmein district, and is a very distinct 
species. A flowering specimen may be seen in the Kew 
collection. 
Oncidium pubes. 
Amongst the smaller species of Oncidium, that under 
notice, when in its best form, is certainly a pretty one. 
The small size of the flowers is compensated for by 
their numbers and the closeness of their arrangement 
in an oblong somewhat one-sided panicle. The sepals 
and petals are bright yellow in the best forms, and 
transversely banded with numerous slender, brown 
lines. The upper sepal is concave, while the petals are 
incurved, making the flowers appear smaller than they 
would otherwise be. The lip is three-lobed and fiddle¬ 
shaped, with a brown crest; the wings of the column 
are also brown internally. The flower-scape is slender 
and erect, or pendent when it attains a length of 12 ins. 
or 18 ins., and is laden with a large quantity of bloom. 
It is a native of Brazil, and may be seen at Kew in 
attractive condition. 
Ornithochilus fuscus. 
In habit and general appearance this Himalayan Orchid 
may be compared to Aerides, or in reference to the size 
of the flowers, to a Sarcanthus. The two-ranked 
leaves are elliptic and bright green, similar to those of 
a Phalnenopsis ; while the pendent inflorescence con¬ 
sists of slightly branching racemes, bearing rather 
small but very numerous and rather pretty flowers. 
The sepals are dull yellow, with three brown lines 
running through them, while the petals are narrower, 
with two brown lines. The lip is a curious organ with 
a conical spur behind, and a bi-lobed, hooded, rather 
deeply fringed, purple lamina. The flowers collectively 
are attractive, and the species is well worth growing 
as a basket plant suspended from the roof of the East 
Indian house. A slight odour is given off by the 
plant. It is said also to be a native of Burmah, and 
is so nearly related to Aerides, that it is sometimes 
described under the name of A. difforme. A flowering 
specimen may be seen at Kew. 
Miltonia Warscewiczii. 
The oblong, bifid, apron-like shape of the lip of this 
species, together with its various markings, give it a 
singular appearance, while the colours taken altogether 
as exhibited by the flower, render the species an 
attractive one. The flower scapes on well-grown 
plants are branched, quite an unusual occurrence in 
the genus. The sepals and petals are oblong, wavy 
at the margin, similar in shape, size, and colour, being 
of a rich cinnamon-brown, with a yellow margin, and 
are horizontal or somewhat reflexed. The lower part of 
the lip is of a violet-purple, with a white spot at the 
base, and a curious transversely oblong, pale brown and 
glossy blotch on the middle ; the upper third is pure 
white. A flowering specimen may be seen at Kew 
under the name of M. IVarscewiczn, var. Weltoni. 
The basal portion of the lip is somewhat darker than 
usual, and the transverse blotch presents its usual skinny 
appearance, but it is very dark in colour, and much 
less discernible than usual. The species labour under 
various names in gardens, such as Oncidium fuscatum, 
0. Weltoni, and Odontoglossum Weltoni. 
Grammangis Ellisii. 
We learn from Mr. F. Exell, Misarden Park, Cirencester, 
that he has a specimen of this Orchid in flower, with 
forty blooms on one spike. It must certainly be very 
fine, for a plant with half that number of flowers is a 
handsome object, and a conspicuous ornament in any 
collection. This species is best known in gardens 
under the name of Grammatophyllum Ellisii, but it is 
different in structure as well as in general appearance 
from the true species represented by Grammatophyllum 
speciosnm. The plant under notice is a native of 
Madagascar, and is notable for its strongly quadrangular 
bulbs, which are 6 ins. in length. The racemose in¬ 
florescence arises at the base of the pseudo-bulbs, and 
assumes a gracefully arching form, displaying its large 
showy flowers to advantage. The sepals are yellow, 
more or less banded transversely with brown, while the 
petals and lip are also pale, almost white. The flower 
spikes are produced just as the young growths are 
being made. 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
Royal Caledonian Horticultural.—/ mZ?/ 
This society is to be congratulated on having this year 
with its summer show a record-breaking display, the 
exhibition held on the above date in the Waverley 
Market being the finest it has ever held. The display 
of Roses and vegetables was much in excess of previous 
efforts, thanks to the seasonable winter and spring 
weather which the growers have rejoiced in. The first 
class—always a most interesting one—being for the 
best table of plants, brought a new competitor (Mr. 
Fraser, gardener to R. B. White, Esq., Arddarroch) to 
the front, as he beat Mr. Grossart, Oswald House, and 
Mr. McIntyre, The Glen, mainly with a grand lot of 
Orchids. Mr. Paterson, Millbank, secured the premier 
award for six stove or greenhouse plants in flower ; and 
Mr. Grossart was first for three, as also for the best half 
dozen fine-foliaged plants, and for the same number in 
9 -in. pots. For four Orchids, Mr. Grossart beat the 
Arddarroch grower, and he had also the finest single 
specimen. In other competitions, the leading exhibitors 
were Mr. Paterson, with Heaths and Gleichenias ; Mr. 
Grossart, with exotic Ferns and Caladiums ; Mr. W. 
Brown, Waterloo Place, with hardy Ferns ; Mr. 
McIntyre, with plants for table decoration, Draceenas 
and Crotons, &c. 
In the cut-flower department, the display of Roses 
was much above the average, and in the trade classes 
especially so. For forty-eight, distinct, the highest 
award went to Messrs. Hugh Dickson & Son, of Belfast; 
while Messrs. Cocker & Son, Aberdeen, had the best 
twenty-four ; and Messrs. D. and W. Croll, Aberdeen, 
the best twelve H.P.’s and the best twenty-four Teas. 
Mr. Alexander Kirk secured the two best awards in the 
amateurs’ section. 
In the plant competitions confined to the trade, 
Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons secured five of the eight 
first prizes offered with a table of plants, four Palms, 
two tree Ferns, six Dracrenas, and a dozen table plants ; 
the others going to Messrs. Dickson & Sons, for 
Conifers ; Mr. James Mather, for Carnation Souvenir 
de la Malmaison ; and Messrs. Munro & Ferguson, for 
Alpine and herbaceous plants. 
In the fruit classes, Mr. Mclndoe, Hutton Hall, was 
first for a collection, for a Pine, and for a dish of Straw¬ 
berries ; Mr. McHattie for four bunches of Grapes, two 
bunches of white Grapes, and six Nectarines ; Mr. Boyd, 
Callendar, for two bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes ; 
Mr. Smith, Oxenford Castle, for two bunches of any 
other black Grape ; and Mr. J. Richards, for Peaches. 
Alexandra Palace Rose Show.— July 12th. 
The second of the annual shows held under the new 
management took place in the Palace on the above date, 
and although the Rose season was practically over in 
the southern counties, many of the exhibits presented 
a fresh appearance and the colours were all that could 
be desired. In the nurserymen’s classes Messrs. Pau 
& Son, Cheshunt, were awarded the first prize forjforty- 
eight blooms of distinct kinds. Some of their best 
blooms were Merveille de Lyon, Charles Lefebvre, 
Marie Baumann, A. K. Williams, Perle des Jardins, E. 
Y. Teas, Reynolds Hole, Madame Susanne Rhodo- 
canachi, Her Majesty, and Madame Victor Verdier. 
They were equally successful in the class for twenty- 
four blooms, three of each ; the varieties shown were 
much the same, but the following additional ones may 
be mentioned—namely, Marshal P. Wilder, Pierre 
Notting, and Madame Alphonse Lavallee. Mr. Wm. 
Rumsey, Joynings Nursery, Waltham Cross, was 
second ; and Messrs. Cooling & Son, Bath, came in 
third. For twenty-four blooms of H. P. Roses, Messrs. 
G. & W. H. Burch, Peterborough, led off with the 
first prize, followed by Messrs. Paul & Son and 
Messrs. Cooling & Son in the order named. Mr. Geo. 
Prince, Market Street, Oxford, took a high position, as 
usual, with Tea Roses, and won the first prize for 
twelve Tea-scented and Noisette kinds. Messrs. 
Cooling & Son followed, while Messrs. G. & W. H. 
Burch were third. In the amateurs’ and gardeners’ 
classes the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Havering-atte- 
Bower, Essex, was to the fore, and led off with the 
first prizes for the best thirty-six, twenty-four and 
twelve Roses respectively. E. B. Lindsell, Esq., 
Bearton, Hitchin, Herts, was second in the first two 
cases, but third for twelve Roses. Mr. E. Mawley, 
Berkhamstead, took the second place for twelve. 
Mr. Lindsell was again to the front for six Tea- 
scented Roses, followed by the Rev. J. H. Pemberton. 
The North London Nurserymen’s Local Trophy, for 
the encouragement of exhibitors within five miles of 
the Palace, was taken by Mr. James Bateman, High- 
gate, together with the first prize in that class. There 
were a number of open classes, and Mr. G. Prince took 
the first prize for twelve blooms of any Rose not dating 
back prior to 1887. He showed a deep crimson-red sort 
named Earl Dufferin. Messrs. Paul & Son took first 
prize for twelve blooms of any Rose not yet in commerce, 
howing H.P. The Dowager Duchess of Marlborough. 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, Yorks, were first for 
any white Rose with Merveille de Lyon. Messrs. 
G. & W. H. Burch had the best crimson Rose in 
Horace Vernet, and the best Rose in the show, 
for which a Silver Medal was awarded, occurred in his 
stand. Mr. Chard, Stoke Newington, had the best 
basket of Roses, and Messrs. Perkins & Son, Coventry, 
were second. The order was reversed in the class for a 
hand-bouquet. A first prize was awarded to Mr. 
W. Rumsey for twenty Roses in pots, mostly Teas. 
There were several miscellaneous exhibits, and a 
Silver Medal was awarded to Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale 
Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, for a beautifully arranged 
and varied assortment of hardy cut flowers, including 
Lilium auratum, L. speciosum, L. candidum, L. c. 
striatum, Campanulas, Gaillardias, Carnations, Gladioli, 
Chrysanthemum maximum, and others. The whole 
were grouped in a long bank of undulating outline. 
A similar award was made to Mr. B. S. Williams, 
Upper Holloway, for a group of stove plants, such as 
Palms, Ferns, Crotons, and Aralias relieved with 
Sobralia macrantha, Calanthe masuca grandiflora, 
Cattleya Mendelii, Vanda teres, and other Orchids. 
Nottingham Botanical and Horticultural. 
July 11th. 
A large number of persons were attracted to the 
Arboretum on the above date to see the monthly 
exhibition of this society, when an exceedingly good 
display was put forward by the local gardeners. 
It should be stated that these shows are not strictly 
competitive, but in order to make a display each 
member of the society exhibits whatever he has that 
is really good, and the society, setting aside a few 
pounds, makes awards according to the merit of the 
different exhibits, and, in addition, grants certificates to 
anything of extra good quality. Groups of choice 
decorative plants were put up by Mr. Meadows, 
gardener to C. J. Cox, E?q. ; Mr. Plumb, gardener to 
J. Robinson, Esq., Sheriff of Nottingham ; Mr. Atten¬ 
borough, gardener to W. H. Farmer, Esq. ; and the 
display of hardy cut flowers, staged by different mem¬ 
bers, was really grand. This meeting was made more 
interesting than usual from the fact that Messrs. 
Sankey & Son, of the Bulwell Potteries, offered 
the society three guineas to be used as the committee 
thought best, and they decided to offer the amount 
for competition in three classes, viz., for four Ferns, and 
for Coleus and Gloxinias, six of each. Mr. Meadows was 
first for Ferns, showing a good Todiea superba amongst 
his four. Mr. Attenborough stood first for Coleus, 
and Mr. Neuton, gardener to — Hallam, Esq., for 
Gloxinias, all of which were very good, and the com¬ 
petition very keen. The visitors were so numerous 
that the assembly rooms of the Arboretum were literally 
crammed, and the committee decided to make a charge 
for admission of one penny each, which had the effect 
of keeping out all who were not really interested in 
horticulture. 
St. Ann’s Floral and Horticultural. 
July 15 th and IQth. 
The twenty-eighth annual exhibition of this Notting¬ 
ham society was held on the above dates. The guiding 
spirit of the society is its chairman, S. Thacker, Esq., 
who spares neither time nor labour in his efforts to 
promote a love for gardening among the working 
classes of Nottingham. Allotment gardening meets 
with great encouragement, and no town in England can 
boast a greater number, or a better class of cultivation. 
The display of plants, cut flowers and vegetables was 
of a highly creditable description, and in all the classes 
the competition was very keen. The show was also 
greatly enriched by collections of plants kindly lent 
for the occasion by the sheriff, J. Robinson, Esq., 
W. H. Farmer, Esq., the president; and Mr. Thacker, 
whose natural style of grouping plants always 
commands universal admiration. The show was 
opened by the Hon. Harold Finch Hatton, who 
addressed the exhibitors in most encouraging terms, 
exhorting them to extend their interest in horticultural 
pursuits, and to support this most useful society in a 
liberal and worthy manner. In the absence of Arnold 
Morley, Esq., M.P., the mayor, Alderman Renals, 
distributed the prizes. 
