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Victor  Verdier,  Mad.  Moreau.  William  Warden,  Grace  Darling,  Corinna, 
and  Lord  Bacon.  The  boxes  contained  good  examples  of  Sunset,  La 
France,  Souvenir  du  President  Carnot,  Princess  of  Wales,  Clara  Watson, 
Souvenir  de  Madame'  Eugene  Verdier,  Elie  Morel,  Empress  Alexandra 
of  Russia,  Medea,  Mad.'Pernet  Ducher,  and  Sappho  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  Hogg  &  Robertson,  Dublin,  staged  a  large  collection  of 
Darwin,  Parrot,  and  Tulip  species  ;  the  blooms  were  large,  well  coloured, 
and  in  capital  condition.  In  the  Darwin  section  Dr.  Wagner,  Donders, 
Theodore  Jorrison,  Professor  Balfour.  Auber,  Emanuel  Sweerts,  Mr. 
G.  F.  Wilson,  Marie  Edgeworth,  and  Lauren tia  were  very  fine.  The 
species  were  well  represented,  and  included  T.  Billetiana,  Sunset, 
T.  Jaune  Pure,  Fairy  Queen,  T.  elegans  alba,  T.  biienoventura,  T.  viridi- 
flora,  Chameleon,  and  Bridesmaid.  The  Parrot  varieties  were  very  bright 
and  attractive,  the  whole  comprising  a  very  interesting  exhibit  (silver- 
gilt  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  Wm.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  again  exhibited  a  pretty 
collection  of  Azaleas,  comprising  chiefly  Azalea  mollis  seedlings  in  good 
variety,  also  several  of  the  double  Ghent  varieties,  such  as  Iltasso.  Freya, 
Ribiera,  and  Praxitele  ;  the  exhibit  was  well  arranged  with  Palms  and 
Ferns,  and  edged  with  Isolepis  gracilis  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr. 
H.  B.  May,  Upper  Edmonton,  contributed  an  interesting  collection  of 
thirty-six  species  and  varieties  of  Gymnogrammas,  beautifully  displayed 
in  a  bed  of  Isolepis  :  also  a  yellow  Tropaeolum  called  Sunlight,  very  pure 
and  attractive  in  colour,  together  with  a  few  well-flowered  plants  of  Ivy 
Pelargonium  Galilee,  a  well-known  pink  form  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Mr.  G.W.  Piper,  Uckfield,  again  exhibited  some  excellent  specimens  of 
his  new  Rose  Sunrise,  a  variety'  that  will  certainly  become  popular.  From 
the  Royal  Gardens,  Kew, came  some  very  interesting  exhibits  of  Lathyrus 
splendens.  Pride  of  California,  a  beautiful  form  ;  also  Clianthus  Dampieri, 
with  its  bright  flowers,  and  the  exquisite  Amherstia  nobilis.  Mr.  C. Blitk, 
gardener  to  Martin  Smith.  Esq.,  Hayes  Common,  sent  a  new  Carnation, 
Lady  Hermioue,  a  rosy  salmon  form,  very  clear  in  colour,  and  of  good 
type. 
Orchid  Committee. — Present  :  Harry  ,T.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  de  B.  Crawshay’.  H.  M,  Pollett,  E.  Sander,  H.  J. 
Chapman,  J.  Gabriel,  W.  H.  Young,  F.  J.  Thorne,  E.  Hill,  H.  T.  Pitt, 
J.  Colman,  A.  H.  Smee,  T.  Mason,  S.  Courtauld,  and  T.  B,  Haywood. 
The  only  exhibit  of  Orchids  that  was  of  any  particular  extent  was  that 
arranged  by  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea.  This  formed  one 
of  the  richest  displays  that  has  been  staged  in  the  Hall  of  late,  and  com¬ 
prised  quantity  with  excellence  of  quality.  There  were  splendidly  flowered 
plants  of  Dendrobiums  Bensonias,  subclausum,  thyrsiflorum  and  suavis- 
simum,  Odontoglossums  crispum  in  variety,  and  odoratum  ;  Laelias  Latona 
cinnabarma,  and  purpurata  ;  Laslio-Cattleyas  ascania,  Pallas,  Wellsiana 
albida,  and  Zephyra ;  Cattleyas  intermedia,  Lawrenceana,  Mendeli,  and 
Mossias  ;  Oncidiums  concolor,  sarcodes,  phymatochilum  and  ampliatum  ; 
Epidendrums  elegantulum,  xanthinum,  O’Brienianum,  and  elegantulum 
luteum  ;  Epi-Cattleya  Bowringiana,  Trichopilia  suavis  alba,  Masdevallias 
Heathi  and  ignea,  Epiphronitis  Veitchi,  with  Chysis  langleyensis,  Cypri- 
pediums,  Cyrabidiums,  and  others  in  variety.  Of  exceptional  interest  was 
a  plant  of  Cypripedium  macrochilum  grande,  carrying  three  flowers,  one 
of  which  had  two  dorsal  sepals,  three  long  tails,  and  a  fine  pouch  (silver 
Flora  medal). 
Mr.  W.  King,  gardener  to  J.  Colman,  Esq.,  Gatton  Park,  Reigate, 
staged  an  effective  though  small  group  of  Orchids,  including  Odonto- 
glossum  polyxanthum  Gatton  Park  variety,  with  Cattleya  Lawrenceana, 
several  forms  of  Odontoglossum  crispum,  Lycaste  Skinneri,  Ltelia 
purpurata,  and  others  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  Hugh  Low  &  Co., 
Bush  Hill  Park,  contributed  Odontoglossum  excellens  enSeldense  and 
O.  Andersonianum  giganteum,  Mr.  C.  J,  Salter,  gardener  to  T.  B.  Hay¬ 
wood,  Esq.,  Woodhatch  Lodge,  Reigate,  staged  Odontoglossum  crispum 
Purity  and  Masdevallia  Veitchi  grandiflora.  de  Barri  Crawshay,  Esq., 
Rosefield,  Sevenoaks,  was  represented  by  one  plant  only,  a  beautifully 
round  form  of  crispum  named  Raymond  Crawshay,  Cattleya  nobilia 
Walker’s  variety,  was  sent  by  Mr.  G.  Cragg,  gardener  to  W.  C.  Walker, 
Esq.,  Winchmore  Hill. 
Five  plants  only  were  shown  by  Mr.  H.  Ballantine,  gardener  to  Baron 
Schroder,  The  Dell,  Egham,  but  each  of  these  was  of  superb  quality. 
There  were  four  Odontoglossums,  including  Andersonianum,  The  Dell 
variety;  triumphanSj  a  grand  form;  Coradinei  mirabile  (of  exceptional 
merit),  and  luteo  -  purpureum.  The  Dell  variety.  There  were  also 
Dendrobium  sanguineum,  and  tw'o  flowers  of  Lmlio-Cattleya  Digbyana 
Mossias  (silver  Flora  medal).  Mr,  W.  Murray,  gardener  to  N.  C. 
Cookson,  Esq.,  Wylam-on-Tyne,  showed  Phaius  Phoebe. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Cerasns  pseudo- Cerasus  James  H.  Veitch  (,T,  Veitch  &  Sons).  —  A 
very  floriferous  variety  with  flowers  of  large  size,  and  a  particularly 
pleasing  shade  of  rose  (first-class  certificate), 
Lathyrus  splendens  Pride  of  California  (Royal  Gardens,  Kew). — A  very 
handsome  variety.  The  flowers  are  large  and  of  a  rich  dark  crimson 
maroon  shade  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  Coradinei  mirabile  (11.  Ballantyne). — A  remarkable  form. 
The  broad,  slightly  fringed  petals,  have  a  large  central  blotch  of  light 
chocolate,  with  one  or  two  spots  of  similar  colour.  The  lip  and  sepals 
are  similarly  marked,  but  the  colouring  extends  almost  over  the  whole 
surface  (first- class  certificate). 
Odontoglossum  luteo-purpureum  The  Dell  variety  (H.  Ballantine). — This  is 
one  of  the  richest  forms  we  have  seen  of  late.  The  form,  colour,  and 
markings  are  superb  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  crispum  Eaymond  Craxeshay  (de  Barri  Crawshay). — 
In  form  this  is  one  of  the  most  attractive  varieties  of  crispum  that  has 
been  shown.  The  colour  is  white  clouded  with  rose  purple,  and  with 
large  chocolate  blotches  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  crispum  Purity  (C.  J.  Salter).  —  Save  for  the  slightest 
rose  flushings  in  the  sepals  and  the  yellow  at  the  base  of  the  lip  this  is 
pure  white.  It  is  a  beautifully  fringed  flower  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  Andersonianum  giganteum  (H,  Low  &  Co.). — Both  for 
Size  and  colouration  this  is  of  excellence  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  polyxanthum,  Gatton  Park  variety  (W.  King). — A  very 
good  variety  of  a  well-known  and  popular  type  (award  of  merit). 
Phaius  Pho'bc  (W.  Murray). — This  is  a  hybrid  resulting  from  a  cross 
between  P.  Sanderianus  and  P.  Humbloti.  It  is  a  superb  Orchid.  The 
sepals  and  petals  are  pals  cinnamon  yellow',  with  rose  shading  to  white  at 
the  margin.  The  large  open  lip  is  rose,  with  deeper  veins  on  the  front 
lobe,  with  bright  yellow  and  crimson  in  the  throat  and  on  the  side  lobes 
(first-class  certificate). 
ROYAL  BOTANIC  SOCIETY. 
May  17th. 
The  summer  Exhibition,  held  at  Regent’s  Park,  was  a  decided 
im.provcment  on  the  former  show.  The  competition  was  poor,  but  the 
trade  exhibits  made  a  capital  exhibition. 
There  were  two  competitors  in  the  class  for  a  group  of  Orchids  and 
foliage  plants,  Mr.  Geo.  Cragg,  gardener  to  W.  C-  Walker,  Esq.,  Winch- 
more  Hill,  was  deservedly  placed  first  with  a  superb  group,  consisting 
chiefly  of  Cattleyas  Mendeli,  Skinneri,  and  aurea,  Dendrobium  nobile, 
Odontoglossums,  Oncidiums.  Cypripediums,  arranged  with  Crotons, 
Palms,  Dracaenas,  and  small  Ferns.  Mr.  J.  D.  Clarke,  gardener  to 
L.  Mond,  Esq.,  Avenue  Road,  was  second  with  a  group  in  which  the 
Cattleyas,  Lycaste  Deppei,  Miltonias,  and  Cymbidiums  were  the  chief 
features. 
Mr.  G.  Keif,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Abbot,  South  Villa,  Regent’s  Park, 
came  first  with  six  specimen  Palms  ;  the  plants,  though  small,  were  very' 
clean  and  well  grow  n  ;  and  Mr.  Thomas  Abbot,  gardener  to  C.  Newington, 
Esq.,  The  Holme,  Regent’s  Park,  was  placed  second.  Mr.  G.  Keif  was 
first  for  a  pair  of  Draceenas.  Mr.  Thomas  Abbot  second  with  two  plants 
of  D.  Guilfoylei.  For  twenty-four  bunches  of  stove  and  greenhouse 
floweri-,  Messrs.  A.  W.  Young  &  Co.,  Stevenage,  were  the  only  exhi¬ 
bitor.  and  received  second  prize. 
Mr.  Chas.  Turner,  Slough,  exhibited  a  group  of  the  well  known 
Malmaisnn  Carnation  Princess  May,  a  very  free  flowering  red  variety. 
Messrs.  Kelway  &  Sons,  Langport.  exhibited  a  collection  of  Pseonies, 
including  such  varieties  as  Henry  Irving  ;  Elizabeth,  a  beautiful  form  ; 
Don  Quixo  e,  a  good  pink,  of  largo  size  ;  Countess  Crewe,  a  pale  flesh  ; 
Mrs.  Joseph  Hulton,  a  charming  variety  ;  Countess  Cadogan,  Maud  Wild, 
Alchemist,  and  Julius  Ctesar. 
Messrs,  Wm.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  had  a  group  of  pot  Roses, 
comprising  standards  and  trained  specimens,  edged  with  fine  boxes  of  cut 
blooms.  The  beautiful  Tea  Enchantress  formed  the  chief  feature ; 
Madame  Fanny  de  Forest,  Violette  Bouyer,  Gustav  Piganeau,  Le  France 
Grace  Darling,  and  Corinna  were  very  conspicuous.  The  boxes  contained 
good  blooms  of  Clara  Watson,  Princess  ot  Wales,  Souvenir  de  Madame 
Eugene  Verdier,  Mdlle.  Ther^se  Levet,  White  Ludy,  and  Medea.  Messrs. 
R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  exhibited  a  bright  group  of  Azaleas,  consist¬ 
ing  of  some  bright  seedlings  of  A.  mollis,  and  some  A.  rustica,  in  such 
varieties  as  Bartholo  Lazari,  Praxitele,  Apelius,  Virginale,  Aida,  and 
Phoebe,  arranged  in  a  groundwork  of  Ferns. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  staged  one  of  the  best  features  of 
the  show  in  a  group  of  choice  Caladiums  ;  the  plants  were  very  bright 
and  well  developed,  the  whole  arranged  in  a  groundwork  of  Maidenhair 
Ferns,  Caladium  argy rites,  and  Panicum.  The  best  specimens  were 
Charlemagne,  Madame  Marchand,  Oriflamme,  Mrs.  Harry  Veitch,  Mrs.  J, 
Peed,  Reine  de  Danmark,  John  Laing,  Lillie  Burke,  and  Candidum. 
Messrs.  T.  Rivers  &  Son,  Sawbridgewerth,  exhibited  nine  trees  in  pots  of 
their  new  Nectarine  Cardinal  ;  the  trees  were  well  furnished  with  fruit,  of 
a  good  size  and  exceptional  colour. 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  made  a  large  exhibit  of  Darwin 
Tulips,  which  were  very  effective.  The  varieties.  May  Queer,  Ilecla, 
Joseph  Chamberlain,  Phyllis,  Queen  of  Roses,  The  Sultan,  Dorothy. 
Glow,  Perfection,  Loveliness,  Queen  of  Brilliants,  Carminea,  and  Petrus 
Hondius  were  most  noteworthy’.  The  exhibit  was  made  up  of  a  collection 
of  herbaceous  plants  in  great  variety. 
Mr.  W.  Rumsey,  Waltham  Cross,  exhibited  eleven  boxes  of  cut  Roses, 
also  a  number  of  bunches.  The  best  were,  Victor  Verdier,  Duchess  of 
Albany,  Alfred  Colomb,  Mardchal  Niel,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Niphetos,  Mrs. 
Rumsey,  in  good  form,  Crimson  Rambler,  and  Mad.  Charles. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  staged  a  large  group  of  flowering 
and  foliage  plants,  chiefly  of  a  decorative  character,  such  as  Liliums, 
Ixoras,  Azaleas,  Palms,  Crotons,  Dracaenas,  and  Ferns. 
Herefordshire  Cider  and  Perry. — We  find  from  some  trade 
literature  to  hand  trom  Withington,  Hereford,  that  in  consequence  of 
the  large  demand  for  these  wholesome  beverages  the  business  of  Mr. 
John  Watkins  has  been  formed  into  a  limited  liability  company,  with 
Mr.  Watkins  as  managing  director,  who  will  take  the  same  active 
interest  in  this  department  as  heretofore. 
