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THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 8, 1903. 
careful attention. His paper was an excellent one, and on the 
motion of the Rev. G. F. Whidborne he was accorded the 
congratulations of the society and himself. Mr. Whidborne 
then presented live R.H.S. medals for five members for regular 
attendance. Mr. W. Ellis Groves then proposed a hearty vote 
of thanks to Mr. Whidborne for his great kindness and for the 
u(most interest he has taken in the society, which was heartily 
received. This brought to a close a most enjoyable evening. 
Frizes for two bouquets of hardy flowers were awarded to Messrs. 
Ambrose (first) and Mr. Coombs (second). H. K. 
SOCIETIES. 
WEST LONDON HORTICULTURAL SUMMER SHOW. 
July 30th. 
The nineteenth annual exhibition of this society took place 
in the Latviner Schools on July 30th. It is regrettable that 
such an institution does not receive a much greater measure 
of support—as it deserves—from the residents of such an im¬ 
portant and popular borough as is Hammersmith, where the 
show is held. 
In the groups of plants arranged for effect there were three 
competitors, first honours being worthily won by the energetic 
secretary or the society, Mr. A. Wilson, with a pleasing ana 
nicely-balanced light arrangement ; the second honours exhi¬ 
bitor (Mr. Bromley) did not make the most effective use of 
his good material; the third place was well won by Mr. G. 
Tolton. , 
Fuchsias were very successfully shown by Mr. Wilson, who 
gained premier honours for the best plant in the show with a 
fine standard, Scarcity. . 
Table decorations were a very pleasing and effective feature. 
Mrs. Keen was first with a light and elegant arrangement of 
yellow Marguerites and Gypsophila paniculata ; most credit¬ 
able displays gained second and third places to Miss G M. 
Wilson and Miss M. M. Wilson respectively, the latter young 
lady taking the blue ribbon for a superb basket of Roses, taste¬ 
fully arranged with Asparagus plumosus and Maidenhair Fern ; 
Miss Coleman was second. 
It was pleasant to note that the old secretary of the society 
(Mr T. Pitt) is still keenly interested in the society, and was 
a successful exhibitor. He had a tine variegated Aspidistra, 
amongst other good things. Mr. Keen, Merton Lodge, was 
adjudged second prize for a collection of vegetables. 
The writer is always interested in one particular class at 
these shows, that for cooked Potatos, the only true test of the 
useful capabilities of the noble tuber. The prizes were awarded 
to Messrs. Keen, Tolton, and Dixon. Educational interest 
would be added to such exhibits were the names given to the 
Potatos ; indeed, the hint might be well and profitably acted 
upon in the future in various other departments of the show 
There is, I think, a rule to this effect, but it is more honoured 
in the breach than in the observance. 
The non-competitive portion of the show was a good and most 
effective feature. Mr. George Reynolds (gardener to the Messrs, 
de Rothschild, Gunnersbury Park) sent a magnificent group of 
flowering and foliage plants. Ixora Fraseri was grandly floweied, 
Lilies were beautiful, Acalyplia liispida or Sanderiana was 
shown in good condition, and Crotons were splendidly coloured, 
whilst over all gracefully-arching Bamboos put the finishing 
touch on an effective picture. Mr. West, the skilful gardener 
to Mrs Brandon, Oakbrook, Hammersmith, staged a most 
meritorious and effective group. Here were fine Hydrangea 
paniculata grandiflora, Campanula pyramid alls (blue and 
white), Lilium Harrisi, Gloxinias, Caladiums, and Acalyplia 
Messrs. G. W. Bellgrove and Co., florists and decorators, 
Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, sent a lovely bride s bou¬ 
quet and a floral anchor. Here were some magnificent flowers 
of Lilium auratum, the chain bemg composed of lichen moss. 
A table was well and tastefully decorated by this firm with 
Wistaria, Convolvulus, and Apple-blossom ; t ? le w ce ,^ re fP 1 1 i 
was a lake in which were planted the choicest Water Lilies 
A Bamboo canopy, some 20 ft. by 8 ft. was effectively fuimshed 
with Wistaria, Convolvulus, and Apple-blossom It should 
mentioned that these were artificial and were obtained m Paris 
and admirably illustrated the pitch of perfection to which oui 
neighbours across the Channel have brought suchi artistic wo A 
so beautifully natural in appearance were they, there was 
an attractive'display of wild flowers contributed by school chil¬ 
dren. 
Chiswick. 
IRISH GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION AND BENEVOLENT 
SOCIETY, DUBLIN. 
During the visit of the King and Queen to Dublin the Irish 
Gardeners’ Association and Benevolent Society sent an address 
to His Majesty on July 23rd, of which the undermentioned is 
a copy: — 
To His Majesty Edward VII., King of Great Britain and 
Ireland, Emperor of India, etc. 
May it please Your Majesty, 
We, on behalf of the Irish Gardeners’ Association and 
Benevolent Society, beg to tender to Your Most Gracious 
Majesty, and to your illustrious Consort the Queen, our most 
loyal and hearty welcome on this your first visit to Ireland since 
Your Majesties’ accession to the throne. 
Representing as we do a large body of your loyal subjects, 
who appreciate the great interest Your Majesty takes in the 
welfare of those engaged in horticultural pursuits, and in 
honouring with your Royal patronage the Gardeners’ Royal 
Benevolent Institution and the Gardeners’ Royal Orphan Fund 
of England, whose objects are of a similar character to our 
own, we feel that the present is a fitting opportunity to express 
our sincere gratitude and profound respect on this occasion 
of your visit to Dublin, and we humbly hope and pray that it 
may be Your Majesty’s gracious pleasure at some future date 
to honour with your illustrious patronage the Irish Gardeners’ 
Association and Benevolent Society. 
Signed on behalf of the Society, 
F. W. Burbidge, M.A., M.R.I.A., V.M.H. (President). 
John J. Egan, J.P., 
James Cavanagh, 
F. W. Moore, A.L.S., M.R.I.A., V.M.H. (Vice-Presidents). 
Wm. S. Hall (Hon. Secretary). 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. 
August 4th, 
The meeting at the Drill Hall on Tuesday last, coming after 
Bank Holiday, was productive of a very small exhibition. There 
were few exhibits, and the visitors were also very sparse, as 
might have been expected under the circumstances. The prin¬ 
cipal features of the meeting were Roses, hardy trees, and 
shrubs, Lilium speciosum, Ferns, Cacti, Lantanas, and Orchids. 
The exhibits of the latter were in no cases large, but were 
interesting, so that, on the whole, this class of exhibit quite 
held its own, especially taking into consideration the late period 
of the year. 
Orchid Committee. 
Messrs. Hugh Low and Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, exhi¬ 
bited a small group of Orchids, amongst which Cypripedium 
rothscliildiano-superbens, C. rothschildianum, C. kimballianum 
took the most promineAt position. They had also some Catt- 
leyas, including the hybrid Cattleya Mary Gratrix, and a 
nearly white specimen of Cattleya Eldorado ; notable also was 
Cypripedium niveum. 
Messrs. Thomas Cripps and Son, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 
exhibited an interesting group of Disa grandiflora, each spike 
bearing from one to three flowers. The plants were grown in 
small 48-size pots, and were stood in a groundwork of small 
plants of Cocos weddeliana. They occupied a central position 
on the table for new plants, and took the eye of cultivators 
who understand this class of plants. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. F. Sanders and Sons, St. Albans, had a fair-sized 
group of Orchids, consisting chiefly of Cattleyas, Laeliocattleyas, 
and Miltonias. One of the finest was Laeliocattleya bletchley- 
ensis, having bronzy sepals and bronzy-rose petals, while the! 
lip was of the richest crimson-purple. Other hybrids exhibited 
were Lc. Martineti, Lc. calistoglossum, and Lc. Henry Green¬ 
wood. Of new hybrids, the most interesting was Cattleya the 
Pearl, a hybrid between C. gaskelliana and C. Rex. The 
flowers of C. tonso-lawre were notable for their size, and bore 
out the character of the parents. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Mrs. Haywood (gardener, Mr. C. J. Salter), Woodhatch Lodge, 
Reigate, exhibited the very pale flowered Cattleya gaskelliana 
delicata. 
H. T. Pitt. Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Thurgood), Rosslyn, Stam¬ 
ford Hill, exhibited a very pretty Soplirocattleya chamberlam- 
iana, Pitt’s variety (S. grandiflora x C. Harrisoniae) ; also Catt¬ 
leya intricata, Rosslyn variety, a supposed natural hybrid, 
Masdevallia gairiana (Veitchii x Davisii), and Laeliocattleya. 
Wm. Pitt (Cattleya Acklandiae x L. pumila). 
