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Societies. 
Royal  Horticflllural,  Drill  Hall,  April  7tl]. 
The  undermentioned  awards  were  made  by  the  various  ecmmittces 
at  the  meeting  on  the  date  given. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Caladium  Mossamedes  (W.  Bull  and  Sons,  Chelsea). — An  exception¬ 
ally  fine  variety,  over  2ft  in  length  from  the  tips  of  the  lobes  down  to 
the  apex.  The  colour  is  milky-white,  suffused  and  blotched  with  deep 
green  and  light  purple,  a  charming  colour  mixture.  Award  of  Merit. 
Cypripedium  x  Mrs.  Pitt  (H.  T.  Pitt,  Es<p). — Parentage;  C. 
Godfroyse  leuchochilum  x  C.  nitens.  The  form  and  the  waxy  con¬ 
sistency  of  the  former  is  characteristic  here.  The  beautiful  pouch  is 
bronzy-yellow,  the  petals  and  sepals  purijle-sjmtted  over  a  bronzy 
ground,  the  dorsal  sepal  edged  at  the  tip  with  white.  Award  cf  Merit. 
From  Stamford  Hill. 
Dendrobium  nobile  var.  Ballianum  (F.  A.  Rehder,  Esq.). — The 
graceful  flowers  are  more  delicate  than  those  of  D.  nobile.  They  are 
light  in  colour — white,  tinged  with  mauve.  A  Cultural  Commendation 
was  awai’ded. 
Hippeastnun  (Amaryllis)  Black  Prince  (Capt.  Holford). — Probably 
8  to  9in  across,  with  segments  of  great  thickness  and  velvety  texture, 
the  claw  of  each  shining  most  noticeablj’.  It  is  an  intense  deep 
crimson  with  a  violet  hue  toward  the  centre,  and  is  lined  with  nearly 
black  veins.  Award  of  Merit. 
Hippeastriim  (Amaryllis)  Apple  Blossom. — A  flower  of  large  size 
and  good  form,  the  colour  being  very  pleasing,  an  Apple-blossom 
shade,  edged  Avhite,  and  lined  distinctly  with  purple.  Award  of  Merit. 
Masdevallia  xipheres  (Sir  Trevor  ’Lawrence,  Bart.). — A  Botanical 
Certificate  was  awarded  to  this  minute-flowered  species. 
Masdevallia  Veitchiano-Wageneri  (Sir  T.  Lawrence,  Bart.). — An 
orange-salmon  flowered  variety,  rather  showy.  TAward  of  Merit. 
Narcissus  Red  Disc  (Rev.  G.  Engleheart). — A’  showy  parvi-coronati, 
Avith  distinct  red-edged  eroAvn  and  pale  yelloAV  perianth.  AAvard  of 
Merit. 
Narciss^ts  King's  Norton  (Pope  and  Son). — A  very  handsome  rich 
yelloAV  trumpet,  brighter  than  King  Alfred,  A\Tth  fine  Avavy  segments  ; 
a  fine  flower.  Award  of  Merit. 
Narcissus  Symmetry  (Rev.  G.  H.  Engleheart). — Medio-coronati. 
The  flower  is  across,  probably  more;  segments  decided  tea 
colour,  slightly  reflexed,  overlapping  one  another;  the  corona  crimson. 
A  Avar  d  of  Merit. 
Narcisszis  Viscountess  Falmouth  (Miss  Willmott), — The  pale  ivory- 
Avhite  trumpet  is  only  a  quarter  of  an  inch  shorter  than  the  perianth 
segments,  A\Eich  are  even  paler  than  it.  The  floAver  is  delicate  and 
graceful,  but  not  very  notcAVorthy.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Narcissus  Zingarev  (Mrs.  Backhouse,  Sutton  Court,  Hereford).— 
Parvi-coronati.  The  cochineal  croAvn  is  over  a  quarter  of  an  inch 
longer,  over  an  inch  across  the  mouth,  Avhich  is  crimple  edged,  and 
l^he  entire  centre  is  of  a  decided  yelloAv  colour ;  the  perianth  segments 
are  broad,  curving,  and  pure  Avhite.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Narcissus  Gold  Eye  (Rev.  G.  H.  Engleheart). — White,  Avith  the 
lemon  cup  tinted  orange.  Award  of  Merit. 
Odmtoglossum  triuviphans  Crawshayanutn  (de  B.  CraAvshay,  Esq.). 
— A  very  rich  broAvn  form,  the  yelloAV  underground  appealing  at  the 
edge  and  in  bars  being  intense.  A  fine,  strong  floAver.  Award  of  Merit. 
Odontoglossum  crispnm  var.  Alpha  (H.  T.  Pitt,  Esq.). — The  segments 
radiate  right  from  the  base ;  they  are  finely  frilled,  about  one  inch  broad 
in  the  middle,  and  over  tAvo  inches  long;  in  colour  Avhite,  but  much 
spotted,  blotched,  and  marked  Avith  light  chestnut.  The  base  of  the 
lip  is  bright  yelloAV,  the  middle  broAvn,  the  tip  Avhite.  AAvard  of 
Merit. 
Odontoglossu7n  crispum  var.  Persimmon  (H.  T.  Pitt,  Esq.). — FloAvers 
fully  4iin.  across  and  as  deep,  of  very  good  form;  petals  very  broad, 
turned  back  slightly  at  the  apex,  the  sepals  curving  in  at  the  middle 
but  outward  at  the  ends ;  substance  good.  The  ground  colour  is 
Avhite,  Avith  large  confluent  ehoeoIate-broAvn  blotches  in  the  middle 
part  of  each  segment.  The  plant,  Avhieh  Avas  shoAvn  under  a  large 
bellglass,  bore  a  four-floAvered  raceme,  and  Avas  in  a  five-inch  pot. 
First  Class  Certificate. 
Pose,  Madame  Levavassenr  (Mr.  C.  Turner,  Slough). — This  is  best 
described  as  a  dAvarf  Crimson  Rambler,  though  there  is  an  amaranth 
shade  in  the  floAvers.  These  are  borne  profusely  in  clusters,  and  the 
floAvers  are  the  same  in  size  as  Crimson  Rambler.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Tu’ipa  prastans  (Miss  Willmott,  V.M.H.). — FloAvers  bright  ver¬ 
milion-scarlet,  open  rounded  flowers,  segments  Avith  acute  apex.  The 
stems  are  tAvin-floAvered.  AAA-ard  of  Merit. 
R.H.S.  Scientific  Committee. 
Present:  Dr.  M.  T.  Masters,  F.R.S.,  in  the  chair;  Messrs.  Douglas, 
BoAvles,  Saunders,  and  Massee,  Drs.  Rendle  and  Cooke,  Professor 
Boulger,  Revs.  W.  Wilks  and  G.  HensloAv,  hon.  see. 
Scientific  Investigations. — The  reply  from  the  Council  to  the  reso¬ 
lution  laid  before  the  Scientific  Committee  on  Mai'ch  10th  Avas  received 
as  folloAvs ; — “  Whilst  the  Council  very  greatly  desire  to  see  such  a 
department  created  in  connection  with  the  society’s  gardens,  they 
Anemone  (Hepatica)  triloba  alba  plena.  Nat.  size. 
The  double  Avhite  Hepatica  is  exceedingly  rare,  and  some 
groAA’ers  have  declared  that  no  such  form  existed.  At  a  recent 
,  meeting  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society,  however.  Miss 
j  Willmott,  of  Great  Warley,  Avas  able  to  stage  plants  of  Anemone 
■  Hepatica  alba  plena,  and  received  a  first-class  certificate.  Our 
illustration  is  from  a  draAving  of  the  subject  made  by  Mr.  Geo. 
Shayler  on  the  occasion  Avben  they  AA’ere  shown,  and  is  natural 
'  size.  The  floAvers  are  perfectly  double  and  pure  white. 
'  think  it  a  matter  Avhieh,  under  existing  circumstances,  had  better  be 
!  defei’red  for  the  present.” 
Blight  in  Western  Austr.ilia. — A  letter  Avas  received  from  a  resi¬ 
dent  in  Coe,  in  Avhieh  it  Avas  stated  that  there  is  a  Avidespread  alarm 
I  in  consequence  of  Tomatoes,  Melons,  Cucumbers,  MarroAvs,  Peas,  and 
Radishes,  &e.  Similar  experiences  have  been  general  in  the  district 
and,  indeed,  throughout  the  colony.”  As,  hoAvcA-er,  no  specimen  Avas 
sent,  it  Avas  impossible  to  say  Avhat  the  fungus  is  or  how  to  remedy  it. 
Primrose  malformed. — Mr.  A.  W.  Sutton,  Woolhampton.  Berks, 
sent  specimen  in  Avhich  the  vimbel  Avas  partly  formed,  but  Avith  multi¬ 
fold  fioAvers  of  tAvelve  parts,  and  Avith  a  partly  petaloid  calyx,  Ac. 
Narcissus  with  double  corona. — Mr.  Backhouse  sent  a  variety  which 
is  said  alAA’ays  to  produce  small  trumpet-like  appendages  outside  the 
orange  corona — a  malformation  not  previously  observed. 
Proposed  legislation  {or  the  protection  of  fruit  trees. — Dr.  Masters 
read  the  report  of  the  sub-committee  appointed  at  the  last  meeting, 
Avhich  included  the  folloAving  suggestions  : — (1)  That  the  matter  should 
be  referred  to  the  Fruit  Committee  as  cultivators  ;  (2)  The  Hereford¬ 
shire  County  Council  (Avith  Avhem  the  movement  initiated)  had  failed 
to  make  out'a  sufficient  case  for  legislation  ;  (3)  Forethought,  vigilance, 
and  good  cultivation  Avould  be  more  effectual  than  an  Act  of  Parlia¬ 
ment  ;  (4)  There  should  be  concerted  action  among  groAvers  in  check¬ 
ing  diseases,  &c.,  e.g..  the  Gooseberry  sawfly,  Avhich  might  be  done  if 
everv  cultivator  in  any  district  Avould  dust  or  spray  his  bushes  Avhen 
attacked,  and  in  the  Avinter  Avould  remove  a  feAV  inches  of  soil  and 
burn  or  bury  it  deeply  ;  (5)  The  Board  of  Agriculture  has  poAver  to 
take  immediate  action  in  special  cases ;  (6)  Self-interest  on  the  part 
of  the  nurseryman  Avould  be  more  effective  than  occasional  visits  of 
an  inspector  ;  (7)  The  proposal  to  appoint  a  Government  entomologi.st 
and  mycologist  is  already  to  some  extent  acted  upon  by  the  Board  of 
Agrieiilture — this  should  be  more  Avidely  knoAvn;  (8)  It  may  be 
suggested  that  the  Board  of  Agriculture  might  co-operate  Avith  the 
Society  in  estaldishing  a  permanent  scientific  research  and  experi¬ 
mental  station  in  its  garden,  to  deal  Avith  plant  diseases,  &e. 
Peas  attacked  by  beetles. — Samples  Avere  received  from  Mr.  Gregory, 
of  Crovdon,  upon  Avhich  Mr.  Saunders  reports  : — “  The  Peas  from 
India  are  attacked  by  Bruchus  pisi,  generally  held  to  be  introduced 
from  abroad,  but  it  is  so  common  noAV  that  it  is  difficult  to  be  quite 
certain  on  this  point.  Peas  badly  attacked  should  be  destroyed  at 
once,  as  they  are  of  little  or  no  use,  and  only  a  source  of  infection.” 
Rose-shoot  with  grub.—N  shoot  of  a  RoseAvas  receiA'cd  through  Mr. 
F.  .1.  Baker,  attacked  by  a  borer,  upon  Avhieh  Mr.  Saunders  reports 
‘•The  grvAb  is  that  of  the  saAvfly  (Poecilosoma  candidatum).  Many  of 
these  insects  have  more  than  one  brood  during  the  year.  The  infected 
shoot  should  be  cut  off  and  burnt,  or  the  flies  should  be  caught  Avheii 
flying  about  the  bushes.” 
Manure  with  grubs. — Samples  received  from  Dr.  Parsons,  Croydon, 
Avere  submitted  to  Mr.  Saunders,  Avho  reports  as  folloAvs : — “The 
