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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  28,  1897. 
Messrs.  .1.  V'eitch  &  Sons,  Limited,  Clielsea,  sent  an  imposing  group  of 
Chrysanthemums.  The  healtliy  plants  were  splendidly  flowered,  the 
blooms  being  of  good  size  and  massiveness  without  being  coarse.  Such 
varieties  as  Mons.  Cdienon  de  Lech(^,  Wm.  Fyfe,  \V.  Seward,  Mrs.  G.  W. 
Palmer,  Phcjibus,  Louise,  Eva  Prass,  and  Mutual  Friend  were  conspicuous. 
Mr.  W.  Wells’  exhibit  of  cut  Chrysanthemums  and  plants  was  very  fine. 
Grand  iiowers  of  Australie,  rhfjebus,  Fldith  Tabor,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis, 
Antoinette,  Madame  Desblanc,  Thomas  AVilkins,  Surprise,  G.  J.  "Warren, 
(^ueen  of  the  Earlies,  and  IMadame  Gustave  Henry  were  seen. 
Chrysanthemum  blooms  from  Messrs.  H.  Caiinell  &  Sons,  Swanley, 
made  a  capital  display.  There  were  good  examples  of  Iserette,  Lady 
Byron,  M.  IMassange  de  Louvrex,  Aladame  G.  Bruant,  Dorothy  Seward, 
Mrs.  Hugh  Gardener,  Lady  Ridgway,  Australie,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Madame 
G.  Henry,  Chas.  Davis,  Lady  llaiiham,  Robert  Powell,  and  Madame 
Bergier.  Besides  the  large  flowered  varieties,  the  same  firm  sent  singles 
in  fine  form.  ATessrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  arranged  a  miscel¬ 
laneous  group  in  which  Chrysanthemums,  Carnations,  Palms,  and  Ferns 
were  well  utilised.  Messrs.  J.  R.  Pearson  &  Sons,  Chilwell,  exhibited 
three  superb  blooms  of  Chrysanthemum  IMrs.  G.  \V.  Palmer. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  k.  Son,  Forest  Hill,  exhibited  a  collection  of  well 
grown  foliage  and  flowering  plants.  Crotons  were  beautifully  coloured, 
as  were  Dracienas.  Besides  these  there  were  Begonias,  Ericas,  Berto- 
lonias.  Ferns,  Palms,  and  Chrysanthemums.  Mr.  W.  Fyfe,  gardener  to 
Lord  Wantage,  "V.C.,  Lockinge  Park'  Wantage,  sent  iiowers  of  Sunflower 
Beauty  of  Lockinge.  Mr.  II  B.  May,  Edmonton,  sent  finely  grown  plants 
of  Begonia  Gloirc  de  Lorraine,  interspersed  with  Ferns.  H.  J.  Elwes, 
Esq.,  Colesbourne,  Glos.,  staged  a  collection  of  seedling  Nerines,  amongst 
xvhi(rh  were  several  charming  varieties.  Messrs.  ,1.  Vcitch  &  Sons  con¬ 
tributed  hybrid  Rhododendrons  as  well  as  plants  of  Begonia  Gloire  de 
Lorraine  and  Richardia  Pentlandi. 
Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  M^altham  Cross,  sent  a  really  beautiful  collec¬ 
tion  of  Roses  cut  from  plants  in  the  open  ground.  Many  varieties  were 
represented  in  excellent  form. 
Orchid  Co.aimittee.— Present :  H.  J.  "V^citch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  IMessrs.  11.  Hallantine,  W.  H.  White,  Fred.  J.  Thorne,  T.  AV.  Bond, 
AV.  H.  A^oung,  E.  Ashworth,  H.  J.  Chapman,  Henry  AVilliams,  James 
Douglas,  S.  Courtauld,  1).  _B.  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Pollett,  and  A.  H.  Sraee. 
Messrs.  J.  A^eitch  &  "Sons,  JJmited,  Chelsea,  sent  a  magnificent 
display  of  Orchids.  Not  only  was  there  quantity,  but  also  quality. 
There  were  '  attleyas,  Cypripediums,  Oncidiums,  and  Dendrobiums.  all 
finely  represented.  Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Upper  Clapton,  sent  some 
handsome  examples  of  Amanda  coerulea,  with  a  few  other  Orchids. 
Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  sent  Orchids  conspicuous  for  their 
quality,  t 'attleyas  were  the  main  feature,  but  Cypripediums  and  others 
were  also  included.  Thos.  Statter,  Esq.,  Stand  Hall,  sent  the  original 
Cattleya  Ilardyana,  which  was  carrying  three  flowers. 
A  small  group  of  Lslia  prtestans  was  staged  by  Messrs.  AV.  L.  l.ewis 
and  Co.,  Southgate,  while  Mr.  AV.  J.  Empson,  gardener  to  Mrs.  AVing- 
field,  Ampthill,  exhibited  miscellaneous  Orchids.  There  were  finely 
grown  and  healthy  plants  of  tiattleya  labiata  in  variety,  with  Oncidiums 
and  C3'pripediums.  Fred  Hard}',  Esq.,  Ashton-on-Mersey,  sent  some 
superb  Cattleya  aurea.  Mr.  G.  Gragg,  gardener  to  P.  AValker,  Esq., 
Winchmore  Hill,  sent  Cattlej'as  and  (Adontoglossums  in  choice  variety. 
Mr.  11.  .1.  Chapman,  gardener  to  R.  I.  Measures,  Esq.,  Camberwell,  was 
splendidly  represented  by  some  excellently  cultivated  Orchids  in  consider¬ 
able  variety. 
Certificates  and  Aivards  of  Merit. 
C'.ittleiia  Melpomene  (J.  Veitch  k.  Sons).  —  Soft  rose  is  the  colour  of  this 
hybrid.  J'he  fimbriated  lip  is  vcrj'  pale  blush.  The  parents  were 
C.  Mendeli  and  C.  Forbesi  (award  of  merit), 
Cattleya  Olivia  (.f.  A'eiitch  &  Sons). — A  lovely  hybrid  resulting  from  a 
cross  between  C.  intermedia  and  C.  Trianse.  The  colour  of  the  sepals  and 
petals  is  delicate  blush,  the  outer  portion  of  the  lip  being  rose  and  the 
inner  part  cream  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  Ilardyana  (J.  Hardy).  —  One  of  the  best  Hardj’anas 
that  have  been  seen  of  late  at  the  Drill  Hall.  In  colour  and  size  it  is  a 
marked  advance  on  the  type  faward  of  merit). 
Cattleya  Bowrinyiana  (R.  Pallant).  -  A  grand  form  of  this  comparatively 
well  known  Orchid  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Simplicity  (W.  J.  Godfrey). —  A  Japanese  with  drooping 
florets.  The  colour  is  ])ure  white  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Lady  Ridgway  (AV.  J.  Godfrey).  —  An  incurved 
Japanese  of  good  build.  The  colour  on  the  inner  side  is  brick  red, 
and  tbe  outside  much  paler  (award  of  merit  ;. 
Chrysanthemum  Modesto  (AA’’.  .1.  Godfrey). — This  handsome  yellow  is 
now  well  known  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Madame  Phillip  Rivoire  (AA'".  J.  Godfrey). — A  band- 
some  white,  after  the  form  of  Souvenir  de  Petite  Amie,  but  superior 
(award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Sunstone  (AV.  J.  Godfrey).  — A  Japanese.  The  colour 
is  soft  yellow  and  the  shape  good  (award  ot  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Ella  Curtis  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — A  superb  3'ellow. 
The  liorets  are  of  immense  width  and  substance  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Robert  Powell  (H.  Cannell  &  Sons). — An  incurved 
Japanese.  The  inner  port  on  of  the  floret  is  light  brownish  red,  and  the 
reverse  amber  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Lady  Hanham  (H.  Cannell  &  Sons). — A  grand  sport 
from  \  iviand  Morel ;  the  colour  is  soft  rose  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  N.C.S.  Jubilee  (H.  Cannell  &  Sons). — A  charming 
incui  ved^  .lapauese  ;  the  colour  is  silvery  rose  (award  of  merit). 
Cypripedium  Haynaldo  Chamberlainianum  (H.  Holbrook).  — A  charming 
hybrid.  The  pouch  is  claret,  the  dorsal  sepal  white  at  the  margins  and 
green  within,  with  chocolate  spots.  The  jietals  are  narrow,  wavy,  and 
green  in  colour,  profusely  marked  with  brown  (award  of  merit). 
Gesneria  amabilis  (P.  Blair).— A  handsome  plant.  The  cream  coloured 
flowers  are  very  profusely  borne  (award  of  merit). 
Grape  Marchioness  of  Downshire  (T.  Bradshaw). —  Said  to  be  a  cross 
between  white  Gros  Colman  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  The  flavour  is 
rather  poor,  but  if,  as  is  said,  it  hangs  well  when  ripe,  it  should  be  useful 
(award  of  merit). 
Lseli  i  prxstans  alhens  (F.  Hardy). —A  very  chaste  form.  Save  for  a 
patch  of  purplish  maroon  on  each  side  lobe  the  colour  is  pure  white 
(award  of  merit). 
Lselia  purpurata  Mrs.  R.  I.  Measures  (H.  J.  Chapman). — A  distinct 
and  handsome  form.  The  petals  are  delicately  tinted  with  pink  and 
white  ;  the  sepals  are  deep  purplish  rose,  as  is  the  lip  (award  of  merit). 
Lselia  pumila  magnificum  (AV.  L.  Lewis  k  Co.). — A  superbly  coloured 
form  of  the  type  (award  of  merit). 
Melon  Excelsior  (G.  AA^ythes)  —  A  red  deep  fleshed  Alelon  of  handsome 
appearance.  It  is  of  medium  size.  The  flavour  is  very  good,  especially 
for  the  time  of  year  (award  of  merit). 
Maranta  Burkci  (.1.  A^eitch  and  Sons). — A  graceful  Fern.  The  leaves 
are  much  divided  (first-class  certificate). 
Nerine  Lady  Bromley  (11.  J.  Elwes).— The  colours  of  this  form  a  very 
peculiar  combination.  The  outer  portion  of  the  segments  is  bright  rose, 
and  the  central  portion  puiqde  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Lady  Ffolkes  (H.  .1.  Elwes).  — Delicate  salmon  rose  is  the  colour 
of  this  variety'  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Lady  Lawrence  (H.  J.  Elwes). — The  colour  of  this  is  bright 
brick  red  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Countess  of  Bathurst  (H.  J.  Elw'es). — This  variety  is  white,  with 
bright  rose  in  the  centre  of  each  segment  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Jjidy  Llewellyn  (H.  J.  Elwes). — A  deep  crimson  form  of  much 
beauty  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Lady  Mary  Shelley  (H.  J.  Elwes). — A  good  form.  The  colour 
is  pale  flesh  pink  hue  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Lady  Uormgfon  HI.  .1.  Elwes).  One  of  the  best.  The  flower 
is  bold,  and  the  delicate  rose  colour  et^ective.  Down  the  centre  of  each 
segment  is  a  bright  rose  line  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoylossum  Sunlight  (R.  B.  AVhite).  A  lovely  crispum.  The  brown 
spots  make  a  very  chaste  flower  (award  of  merit). 
Turnip,  Golden  Ball  (Dobbie  &  Co.). — A  splendid  yellow  variety.  The 
sha])c  is  pei'fect  (award  of  merit). 
Turnip,  Model  (Dolibie  &  Co.). — This  is  well  known  as  a  fine  variety  of 
the  old  Snowball  (award  of  merit). 
THE  VICTORIA  MEDALS  OF  HONOUR. 
The  A'^ictoria  Medals  of  Honour,  granted  by  the  Council  of  the 
Royal  Horticultural  Society  in  celebration  of  her  Majesty’s  Jubilee, 
were  publicly  distributed  at  the  Drill  Hall,  AVestminster,  on  Tuesday 
afternoon.  Frevious  to  tbe  distribution  the  President  (Sir  Trevor 
Lawrence,  Bart.)  and  the  Council  entertained  the  recipients  of  the  honour, 
as  well  as  a  number  of  officers  and  friends  of  the  Society,  at  luncheon  at 
the  Hotel  AVindsor,  Victoria  Street,  S.AA'". 
The  loyal  toast  having  been  duly  honoured,  the  President  said  : 
The  Council  found,  early  in  this  year,  that  there  was  a  strong  desire  to 
do  something  on  behalf  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  to  celebrate 
the  sixty  years  of  her  Majesty’s  reign.  Her  Majesty  has  for  many  years 
been  patroness  of  the  Society,  and  many  members  of  the  Royal  Family 
are  Fellows  of  the  Society  ;  and  as  you  all  recollect,  the  Prince  Consort 
was,  for  some  j'ears,  President  of  the  Society.  AVell,  I  think,  if  you  will 
remember,  gentlemen,  that  the  Society  was  established  in  the  very  early 
years  of  this  century  ;  that  it  has,  during  a  large  part  of  a  hundred  years, 
presided  over,  and  in  a  great  measure  directed,  the  gardening  interests  of 
this  country,  I  think  that,  the  Queen  being  patroness  of  our  organisation, 
it  was  only  becoming  that  the  Society  should  do  something  to  celebi’ate 
I  he  very  remarkable  occasion  of  her  Majesty’s  reign.  (Applause.)  If  I  were 
to  enter  into  the  question  of  the  advances  that  have  been  made  in  horti¬ 
culture,  in  the  cultivation  of  fruit,  and  in  the  other  branches  of  gardening 
during  the  reign,  I  should  take  up  far  too  much  of  your  time,  and,  in 
addition  to  that,  these  subjects  have  already  been  dealt  with  by  persons 
far  better  able  to  deal  with  them  than  I  can.  Therefore  I  say  that  they 
must  be  blind  indeed  who  do  not  see  the  enormous  strides  gardening  has 
made  in  this  country  during  the  last  sixty  years  ;  and  not  only  is  that  so, 
but  I  venture  to  think  that  the  strides  that  have  been  made  illustrate  the 
fact  that  horticultural  gardening  is  by  no  means  one  of  the  pleasures  of 
the  rich  alone.  I  remember  perfectly  well  when  I  had  the  honour 
of  representing  a  part  of  London,  rather  a  poor  part — Batter¬ 
sea,  AVandsworth,  and  that  neighbourhood  — being  very  much  struck 
with  the  care  and  trouble  the  people  took  with  their  window  gardens  and 
plants,  and  I  venture  to  think  that  as  great  interest  is  taken  in  the  humble 
gardening  of  the  poorer  people  as  in  the  gardens,  the  extensive  gardens  of 
wealthy  people  ;  in  fact,  it  may  be  that  a  greater  interest  is  taken.  (Hear, 
hear.)  Now  perhaps  it  will  be  an  exaggeration  to  say  that  gardening  is 
the  mother  of  the  virtues  ;  but  at  the  same  time  1  do  think  that  one  may 
say  with  perfect  truth  that  there  are  very  few  pursuits  and  occupations 
which  have  so  much  good  in  them  with  as  little  admixture  of  evil. 
(Apjdause.)  AA^ell,  gentlemen,  when  the  question  came  as  to  what  we 
were  to  do  to  celebrate  her  Majesty’s  .Jubilee,  I  need  scarcely  say  that 
the  fertile  brain  of  our  Secretary  had  a  suggestion  to  make.  (Applause.) 
I  do  not  mean  to  say  that  his  brain  was  the  only  one  which  was  fertile, 
!  far  from  it,  but  the  fertility  of  his  brain  produced  a  more  sturdy  plant 
