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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
June 24, 1898. 
374. A smaller woodcut alongside of the coloured 
one represents the habit of the plant which has 
cylindrical pseudobulbs slightly thickened upwards 
and terminated by a pair of oblong leaves. The 
variety has been compared to L. elegans Broomeana 
recently figured in Lindenia. 
Odontoglossum Andersonianum Falkland 
Park var. 
At first sight this reminds one of some of the forms 
O. crispum guttatum, on account of the heavy 
blotches on the sepals and petals, but the form of 
the lip and the wings refer the variety to O. crispum 
Andersonianum. The sepals are lanceolate and 
white, with several heavy chestnut-brown blotches 
running into one anothor. The petals are broader and 
more revolute at the tips, with a large lobed blotch 
above the middle, and several smaller ones towards 
the base. The lip is also white with a large dark 
brown blotch in front of the crest. The front lobes 
of the latter are white, and the smaller, hinder ones 
are yellow. Those who are in the habit of giving 
pedigrees, or of describing parentage, would say it 
was a cross between O. crispum Andersonianum and 
O. c. guttatum. It is certainly very pretty, and we 
noted a strong piece of it carrying a raceme of 
twelve flowers in the collection of John McMeekin, 
Esq., Falkland Park, South Norwood Hill. There 
are several very fine varieties of the typical O. 
crispum with round flowers, and some of them very 
finely marked or spotted in the same collection. 
Cattleyas from Broomfield. 
The Cattleyas in season at present are C. Mossiae 
and C. Mendelii. A fine and by no means too 
common a variety of each of the above has been 
sent us by M. Wells,Esq..Broomfield,Sale. The flower 
of C. Mossiae Wageneri is distinctly fragrant and 
very choice in every way. All parts are pure white 
with exception of the large, orange yellow blotch on 
the disc, extending from thence to the very base of 
the tube, and showing itself on the lower side of the 
tube externally as well as on the outer face of the 
lateral lobes. The blooms of C. Mendelii are 
smaller than those of C. Mossiae, and so is that of 
C. Mendelii Morganiae, as might be expected. Here 
again, all parts of the flower are white with excep¬ 
tion of the lip which has a purple blotch near the 
apex, a pale yellow, almost washed out disc, and 
striped with pale purple in the tube. This variety 
is also somewhat fragrant, and well worthy of culti¬ 
vation. 
Oncidium curtum. 
Some fine varieties of this and allied species have 
been flowering freely in the collection of John 
McMeekin, Esq., Falkland Park, South Norwood 
Hill. The large and richly coloured flowers of O. 
curtum have chocolate brown sepals, marked with 
transverse yellow lines. The petals are broader, 
oblong, marginate, often lobed or crenate, and dark 
chocolate, margined with yellow, The large, fan¬ 
shaped lamina of the lip is similarly coloured with 
a central yellow disc. The crest is a curious looking 
organ of several prominent teeth, heavily warted 
between, and all of a buff orange colour. The 
species is a native of the Organ Mountains in Brazil, 
and is one of the choicer forms of Oncidium amongst 
the numerous members of that genus. 
Laelia purpurata alba. 
The sepals and petals of this variety are white, and 
so is the tube of the lip with exception of the usual 
purple striae, which are here very slender. The 
lamina of the lip, however, is deep crimson purple, 
with a large, pale purple blotch at the apex. There 
are four large flowers on a spike of a plant in the 
collection at Falkland Park, South Norwood Hill. 
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SOCIETIES. 
Royal Horticultural, June 20 th .—The principal 
features of the meeting on Tuesday last were Roses, 
Orchids, Begonias, stove and greenhouse stuff, and 
herbaceous plants, more particularly Delphiniums. 
A fairly extensive group of Orchids was exhibited by 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, 
and included floriferous pieces of Epidendrum vitelli- 
num majus, Cattleyas, Odontoglossum hastilabium, 
O. luteo-purpureum, Dendrobinm Dearei, Oncidium 
macranthum, and others. A Silver Flora Medal 
was awarded the group. A Silver Banksian Medal 
was awarded to Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton, for 
a well-flowered group of Cattleya Mossiae and C- 
Mendelii in variety, C. gigas Sanderiana, Vandas, 
Phalaenopses, Cypripedium bellatulum, and others. 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, had likewise 
a group of Orchids of smaller extent, well inter¬ 
mixed with Palms and Ferns, Cattleyas and Onci- 
diums, including a fine flower of the hybrid Laelia 
eximini. A Bronze Banksian Medal was'awarded 
the group. An interesting and showy group of 
Orchids was exhibited by Messrs. F. Sander & Co., 
St. Albans, who had nice pieces of Cattleya 
Warscewiczii Sanderae, C. W. Sanderiana, and C. 
W. purpurea, all of rich colours, likewise Pescatorea 
Klabochorum, Sobralia zantholeuca, and others. 
Some fine blooms of Laelio-Cattleya Arnoldiana, 
Cattleya Mendelii delicata, Laelio-Cattleya Phoebe, 
and others were shown by M. Wells, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. R. Hinde), Broomfield, Sale. Laelio-Cattleya 
Arnoldiana was also shown by G. W. Law Schofield, 
Esq., New Hall Hey, near Manchester. A fine 
variety of Aerides virens was brought up from the 
Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. Some Cypri- 
pediums were shown by Norman C. Cookson, Esq., 
Oakwood, Wylam-on-Tyne. A new Odontoglossum 
named O. peruvicuse was exhibited by Messrs. 
Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, Brad¬ 
ford, who also showed Gramaugis Ellisii. Odonto¬ 
glossum Wilckeanum superbum and a species of 
Cattleya were exhibited by Thos. Statter, Esq., 
Stand Hall, Manchester. A small but interesting 
group, including Phaius Humblotii, Hexisia biden- 
tata, and Laelia crispilabia, was exhibited by Sir 
Trevor Lawrence, Bart, (grower, Mr. W, H. White), 
Burford Lodge, Dorking. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. 
E. D. Shuttlesvorth & Co. for a group of Lilium 
auratum, L. Harrisi, Hydrangea paniculata grandi- 
flora, Caladiums, Ferns, and Palms, etc. A group of 
tuberous Begonias, sbme of which were certificated, 
were exhibited by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest 
Hill. Several of them were notable for their hand¬ 
some foliage. A pure white Gloxinia was that named 
Princess May. A yellow ground Picotee, named 
Duchess of Teck, was shown by Mr. G. Fry, 
Lewisham, as well as blooms of several others. 
Roses and Cannas in variety were shown by J. C. 
Tasker, Esq. (gardener, Mr. P. Perry), Middleton 
Hall, Brentwood. A Silver Banksian Medal was 
awarded to Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, for 
a collection of herbaceous plants, consisting of single 
and double Delphiniums in great variety, Lilies, 
Irises, Eryngiums, Alstroemerias, and others. A 
Silver Banksian Medal was likewise awarded to 
Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co. for a collection of 
Delphiniums, Lilies, Gladioli, Gaillardias, and other 
herbaceous plants as well as cut flowers of Roses. 
Some tuberous Begonias were shown by G. A. 
Farini, Esq., Perry Vale, Forest Hill. Some 
stands of the Roses, Clio, and Spenser were 
exhibited by Messrs. Paul & Son, Waltham 
Cross. A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, for a group of Mal- 
maison and other Carnations in fine condition, 
as well as some grand flowering plants of the new 
Polyantha Rose, Turner’s Crimson Rambler. Some 
half-a dozen blocks of ice, enclosing New Zealand 
flowers were exhibited by E. Herbert Fison, Esq., 
Stoke House, Ipswich. The Bottle Brushes, or 
Callistemon, Leptospermum scoparium, L. ericoides 
Statices, the flower spikes of Dracaena, and others 
retained their fresh condition and colour admirably. 
Some stands of Carnations, wintered and flowered in 
the open, were shown by Mr. Ed. C. Goble, Ryde, 
A flowering piece of Aristolochia gigas Sturtevantii, 
and the new Maranta Leoniae were exhibited by 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co. Some stands of cut Roses 
were shown by Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for 
which a Silver Banksian Medal was awarded. A 
Bronze Banksian Medal was accorded C. J. Grahame, 
Esq , Coombe Road, Croydon, for some boxes of 
Roses shown with stems and foliage. Andromeda 
speciosa cassinafolia, a fine piece of Notospartium 
Carmichaeliae, and Escallonia philippiana were ex¬ 
hibited by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. 
At a meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Com¬ 
mittee some heavily fruited stems of Tomatos, now 
ripening in the open air, were shown by Dr. Kirby 
(gardener, Mr. Webster), Kelsey Park, Beckenham. 
A Cultural Commendation was accorded to 
J. Watson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Gaut), Berwick 
Gardens, Shrewsbury, for some good fruit of Musa 
Cavendishi. Six grand Queen Pineapples were ex¬ 
hibited by Mr. R. Parker, Impney Gardens, Droit- 
wich, who was accorded a Silver Banksian Medal. 
Some Peaches were shown by Messrs. T. Rivers & 
Son, Sawbridgeworth. A Silver Banksian Medal 
was accorded to Mr. Owen Thomas, the Royal 
Gardens, Windsor, for a collection of Strawberries 
and Cherries, neatly set up in small punnets. 
Twelve varieties of Cherries were shown by Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons for which a Cultural Commendation 
was awarded. Some fine Strawberries were staged 
by Mr. Wm. Allan, Gunton Park, Norwich. A 
Silver Banksian Medal was accorded to Mr. E. 
Beckett, Aldenham House, Elstree, for six fine 
samples of the Queen Pineapple. Melons were 
shown by R. Burrell, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Bishop), 
Bury St. Edmunds; by Mr. H. S. Easty, Great 
Cornard, Sudbury; by Mr. Chas. Brooks, Red Rice, 
Andover; and by Lord Howard of Glossop (gar¬ 
dener Mr. B. Ashton), Glossop Hall, Derbyshire. 
A white-berried seedling Grape was show by Mr. J. 
Douglas, Great Gearies, Ilford. 
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NATIONAL ROSE 
SOCIETY. 
The first exhibition of the National Rose Society 
this season was held in the Drill Hall, Westminster, 
on the 20th inst., in connection with the meeting of 
the Royal Horticultural Society of that date. Prizes 
were offered in eleven classes for Tea and Noisette 
Roses. The first six classes were reserved for 
amateurs only, the remaining five being open. The 
Roses in many cases were of a high order of merit, 
while in certain other exhibits, although large, the 
blooms were thin in substance, owing to the con¬ 
tinued dry weather, and opened widely before the 
day was over. The first honour for twenty-four 
single trusses, not less than twelve varieties, was 
taken by S. P. Budd, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Brad¬ 
bury), 8, Gay Street, Bath. Some of his finer 
blooms were La Boule d'Or, Comtesse de Nadaillac, 
Souvenir de Therese Levet, Souv. d’Elise Vardon, 
Catherine Mermet, and Madame Cusin. R. L. 
Knight, Esq., Bobbing, Sittingbourne, took the 
second place with fine blooms of Ernest Metz, Anne 
Olivier, Madame Cusin, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, 
and Catherine Mermet. The third award went to 
H. V. Machin, Esq., Gateford Hill, Worksop, whose 
exhibit was likewise good. For twelve trusses, 
the Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, Sproughton Rectory, 
Ipswich, took the first award, showing fine 
bloomsof Souvenir d’Elise Vardon,Ernest Metz, Com¬ 
tesse de Nadaillac, Souvenir de Therese Levet, 
Catherine Mermet, and Marie van Houtte. The 
first variety named was the best Rose amongst the 
amateur’s exhibits, and he received the National Rose 
Society’s Silver Medal for it. E. B. Lindsell, Esq., 
Bearton, Hitchin, was second in this class, showing 
beautiful blooms of The Bride, Anna Olivier, 
Niphetos, and Caroline Kuster. Osmond G. Orpen, 
Esq., West Bergholt, Colchester, was third in this 
class,showing fairly well. C.J.Grahame,Esq..Coombe 
Road, Croydon, had the best six single trusses, with 
fine blooms of Ethel Brownlow, Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, &c. He was followed by Rivers H. 
Langton, Esq., Raymead, Hendon, who had some 
fine flowers. W. D. F'reshfield, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
S. J. Crofts), The Wilderness, Reigate, took the third 
award. The Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, took the first 
award for six single trusses of any one variety, and 
showed magnificent blooms of Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon. Ed. Mawley, Esq., Rosebank, Berkham- 
stead, took the second place with Innocente Pirola ; 
and Dr. King, Grayton Rectory, Blisworth, was third 
with Caroline Kuster. The best six trusses of three 
etch were those of E. B. Lindsell, Esq. He was 
followed by the Rev. R. Burnside, Birch Vicarage, 
Hereford. H. V. Machin, Esq., was third. There 
were eight entries in this class, making the com¬ 
petition pretty keen. There was a class for a decora¬ 
tive arrangement of Teas and Noisettes, in vases, 
baskets, &c., open to any member of the family of a 
Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society, or mem¬ 
ber of the National Rose Society. The first prize 
was awarded to a bouquet, drooping on one side, and 
elevated upon a stand, and exhibited by Mrs. 
Osmond G. Orpen. Miss Agnes T. Bloxam, Eltham 
Court, Eltham, took the second prize with a basket 
of Roses. Mrs. Edw. Mawley was third with her 
Roses in an ornamental bowl and vase. 
The first award for twenty-four single trusses in 
the open classes was accorded to Mr. Frank Cant, 
Braiswick, Colchester, who had fine samples of The 
