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really  know  very  little  about  the  manner  in  which  the  cells  of 
hybrids  are  determined  and  formed,  but  this  particular  case 
suggests  that  when  the  cells  were  being  formed  in  areas  (1)  and 
(2),  the  parental  determinants,  instead  of  working  together  to 
form  a  blend,  somehow  separated,  the  P.  superbiens  determinants 
alone  forming  No.  (1)  area,  and  the  P.  villosum  determinants 
forming  the  other  (No.  2).  Similar  'sports’  have  been  recorded 
in  the  allied  hybrid  P.  x  Harrisianum  (P.  barbatum  x  P.  villosum), 
for  the  history  of  which  see  :  Cypripedium  x  Dauthieri  Rossi- 
anum,  Rchb.  f.  in  ‘  Gard.  Chron.,’  1888,  i.,  page  425.  C.  x  D. 
marmoratum,  ‘Rev.  Hort.  Beige,’  1889,  page  241,  with  plate. 
C.  x  D.  Dimidiate,  ‘Card.  Chron.,’  1895,  i.,  page  335,  fig.  45, 
cf. ;  also  ‘Orch.  Rev.,’  1894,  pages  20,  147.” 
Acorns  from  the  Cape.— -Mr,  Henslow  showed  specimens  illus¬ 
trating  the  great  amount  of  variation  occurring  in  the  size 
and  shapes  of  acorns  from  trees  growing  in  and  near  Cape 
Town.  They  are  all  from  original  importations  from  Europe  of 
the  common  Oak.  One  tree  was  remarkable  for  bearing  a  large 
number,  all  of  which  had  three  embryos.  They  were  cultivated 
by  the  Dutch  more  on  account  of  the  acorns  for  pigs  than  for 
timber,  as  this  is  rather  inferior  to  English  Oakwood.  Numerous 
avenues  have  been  planted  in  the  colony. 
Self -burial  of  Bulbs. — Mr.  Worsley  showed  a  bulb  formed 
below  the  previous  one  ;  and  had  come  to  the  conclusion  that 
its  position  indicated  the,  so  to  say,  intention  of  Nature  to 
deepen  the  position  of  the  bulb.  It  bore  numerous  contractile 
roots  of  the  usual  spindle-shaped  form,  which  were  strongly 
wrinkled  at  the  base.  Mr.  Henslow  called  attention  to  a  paper 
on  this  subject  (“  Bot.  Gaz.,”  xxxiii.,  page  401)  on  Californian 
Liliacese,  of  which  some  bury  their  bulbs  (as  does  Colchium) 
by  means  of  the  rhizome  alone,  without  contractile  roots ;  while 
others  do  it  entirely  by  aid  of  these  organs. 
Wireworm. — Mr.  Balfour  mentioned  that  these  pests  had 
been  very  troublesome  this  season,  particularly  where  mineral 
fertilisers  had  been  used.  On  a  very  poor  chalky  bank  some 
Vetches  were  very  badly  attacked,  especially  cn  some  long  slips, 
which,  for  experimental  purposes,  had  been  dressed  with  potassic 
and  phosphatic  fertilisers.  On  these  slips  fresh  shoots  were  con¬ 
tinually  being  produced  and  destroyed.  Another  field  near, 
situate  in  the  valley,  was  planted  with  Prince  of  Wales  Peas, 
and  some  rows  of  these  also  received  dressings  of  the  same  fer¬ 
tilisers.  A  fine  crop  resulted  notwithstanding  wireworm  attacks. 
Turnips  were  drilled  between  the  rows,  and  these  were  badly 
attacked,  especially  where  the  mineral  fertilisers  had  been  used 
for  the  Peas.  Although  the  Turnips  were  badly  pierced,  they 
were  much  finer  otherwise  than  on  the  rows  where  these  fer¬ 
tilisers  had  not  been  used.  It  is  admitted  that  much  organic 
matter  favours  wireworm,  but  the  interesting  point  here  is  that 
very  little  humus  in  the  soil  growing  Vetches,  and  the  attack 
was  much  more  severe  where  the  mineral  fertilisers  were  used. 
It  may  be  noted  that  the  Vetch  is  not  often  much  injured  by 
wireworm ;  suggested  that  possibly  the  more  robust  growth  of 
the  leguminous  plants  (Vetches  and  Peas)  produced  a  more  palat¬ 
able  and  suitable  food  than  the  adjoining  plants.  In  the  case 
of  the  Peas  and  succeeding  Turnips,  a.  possible  explanation  may 
be  that  the  increased  vigour  of  the  Peas,  induced  by  the 
minerals,  largely  increased  the  supply  of  combined  nitrogen,  and 
this,  in  conjunction  with  the  residual  minerals,  produced  more 
succulent  Turnips,  which  were,  therefore,  more  favoured  by  the 
pests.” 
Bournemouth  Chrysanthemum,  Nov.  5  and  f>. 
The  sixteenth  annual  exhibition  of  the  Bournemouth  and 
District  Chrysanthemum  Society  was  held  in  the  Volunteer  Drill 
Hall,  Holdenhurst  Road,  on  the  dates  given.  The  open  classes 
were  represented  by  exceedingly  good  flowers,  second  in  Duality 
only  to  those  at  the  late  Royal  Aquarium  Show.  Splendid 
blooms  of  W.  R.  Church  were  on  view,  together  with  M.  Louis 
Remy,  Florence  Molyneux,  Mrs.  Coombes.  and  Miss  Edith  Pil- 
kington,  the  latter  being  the  premier  Jap  of  the  show,  and 
exhibited  bv  Mr.  L.  J.  Newell,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Dore,  Esq., 
Branksome  Park,  Bournemouth,  who  was  the  chief  prizewinner. 
There  was  a  slight  falling  off  in  number  of  entries. 
Mr.  N.  Molyneux.  of  Rooksbury  Park,  with  Mr.  H.  Shoesmith, 
of  Woking,  judged  the  plants  and  cut  flowers,  and  Mr.  P.  Isher- 
wood,  The  Gardens,  C'richel,  the  fruit  and  vegetables.  There 
were  also  classes  for  honey  exhibits.  The  Mayor  of  Bourne¬ 
mouth  opened  the  exhibition,  and  was  supported  by  a  number 
of  the  aldermen  and  councillors.  The  secretary  to  the  society, 
pro  tern.,  is  -Mr.  C.  W.  Barrett,  of  Rosina.  Drummond  Road, 
Bournemouth,  and  has  worked  very  successfully  in  his  onerous 
position. 
In  the  first  division  (open  to  all  England),  for  thirty-six  Japs, 
distinct,  Mr.  Newell,  as  we  have  already  mentioned,  led  off 
with  a  good  even  set,  the  colour  of  the  blooms  very  good,  and 
size  and  finish  both  creditable.  No  other  competed,  however. 
For  the  twelve  blooms,  Sir  John  Groves’  gardener  (Mr.  J.  Collins) 
beat  Mr.  W.  Squire,  gardener  to  Col.  C.  M.  Churchill,  J.P., 
and  the  latter  was  alone  for  the  twelve  incurveds.  staging 
rather  uneven  blooms.  Lady  Isabel  was  the  premier  incurved, 
from  the  Rev.  C.  H.  Burrows.  In  the  local  classes  (second 
division),  fer  a  group  cf  Chrysanthemums,  Mr.  Newell  again  was 
first.  The  principal  other  prizetakers  were  Messrs.  W.  Squires, 
G.  Barge,  F.  P.  Telfer,  T.  J.  Hankinson,  G.  James,  Rev.  C.  H. 
Burrows,  and  Dr.  H.  G.  Lys.  The  floral  decorations  formed 
quite  a  large  feature  of  the  show. 
Witney,  Oxou,  Nov.  4. 
The  annual  exhibition  of  Chrysanthemums,  fruits,  and  vege¬ 
tables  was  held  on  November  4  at  the  Corn  Exchange.  The 
number  of  entries  in  the  Chrysanthemum  classes  was  not  so  large 
as  last  year,  but  in  the  classes  for  fruits  and  vegetables  there 
were  more  entries.  Two  fine  groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were 
staged  by  Messrs.  Felton  and  Batt.  Mr.  J.  G.  Ravenor  staged 
twenty-four  distinct  Japanese  blooms  of  exceptional  merit.  The 
magnificent  fruits  (Apples  and  Pears)  staged  by  Mr.  C.  Walter, 
of  V  antage,  were  specially  admired.  The  collections  of  vege¬ 
tables  were  keenly  contested,  and  some  exellent  productions  were 
staged.  The  leading  prizewinners  were  Mr.  J.  White,  Mrs. 
Pembray,  Mr.  C.  D.  Batt,  Mr.  C.  W.  Early,  and  Mr.  Gask. 
Primulas  were  exceptionally  good,  the  leading  prizes  being  taken 
by  Messrs.  Batt,  Jacobs,  Early,  and  Foreshew.  The  non-com¬ 
petitive  collection  of  forty  dishes  of  Apples  from  Mr.  Wastie, 
Eynsliam  ;  and  Marie  Louise  and  Princess  of  Wales  Violets  from 
Mr.  John  Akers,  Stanton  Harcourt ;  and  the  group  of  plants 
from  Eyn.sham  Hall,  staged  by  Mr.  Anderson,  were  greatly 
admired.  The  success  of  the  show  is  due  to  the  energetic  secre¬ 
taries,  Messrs.  Felton  and  Hayter,  and  a  hard-working  committee. 
Cambridgeshire  Horticultural,  Nov.  5  and  6. 
The  Chrysanthemum,  fruit,  and  vegetable  exhibition  of  this 
society  was  held  in  the  Corn  Exchange,  Cambridge,  on  Novem¬ 
ber  5  and  6.  The  show  was  an  excellent  one,  and  the  prizes 
were  keenty  competed  for. 
C  hrysanthemums. — The  first  prize  for  a  group  of  plants  in 
pots  arranged  in  a  circle  12ft  in  diameter  was  carried  off  by 
A.  Matthews,  Esq.,  10,  Trinity  Street.  The  only  other  entry 
came  from  Miss  Newman,  Station  Road,  who  was  awarded  the 
second  prize.  In  the  classes  for  pot  plants,  Mr.  G.  Willers, 
of  Trumpington  Road,  and  Aid.  W.  Bond,  J.P.  (gardener, 
Mr.  H.  Edwards),  were  winners  of  the  first  and  second  prizes 
respectively,  except  in  the  class  for  one  single  Chrysanthemum, 
when  Aid.  W.  Bond  was  first  and  Mr.  Willers  second,  there 
being  no  other  competitors  for  pot  plants. 
For  cut  flowers,  which  were  well  grown,  and  included  some 
good  popular  sorts,  and  not  a  few  novelties,  Aid.  W.  Bond,  J.P., 
was  again  very  successful,  gaining  four  first  prizes  and  three 
second  prizes,  closely  followed  by  A.  J.  Thornhill,  Esq.  (gar¬ 
dener,  Mr.  F.  Lockie),  who  obtained  three  first  and  two  third 
prizes.  E.  B.  Foster,  Esq.,  J.P.,  Trumpington  (gardener,  Mr. 
Forbes),  was  awarded  two  first  prizes  and  one  third.  Messrs. 
A.  Matthews,  J.  Linton,  A.  W.  Marshall,  J.P.,  L.  D.  Stables, 
and  Briscoe  were  the  winners  of  the  minor  prizes  for  cut  blooms. 
Special  Prizes  (Open  to  All  England). — For  thirty-six  Japa¬ 
nese  blooms,  distinct,  Aid.  W.  Bond  (gardener,  Mr.  H.  Edwards) 
was  awarded  first  prize,  and  E.  B.  Foster,  Esq.,  J.P.,  Trumping¬ 
ton,  won  the  second  prize.  In  the  class  for  six  vases  of  Japanese,  in 
distinct  varieties,  three  blooms  of  one  variety  in  each  case,  Aid. 
W.  Bond.  J.P.,  was  again  first,  and  A.  W.  Marshall,  Esq.,  second, 
Mr.  J.  Matthews  being  third. 
The  premier  bloom  in  the  show  (Japanese)  was  won  by  E.  B. 
Foster,  Esq.,  the  variety  being  Mr.  H.  Weeks.  The  premier 
incurved  bloom  was  won  by  A.  J.  Thornhill,  Esq.  (gardener, 
Mr.  F.  Lockie).  The  pompon  and  Anemone-flowered  varieties 
were  not  much  in  evidence. 
Fruit. — Apples,  Pears,  Grapes,  and  Tomatoes  were  well 
represented,  the  Apples  especially  so.  The  size  and  colouring 
were  said  to  be  superior  to  those  shown  recently  at  the  Crystal 
Palace,  but,  of  course,  some  weeks  have  elapsed  since  the  latter 
show  was  held.  The  special  prize  for  Apples  and  Pears  (open  to 
all  England),  thirty  dishes  all  distinct,  went  to  Viscount  Clifden, 
Lanhydrock,  Bodmin  (gardener,  Mr.  W.  J.  Snell),  and  the  second 
easily  to  Mr.  J.  H.  Ridgew'ell,  The  Gardens,  Histon,  Cambs. 
Vegetables  were  represented  by  well-grown  examples  of  the 
leading  sorts.  Brussels  Sprouts,  a  good  variety,  raised  by  Mr. 
J.  H.  Ridgewell,  Histon,  Cambs,  and  named  Cambridge  Cham¬ 
pion,  is  a  good  sort,  with  firm  buttons.  Ailsa  Craig  Onion 
was  the  best  variety  shown,  and  Turnip  Snowball  was  the  best 
of  this  culinary  product.  Potatoes  were  in  great  variety  and 
good  form,  Webb’s  Empire  and  Gordon  Matthews  especially  so. 
A  small  dish  of  green  Peas,  not  for  competition,  created  surprise. 
P.  L.  Hudson.  Esq.,  Pampisford,  Cambs  (gardener,  Mr.  J. 
Kirkpatrick),  received  an  Award  of  Merit  for  a  non-competitive 
group  of  Orchids  and  foliage  plants,  which  were  tastefully 
arranged  near  the  entrance. 
Messrs.  Isaac  House  and  Son,  Bristol,  staged  some  beautiful 
single  and  double  Violets.  The  judges  were  Messrs.  G.  Gordon, 
J.  Meyers;  and  G.  Wythes.  The  secretary,  Mr.  Arthur  Matthews, 
and  his  assistant,  Mr.  Fordham,  did  all  in  their  power  to  render 
the  show  a  success. 
