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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
February 13, 1897. 
and interesting of their kind, some of them being 
rare. Welbore S. Ellis, Esq., (gardener, Mr. W. S. 
Barrett), Hazelbourne, Dorking, exhibited Laelia 
glauca, Odontoglossum harryanum Ellis’s var., 
Lycaste gigantea and Epidendrum Ellisii. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Limited, also staged 
Cypripedium Schroderae candidulum, C. Leonidas, 
Phalaenopsis Hebe, Laeliocattleya violetta and Den- 
drobium Cybele elegans, on the table devoted to new 
kinds. W. W. Appleton, Esq., Weston-Super-Mare, 
exhibited some Cypripediums. Messrs. F. Sander & 
Co. staged Dendrobium nobile-wardianum, Pleuro- 
thallis Roezlii, Phaiocalanthe Brandtii, and several 
other hybrids. 
The Hon. Walter Rothschild, Tring Park, Tring, 
showed the hybrid Cypripedium Enid. The Right 
Hon. J. Chamberlain (gardener, Mr. H. A. Burberry), 
Highbury, Moor Green, Birmingham, exhibited 
Dendrobium burberryanum. Another hybrid named 
Cypripedium Rolfei (C. bellatulum x C. roths- 
childianum), also C. Rubens, and C. Triumphans, 
all very distinct were exhibited by Thos. Statter, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Johnson), Stand Hall, White- 
field, Manchester. Some Cypripediums in pots, and 
Odontoglossum Hallii leucoglossum Corndean var., 
were exhibited by T. W. Swinburne, Esq., Corndean, 
Winchcombe. 
Messrs. Linden, L'Horticulture Internationale, 
Parc Leopold, Brussels, exhibited a group of very 
distinct and beautiful varieties of Cattleya Trianaei, 
including C. T. Imperator, C. T. eximia, C. T. 
illustris. C. T. Miss Linden, C. T. Lindeniae, C. T. 
princeps, and some others. Several of the above 
named varieties were very much admired, parti¬ 
cularly C. T. Imperator (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. staged Dendrobium 
Hillebrandti Harefield var., Paphiopedium (Cypri¬ 
pedium) insigne Youngae, and Odontoglossum 
Valentinei. Messrs. Heath & Son, Cheltenham, 
showed a large plant of Dendrobium nobile Heathii. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cheltenham, was accorded a 
cultural commendation for a large and well-flowered 
plant of Dendrobium Ainsworthii Cypher's var., and 
a like award for Dendrobium splendidissimum 
grandiflorum. The former was most floriferous, and 
the latter had stems about 4 ft. high. 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, 
Norwood Road, S.E , set up a very attractive little 
group of foliage and flowering plants. Amongst the 
former were some shapely specimens of Cocos 
Weddeliana, Livistona altissima, Eurya latifolia 
variagata, and Dracaena Lindeni. Of the flowering 
plants some well-flowered specimens of Prunus 
sinensis flore pleno were very conspicuous. Lilies 
of the Valley, Cyclamens, Primulas, Begonia Gloire 
de Lorraine, and B. Gloire de Sceaux, were likewise 
included (Silver Flora Meda 1 ). 
Stove foliage plants and ferns were well shown by 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E. A 
pan full of the showy little Bertolonias were a chief 
feature here, such forms as Margaritacea Argyraea, 
Souvenir de Gand, and Van Houttei were well 
represented. Bougainvillea glabra variegata was 
interesting. Rhopala corcovadensis elegans is a fine 
foliage plant that is all too rarely met with. Ardisias, 
Dracaenas, and Crotons were all very bright and 
showy (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
N., had a charming little group of early spring¬ 
flowering plants in pots. Iris reticulata purpurea 
and Leucojum carpaticum were represented by well- 
flowered pans. Iris histrioides, I. bakeriana, and 
Narcissus monophyllus, were a few more gems. A 
batch of Veltheimia viridtflora must not pass without 
mention. Both flowers and foliage are distinctly 
ornamental (Bronze Banksian Medal). 
An effective display was made near the doorway 
by Mr. Wythes, gardener to Earl Percy, Syon 
House, Brentford, of forced material, for which a 
Silver Banksian Medal was awarded. Staphylea 
colchica, Azalea mollis, Prunus sinensis flore pleno, 
Roman Hyacinths, and Tulips made up the bulk of 
the group. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, staged a 
magnificent array of Chinese Primulas that filled a 
table that ran the whole length of the hall. Many 
different and various types of this useful flower were 
on view, the plants throughout being characterised 
by remarkable health and vigour. The quantity of 
flower, and the size and substance of the bloom were 
everything that could be desired, pink, white, rose, 
purple, crimson, and blue varieties were all shown 
with a numbSt of intermediate shades. Eynsford 
Purple, White Perfection, Dr. Nansen, Emperor 
Improved, Defiance, Swanley Giant, Swanley Blue, 
My Favourite, Future Queen, and Eynsford Red 
were some some of the finest named varieties. 
Turning from these dwarf-habited plants to the 
taller and more elegant type represented by P. 
pyramidalis rotundiflora alba, P. p. grandiflora 
striata, and Pink Lady, a great difference was mani¬ 
fest. The latter, section however, is steadily growing 
in popularity A Silver Gilt Flora Medal was 
deservedly awarded the Messrs. Cannell for their 
grand exhibit. 
A Bronze Flora Medal was voted Messrs. B. S. 
Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, N., for a batch 
of well-flowered seedling plants of Azalea mollis. 
A Bronze Banksian Medal fell to the lot of Messrs. 
Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden, for a small 
group of early spring flowering plants, Iris reticulata 
histrioides, I. r. Krelagei, Scilla bifolia, Narcissus 
minimus, Chionodoxa sardensis, and Cyclamen 
ibericum rubrum were all well represented. 
A unique feature was an exhibit from the Floral 
Preservation Company, Limited, 14 and 15, Coleman 
Street, E.C., of preserved Fern fronds, Roses, and 
sprays of autumn foliage treated with chemicals, and 
the colours thereby fixed. The patent possessed by 
the company is evidently a valuable one, for material 
thus chemically treated cannot fail to be of service 
in the winter months. An award of " Highly Com¬ 
mended ” was given. 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to Mr. Charles 
Turner, Slough, for a capital batch of Cyclamen 
persicum. The plants were stocky and well flowered, 
whilst the individual blooms were of more than 
average size and substance. 
Messrs. Young and Co., Stevenage, Herts, con¬ 
tributed a nice lot of cut sprays of Lily of the Valley, 
arranged with their own foliage. P. Purnell, Esq., 
The Woodlands, Streatham, received a Bronze 
Banksian Medal for a group of Daffodils in pots. 
A Bronze Flora medal went to Mr. Willard, 
gardener to Baroness Burdett Coutts, Holly Lodge, 
Highgate for half a dozen fine specimens of Begonia 
Gloire de Sceaux. The plants were accommodated in 
8 in. pots, and the dark bronzy green foliage was of 
wonderful size. The plants measured well over 3 ft. 
in height, by nearly as much through. 
Messrs.Hugh Low & Co.,Bush Hill Park, Enfield, 
made a rare show of Cyclamen. The most con¬ 
spicuous and central feature here was abisket of the 
new white Bushhill Pioneer, with the characteristic 
feathering running up the centre of each segment of 
the flower—a curious and quaint departure (Silver 
Flora Medal). 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., showed 
baskets of Rhodora canadensis and Spiraea confusa 
in full flower ; also trusses of blooms of the Javanico- 
jasminiflorum section of Rhododendrons. Violet 
Amiral Avellan was shown by Messrs. T. Cripps & 
Son, and Iris histrioides and I. eticulata Krelagei, 
by Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Colchester. 
The exhibits of hardy fruit were very good con¬ 
sidering the advanced state of the season. 
Thirty grand dishes of Apples were shown by 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, in superb 
condition. Belle de Pontoise, Annie Elizabeth, 
Northern Spy, Sutton Beauty, Golden Reinette, 
Sandringham, Blenheim Orange, Cox's Orange 
Pippin, Fearn's Pippin, Buckingham, Baxter's Pear- 
main, Melon, Bailey’s Sweet, and Bijou, were some 
of the most notable varieties. A collection of 
Oranges was also sent by the same firm (Silver 
Knightian Medal). 
A Silver-Gilt Knightian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons for a larger collection of 
sixty dishes of Apples and Pears. Of the latter, 
Nouvelle Fulvie, Verulam, Glou Morceau, and 
Catillac were the best. Cox's Orange, Mabbott’s 
Pearmain,Prince Albert, Mere d'Menage, Hormead’s 
Pearmain, Jubilee, Warner's KiDg, Ottershaw 
Pippin, Newton Wonder, and Hoary Morning were 
some of the best Apples. 
Sixteen dishes of Apples were forthcoming for the 
Veitch Memorial Prizes for the bast flavoured fruit. 
Mr. W. H. Divers, The Gardens, Belvoir Castle, was 
first with Blenheim Pippin ; and Mr. J. Hudson, 
The Gardens, Gunnersbury House, Acton, W., 
second with scarlet Nonpareil. Pears showed a 
falling off as may only be expected at this time of the 
year. Eight dishes were shown; the first award 
going to R. Leigh, Esq., Maidstone (gardener, Mr. 
Woodward), with Passe Crassane. Mr. O. Thomas, 
gardener to Her Majesty The Queen, took second 
place with Ne Plus Meuris. 
Two plates of Lemons sent by Major Thornhill 
(gardener, Mr. G. Harvey), Stanton Hall, Bakewell, 
received a “ Cultural Commendation,” and well they 
deserved it, for they were exceptionally fine fruit. 
Messrs. Young & Co. showed a collection of 
Potatos comprising close on forty varieties, the only 
exhibit of vegetables in the hall. 
The Annual Meeting. 
The annual general meeting was held at 3 p.m. in 
the Lindley Library, 117, Victoria Street, Sir Trevor 
Lawrence in the chair, and a fair company present. 
The secretary, the Rev. W Wilks, M.A., then read 
the minutes of last year's general meeting, which 
were then put to the meeting and signed by the 
president in the usual way. 
After the election of fellows Mr. Cheal and Mr. H. 
Turner were appointed scrutineers of the ballot. 
On Mr. Owen Thomas’ proposal a cordial vote of 
thanks was passed to the retiring members of the 
council. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence then rose to address the 
meeting and congratulated the society on having 
accomplished a lot of useful work during the past 
year. The gardens at Chiswick have not only been 
maintained properly, but a large sum (£2,400) has 
been spent in improving them. He also felt that he 
should only be doing right in testifying to the fact 
that in Mr. S. T. Wright they had obtained a most 
excellent superintendent,and that the gardens already 
looked the better for the exercise of his care and 
skill. It was 10 years ago nearly to a day since they 
left South Kensington, and he ventured to say that 
none, looking back, could fail to see that such a step 
was necessary. Speaking of the number of awards 
given, Sir Trevor assured his audience that they 
were anxious to maintain the value of these awards. 
A departure that had been made during the past 
year had been the arrangements made for taking the 
portraits of Orchids that had received First-class 
Certificates at the time the award was made. 
Curiously enough the Horticultural Society of 
France had recently made a similar departure. The 
deputation that had been sent to York and Chester 
had been well received, and had proved a success. 
Sir Trevor also offered a few remarks on several 
items which appeared in the printed report that had 
been issued to the fellows. Amongst these was the 
proposed catalogue for the Lindley Library. He also 
desired to express the thanks of the society to those 
fruit-growers who had assisted them in completing 
the collection of fruit trees at Chiswick ; also to the 
readers of papers for the trouble they took to impart 
some of their knowledge. They had lost several 
valued old friends in Mr. Bruce Findlay, Sir F. Von 
Muller, Dr. Trimen, Mr. ADthony Waterer, an? Sir 
Robert Warner. The financial arrangements were 
satisfactory. They were very sorry that they could 
not see their way clear to found a Horticultural 
Hall. According to Baron Schroder’s calculation 
they would need to have £40,000 in hand before they 
attempted such an institution. He passed an 
encomium upon the value of the society's officers, in¬ 
cluding the secretary and the assistant secretary. In 
conclusion he moved the formal adoption of the 
report. 
Professor Michael Foster rose to second. He 
spoke to the suggestive nature of the statement that 
had been made with regard to the absence of dissen¬ 
sion. At one time such a statement could not have 
been made, or, if made, would only have spoken of a 
deceitful calm that would have been worse than open 
dissension. With regard to the portraiture of the 
certificated Orchids he would like to suggest that 
other plants besides Orchids should be thus treated. 
He would also impress upon them the necessity of 
having a competent portrait, for an incompetent one 
was enough to drive a gardener wild, if he might be 
allowed to make use of the expression. 
The report, on being put to the meeting,was carried 
unanimously. 
Dr. Masters asked if it could not be arranged to 
have a meeting at Chiswick. He was aware that the 
members of the committee went occasionally, but 
as he did not belong to any of the committees now 
he had not a chance to go, but would go if 
summoned. 
The results of the ballot were then made known by 
the scrutineers, and it was found that the gentlemen 
nominated by the council to take the places on the 
council of those retiring were duly elected without 
opposition. 
A vote of thanks to Sir Trevor for presiding, pro¬ 
posed by Mr. Bunyard, and seconded by Dr.Masters, 
was carried by acclamation. 
All having been satisfactorily settled, the proceed¬ 
ings then terminated. 
