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Award  of  Merit  to  border  Carnation  Mrs.  Leigh  White,  a  very 
vigorous  white  with  delicious  fragrance. 
Lord  Ilchester,  Holland  House,  Kensington,  sent  Eichornea 
crassipes,  an  aquatic  plant  seldom  seen  in  bloom.  The  colour  is 
mauve :  also  Hibiscus  rosea  sinensis  brilliantissimum  in  fine  form. 
Lady  Ardilaun,  St.  Anne’s,  Clontarf,  Dublin  (gardener,  Mr. 
A.  Campbell),  sent  several  vases  of  good  quality  border  Car¬ 
nations. 
Messrs.  Hobbies,  Limited,  Dereham,  were  effectively  repre¬ 
sented  by  a  fine  collection  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums  in  variety.  Cut 
blooms  were  arranged  in  vases  and  stands  of  several  descriptions, 
and  the  decorative  value  of  this  flower  well  illustrated.  Amongst 
those  of  special  merit  were  Mrs.  Ashworth,  a  semi-double  white; 
Mrs.  Corder,  a  rosy  salmon ;  Aquarelle,  pink  and  white,  and 
double  Jacoby.  Many  others  were  shown,  and  the  use  of 
A  Basket  of  Achimer.es.  (See  page  127. 
Asparagus  Sprengeri  and  Cocos  Weddelliana  added  much  to  the 
general  effect. 
Mr.  M.  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants,  staged  a  large 
collection  of  hardy  flowers  of  much  merit.  The  Gladioli  at  one 
end  of  the  exhibit  were  well  worth  noting,  and  G.  Demi-Deuil, 
a  violet  ;  Menelik,  a  rich  crimson  ;  Lacordare,  brilliant  red,  were 
fine  specimens  of  this  flower. 
Messrs.  J.  Cheal  and  Sons,  Lowfield  Nurseries,  Crawley,  sent 
hardy  flowers  and  shrubs,  amongst  the  former  Aconitum  bicolor 
and  Dracocephalum  virginicum  album  were  in  good  form.  The 
same  firm  also  staged  Sweet  Peas  and  Cactus  Dahlias,  William 
Jowett,  rich  crimson,  and  Mrs.  A.  F.  Perkins,  a  primrose  and 
white,  being  good  examples  of  the  last  named. 
Mr.  E.  Pot  ten,  Camden  Nursey,  Cranbrook,  Kent,  had  a 
nice  collection  of  hardy  flowers,  chief  amongst  which  were 
Gaillardia  grandiflora  hybrida,  Trollius  europseus  Improved,  in 
splendid  form.  Achilleas,  Spiraea,  Pentstemons,  and  Phloxes  in 
variety  were  also  shown  ;  a  bright  and  attractive  little  exhibit. 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited,  Feltham,  were  represented  by  a 
group  of  Phloxes  of  many  beautiful  colours  and  shades,  chief 
amongst  those  which  called  for  attention  were  Stendal,  a  lovely 
cerise;  P.  Selection,  a  rich  mauve;  and  Pacha,  a  dwarf  pink; 
Delphiniums,  Lobelia  cardinalis,  Agapanthus  umbell^tus,  and  A. 
umbellatus  alba,  together  with  many  other  well  known  hardy 
plants  were  shown,  and  a  very  effective  and  pleasing  stand  was 
thus  obtained. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  and  Sons,  West  Norwood,  staged  a  collection 
of  Achimenes  in  variety,  backed  by  Palms,  Abutilons,  and 
variegated  Acacias;  amongst  those  of  special  merit  we  noticed 
A.  lengiflora  alba,  white  with  purple  colouring  at  the  top  of  tube  ; 
A.  Lavender,  a  good  sized  mauve;  and  A.  Verschaffelti,  a  smaller 
flower  with  purple  stripes  on  a  white  groundwork.  The  old 
variety,  A.  coccinea,  was  represented  by  nice  floriferous 
specimens. 
Mr.  Charles  Turner,  The  Royal  Nurseries,  Slough,  sent  six 
dozen  cut  blooms  df  Carnations.  Agnes  Sorrel,  a  self  crimson, 
was  a  nice  flower.  Amongst  the  yellow  grounds,  Duke  of  Alva 
and  Artisan  are  fine  flowers;  large  size  and  good  quality  were 
much  in  evidence. 
Messrs.  Wm.  Bull  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  staged  a  collection  of 
Crotons,  whose  health,  vigour,  and  brilliant  colourings  in  many 
varied  forms  reflect  great  credit  upon  this  old  and  well-known 
firm. 
Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  Long  Ditton,  sent  Lathyrus  latifolius 
Apple  Blossom,  very  similar  to  L.  delicatus,  also  Reseda  alba,  a 
hardy  herbaceous  Mignonette,  and  many  other  interesting  plants. 
Messrs.  B.  R.  Cant  and  Sons,  Colchester,  had  two  vases  each 
of  Roses,  those  being  the  new  Tea  Mrs.  B.  R.  Cant,  and 
H.P.  Ben  Cant,  now  too  well  known  to  need  comment. 
Messrs.  Phillips  and  Taylor,  Lily  Hill  Nurseries,  Bracknell, 
Berks,  staged  about  fifty  varieties  of  Carnations  and  twelve  of 
Sweet  Peas.  Mrs.  Jno.  Sebright,  the  new  rose,  turning  to 
mauve  with  age,  was  well  shown,  and  many  other  varieties, 
representing  all  sections  of  border  Carnations.  Mrs.  W.  V. 
Carrington,  a  lovely  fleslx  white,  is  a  fine  flower,  and  worthy  of 
inclusion  in  any  collection  however  small. 
Mrs.  M.  V.  Charrington,  Edenbridge,  staged  a  number  of 
vases  of  border  Carnations,  many  being  only  recent  introductions. 
The  Gift,  a  yellow  ground  variety  with  crimson  markings; 
Edward  Charrington,  Coronation,  and  several  seedlings  as  yet 
unnamed  were  very  interesting  items  on  the  table. 
H.  Balderson,  Esq.,  Corner  Hall,  Hemel  Hempstead,  sent 
Carnations,  Gladys  Taylor,  a  flesh  pink  with  little  scent,  but  fine 
form,  and  C.  Mary  Francis,  a  yellow  ground  variety  with  crimson 
margin. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Douglas,  Edenside,  Gt.  Bookham,  staged  border 
Carnations  in  variety,  the  most  worthy  of  notice  being  Palatin, 
Bookham,  White  Clove,  Mrs.  Prinsips,  Czarina,'  Countess  of 
Verulam,  and  Monarch. 
Dr.  Bonavia,  Westwood.  Richmond  Road,  Worthing,  sent 
buff  coloured  Oleanders,  which  originally  came  from  Hyeres  in 
the  South  of  France,  and  is  very  floriferous  and  of  delightful 
odour.  The  specimens  exhibited  were  cut  fi’om  plants  in  the 
border  of  a  greenhouse,  and  were  very  lovely. 
Messrs.  Van  Meerbeek  and  Cq.,  Helligom,  near  Haarleem, 
sent  three  seedlings  of  C'alla  Elliotiana. 
Messrs.  Wm.  Bull  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  sent  Imantophyllum 
cyrtantho-mineatum,  very  pale  orange  in  colour.  Amongst  those 
worthy  of  special  note  were  the  well-known  Prince  of  Wales,  C. 
Davisi,  C.  Reach,  making  fine  specimens  of  the  large  leaved 
section,  and  C.  Thomsoni. 
Orchid  Committee. 
Present  :  Messrs.  Harry  J.  Veitch,  James  O’Brien,  J.  G. 
Fowler,  de  B.  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Pollett,  E.  D.  Hill,  H.  T.  Pitt, 
F.  W.  Ashton,  G.  F.  Moore,  J.  M.  O’Dell,  W.  H.  Young,  J. 
Charlesworth,  H.  A.  Tracy,  H.  Little,  Jeremiah  Col-man,  Jas. 
Douglas. 
Cultural  Commendation  to  Capt.  Holford,  C.I.E.,  Tetbury, 
for  Vanda  cserulea.  First  Class  Certificate  to  L.-C.  Adolphus 
superba,  L.  cinnabarina  x  C.  Acklandse  (Messrs.  Charlesworth 
and  Co.,  Bradford),  a  fine  flower,  the  segments  of  which  are  rich 
orange  mottled  with  chocolate,  the  labellum  being  pale  yellow, 
with"5 a  lip  beautifully  orange  red  with  a  velvety  appearance. 
Silver  Flora  Medal  for  group  of  Orchids  to  C’apt.  Holford,  C.I.E., 
Tetbury.  Silver  Flora  for  group  of  Orchids  to  Messrs.  Hugh  Low 
and  Co.,  Enfield. 
Captain  J.  L.  Holford,  C.I.E.,  Tetbury,  contributed  a  group 
of  La?lio-Cattleyas,  Vanda  cserulea,  and  C'ypripediums  in  variety. 
L.-C.  elegans  was  splendidly  shown,  and  Epidendrum  fragrans 
was  well  flowered.  Cyperus  alternifolius,  AdiantUm  cuneatum, 
and  Asparagus  Sprengeri  with  Cocos  Weddelliana  were  used  to 
effect  in  a  small  but  pleasing  group 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  staged 
a  fine  collection  of  Cattleyas  sigas,  C.  Gaskel-liana,  C.  Harrisoni, 
Ac.  Cypripedium  niveum  and  Cycnoches  chlorochilon  were  also 
well  shown.  A  group  rich  in  colour  and  pleasingly  staged. 
Messrs.  Charlesworth  and  Co.,  Heaton,  Bradford,  staged 
Cvpripediums  in  variety.  Lielio-C  attleya  purpurata,  Schilleriana, 
Cattleya  Germania  superba  also  being  very  fine. 
From  H.  Little,  Esq.,  The  Barons,  E.  Twickenham  (gardener, 
Mr.  A.  Howard),  came  a  fine  inflorescence  of  Cattleya  gigas, 
Little’s  variety,  bearing  three  grand  blooms. 
