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THE GARDENING WORLD . 
December 3. 1904. 
Plants Recently Certificated 
By the Royal Horticultural Society. 
November 29th. 
Orchid Committee. 
Catasetum pileatum. 
The flowers of this striking Catasetum are of massive size, 
measuring 4 in. across either way without being spread out. 
The oblong sepals are pale yellow, tinted with green. The 
petals are broader, ciliated on the edges and folded with one 
edge within the concave dorsal sepal. The lip' is roundly 
heart-shaped., marginate, shallowly fringed all rohnd the edges, 
and clear yellow, intensifying considerably at the mouth of the 
short, wide, bluntly conical spur or sac near the base*. It 
measiur'esi 24 in. long and almost 3 in., wide, and is expanded 
like a basin. First-class Certificate to T’. B. Sohlesinger, Esq., 
Bedales, Haywards Heath. 
Laeliocattleya Pallas magnifica. 
The parentage of the above, bigeneric hybrid was Laelia 
purpura,ta, x Cattleya, dowiana. The sepals are shaded and 
netted with lilac on a white ground. The elliptic petals are 
wavy at the edges, and shaded and netted with a much deeper 
tint of lilac-purple. The lip, on the other hand, is intense 
crimson to the very base, and fading a little at the edges, 
which show a purple tint; the base of the tube inside is lined 
with oranlge. First-class Certificate to G. F. Moore, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. W. H. Page), Chardwar, Bourton-on-tbe Water, 
Gloucestershire. 
Cypripedium Miss Blanch Moore. 
The above is a hybrid closely allied to C. insigne or a. fine 
variety of it. The large, rounded dorsal sepal , is light green, 
richly blotched with purple-brown, and surrounded with a 
broad white margin. The petals are netted with light brown, 
on. a yellow ground. Tire lip is deep shining brown, very large 
and rounded. Award of Merit to G. F. Moore, Esq. 
Cypripedium Rolfei superbum. 
The parentage of this grand variety was C. bellatulum x 
l othfi'chi 1 d iaiMn i. The blooms: are of great size, the length of 
the petals being the most striking feature. The dorsal sepal 
was richly lined with dark brownish-crimson, and the long 
•petals were also handsomely lined and marked. Award of 
Merit to Messrs. J. Veiteh and Sons, Limited, Chelsea. 
Floral Committee. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Swinbourne. 
Tire blooms of the above pure white Japanese variety 
measure about 8 in,, in diameter and 6 in. to 7 in. deep. The 
ends of the florets are strongly incurved for an inch or so at 
the ends, and, being curled about in a variety of ways, give the 
bloom a splendid appearance. Award of Merit to Mr. H. J. 
Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green,, Lewisham. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. T. Dalton. 
The blooms, of the above, Japanese variety are of a rich 
mahogany-red and measure about 7 in. in diameter. The 
florets are variously twisted, but mostly drooping in such a 
way as to show the upper surface. Award of Merit to Mr. N. 
Molyneux, Wickham, Hants. 
Platycerium Mayii. 
The barren frond of this Stagshorni at present is nearly 
orbicular, folded hack at the sides, and of a light green,. The 
fertile fronds are trifid and forked, and about 16 in. long. 
Award of Merit to Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nursery, 
Upper Edmonton. 
Cotoneaster angustifolia. 
The leaves of this shrub are linear-lanceolate, deep green 
above, hoary beneath and leathery. The berries are very 
abundantly produced, almost hiding the branches, and are 
oblate, flattened on the top, and orange. First-class Certifi¬ 
cate to Maurice L. de Vilmorin, Esq., Quai de la Megisserie, 
Paris. 
Carnation The President. 
The above is an American variety of tree Carnation of rather 
prepowtesing.appearance, being of large, size, scented and dark 
crimson, recalling Uriah Pike. Award of Merit to Messrs. 
Bell and Sheldon, Guernsey. 
Carnation Adonis. 
The bloomsi of this tree variety are of large size, handsome 
in form, and of a rich red or scarlet. It is an American 
variety. Award of Merit to Messrs. Bell and Sheldon, 
Guernsey. 
Carnation Enchantress. 
The blooms of this tree Carnation are of large size, re¬ 
sembling a Miss Jolliffe Improved. They are of a beautiful 
soft shade of pink. Award of Merit to Messrs. Bell and 
Sheldon. 
Letters to the Editor. 
A Plea for Hardy Herbaceous Plants. 
To the Editor of The Gardening World. 
Sir,—The appearance in your columns, of the eloquent ap¬ 
peals on behalf of hardy herbaceous plants emanating from 
the: pens of Messrs. C. Blair and A. E. Tha tcher has stirred me 
to once more urge, the desirability, if not, indeed, the necessity, 
for the formation of a “ National Hardy Plant, Society.” It. 
appears strange that amid the multitude, of societies that exist 
for the advancement, of various section® and branches of horti¬ 
culture there is not one for hardy herbaceous plants,. If the 
question is asked, “ What, can a .society do?” we have only to 
point: to those that exist in, the interests of the Rose, Chrysan¬ 
themum, Dahlia, etc., that have done and are doing so much 
in their respective: spheres:, and without the least, hesitation we 
assert that what they have, done in their way. a national hardy 
plant society could do for hardy plants. 
The society we require ,is not, one that shall devote its 
attention, entirely to the exhibition, of hardy flowers, although 
much may be done in that 1 direction, but, one that, shall gather 
• and dispense valuable information, respecting all classes: and 
varieties of hardy plants:, their merits and requirements, pub¬ 
lish reports and comments upon, new plants, and render all 
possible assistance to its members: and horticulturists generally. 
The difficulty, however, is not to say what might be done, 
but to get growers and enthusiasts to unite and establish the 
society, which, when once started, would rapidly go forward 
and accomplish much. All who, have undertaken the work of 
starting a society of any kind know full well that herein lies 
the greatest difficulty, and we believe that is: the only reason 
why a, national hardy plant society wa® not. long since bora. 
No on© cares to take, upon himself the task of starting it, 
but the time: is ripe for us: to bestir ourselves. May I ask 
therefore that all who, are interested will send along a, note 
or suggestion, or even name and address only, and I am sure 
our esteemed editor will assist by publishing same that we may 
get into correspondence and put: the society afoot. 
Heather Bell. 
Exmouth Chrysanthemums. 
To the Editor of The Gardening World. 
Dear Sir,-—Reading your note® on the Exmouth Chrysan¬ 
themums, on page 954 of The Gardening World, I was some¬ 
what, puzzled by thei name “Chrysanthemiste, Monagny Kelvie,” 
which you describe “ as a, very fine pale yellow of much merit.” 
There is a new variety of M. Calvat’s raising, named Chrysan- 
theimistie Momtigny, which answers to the description you 
give, and is, moreover, likely to prove a decided acquisition ; 
but “ Kelvie ” is a, na.nre unknown to me in this connection. 
You give a good description of that fine variety “ J. H. Sils- 
fcuiry,” but you are in, error in thinking it originated in Aus¬ 
tralia,, as it wa® raised in the Isle of Wight by Mr. Martin 
Silsbury from the same, head of seed that produced “ Mrs. 
F. W. Vallis,” another variety that you describe, in the same 
article, and which, to the surprise of many, is totally different, 
both in habit of growth and form of flower to it® own brother. 
Little wonder that, Chrysanthemum seedlings are a, never-fail¬ 
ing sourcia of interest. R. Barnes. 
