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Monella section of Cyrtanthus. I may say. in 
justice to Mr. Baker, that the many points of resem¬ 
blance between my C. X Marian and my C. x 
O'Brienl go far to prove the correctness of the 
name • variety of C. Tucki ’ given by him.” 
Urceocharis Clibrani ( Gardeners’ Chronicle, 
September 23rd, 1899, page 239 ; fig. 85 , page 251). 
_This is a bigener between Eucharis grandiflora 
and Urceolina pendula. Mr. Elwes called attention 
to the fact that the green tint characteristic of the 
Urceolina is only transitory in the hybrid, beiog 
present in the bod but not in the fully developed 
flower. Mr. O’Brien added the following observa¬ 
tions on the point :—“The point commented on 
applies in a more or less degree to most hybrids— 
viz..the varying evidence of one or other of the parents 
in the different stages of the growth of the flower. 
In the buds of the Urceolina x, the yellow and 
green colours of U. pendula are strongly shown. So 
also is the form of the bud of Urc. As the flower 
matures these characters gradually get obliterated 
by the influence of Eucharis grandiflora until, in the 
mature flower, the yellow colour and most of the 
green has departed, and the white of Euch. grandi¬ 
flora asserts itself, the chief indication of Urc., this 
being the ventricose form of the perianth The 
vanishing of the colour, where white or some of the 
fainter tints are used on the one side is, I think, a 
natural consequence, as the colour of the coloured 
species is mostly surface colour.” 
Dioscorea sativa.—This bears tubers (one of 
which was sent) at every joint for a length of 40 ft. 
The tuber, which was globular, would send out a 
shoot 3 or 4 ft. or more in length if kept indoors. 
Kola acuminata.—A flowering shoot of this 
tree which bears the Kola nut. The calyx is orange 
coloured, the corolla is wanting, and the leaves are 
dimorphic, like that of the Fig, &c. 
Aloe sp. nov.—This is said to agree with speci¬ 
mens collected in Somali-land. It was taken to the 
Nat. Hist. Mus. for identification. 
Heterotoma lobelioides.—The Bird Plant of 
Mexico ; the flower is remarkable for the recepta- 
cular tube extending as a beak in front, carrying two 
small sepals at the extremity, and the tubular corolla 
adherent to it throughout. 
Cornus mas.—Flowering from the middle to the 
end of January, even on to March. 
Hamamelis virginiana—Wych Hazel; the nut 
is eaten in Virginia, and is regarded as a valuable 
medicine there. 
Hardenbergia comptoniana.—A very pretty 
climber for a greenhouse. 
Siphocampylos lanceolatus.—A quite un¬ 
common plant. 
Distiacanthus scarlatinus . — A brilliant 
Bromeliad. 
Crocus Imperati.chrysanthus and Sieberi.— 
Winter flowering species, now nearly over. 
SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. —February 26 th. 
The meeting last Tuesday was quite a large one, the 
quantity of flowers present giving evidence that 
spring has woke up in earnest, with, of course, the 
cultivator’s assistance. Forced Daffodils, Polyan¬ 
thus Narcissi, Lilacs, Laburnums, Crab Apples, 
Cherries and other bright flowering subjects were 
present in great quantity, filling all the tables with 
a bright array of flowers. Orchids were also present 
in great quantity. Cyclamens, hardy herbaceous 
and alpine plants. Cinerarias, the Polyantha strain 
of Cinerarias, and Camellias were all noticeable 
features. 
Orchid Committee. 
Present : — Harry J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair ; with 
Messrs. James O'Brien, T. W. Bond, de B. Craw- 
shay, H. M. Pollett, H. Eallantine, H. Little, F. 
Sander, H. J. Chapman, H. A. Tracy, W. H. Young, 
H. T. Pitt, W. Thompson, Frank A. Reader, Jer. 
Colman, Jas. Douglas, E. Hills and F. J. Thorne. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, staged a 
collection of Orchids, all freely flowered and in a 
great variety of kinds and colours. Conspicuous 
amongst them were Laeliocattleya Pallas, Lc. callis- 
toglossa, Lc. c. ignescens, Dendrobium schneideri- 
aaum, D. splendidissimum grandiflorum, D. 
Wiganiae, D. euosmum, D. eudocharis, D. Socius, 
k pitcherianum, D. Cordelia and many other 
hybrids of this latter genus. Epidendrum obrieni- 
anum, Phalaenopsis Mrs. James H. Veitch, P. 
Hebe, Sophrolaelia laeta, Laelia Mrs. M. Gratrix, 
Phaius amabilis, Cattleya Empress Frederick and 
Epidendrum Clarissa were some of the choicer and 
rarer things in the group. The last-named is very 
variable, consisting of numerous beautiful varieties. 
(Silver Gilt Flora Medal) 
G. Colman, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. P. Bound), 
Gattoa Park, Reigate, exhibited a group of Orchids, 
including many we’l flowered pieces of Dendrobium 
crassinode, D. nobile nobilius, D. aureum, D. nobile 
Cooksoni, D. melanopthalmum and others. He 
also showed Epiphronitis Veitchi. Cymbidium ebur- 
neum, Brassavola grandiflora nodosa, Lycaste 
costata and other interesting things. (Silver Flora 
Medal.) 
J. Rutherford, Esq., M P. (gardener, Mr. G Lup- 
ton), Bearwood, Blackburn, also set up a group of 
Orchids on a groundwork of Ferns and Asparagus 
Sprengeri, The more prominent species were 
Odontoglossum crispum, in many varieties, Coch- 
lioda noetzliana, Cattleya Trianaei, and Lycaste 
Skinneri alba. (Silver Flora Medal) 
Lord Aldenham (gardener, Mr. E. Beckett), 
Aldenham House, Elstree, set up a very telling 
exhibit, consisting of eight large well-flowered pans 
of Coelogyne crista ta, and C. c. lemoniana, backed 
up with splendidly grown and flowered plants of 
Thyrsacanthus rutilans about 3 ft. high. 
A large and highly attractive group of Orchids 
was exhibited by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart, (grower, 
Mr. W. H. Whit e), Burford, Dorking. . Very hand¬ 
some were the pr ofusely flowered Dendrobium mel- 
anodiscus, D. m. Dido, D. m. Luna, D. m. pallens, 
D. rubens grandi florum, D. Juno, D. The Pearl, D. 
nobile Burford var. and others. He had a collection 
of cut flowers of Phalaenop sis in large panicles, in¬ 
cluding P. schilleriana, P. stuartiana aurea, P. s. 
punctatissima, Odontoglossum Edwardii, O. loo- 
christiense Arddarroch var .Sophronitis rossiteriana, 
Odontoglossum excellens, and other choice and 
lovely things. (Silver Gilt Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co , Bush Hill Park, 
Middlesex, staged a group, of Orchids including a 
massive piece of Dendrobium vardianum, a blush- 
flowered variety of Cattleya Trianasi, the pretty 
Dendrobium wardiano-japonicum, D. nobile Cook¬ 
soni, and the choice Cypripedium callosum 
Sanderae. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cheltenham, exhibited a group 
of Dendrobiums, most of which were splendidly 
flowered. Very handsome were D. nobile nob:lius i 
D. splendidissimum Stand Hall var., D. nobile 
Cooksoni,D.n. elegans, D. Ainsworthii Cypher's var., 
D. splendidissimum Thompson's var., D. barbatul- 
um, D. atroviolaceum, and othtrs, presented in first- 
class condition. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
J. F. Wilkinson, Esq , Highlands, Hampton, 
exhibited a finely marked variety of Cymbidium 
tracyanum. Sir F. Wigan, Bart, (grower, Mr. W. 
H. Young), Clare Lawn, East Sheen, exhibited 
Phaius tuberculosus. MM. Le Brtton & Warpur, 
c/o Silver Hall Nursery, Isleworth, Middlesex, 
exhibited Phaius Warpuri. A splendid spike of 
Cymbidium lowianum Veitch's var. bearing twenty- 
nine flowers was exhibited by Captain Holford, 
Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucester. (Cultural Com¬ 
mendation.) 
Floral Committee. 
Present: —W. Marshall, Esq., in the chair; with 
Messrs. Owen Thomas, H. B. May, R. Dean, G. 
Reuthe, Jas. Hudson, J. F. McLeod, Charles Dixon, 
C. E. Pearson, R. C. Notcutt, J. W. Barr, Chas. E. 
Shea, E. H. Jenkins, Herbert J. Cutbush, Harry 
Turner, Geo. Paul, Wm. Howe, J. Jennings, Chas. 
T. Druery, H. J. Jones, C. Blick and E. T. Cook. 
F. H. Archer-Hind, Esq., Coombe Fishacre 
House, Newton Abbot, DevoD, staged a small but 
interesting collection of Hellebores, very fresh and 
beautiful. 
Mr. C. J. Wakefield, 58, Hindon Street, showed 
his “ Floral-aid.” 
Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, Herts , 
came forward with a grand collection of bush-grown 
specimen Camellias in large pots. Each plant was 
exceedingly well formed, having also plenty of fresh 
young wood bearing large flowers. Along with the 
plants were cut blooms in boxes The best or most 
pleasing varieties were alba plena, rosa perfecta 
nova, Marchioness of Exeter, fimbriata (white, with 
fimbriated petals), and Montiorii vera, smooth and 
white like a large Gardenia. They also staged a 
yellow Banksian Rose clustered with flowers. The 
groups were extensive. 
Messrs. Barr & Sons, King Street, CoveDt Garden, 
W.C , had a very attractive group of hardy plant , 
but chiefly Narcissi in pots. The bicolor Sir 
Watkin of the incomparabilis section was shown in 
fine style ; the Tenby Daffodil was deep in colour ; 
Golden Spur, the beautiful Baroness Heath, bicolor 
Horsheldii, the drooping albicans, together with 
Hyacinths, Anemones, Irises, Snowdrops, Crocuses 
and Cyclamens. (Bronze Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, 
London, N., set up a bright collection of forced 
shrubs including Spiraea Van Honttei, Lilacs, 
Azalea mollis, Pyrus fl.ribunda and Staphylea col- 
chica. Prunus triloba was also shown. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, London, 
N., showed an exceedingly massive collection of 
Narcissi and Daffodils in pots. The White Moscha- 
tus was pleasing ; Trumpet Major stood out well; 
and the strong bicnlor Empress, so useful for all 
purposes; together with the newer Victoria, a 
beautiful bicolor with round perianth lobes. But 
perhaps finer and more interesting than any other 
section, were the Polyantha or Tazetta varieties, of 
which there were over a dozen distinct sorts. The 
variety named Newton was the richest yellow in this 
section. (Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking Nursery, 
Surrey, had an interesting group, including such 
hardy gems as Primula acaulis lilacina fl. pi., P. 
marginata, P. Forbesi, Morisia hypogaea, Fntillarla 
aurea, Puschkinia libanotica, and the pretty little 
Adonis amurensis. Early forced Paeonia Moutan 
varieties were set up, together with a good assort¬ 
ment of Narcissi. (Bronze Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. H. Carinell & Sons, Swanley, Kent,staged 
a varied and splendidly grown collection of Cycla¬ 
men latifolium varieties. The plants were in 5-in. 
and 6-in. pots, and bore from foity to seventy 
blooms each. These were moreover large, well 
formed, and deeply coloured. They also showed a 
group of Cineraria poljantha. (Silver Gilt Bank¬ 
sian Medal) 
Mesrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, S.W., 
sent up Cineraria polyantha Feltham Beauty, a 
variety with lavender-violet flowers, quite distinct 
and bright. 
Mrs. Thorneycroft (gardener, Mr. F. Mears), 
Chiswick Mall, Chiswick, showed forced plants of 
Iris germarica, three weeks earlier than the plants 
shown by him last year. The spikes are strong and 
bright, aud any unexpanded buds open well after the 
spikes are cut and placed in water. (Vcte of 
Thanks.) 
Messrs. Thos. S. Ware, Ltd., Hale Farm Nursery, 
Feltham, Middlesex, had a large assortment of 
exceedingly interesting hardy and alpine plants in 
pots. Amongst these we took part'cular note of 
Hepatica or Anemone triloba rubra pi., Scabiosa 
caucasica, forced a little; Iris persica purpurea. I. 
Dandfordiae, yellow ; I. reticulata purpurea, I. r. 
sophenensis, I. histrio, I. stylosa speciosa, Primula 
obconica rosea and the Galax aphylla with bronzy 
leathery leaves. There was also a goodly collection 
of hardy Cyclamens, and the pretty little Soldanella 
alpina. (Silver Banksian Medal) 
Messrs. R and G. Cuthbert, Southgate Nurseries, 
Middlesex, had one of the largest and most elaborate 
displays seen in the hall. Their group included 
standard hybrid Azaleas, standard Cytisus pur- 
pureus, Staphylea uolchica, Wistaria sinensis, and 
dwarf Azaleas, mostly representing varieties from 
crosses between mollis and sinensis, such as Anthony 
Koster, M Koster, Elizabeth, President Cleveland 
and some promising seedlings. Laburnums, Prunus 
and Ribes were also shown, together with many nice 
foliage plants. (Silver Gilt Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, London, 
staged a miscellaneous collection of greenhou e 
flowering plants, includibg Indian Azaleas, Epacris, 
Cyclamen latifolium, Crotons, Codiaeums, Acacia 
Drummondi and Cocos. Calla elllottiana was also 
in flower. (Bronze Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Kilnfield Gardens, 
Colchester, showed Iris reticulata major, Galanthus 
Ikariae, G. Elwesii var., Whittalli, Adonis amurer.- 
sis and other things. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
Present :—Geo. Bunyard, Esq .V.M.H., in the chair; 
with Messrs. Henry Esling, W. Farr, Geo. Keif, S. 
