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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 14, 1898. 
we do not often see it in such fine condition as it is 
with Mr. Bause. Under good cultivation, such as is 
given it at Morland Nursery, it grows vigorously, as 
was testified by some grand bushy plants which were 
only in 48 s. Helicona illustris rubricaulis is 
another subject that claims a place in all collections. 
It grows freely, may be propagated readily, and 
soon makes fine specimens even when in compara¬ 
tively small pots. When in condition there is no 
gainsaying the nobility of its appearance or its value 
for decorative purposes. 
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SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL .—May 10 tli. 
There was a considerable amount of variety at the 
meeting on Tuesday last, more in fact than we have 
occasionally seen at this particular period of the year. 
Orchids were prominent, and so were Tulips, hardy 
herbaceous plants, flowering shrubs, Roses, Indian 
Azaleas, Auriculas, Crotons, and other subjects. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., exhibited a large 
and very varied collection of Orchids, abundantly 
flowered and set up with Palms and Ferns. 
Prominent amongst other things were Laelia 
purpurata, Cattleya Mendelii, C. Mossiae, C. 
lawrenceana, numerous plants of Laelia Latona 
Odontoglossum Edwardii, O. Hallii, O. luteo- 
purpureum, in fine varieties, O. crispum, showing a 
considerable range of colour, Epidendrum Wallisii, 
Cymbidium lowianum and others. Showy and 
distinct were such bigeneric hybrids as Laeliocattleya 
wellsiana, L. Ascania, the hybrid Dendrobium 
Stratius (D. japonicum x D. dalhousieanum) and the 
pure what Cattleya intermedia alba, the choicest 
thing in the group (Silver Flora Medal). 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, 
set up a fine group of Laelia purpurata, Cattleya 
Mendelii and Odontoglossum crispum in great 
variety. Amongst the more interesting and less 
common subjects we noted the beautifully marked 
and lined Bulbophyllum claptonense, Laeliocattleya, 
schilleriana, Oncidium concolor and a fine variety of 
Odontoglossum triumphans (Silver Banksian Medal). 
MM. Lucien Linden & Co., 117, Rue Belliard, 
Brussels, Belgium, exhibited a collection of cut 
flowers of Miltonia vexillaria, Odontoglossum cris¬ 
pum and O. Pescatorei A splendid panicle of O. 
Pescatorei carried sixty-five flowers. The varieties 
of O. crispum bore large, round flowers mostly having 
white flowers, but some of them shaded rose. 
Welbore S. Ellis, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. S. 
Barrell), Hazelbourne, Dorking, staged a small group 
of Odontoglossum crispum in variety, and two 
splendidly grown Miltonia vexillaria, richly coloured 
and profusely flowered. 
Major Joicey (gardener, Mr.F.J. Thorne), Sunning- 
dale Park, Sunningdale, Berks, exhibited a grand 
piece of Anguloa Ruckeri, for which he received a 
Cultural Commendation, and an equally fine piece 
of Eriopsis rutidobulbon, having a curiously 
wrinkled pseudobulb. Walter Cobb, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Howes), Dulcote, Tunbridge Wells, showed the 
richly-coloured Laeliocattleya Hippolyfca Dulcote 
var. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., staged the beauti¬ 
ful new hybrid Spathoglottis aureo-viellardi. 
Thos. Statter, Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Johnson), 
Stand Hall, Manchester, received a Cultural Com¬ 
mendation for Cypripedium macrochilum giganteum 
superbum. C. L. N. Ingram, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
T. W. Bond), Eistead House, Godaiming, staged the 
bigeneric Laeliocattleya Fascinator. Fred Hardy, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Stafford), Tyntesfield, Ashton- 
on-Mersey, staged Sophrocattleva George Hardy, 
Cypripedium Goweri, Cattleya Laura-Mossiae, &c. 
J. Gurney Fowler, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Davis), 
Glebelands, South Woodford, exhibited Cattleya 
intermedia Fowler's var. 
A nice group of small but shapely and well-grown 
Crotons, interspersed with Ferns and Panicum 
variegatum was exhibited by Mr. H. B. May, 
Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton. Among 
the varieties of Crotons shown were C. Reidii, C. 
Golden Ring, C. Aigburth Gem, C. Thompson!, C. 
Gordoni, and C. Warreni, all of them well-coloured 
samples (Silver Banksian Medal). 
The hardy flowers sent by Messrs. Paul & Son, of 
Cheshunt, ncluded sprays of Cerasus Avium flore 
pleno, C. Myrobalan pendula, and Cydonia Maulei. 
There were also panfuls of the pretty Phlox atro- 
purpurea, P. G. F. Wilson, Hutchinsia alpina, and 
Saxifraga Wallacei (Silver Banksian Medal). 
On either side of the doorway, Messrs. Wm. Paul 
& Son, of Waltham Cross, Herts, put up a group of 
Roses. Here there were to be seen some large pot 
plants of such varieties as Caroline Testout, 
Violette Bowger, and Jeannie Dickson. The blooms 
of La France, Medea, and the pretty Apricot-hued 
Queen Mab, were some of the best of the cut 
flowers shown (Silver Flora Medal). 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, N., put up 
an exceedingly showy group of miscellaneous plants. 
In the background was a row of Wistaria sinensis, 
and in the front of this were clumps of Azalea 
mollis, and such Ericas as E. Cavendishii, E. ventri- 
cosa magnifica, and E. perspicua nana; also fine 
clumps of Boronia heterophylla, and Hydrangea 
Thomas Hogg. Ferns, Isolepis gracilis, and Japanese 
Maples afforded the necessary reenery (Silver 
Banksian Medal). 
Mr. Charles Turner, The Royal Nurseries, Slough, 
contributed a quantity of small well-flowered Azaleas, 
amongst which were such handsome forms as Presi¬ 
dent Van Imschoot, Dryade, Ami Chas. Vermeire, 
Louise Cavalier, Marie Vervaene, Joseph Vervaene, 
and President A. d’ Haene. Three plants of each 
variety were shown, and these were placed together 
in baskets to form a single mass. The same firm 
showed capital samples of the grand Malmaison 
Carnation Princess May, and a single plant of the 
Polyantha Rose Thalia 
The cut Roses sent by Mr. George Mount, Canter¬ 
bury, were really superb. The blooms were not only 
large, but of perfect form, and rich colour. Cathar¬ 
ine Mermet, Ulrich Brunner, and Mrs. John Laing 
were represented by a large stand of two dozen 
blooms of each variety, and in addition to these there 
were fine blooms of General Jacqueminot, Niphetos, 
Catharine Mermet and Gabriel Luizet (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
Sprays of hardy flowering and foliage shrubs 
came from Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, 
Sussex ; also sprays of bedding Violas, in which 
there was a good collection of varieties, A. J. Row- 
berry, Colleen Bawn, Crimson King, Blue Cloud, 
Blue Gown, and Archie Grant being some of the 
finer forms. 
Messrs. R. Miller & Co., 267, Fulham Road, S.W., 
sent white and crimson East Lothian Stocks in pots, 
also a special strain of Pyrethrum aureum. 
Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, of Hassocks, Hove 
and Brighton, have a great name as cultivators of 
hard-wooded subjects, and on this occasion they con¬ 
tributed a quantity of fine young plants of Boronia 
serrulata, B. Tieterophylla, and Erica perspicua 
nana. There was also a very pretty batch of the 
bright blue Browallia elatior. 
Mr. A. Tulett, Crocken Hill, Swanley, had a 
basketful of plants of the new and very free-flowering 
zonal Pelargonium A. Tulett, a sport from the well- 
known F. V. Raspail. Mr. J. Gilbert, Dyke, 
Bourne Laues, had a batch of the handsome Ane¬ 
mone King of Scarlets. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, showed a 
number of interesting and beautiful plants, amongst 
them being Citrus trifoliata, Daphne Cneorum 
major, Hydrangeajaponica Mariesii, Rubus delicios- 
us, Cytisus, Schipkaensis, and Notospartium 
junceum. They also had a fine plant of Acerplatan- 
oides marginata alba. 
A very interesting exhibit was made by Mr. David 
Storrie, St. Madoes Cottage, Glencarse, Carse of 
Gowrie, Perthshire, in the shape of a strain of sweet- 
scented giant border Auriculas. This strain has 
been obtained by Mr. Storrie after fifteen years con¬ 
tinuous selection from the progeny of one yellow- 
flowered plant. The strain was a very fine one, both 
individual flowers and umbels being of great size. 
Souvenir de Helen Theresa, Miss Constance, 
Souvenir de Sir James, and Miss Evelyn were some 
of the most noteworthy of the named sorts. Some 
magnificent forms of Alpine Auriculas were sent by 
Mr. J. Douglas, Edenside, Great Bookham, Surrey. 
Dean Hole, Perfection, Zixa, John Gilbert, and 
Captain were the best of the varieties shown. A huge 
inflorescence of Dracaena indivisa was contributed 
by B. Bennett, Esq., Cheverells Park, Dunstable. 
The hardy flowers sent by Messrs. Barr & Sons, 
of Long Ditton, exhibited a vast amount of variety. 
Irises, Primula cortusoides in variety, Fritillaria 
recurva, Orchis papilionacea, and O. italica were all 
noteworthy. The Tulips, however, attracted by far 
the greatest amount of interest The collection of 
Darwin varieties was very comprehensive, and in¬ 
cluded such distinct and handsome forms as Glow, 
The Sultan, Hecla, May Queen, Aurora, and Apricot. 
The species of Tulipa comprised T. retroflexa, T. 
strangulata, the curious T.viridiflora, T. Batalini.and 
T. fulgens. The so-called Cottage or May-flowering 
Tulips were represented by Picotee, elegans, elegans 
alba, Buenaventura, Blue Flag, and maculata 
Brilliant. There were also a few samples of the 
quaint Parrot Tulips. A Silver Gilt Medal was 
awarded. 
Mr. W. James, Woodside, Farnham Royal, 
Slough, sent an interesting batch of hybrid Cinera¬ 
rias, obtained by crossing C. cruenta with the 
garden Cineraria, and recrossing the progeny with 
C. lanata. 
At a meeting of the fruit and vegetable committee 
a Silver Knightean Medal was awarded to Mr. G. 
Norman, gardener to the Marquis of Salisbury, 
Hatfield, Herts, for three boxes of grand samples of 
Royal Sovereign Strawberry. 
Mr. J. Hudson, gardener to Leopold de Rothschild, 
Esq., Gunnersbury House, Acton, received a cultural 
commendation for a dozen fruits of Nectarine 
Cardinal. A similar award went to Mr. John Ryder, 
gardener to the Dowager Countess of Limerick, for 
t wo dishes of Peaches. 
Six dishes of Apples competed for the Veitch 
flavour prize. Hereford Pearmain shown by Mr. R. 
Bullock, gardener to C. P. Serrocold, Esq,, Taplow 
Hill, Maidenhead, was first ; whilst Colville Rouge, 
sent by Mr. George Woodward, Barham Court 
Gardens, Maidstone, was second. Only one dish of 
Pears was forthcoming, and that of the variety 
Beurre Bretonneau to which the second prize was 
given. 
Mr. George Wythes, gardener to Eatl Percy, Syon 
House, Brentford, had six dishes of forced French 
Beans. There was a collection of Radishes on the 
tables illustrative of the produce of a number of 
seedsman. Several Awards of Merit were given, 
for which see a succeeding issue. 
ROYAL BOTANIC. — May nth. 
The summer show of this society was held on the 
above date at Regent’s Park, when a fair quantity of 
material was forthcoming, but chiefly in the miscel¬ 
laneous exhibits, for the competitive classes were 
very poorly patronised. The weather was fine and 
bright, but gusty, and tried considerably the teDt in 
which, as usual, the exhibits were accommodated. 
In the scheduled classes, Mr. G. Gragg, gardener 
to W. Walker, Esq., Winchmore Hill, received first 
prize, for a group of Orchids. Messrs. G Jackman 
and Sons, Woking, obtained similar honours for ten 
pot Roses, distinct, showing fine samples of 
Crimson Rambler, Mme. Lacharme and La France. 
Mr. W. Rumsey was second, with much smaller but 
heathy plants Mr. G. Keif won first prize for six 
specimen Palms. Areca lutescens, Chamaerops 
humilis, and Latania borbonica were his strongest 
plants. Mr. Empson, gardener to Mrs. Wingfield, 
Ampthill House, Ampthill, Bucks, scored for two 
specimen Dracaenas, showing D. sanderiana, and D. 
Lord Roberts. 
Mr. W. Rumsey obtained first prize for the group 
of Roses, and showed some very clean and good 
material. Mr. Empson had the best six fine foliage 
plants; Mr. G. Keif coming in second. Mr. G. 
Cragg, gardener to W. Walker, Esq., Winchmore 
Hill, was first for six Orchids, whilst Mr. G. Keif 
had the best six fine foliage plants in the gentlemen’s 
gardeners’ and amateurs’ class; Mr. Empson being 
second. Mr. G. Mount won chief honours for two 
dozen cut Roses; Mr. W. Rumsey being second. 
The miscellaneous exhibits, as has been mentioned, 
constituted the bulk of the show. 
The four large central beds surrounding the 
fountain in the large tent were occupied by some im¬ 
posing and exceedingly showy groups. 
Mr. H. B. May, of Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper 
Edmonton, had a group of small but well-flowered 
pot plants of Rose Crimson Rambler, interspersed 
with Spiraea astilboides floribunda, and Acer 
Negundo. Ferns were tastefully employed as a 
ground work ; _ and there were also some late plants 
of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, and some handsome 
pieces of Hydrangea Thos. Hogg, and H. hortense 
(Large Silver Medal). 
