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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
May 25, 1895. 
THE TEMPLE SHOW. 
The eighth great annual show of the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society was held as usual in the Inner 
Temple Gardens, close to the Victoria Embankment, 
on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd inst. The opening day 
brought a great number of people, the great improve¬ 
ment in the weather and the promised visit ofH R.H. 
the Princess of Wales acting as incentives to a large 
attendance. The exhibits were accommodated in 
five instead of four tents, including the large marquee, 
on this occasion, and the arrangements were con¬ 
siderably different in the first three tents from what 
they were in previous years. On all hands it was 
admitted to be one of the best, if not actually the 
best show held in the Temple Gardens by the 
Society. Everywhere there was greater evidence of 
taste than on previous occasions, and the several 
groups of plants were put up with more artistic 
effect than we have ever seen them here before. 
The vegetables in pots were a new and decidedly 
interesting feature of the show. 
Orchids. 
In the large tent (No. 5) the plants were arranged 
much as on former occasions, the Orchids occupying 
the high staging along the centre. At the south end 
of it Baron Schroder (gardener, Mr. H. Ballantine), 
The Dell, Egham, staged a magnificent group of 
Orchids, making an imposing and gorgeous display 
of bloom. The varieties of Laelia purpurata were 
very numerous, and equally effective were the large 
pieces of Cattleya Skinneri, C. Lawrenceana, and C. 
Mossiae. Two batches of Vanda teres were also 
conspicuous. The rich colour of Miltonia vexillaria 
gigantea was very telling, and the long, arching, and 
often branching sprays of Odontoglossum lent a 
gracefulness and beauty to the whole, which it is 
almost impossible to describe in the space at our 
disposal. Odontoglossum crispum apiatum was a 
noticeable feature of the collection on account of the 
huge purple blotch on the centre of each segment. 
The Masdevallias were both numerous and extremely 
varied in species, colour, and habit. A huge piece 
of M. nycterina in a basket bore many hundreds of 
flowers as thickly arranged as they could be all 
round the sides of the basket. 
Another extensive group, exhibited by Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart, (grower, Mr. White), Burford 
Lodge, Dorking, occupied a considerable extent of 
the same staging. Here a huge piece of 
Epidendrum Stamfordianum in a number i-sized 
pot and bearing some fifteen branching panicles of 
bloom, formed a conspicuous object on the upper 
part of the staging. The unspotted lip formed a fine 
contrast to the rich spotting of the sepals and petals. 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded for this plant, 
and another of similar value for a healthy piece of 
Cypripedium Stonei platytaenium under a bell-glass, 
and bearing four of its magnificent flowers on two 
scapes. The heavily blotched petals were 4 in. to 
5 in. long. Under another bell-glass was the largest 
and best piece of Anoectochilus (Macodes) petola 
which we have ever seen. The tall plants of Epiden¬ 
drum radicans and E. Frederici Guillielmi, as well 
as the Oncidiums and Cypripedium Rothschildianum, 
along the top of the staging were conspicuous and 
attractive. Showy, interesting, and effective also 
were the Odontoglossums, Masdevallias, Cattleya 
Mossiae, C. Mendelii, Laelia purpurata, L. majalis, 
Cymbidium Lowianum viride, and others, with their 
respective varieties. Though not an Orchid the new 
hardy perennial from China and named Incarvillea 
Delavayii was very interesting. A piece of Masde- 
vallia rosea bore over twenty flowers. 
A group consisting largely of numerous varieties 
of Odontoglossum crispum was exhibited by W. S. 
Ellis, Esq., Hazelbourne, Dorking. Cochlioda 
Noetzliana formed bright bits of colour along the 
front. Odontoglossum Coradinei, O. polyxanthum, 
and O. luteo-purpureum afforded some contrast with 
their dark colours, and Miltonia vexillaria also 
served to brighten it up. A rather larger group of 
Orchids showing a greater variety of colouring was 
exhibited by the Hon. Earl Percy (gardener, Mr. G. 
Wythes), Syon House, Brentford. Prominent in 
this collection were fine pieces of Dendrobium thyr- 
siflorum, a fine form of Cypripedium barbatum, 
Vanda teres, and many pieces of Cymbidium Lowia¬ 
num, with long arching spikes. Cattleyas and Laelia 
purpurata were also varied and noteworthy. The 
whole was interspersed with Palms and plenty of 
Adiantum. A small group of Orchids was staged by 
Malcolm S. Cooke, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Buckwell), 
Kingston Hill. Odontoglossums, including varieties 
of O. crispum and O. cordatum, Laelia grandis tene- 
brosa and several of the Masdevallias formed the 
more conspicuous elements of the group. 
Small lots consisting chiefly of new Orchids were 
exhibited by H. Shaw, Esq., (gardener, Mr. J. Cliffe) 
Stamford House, Ashton-on-Lyne ; by Thos. Statter, 
Esq., (gardener, Mr. R. Johnson), Stand Hall, Man¬ 
chester; by Jules Hye Leysen, 8, Le Coupure, Ghent, 
who had several certificates; by M. Ch. Vuylsteke, 
Belgium ; and by Mr. J. Prewett, Hammersmith. 
A very extensive collection of Orchids was ex¬ 
hibited by Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, 
occupying nearly half of one side of staging in the 
large tent. At one end of the group was a massive 
piece of Oncidium sphacelatum, whose long branch¬ 
ing panicles had a spread of 6 ft. and was much 
noticed. Other large and prominent plants were 
Miltonia vexillaria, in quantity, Cymbidium Lowia¬ 
num, Laelia purpurata, L. p. alba, L. p. Princess of 
Wales, Phaius assamicus in many pieces, Sobralia 
Veitchi St. Albans var., and others. Very choice 
were Cattleya Mossiae Prince of Wales, C. M. 
Wagneri, Odontoglossum Phalaenopsis Princess of 
Wales, Odontoglossum crispum Florie with its 
beautiful shading and blotches, O. Princess of Wales, 
O. Alexandrae Duchess of York, almost pure white, 
O. A. Princess Victoria and others whose various 
markings, shadings and blotches would take a whole 
week to describe. Then what shall we say of the 
Masdevallias, the Aerides, the Cypripediums and the 
other species of Odontoglossum so abundant and 
floriferous, and all mixed with Palms and Ferns? 
A moderate sized but interesting group of Orchids 
was staged by Sir F. Wigan (grower, Mr. W. H. 
Young), Clare Lawn, East Sheen. The Cattleyas 
and Cypripediums were gorgeous and very rich in 
variety, and included Cattleya Mossiae, Lady Wigan, 
with white sepals and petals and a delicately coloured 
lip; also C. Mendelii, C. Warneri. Oncidium 
sphacelatum, Odontoglossum polyxanthum grandi- 
florum, and a grand piece of Cypripedium Roths¬ 
childianum, with several interesting Masdevallias 
including M. trochilus. Thomas McMeekin, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. A. Wright), Falkland Park, South 
Norwood Hill, exhibited a large piece of 
Dendrobiuum Dalhousieanum Big Ben, with huge 
flowers 5 in. to 6 in. in diameter. J. Gurney Fowler, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Davis), Glebelands, Woodford, 
had a well-flowered group consisting of varieties of 
the Cattleyas, Laelias, and Odontoglossums now in 
season. Interesting was Cypripedium Lawrence- 
anum Hyeanum, a soft green variety, and Masde- 
vallia courtaldiana. He was awarded a Cultural 
Commendation for a huge piece of Epidendrum 
Wallisii, with eight splendidly-flowered stems—the 
finest piece we have seen. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, 
occupied about two-fifths of one side of the staging 
in the large tent. In this collection a huge piece of 
Cymbidium Lowianum was very conspicuous, as 
were the varieties of Laelia purpurata, Cattleya 
Mossiae, and C. Mendelii, which were very largely 
represented and frequently showing great richness of 
colour. Other noticeable species were Oncidium 
sarcodes, Brassia Keeleana tristis, Oncidium Mar- 
shallianum, O. Leitzei, Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, 
Vanda concolor, Vanda teres, and a host of other 
subjects too numerous to mention. The colours of 
the flowers were well set off against their own foliage 
as well as that of Palms and Ferns, and a few other 
fine foliaged subjects that set off the edges of the 
staging. 
A considerable portion of tent No. 4 was also 
Occupied with Orchids, and on one of the side 
benches was a large, floriferous, and effective group 
exhibited by Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Orchid 
Importers and Growers, Heaton, Bradford. They 
had conspicuous and showy masses of Dendrobium 
thyrsiflorum, Laelia purpurata, Cymbidium Lowia¬ 
num, Oncidium macranthum in quantity and O. 
concolor. The varieties Odontoglossum crispum 
and Cypripedium were very numerous and added 
considerably to the effect of the whole. Here also 
was the new Dendrobium Hillebrandii, fine pieces of 
Cypripedium bellatulum and a grand plant of 
Cypripedium Rothschildianum with four large 
flowers on a spike exhibited by Messrs. Charleswcrth 
for W. P. Berkenshaw, Esq., Hull. 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, occupied 
a portion of the central staging with a large and 
varied collection in which Cattleya Mossiae, C. 
Mendelii, Laelia purpurata and Miltonia vexillaria 
formed the most conspicuous and telling elements of 
the collection, and very floriferous they were. Other 
noteworthy kinds were Dendrobium crepidatum super¬ 
bum, Chysis bractescens, Odontoglossum citrosmum 
magnificum, O. c. album, O. Pescatorei, O. Ander- 
sonianum superbum, Brassia verrucosa and others. 
The tall Palms at the back, with long arching leaves, 
did much to show off the decorative effect of the 
numerous pleasing colours and their distribution. 
The Cattleyas were certainly the most telling on 
account of the size of the flowers. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cheltenham, had a similarly 
extensive group of Orchids, but the plants were 
more elevated on pots, and in some cases they were 
taller. Laelia purpurata, in several varieties, was the 
most dominant feature of the collection. Here and 
there amongst them were finely flowered pieces of 
Dendrobium Falconeri, D. moschatum with its 
slipper-like lip, also Epidendrum radicans, E. 
O’Brienianum, Cypripedium grande atratum, 
Masdevallia Veitchi grandiflora, Sobralia macrantha, 
Odontoglossum citrosmum album, Oncidium vari- 
cosum, and others. The irregular outline of the 
plants was not the least pleasing feature of the 
arrangement. Ferns were plentifully used, as well 
as Palms, Caladiums, and others, from amongst 
which the long sprays of Orchids stood out very 
prominently. 
An extensive collection was also staged by Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co., Clapton. The gorgeous appear¬ 
ance presented by the numerous Cattleyas, including 
C. Mossiae, C. Mendelii, and their respective 
varieties, in soft as well as intense but pleasing 
colours, formed the most striking feature of the 
collection. Through and amongst the rose, pink, 
and white Cattleyas were the darker colours of the 
Odontoglossums, the Cypripediums, Oncidiums, and 
others. Cattleya Reineckiana superbissima was 
charming in its light purple and white lip, and pure 
white sepals and petals. Good pieces were Cypri¬ 
pedium caudatum, C. c. Wallisii, Cattleya Mendelii 
grandis, C. Schilleriana, and pieces of Miltonia 
vexillaria. 
Flowering and Foliage Plants, &c. 
In tent number five at one end Messrs. Wills & 
Segar, Onslow Crescent, South Kensington, staged 
a group of stove foliage plants in a most effective and 
tasteful manner. Well grown specimens of Cocos 
Weddelliana, C. Dutenii, Verschaffeltia splendida, 
Seaforthia elegans, and numerous other Palms 
formed a suitable background for the neat little 
clumps of such well-known foliage plants as 
Strobilanthes Dyerianus, Alocasia Thibautiana, 
Zinziber variegata, Dracaena Goldieana, and D. 
Bergmannii, which were to be seen ia the front of 
the group, whilst the edging of Selaginella Kraussi- 
ana, Gymnostachyum Verschaffeltii, Cyperus laxus 
variegatus, and other dwarf growing subjects 
imparted a finishing touch to a charmingly arranged 
group. Messrs. J. Waterer & Sons, The American 
Nursery, Bagshot, exhibited a quantity of Rhodo¬ 
dendrons in pots in first-class style. The group 
literally blazed with colour, and contained many of 
the best and newest varieties, Chionoides, Sir Henry 
Mildmay, Marchioness of Lansdowne, Blandya- 
num, Minnie, and Princess of Wales appearing to 
special advantage. Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Sod, 
Highgate, N., contributeda bright and pretty group, 
in which Azaleas and Carnations figured 
conspicuously. Amongst the latter were to be 
seen some superb blooms of Souvenir de la 
Malmaison and of its rose variety. From Mr. 
Charles Turner, The Royal Nurseries, Slough, 
came a magnificent collection of Roses in pots. 
Not only did the group contain the best of material, 
but its setting up evidenced the employment of not a 
little taste. Dotted here and there, and standing 
well out from the dwarfer plants were tall standards, 
with large spreading heads of the wonderful flori¬ 
ferous Crimson Rambler, whilst iD the background 
some still taller specimens of the same variety were 
tied to the supports of the tent. The foliage of the 
plants throughout was clean, healthy, and of good 
substance, and a greater profusion of bloom than 
they carried it would be well nigh impossible to 
obtain. The group occupied a considerable area, 
and many of the best varieties for pot work were 
represented, amongst which Mrs. J. LaiDg, Camille 
Bernardin, Celine Forestier, and Juno were 
well deserving a special mention. The examples of 
