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THE GARDENING Vv^ORLD. 
July 26, 1890. 
Fernholme, Forest Gate, E. Amongst others was a 
piece of the original Athyrium Filix-fcemina Victorise, 
with long, cruciate pinnules, and fronds about 3£ ft. 
high. The modern agd widely disseminated seedlings 
under this name are quite dwarf. A. F.-f. plumosum 
found at Axminster also stood 3£ ft. high. Beautiful 
Ferns are A. F-f. superbum, with plumy-crested fronds, 
and A. F-f. stipatum Grantiae, a densely imbricated 
form. Scolopendrium vulgare crispum was represented 
by a piece with fronds 5 ins. in diameter, and is the 
finest form yet found. S. v. c. robustum, S. v. c. 
majus, and S. v. c. peraferens are also fine varieties of 
great size and beauty. S. v. ramo-marginatum was 
very much branched and ornamental. Amongst 
Aspleniums were A. Adiantum-nigrum caudifolium, 
A. Trichomanes cristatum, and the diminutive A. T. 
depauperatum. There were a large number of varieties 
of Blechuum Spicant, some curious, some pretty, and 
some rare. A number of very distinct varieties were 
collected by Mr. Druery himself, including B. S. 
concinnum, with prettier fronds than those of the 
originally collected type, and almost worthy of a 
distinct name. The finest of all the hardy Ferns is 
B. S. plumosum, with bi-tri-pinnatifid fronds. The 
fronds of B. S. ramo-cristatum are very much branched. 
Very pretty also were B. S. serratum and B. S. con- 
tractum, the latter being like a miniature tree Fern. 
The Soft Prickly Shield Fern was represented by 
Polystichum angulare divisilobum plumosum laxum 
and its sister plant P. a. d. p. densum, raised from the 
same batch of spores, and the finest of the taller 
British Ferns. The plumy pinnae are densely and 
much imbricated. Very rare and pretty is Lastrea 
montana cristata gracilis, found by Mr. Druery himself 
at Dartmoor, in 18S8. A magnificent tree-Fern-like 
piece of Lastrea pseudo-mas cristata stood about 4 ft. 
high. It is made to assume the tree-like habit by the 
removal of the lateral crowns as they are produced. 
He also showed the only marked variety of the Hay- 
scented Fern, namely Lastrea semula cristata. The 
Cornish variety of the Common Maidenhair, namely, 
Adiantum Capillus-Veneris cornubiense, is a very dis¬ 
tinct form. Besides the above there were numerous 
other noteworthy forms. 
John Loraine Baldwin, Esq., St. Ann’s, Tintern, 
Monmouthshire, exhibited the beautiful Aspidium 
angulare divisilobum plumosum Baldwinii. The 
upper, as well as the under surface of the rachis, was 
covered with rusty, red scales. 
Exotic Ferns. 
Exotic Ferns were very extensively represented by 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. Amongst Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns were Adiantum Lathomi, A. Farleyense 
alcicorne, A. Owenii, A. Birkenheadii, A. concinnum, 
A. c. Flemingii, A. fragrantissima, A. AValtoni, A. 
cuneatum Weigandi, A. c. Pacotti, A. c. schizophyllum, 
A. c. Lambertianum, A. Daddsii, A. regime, A. exeisum 
Leyi, A. amabile erectum, and Adiantopsis radiata, all 
of which are highly ornamental in their way. Strong/- 
growing forms are Pteris tremula flaccida and P. t. 
foliosa ; but, though smaller, P. tricolor and Pellea 
Wrightiana are pretty. The genus Doiyopteris was 
well represented with such as D. palmata, D. pedata, 
D. sagittifolia, D. geranifolia, D. hastata, and the 
silvery-nerved D. nobilis. Remarkable varieties are 
Gymnogramma schizophyllum truncalum and G. s. 
argenteum, with silvery farina on the back of the 
fronds. There were many forms of Nephrolepis, 
including N. Bausei, N. exaltata plumosa, N. Duffii, 
N. davallioides furcans, and others. Exceeding variety 
is found in such widely diverse forms as Lomariopsis 
buxifolia, Rhipidopteris peltata gracillima, Actinop- 
teris radiata australis, Meniscium oligophyllum, and 
Selliguea caudiformis. Aspleniums included A. Nidus- 
avis, A. ferulaceum, A. lanceanum, A. palmatum, 
the climbing-stemmed A. scandens, and many others. 
Very curious are the little elevations on the fronds of 
Polypodium nigrescens, while P. crassinervum and 
P. refractum are interesting in other ways. A boldly- 
branching fronded Fern is Niphobolus lingua corym- 
bifera. The fronds of Lepicystis sepulta are densely 
scaly and rusty, but pretty. Amongst Davallias were 
the finely-divided D. tenuifolia, D. t. Veitchiana and 
D. Mooreana. Quantities of Lomaria discolor bipin- 
natifida were shown in fine condition, as were Todea 
superba, T. grandipinnula, and the beautifully-crested 
forms of Pteris serrulata cristata in different stages. 
Seedlings of Todea superba were exhibited in different 
stages, as well as young plants raised from the stipules 
of Marattia. 
An extensive collection of British and exotic Ferns 
and Selaginellas was shown by Messrs. AY. & J. Birken¬ 
head, Sale, near Manchester. Amongst British Ferns 
were some plumy pieces of Athyrium Filix-fcemina 
setigerum capitatum, A. F.-f. plumosum elegans and 
A. F.-f. p. multifidum. The smaller Aspleniums 
included A. germanicum, A. septentrionale, A. Tri¬ 
chomanes incisum, and others. A pretty and distinct 
form of the Male Fern is Lastrea Filix-mas fimbriata 
cristata, and notable also were L. montana ramo- 
coronans and L. m. Barnesii, both of these being 
very dwarf forms. The Hay-scented Fern (Lastrea 
femuladensa) and the Violet-scented form (L. fragrans), 
the Hard Fern (Blechnum Spicant), and the Hart’s 
Tongue (Scolopendrium vulgare) were represented by 
numerous varieties, many of which are both curious and 
ornamental. Finely-divided and leafy Ferns are Poly¬ 
podium vulgare cambricum and P. v. elegantissimum. 
A handsome hardy exotic is Polystichum munitum. 
About the centre of the collection was a group of Filmy 
Ferns, including many pretty forms of Trichomanes 
radicans ; also T. angustatum, T. tenerum, T. venosum, 
Hymenophyllum demissum, and the British H. Tun- 
bridgense and H. "Wilsoni. The Todeas also found a 
place here. Stag’s-horn Ferns included Platycerium 
grande, P. Hilli, P. alcicorne majus, and P. Willinckii. 
Finely-divided and plumy Ferns are Gymnogramma 
elegantissima, G. schizophyllum gloriosum, and 
Onychium auratum. Maidenhair Ferns were numerous, 
including Adiantum assimile, A. fulvum, A. reniforme, 
and several distinct varieties of the British species. 
They also exhibited a group of Selaginellas, amongst 
which were S. involvens, S. viticulosa, S. oregana, 
S. californica, S. perelegans, S. amcena, and other 
ornamental forms. 
Mr. H. B. May, Upper Edmonton, exhibited a col¬ 
lection of Ferns as grown for market purposes, including, 
however, some that rarely find their way there 
in large quantities. The varieties of Adiantum cunea¬ 
tum were pretty numerously represented. The fronds 
of A. Farleyense, A. scutum roseum, A. Veitchii, and 
A. rubellum were highly coloured. Less common were 
A. Seemanii, A. palmatum, and A. dolabriforme. 
Ornamental Aspleniums are A. viviparum, A. Belangeri, 
A. fceniculaceum, A. cicutarium, and A. formosum. 
The crested Doodia aspera multifida is neat and 
compact. More plumy, however, were Lomaria discolor 
bipinnatifida, Cheilanthes tomentosa and C. hirta 
Ellisiana. Davallias were pretty numerous, many of 
them being grown in baskets. Gymnogrammes were 
also shown in numerous varieties and species. Bold 
half-hardy Ferns are Cyrtomium falcatum, and C. f. 
caryotideum. Variously coloured forms of Pteris were 
also plentiful, as were also Polypodiums and Nephro- 
lepis. He had a group of the more decorative varieties 
in the Carnation tent. 
Some splendid samples of cultivation were exhibited 
by J. A. Whittard, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Wright), 
Rydal Mount, Streatham Hill. Gymnogramma schizo- 
phylla gloriosa, Davallia fijiensis plumosa, D. Tyer- 
manni, and Adiantum Farleyense were particularly 
noticeable in this respect. He had also fine pieces of 
Adiantum amabile, A. Williamsii, A. cuneatum gracil- 
linum, A. c. Weigandi, A. c. Pacotti, A. c. Legrandi, 
A. Capillus-Veneiis fissum, and others ; his specimens 
of Platycerium grande, Doryopteris nobilis, with silvery 
veined fronds, and others were also noticeable. The 
hybrid Dicksonia Lathami was exhibited by Mr. W. B. 
Latham, Botanic Gardens, Birmingham. 
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ORCHID NOTES AND GLEANINGS. 
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The Orchid Growers’ Calendar. 
Whether we visit places in which large collections of 
Orchids are grown, or other places containing only 
moderate-sized collections, we invariably find that a 
good number of plants are grown on blocks or in pans 
and baskets suspended from the roof ; and these plants, 
if good species and varieties, well grown and freely 
flowered, catch the eye of ordinary visitors who are not 
well acquainted with Orchids, perhaps more than 
larger plants growing in pots on the stages, by reason 
of the pretty effect they produce without much com¬ 
post in which to grow ; and even in the smallest 
collections we frequently find such plants so well 
grown as to secure the admiration they deserve. Where 
the plants are grown in large houses with plenty of 
room overhead, a great variety of plants may be grown 
in baskets ; but in houses of moderate dimensions some 
discretion must be used in the choice of plants selected 
for growing in baskets, so that the plants on the 
stages below may not be too much robbed of the light, 
which is so necessary for their well-being. 
Amongst plants which occupy but little roof space, 
and give good returns for the same, are Lselia Dayii, 
L. praestans, and L. marginata, which thrive on blocks 
of oak, or in baskets or pans, and which should now 
be attended to if they need it, as growth has well 
commenced. Cattleya citrina will grow under same 
conditions. Oncidium dasytile, Sophronitis grandi- 
flora, Oncidium concolor, 0. cucullatum, 0. Phalie- 
nopsis, Odontoglossum Rossii majus in variety, 0. 
Rossii violaeea, 0. Cervantesii, and 0. (Erstedii are all 
dwarf-growing plants, easily grown and sure to bloom 
in a satisfactory manner in the cool-house ; whilst 0. 
citrosmum should be grown along with the Cattleyas, 
and afforded plenty of water at this season. 
Plants of Cattleya gigas and its varieties which, 
having flowered, require a size larger pot, should now 
be attended to, as they will be found to be rooting 
freely from this year’s bulb, and if re-potted soon the 
roots will lay hold of the new compost. C. Mossias 
Wagnerii should also be repotted now if necessary, 
provided the plants have started into growth, and like¬ 
wise any plants of C. Lawreneeana which need more 
root-room ; but the overpotting of them is undoubtedly 
a mistake. 
Laelia anceps and its white varieties are now showing 
flower-spikes freely, and will enjoy an abundance of 
air and plenty of water, both overhead and at the roots, 
until the bulbs are fully finished up, avoiding watering 
overhead on dark wet afternoons as unnecessary. 
A pretty golden Oncidium now flowering in the cool 
house is 0. auriferum, which is well worth a place in 
any collection.—IF. P. 
Oncidium rhizorrhapis. 
The pseudo-bulbs of this species are terete, curiously 
elongated, and terminate in a pair of oblong leaves. 
The scape rises to a height of 2 ft., and is panicled at 
the apex. The flowers are small and very numerous, 
with the upper sepal hooded, the lateral ones oblong 
and small, while the petals are obovate and considerably 
larger. All are prettily lined transversely with brown 
on a yellow ground. The lip is also yellow and spotted. 
A First Class Certificate was awarded a plant at the 
meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society at Chiswick, 
on the 22nd inst., when shown by Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart, M.P., Burford Lodge, Dorking. 
Epidendrum falcatum. 
This old species has very short, oblong pseudo-bulbs, 
terminated by a solitary strap-shaped, channelled, 
somewhat fleshy decurved or drooping leaf. Three 
flowers were borne by a plant exhibited at the meeting 
of the Royal Horticultural Society, held at Chiswick, 
on the 22nd inst., by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P., 
Burford Lodge, Dorking. The sepals are oblong, aud 
on this occasion distinctly blush coloured ; the petals 
were lanceolate and white. The three-lobed lip is also 
white, with broad half-ovate lateral lobes, and the 
middle one linear oblanceolate. A First Class Certifi¬ 
cate was awarded it. 
Masdevallia elephanticeps. 
This species is a native of New Granada, and rarely 
seen in a living state in this country. The lanceolate, 
leathery, and sub-fleshy leaves are bright green and of 
considerable size. The scape bears a single flower, and 
is much shorter than the leaves. The tube of the 
flower is campanulate, yellow, and red upwards, more 
or less striped with yellow. The upper sepal is ovate, 
yellow, and terminates in a tail of the same colour and 
about an inch in length. The lateral sepals are united 
for a considerable part of their length, deeply channelled 
along the line of union and forming a keel; their upper 
free portions are ovate, short, and terminate in tails of 
the same colour and length as the upper one. A 
Botanical Certificate was awarded it at the meeting of 
the Royal Horticultural Society, held at Chiswick on 
the 22nd inst., when it was exhibited by Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. 
Grammatophyllum multiflorum. 
The pseudo-bulbs of this species are ovoid and rather 
short, bearing two terminal, oblanceolate bright green 
leaves from 12 ins. to 14 ins. long. The racemose scape 
rises to the height of 30 ins., and bears about two or 
three dozen flowers. The sepals are elliptic, the upper 
one concave, and all are heavily blotched with brown 
on a greenish yellow ground. The petals are oblan¬ 
ceolate, and coloured similarly to the sepals. The 
three lobed lip is smaller, with yellowish side lobes 
lined with brown internally ; the terminal lobe is 
