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bright  display  of  Phloxes,  Sweet  Peas,  Alstrbmeria  chiloensis,  Iris 
Kaempferi,  Ervngiums  in  variety,  end  Coreopsis  granditlora. 
lerns  were  beautifully  displayed  by  Messrs.  J.  Hill  &  Son,  Lower 
Edmonton,  with  a  large  group  of  specimen  plants,  which  included  Cyathea 
insignis,  Alsophila  excelsa,  Davallia  tijiensis  elegans  (a  fine  specimen), 
Cibotium  Schiedei,  Asplenium  nidus,  well  grown  Pteris  aspericaulis, 
Gymnogramroa  peruviana,  and  Davallia  dissecta  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sens,  Swanley,  added  variety  to  the  show  with  an 
interesting  exhibit  of  Cacti,  consisting  chiefly  of  specimen  plants.  The 
most  remarkable  forms  were  Echinocaetus  Grusoni,  Mamillaria  Bocasana, 
M.  lasircantha  plumosa,  Cereus  peruvianus,  Echinocaetus  Emoryi  with 
its  awful  fish-hooks,  Opuntia  ursinus,  the  Grizzly  Bear,  Pilocereus  senilis, 
and  Mamillaria  nogalensis.  The  same  firm  also  exhibited  flowering  plants 
of  a  dwarf  strain  of  Antirrhinums,  bright  in  colour,  very  dwarf  and 
Soniferous  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  Richard  Hartland  fa  Son,  Cork,  staged  a  fine  exhibit  of  double 
and  single  Begonias  in  boxes  ;  the  former  predominated,  but  both  were 
well  represented.  The  double  varieties  were  excellent,  very  bright,  and 
of  large  size.  A  few  of  the  best  were  Mrs.  Stothert,  Duke  of  Fife, 
Reynolds  Sharp,  Mrs.  S.  Pope,  Leviathan,  Dr.  Nansen,  and  Miss  Alice 
Sparrow.  The  singles  were  seedlings  of  a  very  good  type  (silver  Banksian 
medal) 
Messrs.  Jas.  Yeitch  &  Son9,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  presented  a  representative 
display  of  Java  Rhododendron  hybrids,  also  an  extensive  exhibit  of  hardy 
flowers.  The  Gypsophila  paniculata  and  Statice  latifolia  gave  a  lightness 
and  grace  to  the  exhib  t  that  might  often  be  copied  with  advantage.  The 
best  bunches  were  Roraneya  Coulteri,^CEnothera  speciosa,  Achillea  eupa- 
torium,  Acanthus  latifolius,  Cimicituga  raceraosa,  Monarda  didyma,  and 
Cephalaria  alpina,  a  South  African  annual.  Diascia  Burberte,  with  rosy 
pink  flowers,  attracted  much  attention  ;  as  did  also  bunches  of  Magnolia 
macrophylla,  Cornus  macrophylla,  and  Hydrangea  quercifoiia  (silver 
Flora  medal). 
Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Upper  Edmonton,  arranged  an  exhibit  of  Ferns  and 
a  new  Campanula,  a  blue  form,  called  Campanula  Mayi,  which  will 
make  a  fine  companion  to  Campanula  isophylla  alba.  The  specimens  shown 
were  a  mass  of  bloom,  and  only  five  months  old.  It  will  make  a  splendid 
market  plant.  Also  well  grown  plants  of  Acalypha  hispida  (Sanderi) 
(silver  Banksian  medal).  Some  bright  Pansies  were  sent  by  Messrs. 
Dobtie  &  Co.,  Rothesay,  N.B.,  and  were  called  Victoria  or  Wallflower 
coloured  Pansies.  They  certainly  contain  plenty  of  colour,  and  must  be 
effective-in  the  garden.  Messrs.  F.  Sander  k.  Co.,  St.  Albans,  staged 
well  grown  plants  of  Acalypha  hispida  (Sanderi),  and  a  fine  decorative 
Palm,  Linospadix  Peirickiaca,  also  a  lew  hybrid  Cypripediums,  chiefly 
crosses  of  C.  Rothschildianum. 
A  bright  exhibit  of  Sweet  Peas  was  staged  by  Mr.  R.  C.  Notcutt, 
Broughton  Nursery,  Ipswich.  The  varieties  that  were  most  attractive  were 
Oriental,  Royal  Rose,  Sensation,  Aurora,  Lady  Grisel  Hamilton,  Salopian, 
and  Mr.  Kaa'o.  Messrs.  Kelway  &  Son,  Langport,  opened  the  Gladioli 
season  with  a  large  exhibit.  The  spikes  were  not  developed  fully,  but 
sufficiently  so  to  see  the  quality  of  th>-  flowers.  Attractive  varieties  were 
King  of  Siam,  Duke  of  Buccleuch,  Kate  Kove,  W.  B.  Child,  Amphora, 
Beauty,  Kitchener,  and  Grenfell  ;  also  a  few  varieties  of  Gaillardias, 
Delphinium  Belladonna,  single  and  double  Hollyhocks,  the  latter  being 
represented  by  very  fine  spikes  (silver  Flora  medal). 
A  beautiful  exhibit  of  Liliums  and  other  hardy  flowers  was  sent  by 
Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester.  The  Liliums  included  L.  longitioruni 
giganteum,  L.  pardalinum.  L.  excelsum,  L.  Browni,  L.  Thunbergianum 
Van  Houtte  ;  Japanese  Irises  in  variety  were  attractive,  while  Calo- 
cbortus  macrocarpus,  with  its  pale  purple  flowers,  added  quite  a  new- 
colour  ;  a  collection  of  border  Carnations  completed  the  display  (silver 
Flora  medal).  A  graceful  group  of  decorative  plants  was  arranged 
by  Mr.  J.  Fleming,  gardener  to  Sir  Ch.  Pigott,  Bart.,  Wexhain  Park, 
Slough.  It  consisted  of  well -grown  plants  of  Humea  elegans.  Cam¬ 
panula  pyramidalis,  Cannas,  Carnatic  ns,  Francoa  racemcsa,  Liliums, 
and  a  few  Orchids,  while  the  foliage  plants  consisted  of  Crotons, 
Caladiums,  Palms,  and  Ferns  in  variety  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal).  A 
large  collection  of  garden  or  decorative  Roses  was  staged  by  Messrs.  G. 
Cooling  &  Sons,  Bath.  The  bunches  were  in  capital  condition  consider¬ 
ing  the  weather  of  the  past  lew  weeks.  Most  notable  were  Dr.  Grill, 
Pink  Rover,  Orphirie,  Perle  de  Feu,  Mrs.  J.  Wilson,  L’Lieal,  Shirley 
Hibberd,  Duchesse  d’Anerstadt,  Marie  Leonides,  Cooling’s  white  Noisette, 
and  Marquis  of  Salisbury  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  exhibited  a  collection  of  garden  Roses, 
Phloxes,  and  a  variety  of  hardy  flowers.  In  the  Rases  the  American 
Rose  Roger  Lamberlin  was  notable,  the  edges  of  the  petals  being  like  a 
Petunia.  Cheshunt  Scarlet,  Royal  Scarlet,  and  Paul’s  Single  White  were 
the  best  of  the  single  forma,  while  J.  B.  M.  Cumin.  Ulrich  Brunner,  Helen 
Keller,  and  A.  K.  Williams  were  the  best  of  the  Hybrid  Perpetuals.  The 
best  Phloxes  were  Coquilot,  Irises  Win.  Ramsey  and  Henry  Murgor  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Mr.  Anthony  Waterer,  Knap  Hill  Nursery.  Woking, 
staged  a  collection  of  ornamental  foliage  trees,  including  Vitis  Coignetite, 
Ulmuscampestris.  Louis  Van  Houtte  (a  grand  colour), Vitis  Thnnbergi,  and 
Quercus  peciunculata  purpurea.  Roses  were  also  sent  by  Mr.  W.  Rumsey, 
Waltham  Cross.  The  box  of  Mrs.  Rumsey,  the  new  pink,  was  much 
admired.  The  garden  Roses  were  also  attractive,  especially  The  Bride, 
The  Queen,  Gustave  Regis,  L’ldeal,  Madame  TIoste,  Madame  Louis 
Laurens,  and  Peile  d’Or  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  Hugh  Low 
and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  staged  a  group  of  Golden  Acers  named 
A.  californica  aurea. 
Orchid  Committee. — Present:  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair), 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  de  Barrt  Crawshay,  H.  Little,  S.  Courtauld,  J.  T. 
Gabriel,  H.  J.  Chapman,  W.  H.  Young,  F.  W.  Moore,  H.  J.  Pitt, 
E.  Ashworih,  W.  Cobb,  J.  G.  Fowler,  J.  Colman,  E.  Hill,  and 
H.  Ballantine. 
Orchids  on  this  occasion  were  by  no  means  numerous,  indeed  they 
were  limited  to  two  small  collections  and  several  exhibits  of  single  plants 
and  cut  flowers.  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  staged  the 
larger  collection,  but  this  was  much  more  limited  than  is  customarily  the 
case.  The  group  included  Lielio  -  Cattleya  callistoglossa  ignescens, 
Ltelia  Olivia,  Cattleya  Atalanta,  Cypripediums  orphanum,  Astrtea, 
Euryale,  Morganite,  Harrisianum  superbum  and  Alice  ;  Sobralia  Veitchi, 
Epilseiia  Charlesworlhi,  Epidendrum  elegantulum  and  Epilaelia  radicante 
purpurata.  Messrs.  Veitch  also  contributed  in  another  position  Sophro- 
Cattleva  Queen  Empress,  I ) i s a  Clio  superba,  aud  Cypripedium  Alice 
supe«bum  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  contributed  about  half  a  dozen 
plants,  amongst  which  were  Cattleya  Prince  of  Wales,  C.  Acklandiae, 
Dendrobium  sanguineuir,  and  Phaius  Ashworthianus.  Mr.  C.  J.  Salter, 
gardener  to  T.  B.  Haywood,  E  q..  W<>odhateh.  Reigate,  sent  spikes  of 
Miltonia  vexillaria  in  variety,  while  Mr.  N.  Norris,  gardener  to  T.  A. 
Rehder,  Esq.,  Gypsy  Hill,  showed  Cvpripedium  Miss  Rehder,  a  cross 
between  Argus  and  hirsutissimum.  Mr.  W.  Waters,  gardener  to  Lt.  -Col. 
Shipway,  Grove  House,  Chiswick,  exhibited  Gongora  Shipwaym  and 
Cattleya  gigas,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  White,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Trevor 
Lawrence,  Bart.,  Dorking,  Stanhopea  aurantiaca.  Mr.  H.  Holbrook, 
gardener  to  E.  Ashworth,  Esq..  Wilmslow,  sent  Dendrobium  formosa 
Lowi,  anrl  Mr.  G.  Reynolds,  Gunnersbury  Park  Gardens,  a  form  of 
Vanda  teres. 
Certificates  and  Aavards  of  Merit. 
Abies  Douglasi  pymila,  Colorado  variety  (A.  Waterer). — A  dwarf,  com¬ 
pact  growing:  variety  of  beautiful  colour  (first-class  certificate). 
Acer  californica  aurea  (IT.  Low  &  Co.). — A  bright  yellow  form  of  the 
Californian  Acer  (award  of  merit). 
Arundo  Donax  macrophylla  (A.  Waterer). — A  splendid  variety  of  a 
justly  popular  plant  (award  of  merit). 
Begonia  Mrs.  John  Caulfield  (R.  Hartland  &  Son). — A  brilliant  rosy 
red  double  variety  (award  of  mprii). 
Begonia  M.  Wannot  (R.  Hartland  &  Son).  — Pale  salmon  pink,  a  finely 
built  flower  (award  of  merit). 
Caladimn  Jean  Dyboushi  (J.  Laing  &  Sons) — A  handsome  plant.  The 
large  leaves  are  crimson  with  dark  green  edges  (award  of  merit). 
Campanula  Mayi  (H.  B.  May). — After  the  character  of  isophylla  alba. 
The  flowers  are  pale  bine,  and  the  leaves  downy  (award  of  merit). 
Campanula  Warley  (Miss  Willmott). — A  lovely  plant.  The  habit  is 
upripht,  and  the  bright  blue  flowers  are  semi-double  (award  of  merit). 
Cherry  Noble  (W.  Ray  &  Co.). — A  magnificent  dark  Cherry  of 
excellent  flavour.  It  is  a  vpry  heavy  cropper  (first-class  certificate). 
Cornus  macrophylla  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  splendid  plant  producing 
immense  quantities  of  creamy  while  flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Delphinium  Jose  Marie  de  Heredia  ( J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  grand  double 
flow  er,  pale  lavender  in  colour,  edged  with  blue  (award  of  merit). 
Disa  Clio  superba  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — Shown  side  by  side  with  the 
type  the  variety  was  found  to  possess  splendid  colour — very  intense 
crimson,  with  a  purple  suffusion  (first-class  certificate). 
Grape  Lad//  Hastings  (W.  Shingler).—  Figured  and  fully  described  in 
the  Journal  of  Horticulture  for  October  20th,  1898,  page  303  (first-class 
certificate).  . 
Nicotiana  sylvestris  (J.  Hudson). — A  large  leaved  form,  with  small 
white  long  tubular  flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Bhlox  Fiancee  (Paul  &  Son). — A  superb  pure  white  variety.  The 
trusses  are  very’  large  (award  of  merit). 
Bcnanthera  Imschootiana  superba  (J.  G.  Fowler). — A  magnificently 
coloured  form  of  the  type  (first-class  certificate). 
Bose  J.  B.  M.  Camm  (Paul  &  Son). —  A  cross  from  H.P.  Madame 
Gabriel  Luizet  and  Bourbon  Mrs.  Paul.  The  flower  is  full  and  conical, 
ar.d  of  charming  silver  pink  colour  with  a  clear  pink  shade  at  the  edges 
of  the  petals  (award  of  merit). 
Sophro- Cattleya  Queen  Empress  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — This  is  one  of  the 
finest  bigeneric  hybrid  Orchids  that  has  ever  been  showm  (see  fig.  18. 
page  73).  It  resulted  from  a  cross  between  Sophronitis  grandiflora  and 
Cattleya  Mossiae,  and  the  parentage  is  distinctly  perceptible.  The  sepals,. 
2  inches  in  length,  are  brilliant  crimson  at  the  tips  and  margins,  paling 
slightly  in  the  centre,  while  the  broad  spreading  sepals  (2  inches  and 
1  ^  inch)  are  crimson,  but  of  a  duller  shado,  and  with  brighter  crimson 
venations.  The  long  lip  is  crimson  with  purple  suffusions,  the  side  lobes 
being  of  the  same  colour,  and  the  throat  is  yellow.  The  plant,  fifteen 
years  old,  carried  two  splendid  flowers,  one  of  which  is  shown  exact  size 
on  page  73  (first-class  certificate). 
Strawberry  Lady  Suffield  (J.  Allen). — This  variety  has  been  shown 
several  times  this  season.  The  conical  fruits  are  very  dark  in  colour,, 
and  the  flavour  is  good.  If  is  a  maincrop  variety  (first-class  certificate). 
Vanda  teres  variety  (G.  Reynolds). — A  charming  flower.  The  upper 
sepal  is  paper  white,  the  petals  white  suffused  with  rose  purple,  and  the 
lip  purple  with  a  paler  edge  and  a  yellow  throat  (award  of  merit). 
Vitis  Thunbergi  (A.  Waterer). — A  handsome  leaved  plant.  The  upper 
surface  is  dark  green  snd  the  under  buff  (award  of  merit).  „ 
CHISWICK.— July  24th. 
A  MEETING  of  members  of  the  Fruit  Committee,  comprising  Mr. 
Balderson  (Chairman),  and  Messrs.  Wythes.  Reynolds,  Farr,  Bates, 
Dean.  Barron,  and  Fyfe,  was  held  in  these  gardens  on  this  date.  A  large 
and  excellently  grown  collection  of  Potatoes  was  first  seen,  the  earliest 
