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THE GARDENING WORLD 
March, 28. 1903. 
SOCIETIES. 
The Royal Horticultural Society. 
March 24th. 
The meeting on Tuesday last was a very large one, both in the 
matter of exhibits and in the attendance of people. Orchids were 
well represented by some very large exhibits. There was a 
Hyacinth competition, and the number of Hyacinths present had 
a visible effect upon the show. Tulips, Daffodils, hardy her¬ 
baceous plants generally were well represented. There were also 
fine groups of Carnations, Clematis, greenhouse Rhododendrons, 
Cinerarias, and some forced trees and shrubs, including Lilacs, 
Azaleas, and Roses in pots. 
ORCHID COMMITTEE. 
Norman C. Cookson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Chapman), Oak- 
wood, Wylam-on-Tyne, exhibited a splendid group of Orchids, 
consisting principally of Phaius and Odontoglossums. The 
former were the more important, and a Cultural Commendation 
was awarded for a splendid plant bearing thirteen spikes of 
bloom, this being the original, or one of the original; also pieces 
Odontoglossum Adrianae and O. Rolfeae Oakwood var. - A Silver 
Flora Medal was awarded for this fine group. 
Messrs. F. Sander and Sons, St. Albans, exhibited a choice 
group of select Orchids, including two fine pieces of Miltoniopsis 
blueiana nobilior bearing immense flowers. They also had fine 
pieces of Odontoglossum loochristiense, 0. Wilckeanum var., O. 
Adrianae var., and 0. harryano-crispum (Silver Banksian 
M edal). 
M. Otto Beyrodt, nurseryman, Berlin-Marienfelde, exhibited a 
small group of Orchids, consisting chiefly of choice varieties 
Odontoglossums, mostly natural hybrids. A very fine one was 
that named O. Adrianae Swoboda, the flowers of which were 
small, but very dark, and riciily coloured. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Cypher and Sons, Cheltenham, exhibited a large 
group of Orchids, consisting chiefly of Dendrobiums. Very fine 
were D. no-bile Fisheri, D. n. Heathii, D. n. pendulum, D. bryme- 
rianum, with long fringes to the lip. They also had well- 
flowered pieces of Trichopilia suavis, Miltonia Roezlii, and 
Laelia jonghiana, some of the latter being very highly coloured. 
They were awarded a Silver Flora Medal. 
IT. T. Pitt, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Thurgood), Rossiyn, Stam¬ 
ford Hill, exhibited a group of Orchids neatly set up with 
Adiantums. Very choice were Odontoglossum wilckeanum 
pittianum, with very large and richly-blotched flowers. He had 
several other Odontoglossums, Miltonias, Oncidiums, etc., but 
the two first were certainly the finest in the collection. (Silver 
Flora Medal.) 
Messi's. Hugh Low and Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, ex¬ 
hibited a splendid piece of Arpophyllum giganteum and a 
splendid Laeliocattleya named Lc. callistoglossa ignescens. 
Messrs. James Veitch and Sons, Limited, Chelsea, exhibited a 
small and interesting lot of Orchids, including fine pieces of 
Cymbidium lowianum, Dendrobium crassinode, Laeliocattleya 
digbyano-Shroderae, and other hybrids. 
Captain Holford, C.I.E. (gardener, Mr. Chapman), Weston 
Birt, Tetbury, Gloucester, exhibited a group of Odontoglossums 
carrying large branching spikes. Some of the best were O. 
harryano-crispum, 0. Adrianae, O. elegans, O. crispo-harryanum. 
(Silver Floral Medal.) 
De B. Crawshay (gardener, Mr. W. J. Stables), Rosefield, 
Sevenoaks, exhibited a choice lot of Odontoglossums, including 
some splendid varieties of 0. crispum, O. triumphans, and 0. 
Adrianae. 
Mr. James Douglas, Edenside, Great Bookham, Surrey, ex¬ 
hibited Laeliocattleya Sedeni var. 
Sir F. Wigan, Bart, (Orchid grower, Mr. W. H. Young), Clare 
Lawn, East Sheen, exhibited a fine piece of Megaolinium fa-l¬ 
ea turn of very singular structure, and Cattleya Trianaei Katie 
Wigan. 
!'. W. Moore, Esq., curator, Royal Botanic Gardens, Glas- 
nevin, exhibited Eulophiella peetersiana. 
F. Wellesley, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Gilbert), Westfield 
Common, Woking, staged a well-grown plant of Lycaste 
Skinner! Westfield variety. 
FLORAL COMMITTEE. 
Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons, Ltd., exhibited a group of 
Primula kewensis, Rhododendron Veitchianum, some Ciner¬ 
arias, and the new Jasminuifi primulinum (Silver Flora Medal). 
The Rhododendrons were particularly showy and sweet-scented. 
Mr. George Mount, Canterbury, exhibited a collection of 
Roses, consisting chiefly of hybrid perpetuals and Teas. The 
former were noted for their size and the rich colour of the 
blooms, and on account of their fine form and colour they 
attracted a great amount of attention and were accorded a Gold 
Medal. Amongst the Tea Roses Catherine Mermet was very 
fine. Even more showy was Mrs. W. J. Grant, the flowers being 
particularly large and handsome. 
Messrs. John Peed and Sons, West Norwood, London, set up 
a group of Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Guelder Roses, Azaleas, 
and other forced subjects. 
Frank Lloyd, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Mills), Coombe House, 
Croydon, exhibited a group of the white variety of Primula 
obconica with large white flowers and very effective. 
Mrs. Burns (gardener, Mr. A. Fielder), North Mymms Park. 
Hatfield, exhibited a large group of the bright reel Carnation 
named America. 
Miss Wilmott, V.M.H., Warley Place, Warley, Essex, ex¬ 
hibited some plants of Anemone Hepatica alba plena, having 
pure white double flowers. 
Hobbies, Limited, Dereham, Norfolk, exhibited a basket of 
the now perpetual flowering Crimson Rambler, named Beddiim 
Gem. 
Mr. Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham, exhibited 
a group of bulbs grown in fibre, without drainage, the vessels 
used m most cases being of small size (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Messrs. I. Sander and Sons staged a group of Retinospora 
Sanderi of very dwarf habit, blue colour, and resembling more a 
group of Heaths rather than Conifers. 
Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, 
exhibited a mixed group, consisting chiefly of Clematis, 
Gardenias, and Boronia heterophylla, and a very fine variety 
named Pteris serrulata'compacta. He also had a Rambler Rose 
named Leuchtstem, which was much admired. (Silver Flora 
Medal.) 
Messrs. Wm. Bull and Sons, King’s Road, Chelsea, exhibited 
a choice group of fine foliage plants, consisting of Palms, 
Dracaenas, Crotons, Ferns, and other subjects. Some of the 
Palms were notably elegant and graceful, and would make charm¬ 
ing plants for table decorations. 
Messrs. J. Cheat and Sons, Crawley, Sussex, exhibited a group 
of Conifers, Primulas, Anemones, Saxifragas, and various other 
early-flowering plants. 
Messrs. T. S. Ware, Ltd., Hale Farm Nurseries, Middlesex, 
set up a large group of hardy plants, including some Daffodils 
which had been forced. Very well represented were the different 
types o ; f Primula. Choice rock garden plants were Mertensia 
primuloides with dark violet flowers, Viola pedat.a bicolor. 
Primula frondosa, and many fine double forms of Primroses. 
(Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. H. Cannell and Sons, Swanley, Kent, exhibited a group 
of Cinerarias of the Stellata type in a grand variety of pleasing 
colours. The plants were of medium height, and very freely 
branched. 
Messrs. H. Low and Co. exhibited a group of greenhouse sub¬ 
jects, including Palms, Acacias, Rambler Roses, Azaleas, Tree 
Paeonies, Japanese Maples, and various other subjects. The 
Paeonies were powerfully scented. 
Messrs. Barr and Sons set up a large group of Daffodils, 
Hyacinths, Primroses, and other hardy subjects. Very fine was 
Muscari Heavenly Blue. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Mr. G. Reuthe, Fox Hill Hardy Plant Nursery, Keston, Kent, 
exhibited a group of hardy plants, notable amongst which were 
Daffodils, Anemones, Shortia galacifolia. and dwarf plants of 
Rhododendron ciliatum. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
There was a competition for one hundred and twenty pots of 
Hyacinths, and the leading award went to Messrs. Geldemond 
and Son, Lisse, Holland, who had a, very fine exhibit indeed, 
the spikes being of great size, while the pots- were very small. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush and Son were second. 
The first award for one hundred Tulips in no less than fifty 
varieties went to Messrs. Wm. Cutbush and Son. 
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE. 
Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons exhibited a collection of Apples, 
consisting of sixty-two dishes of the principal varieties still in 
good condition. Good samples were Baumann’s Red Winter 
Reinette, Newton Wonder, Lord Derby, Gloria Mundi, Bis¬ 
marck, London Pippin, etc. 
(To be concluded in next issue.) 
