June 18,1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
661 
RICHARDIA ELLIOT TIANA. 
As far as ornamental effect is concerned, this species 
may be considered as having two strings to its bow ; 
for the rich yellow flowers and the spotted leaves are 
features that tell in its favour. There is no black 
blotch at the base of the spathe of this species, but 
the lack of it does not detract from the ornamental 
effect of the plant in the least. It is a more vigorous 
grower than R. Pentlandi, and flowers regularly 
every year, under quite ordinary treatment. A large 
batch of it was conspicuous in one of the houses of 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, recently. It 
might be worth while to raise seedlings of this 
species with the view of obtaining varieties of 
dwarfer habit, while at the same time retaining the 
free flowering habit of the parent type. Hybridising 
it with R. africana might also secure a race of 
hybrids of a novel and in*eresting character. 
ACACIA ARMATA. 
This is one of the oldest introductions we have of 
this most beautiful family, and certainly one of the 
best; and at one time we think the most frequently 
met with, but unfortunately, we think, like many 
others of the hard wooded plants so much prized in 
years gone by, fast going out of cultivation. It can 
be grown in pots of moderate size, and kept within 
bounds by clipping the growths back annually after 
flowering; and it will stand a moderate amount of 
root-pruning, so that the balls of earth may every 
two or three years be reduced, and the plant be re¬ 
potted in pots of about the same size. Peat, with a 
little loam and sand, makes an excellent compost for 
it. Secure good strong growths before winter, and 
keep in a light airy position.— W.B.G. 
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SOCIETIES. 
Royal Horticultural, June gtit .—The meeting on 
Tuesday last was the largest that has taken place 
this season as far as exhibits were concerned. Five 
tables running the whole length of the building were 
densely packed with flowers of all kinds and the end 
tables were also filled. Orchids were plentiful and 
in excellent form. Cut flowers of hardy herbaceous 
plants were particularly abundant. Rock or Alpine 
plants were also a feature, as were Streptocarpus, 
Roses, hardy ornamental flowering shrubs, stove and 
greenhouse plants. 
A large and floriferous group of Orchids was 
exhibited by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. The 
various forms of Cattleya Mossiae and C. Mendelii 
were very conspicuous, as were Dendrobium thyrsi- 
florum (a massive piece), Disa langleyensis, very 
pretty, Brassia verrucosa, Odontoglossum crispum, 
in great variety, O. cordatum, Epidendrum vitellinum 
majus, and many others in equally fine condition 
(Silver Flora Medal). 
A large and most varied exhibit of Orchids was 
set up by H. T. Pitt, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Aldous), 
Rosslyn, 57, Stamford Hill. He had large and 
finely flowered pieces of Cattleya Mossiae, Laelia 
grandis tenebrosa, L. purpurata, Maxillaria tenui- 
folia, Epidendrum phymatochilum and many others 
too numerous to mention. Choice and distinct were 
Sobralia Amesiae, Coelogyne pandurata and Coch- 
lioda noetzliana (Silver Flora Medal). 
Messrs. F. Sander & Company, St. Albans, also 
staged a varied and interesting collection of Orchids, 
several of which were uncommon or even rare. In 
this respect we should mention Oncidium triquetrum, 
the very pretty O. pulchellum belonging to the same 
group, also Pleurothallis tribuloides Batemannia 
Portei, Sobralia Amesiae, Dendrobium antennatum, 
Phaius owenianus and many others of beauty or 
interest (Silver Flora Medal), 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., (grower, Mr. W. H. 
White), Burford Lodge, Dorking, exhibited a group 
of many interesting Orchids, including a number of 
small size, such as Pleurothallis Grobyi, Masdevallia 
tridactylites, M. Simula and others (Silver Banksian 
Medal). 
Cattleya Mossiae cobbiana, C. reineckeana and 
Laelia purpurata Dulcote var., the first-named being 
a fine plant, were all exhibited by Walter Cobb, Esq., 
(gardener, Mr. Howse), Tunbridge Wells. Laelio- 
cattleya regalis nigra, L. regalis, L. Pytho and L. 
electra, all fine bigeneric hybrids were exhibited by 
Chas. L. N. Ingram, Esq., (gardener, Mr. T. W. 
Bond), Elstead House, Godaiming. A massive 
flower of Cattleya Mossiae Mrs. Egerton, the beauti¬ 
ful C. M. E. Ashworth, and the striking Miltonia 
vexillaria Memoria G. D. Owen, were exhibited by 
Sir Frederick Wigan, (grower, Mr. W. H. Young), 
Clare Lawn, East Sheen. 
Baron Schroder (grower , Mr. Ballantine), The 
Dell, Egham, exhibited a collection of beautiful 
varieties of Odontoglossum crispum. Very hand¬ 
some and conspicuous also were Laeliocattleya 
eximia, Miltonia vexillaria gigantea, M. v, radiata, 
Laelia majalis, Sobralia xantholeuca and S. kiena- 
stiana, the pure white blooms of the latter being 
massive and beautiful (Silver Flora Medal). 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, staged a 
fine group of Cattleyas and Cypripediums set up 
with Maidenhair Fern. A basket of Cypripedium 
niveum was very interesting,as were the well-flowered 
Cattleya Mossiae, C. Mendelii, Laelia purpurata, 
and massive pieces of Oncidium crispum grandi- 
florum. Exceedingly pretty was Pogonia Lewisii 
with its flower stem arising from the basal sinus of 
the solitary bronzy spotted leaf. Cypripedium 
Gertrude Hollington superbum was really a grand 
variety (Bronze Banksian Medal). 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, 
staged a large and well-flowered group of Orchids, 
including grand species of Vanda suavis, V. s. 
tricolor. Aerides odoratum purpurascens, Vanda 
concolor, various forms of Odontoglossum crispum, 
O. cordatum aureum, and Anguloa Clowesii. 
Very pretty was the little Promenaea microptera 
(Silver Banksian Medal). 
Welbore S. Ellis, Esq. (gardener, Mr. D. Master- 
ton), Hazelbourne, Dorking, exhibited a very fine 
group of Odontoglossums all well-grown and 
flowered; they were choice forms of O. crispum 
(Silver Banksian Medal). 
A showy group of Cattleyas, chiefly varieties of C. 
Mossiae in great variety, and including the beautiful 
C. Mossiae E. Ashworth, Laelia grandis tenebrosa, 
Dendrobium suavissimum, and others were exhibited 
by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton (Silver 
Flora Medal). 
Odontoglossum crispum Miss Alice Adelin Gibson 
and O. c. Princess Victoria Mary of Teck were 
shown by De B. Crawshay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. S. 
Cooke), Rosefield, Sevenoaks. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons staged a marvellously 
bright lot of hardy cut flowers. Three superb 
spikes of Eremurus robustus towered above the 
dwarfer subjects as veritable floral giants. Paeonies 
also constituted a chief part of the display and 
included such well known varieties as Comte 
D’Osmond, General Cavaignac, L'Honorable Lady 
Leonora Bramwell, and Gloire de Douai. Delphin¬ 
iums in variety were also well shown, some wonder¬ 
fully pretty shades of blue and purple being 
represented. Long, heavily flowered sprays of 
Tropaeolum polyphyllum were draped along the 
front and well illustrated the great floriferousuess of 
this charming species (Silver Gilt Flora Medal). 
From Mr. B. Ladhams, The Shirley Nurseiies i 
Southampton,came a quantity of cut flowers of Pinks, 
including the new perpetual-flowering variety, Mrs. 
A. Barlow, a seedling from Ernest Ladhams (Silver 
Banksian Medal). A splendidly-flowered plant of 
Carpenteria californica, fully 6 ft. in height, was sent 
by J. T. Bennett-Poe, Esq., Holmwood, Cheshunt. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, N., con¬ 
tributed a fine group of Carnations, chiefly of the 
Malmaison type, of which several shades of blush 
and rose were on view. The well-known varieties 
Germania and Countess were also well shown here 
(Silver Flora Medal). 
A small group of Cannas in 6-in. pots was set up 
by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, and included Paul 
Bruant, Austria, Progression, and Konigin Charlotte 
in grand condition. 
A very gay and effective group of stove foliage 
plants came from Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Roupell 
Park Nurseries, Norwood Road, S E. Some 
well grown plants of the newer and rarer Caladiums 
showed up strongly in conjunction with Crotons, 
Dracaenas, and a finely-coloured piece of Leea 
amabilis (Silver Flora Medal). 
The Guildford Hardy Plant Company weighed in 
strongly with a charming collection of Alpine and 
rock plants exhibited in situ upon a tastefully built 
piece of temporary rockwork. Dictamnus Fraxinella, 
D. F. alba, Saxifraga pyramidalis, and Cypripedium 
spectabile were some of the most noteworthy plants 
here (Silver Flora Medal). 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E , bad 
a very pretty collection of flowering and foliage plants 
in excellent condition. Such Orchids as Miltonia 
vexillaria,Cattleya Mossiae, and Odontoglossum Alex- 
andrae, were bright and effective (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
A small group of Carnations in which were some 
excellent examples of Souvenir de la Malmaison and 
the dark flowered Uriah Pike were shown by Mr. A. 
Pentney, gardener to A. J. Howard, Esq., Worton 
Hall, Isleworth (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
A quantity of rose and blush Malmaisons was also 
forthcoming from Mr. Geo. Wythes, gardener to Earl 
Percy, Syon House, Brentford (Silver Banksian 
Medal). 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, 
staged a superior lot of dwarf Cannas in small pots. 
The plants were healthy, well-grown, and as well 
flowered (Silver Banksian Medal). 
A brilliant and extensive display of hardy cut 
flowers was furnished by Messrs. Barr & Son, King 
Street, Covent Garden. Paeonies were especially 
well represented, and such varieties as Delicatissima, 
De Candolle, Madame James Odier, Boquil, and 
Prince Prosper appeared to great advantage. 
Delphiniums, Irises, Poppies, and Pyrethrums were 
all to the fore. Mention must also be made of a 
collection of named varieties of Persian Ranunculi, 
the flowers being large, very double, and although 
somewhat stiff, still very gay and bright (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, contributed a 
miscellaneous collection of hardy cut flowers in fine 
style for which a Silver Banksian Medal was 
awarded. Bedding Violas and Pansies formed a 
chief feature, over fifty varieties being on view. A 
collection of double flowered Pyrethrums contained 
many very handsome sorts, some of the flowers being 
fully as large and full as Chinese Asters. A new 
Sweet Pea, Miss Blanche Ferry, that appeared here, 
is stated to be fully twelve or fourteen days earlier 
than any other variety. It is of average height and 
a very taking colour. Irises, Centaureas, Papavers, 
and Inulas were also shown in good form. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, showed 
some grandly flowered Cannas. Although the flower 
trusses were large and heavy, and the individual 
blooms well above average size, the plants were 
accommodated in 6-in pots only (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
Mr. Charles Turner, Slough, showed a number of 
grand Carnations in pots (Silver Flora Medal). 
From Mr. E. Beckett, Aldenham House Gardens, 
Elstree, Herts, came a superb display of hybrid 
Streptocarpi for which a Silver Flora Medal was 
deservedly awarded. The plants were of huge size, 
and were simply marvels of floriferousness. 
Some nice cut Roses were contributed by Mr. 
Geo. Prince, Rose grower, Oxford. Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, Princess Beatrice, Golden Gate, and 
Bridesmaid, were represented by some grand blooms 
(Silver Flora Medal). 
A very notable exhibit was that made by Messrs. 
Geo. Cooling & Sons, Bath, of old fashioned and 
single Roses for which a Silver Flora Medal was 
awarded. 
Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt, made a brave show with hardy cut 
flowers and Cannas in a deal of variety. Paeonies 
and single Roses, formed the chief part of the hardy 
element. A grand new Phlox, Lady Napier, was 
also on view (Silver Gilt Flora Medal). 
Mr. M. Pritchard, Christchurch, Hants, also 
weighed in strongly with a very fine exhibit of hardy 
cut flowers, which received a Silver Banksian 
Medal. < 
Messrs. Wallace & Co., Colchester, showed Irises 
in quantities, together with a few fine Paeonies, and 
a collection of Brodiaeas, including B. volubilis, 
B. lactea, B. laxea, B. Howelli lilacina, and B. 
ixioides erecta (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, were 
awarded a Silver Gilt Flora Medal for a magnificent 
array of Paeonies and Delphiniums. Of the former, 
Rev. W. Wilks, Langport Queen, Ilion, Sorthenes, 
and Abantis were some of the best varieties. 
Amongst the Delphiniums, Beauty of Langport, 
Albert Edward, Geneva, Unionist, Buffalo, and Duke 
of Teck, were the most conspicuous (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Son, sent a collection of 
flowering shrubs, comprising Caesalpinia japonica, 
