November 19, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
94 $ 
Plants Recently Certificated Society & Association Notes. 
By the Royal Horticultural Society. 
November I5th. 
Orchid Committee. 
Odontoglossum andersonianum crawshayanum. 
The sepals of this extremely liandsome form are softly 
shaded with rose on a white ground, and hasp two large oliest- 
nuit-brown blotches or groups of blotches. The petals are also 
tinted rose on a white ground, and have a, horseshoe-shaped 
group of chestnut blotches on the middle. T'he lip has a large 
chestnut-red blotch in front of the crest on a white ground. 
First-class Certificate to 1 Norman C. Cook,son, Esq. (garden,er, 
Mr. H. J. Chapman), Oakwood, Wylanipon-Tyne. 
Cypripedium Niobe Westonbirt var. 
The dorsal sepal of this handsome hybrid variety is softly 
shaded and netted with rose on a white ground. The petals 
are lined with dark purple and yellow on the lower half and 
heavily shaded with dull purplei on the upper half. The lip is 
dark brown with still darker nettings. First-class Certificate 
to Captain Holford, C.I.E., Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucester. 
Cypripedmm tiiumphans magnificum. 
The dorsal sepal of this, variety is roundly elliptic, densely 
and handsomely blotched with black on, a yellow ground, but 
shaded with rosy-purple towards the margin on a white ground. 
The petals are dark shining brown with a, yellow edge, and 
the lip is> glossy dark chestnut-red. It is an extremely hand¬ 
some variety. First-class Certificate to Captain Holford. 
Cattleya labiata reedleyensis. 
The above beautiful variety is almost an albino, the sepals 
and petals' being pure white. The lip is also' white, with the 
exception of a faint lilac tint, on the middle, and a two-lobed 
orange blotch in the throat. Altogether it may be described 
as a, choice and delicately coloured variety. Award of Merit 
to Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield. 
Cypripedium Helena fascinator. 
The parentage of this beautiful hybrid was C. bellatulum x 
inisigne. The dorsal sepal is orbicular and thickly spotted with 
purple on a white ground, the, spots or blotches on the centre 
being much larger than elsewhere. The broadly oblong, blunt, 
petals are shaded with light purple on a white ground, and 
thickly spottel with dark purple over the entire surface. The 
lip* is creamy-yellow, finely downy and spotted with purple' all 
over the front and sides. The stam inode is white, speckled 
with purple. First-Classi Certificate to Messrs. F. Sander and 
Sons, St. Albans. 
Floral Committee. 
Capsicum annuum conoides. 
The fruits of this Capsicum, are lanceolate or narrowly 
conical, erect, deep red, almost scarlet, and produced in great 
quantity all over the top of the plant. The habit of the latter 
seems to be umbrella-shaped, and the leaves are lanceolate, 
dark green and nearly entire. Award of Merit to J. Gurney 
Fowler, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Davis), Glebelands, South 
Woodford, Essex. 
Chrysanthemum Dora Stevens. 
The above is a magnificent Japanese variety measuring 7 in. 
wide and 6 in. deep. The florets are moderate in width, rich 
terra-cotta red, and pale yellow on the reverse fading to cream. 
They are mostly recurved, so as to show the upper surface, 
but the tips are often curled as they get old, or have a spoon¬ 
shaped dimple at the tip, making a very beautiful bloom. 
Award of Merit boi Messrs. W. Wells and Co., Earlsiwood, Red- 
hill, Surrey. 
Gardens Presented to Bridlington Corporatton. — At the 
monthly meeting of the Bridlington Charity Trustees on the 
7th inst., it was decided to hand over Vernon Gardens, an open 
space near to the Promenade and a short adjoining roadway, 
to the Corporation of Bridlington, Scarborough, for public use. 
Isle oe Wight Horticultural Association. —“The Cultiva¬ 
tion of Garden Roses” was the subject of an instructive fend 
practical paper at the last meeting of the above association, at 
YVarburton’s Hotel, Newport, by Mr. T. Collister. The reader 
of the paper is gardener to Sir John and Lady Thornycroft, 
Steyne, Bembridge, who are enthusiastic rosarians, as is their 
gardener, who had an excellent exhibit of Roses grown in the 
open at Steyne. He explained in detail about position, ex¬ 
posure, soil, and its amelioration for Roses. The pruning which 
suited different varieties, the most beneficial manures and 
propagation were passed under review. He then finished up 
with lists of varieties best suited for different purposes. 
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Dutch Horticultural and Botanical Society. — At the 
Floral Committee meeting of October 19th, 1904, First-class 
Certificates were awarded to Aster Hon. Vicary Gibbs, Aster 
Mrs. H. J. Jones, and Aster Novae-Angliae Ryeroft Pink, all 
three varieties shown as new imported plants from Mr. W. van 
Veen, of Leiden. On the same occasion Certificates of Merit 
were awarded to Aster cordifolius giganteus and Aster Kitty 
Rogers, both as new plants from the same firm, and to Akebia 
lobata as a not sufficiently known plant from Mr. Leonard A. 
Springer, of Haarlem. A Silver Gilt Medal was accorded to a 
collection of new imported Michaelmas Daisies from Mr. W. van 
Veen, of Leiden. A Silver Melal went to a collection of branches 
from shrubs, with fruits and coloured leaves, useful for decora¬ 
tion, from Messrs. Wezelenburg and Stassen, of Leiden. 
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National Fruit Growers’ Federation. —A meeting of the 
Council was held at Caxton Hall, Westminster, on Monday, 
November 7th. Mr. F. ,S. W. Cornwallis presided, and he was 
supported by Col. C. W. Long, M.P., president-elect. The 
Finance Committee presented their report, and after other 
routine business the subject of railway rates and facilities and 
sundry complaints of members relating thereto were discussed 
at some length. The Council were unanimously of opinion that 
the time at their disposal was quite inadequate for the full in¬ 
vestigation and discussion of the details of the numerous cases 
brought to their notice by members, and it was decided to ap¬ 
point a committee to deal specially with railway rates and faci¬ 
lities. This committee will consist of two members from each 
fruit-growing district. These gentlemen will be empowered to 
call local meetings, when required, at which grievances and 
suggested improvements can be considered, and forwarded to the 
Central Committee, who will report to the Council. It was re¬ 
ported from the Evesham district that the action of the Federa¬ 
tion had resulted in great benefits to the growers in Worcester¬ 
shire, as, besides great improvements in the vans, etc., a 
substantial reduction in freights had been granted, amounting 
in some cases to 7s. 6d. per ton. The subject of insurance was 
also discussed, and arrangements are being made whereby mem¬ 
bers of the federation can secure an allowance of 5 per cent, on 
premiums for nearly every kind of insurance business. The next 
meeting of the Council was fixed for Monday, January 16th, at 
2 p.m. * * * 
Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association. —The meeting of this association was held at St. 
John’s Rooms on the 10th inst. Mr. P. Garnish occupied the 
chair, and, notwithstanding the inclement weather, the attend¬ 
ance was good. The appointed lecturer for the evening was Mr. 
Wakefield, gardener to Mr. A. Shipley, Westbury-on-Trym, who 
took for his subject “ Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Gloxinias ” 
—subjects which Mr. Wakefield has proved master of. He 
detailed the method of cultivation of these favourite flowering 
plants, potting composts, propagation, feeding, and general 
treatment in a practical way. Insect pests also received his 
attention, fumigating by the “ XL All ” vapourising compound 
being the best of all methods for eradicating insects. His re¬ 
marks were very interesting, and the many hints given were 
very valuable to members of the Bristol Gardeners’ Association. 
A good discussion followed the lecture, and Mr. Wakefield re¬ 
ceived the heartiest thanks of the meeting. Prizes for a vase 
of Chrysanthemums were awarded to : 1st, Mr. Francis Taggart 
(gardener, Mr. Binfield) ; 2nd, Mrs. Colman (gardener, Mr. 
Spry); 3rd, Mrs. Henry Derham (gardener, Mr. Scase). Prizes 
for Potatos were also awarded, the successful competitors being 
Rev. Mr. Harvey (gardener, Mr. Bracey), Mr. Francis Taggart 
(gardener, Mr. Binfield), and Col. Bains (gardener, Mr. Young). 
Certificates of Merit went to Mr. W. H. Butler (gardener, Mr. 
Finch) for Violets, and to Mr. A. Shipley (gardener, Mr. Wake¬ 
field) for three Begonias. A Special was recommended for Mr. 
A. Hall (gardener, Mr. Ware) for an Oncidium. 
