February  11,  1904. 
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Lane,  John  Lyne,  J.  Jacques,  Owen  Thomas,  James  H.  Veitch, 
A.  Herrington,  A.  H.  Pearson,  and  Geo.  Wythes. 
The  only  exliibit  seemed  to  be  a  dish  ot  Pears  (Passe  Cras- 
sane)  from  Hr.  Poger  Leigh  (gardener,  i\lr.  Woodward),  Barn- 
ham  Court,  Maidstone. 
Orchid  Committee. 
Present  :  iMr.  Harry  J.  Veitch  (in  the  chair) ;  with  Messrs. 
James  O’Brien,  de  B.  Crawshay,  K.  Hill,  J.  G.  Fowler,  Jeremiah 
Colman,  F.  W.  Ashton,  H.  T.'Pitt,  N.  A.  Bilney,  F.  A.  Rehder, 
R.  Thwaites,  H.  J.  Chapman,  A.  A.  McBean;  J.  Wilson  Potter, 
W.  Bolton,  J.  Charlesworth  H.  Ballantine,  M.  Gleeson,  \\ . 
Boxall,  W.  H.  Young,  H.  A.  Tracy,  W.  H.  White,  F.  Sander, 
H.  Little,  R.  Brooman-White,  and  Walter  Cobb. 
Mr.  James  Cypher,  from  Cheltenham,  brought  a  select  group, 
in  which  were  Lselio-cattleya  Hippolyta,  Cj’pripedium  villosum 
giganteum,  Dendrobium  x  Cybele  (a  very  sweet  form),  H-  x 
Enclocharis,  Cypripediiim  Lathamianum,  C.  Pitcherianum,  and 
Phaio-calanthe  nivalis.  (Silver  Banksian  Medal.) 
Messrs.  James  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  S.W.,  set  up 
very  sturdy  and  healthy,  well  flowered  plants  of  Cj'pripedium 
Furyades  excellens',  with  bold  purplish  spotted  dorsal  se^Dal  and 
purplish  pouch.  Zygopetalum  x  leuchochilum  is  so  named 
because  of  its  comparatively  large,  recurving  white  lip.  x 
Gertrude  superbum  is  from  Chamberlainianum  and  insigne 
Chantini. 
M.  Vuylsteke,  Loochri.sty,  near  Ghent,  Belgium,  staged  very 
fine  Odontoglossums,  and  Wilckeanum  Norma  bore  a  raceme  of 
eleven  large  flowers.  O.  W.  Minos,  with  fifteen  flowers,  is  larger 
and  richer.  The  brownish  transverse  markings  on  the  cream- 
coloured  ground  give  the  flower  much  charm.  IHessrs.  Charles- 
worth  were  well  represented  by  a  varied  group,  and  particularly 
conspicuous  was  Ladio-cattleya  Charlesworthi,  very  well  flowered. 
(Silver  Flora  Medal.) 
N.  C.  Cook.son,  Esq.,  Oakwood,  Wylam,  Nqrthnmoerland, 
sent  a  selection  of  Odontoglossums,  spotted  crispums,  a  pur:‘ 
white  O.  Pe.scatorei,  O.  Adrianre,  Oakwood  var.,  ,0.  cri.spiim 
xantholes,  Oakwood  var.  (an  exquisitely  beautiful  white,  with 
deep  lemon  lip),  and  .some  other  subjects.  (Silver  Flora  Medal.) 
Messrs.  H.  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Middlesex,  had 
excellent  pieces  of  Phalsenopsis  Schilleriana,  P.  Stuartiana,  and 
P.  amabilis,  which  were  much  admired ;  Dendrobium  \\  ardi- 
anum,  D.  primulinum  giganteum,  and  a  fine  white  form  of 
Ckittleya  Trianae.  (Silver  Banksian  Medal.) 
Me.ssrs.  B.  S.  Williams  and  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  LoJidoii, 
were  forward  with  a  robust  collection  of  C^'ypripediums  Lalhami- 
anum,  Amesianum,  Harrisianum,  Williams’  var.,  villosum, 
Sallieri  Hyeanum,  Thompson!,  Pitcherianum,  'Williams’  var., 
Boxalli  nigrum,  and  Measuresianum.  (Silver  Banksian  Medal.) 
iMr.  0.  F.  ^loore  (grower,  Mr.  M".  H.  Page),  Bourton-on-th?- 
Water,  staged  a  very  choice  group  of  the  rarer  hybrid  Cypri- 
pediums,  all  in  a  higli  state  of  culture.  (Silver  Banksian  Medal.) 
Floral  Committee. 
Present  :  Mr.  W.  Marshall  (in  the  chair);  with  Messrs.  H.  B. 
May,  Geo.  Nicholson,  W.  Y.  Baker,  R.  Dean,  John  Green,  E. 
Molyneux,  G.  Reuthe,  R.  Hooper  Pearson,  John  Jennings,  C.  R. 
Fielder,  Chas.  Dixon,  W.  Bain,  C.  J.  Salter,  Chas.  Jefferies, 
H.  J.  Cutbush,  John  A.  Nix,  R.  M.  Wallace,  R.  C.  Notcutt, 
Chas.  E.  Shea,  M’.  P.  Thomson,  R.  ’Wilson-Ker,  Wm.  J.  James, 
G.  H.  Jenkins,  Chas.  Blick,  and  C.  T.  Druerj'. 
Me.5srs.  J.  Hill  and  Son,  Barrowfield  Nurseries,  Lower 
Edmonton,  arranged  a  beautiful  display  of  Ferns,  without  any 
overcrowding.  Nephrolepis  Foster!,  Gleichenia  ffabeliata, 
Gyinnogramma  schizophylla  gloriosa,  Brainea  ijisignis,  Dicksonia 
culcita,  and  Davallia  tenuifolia  Veitchi,  were  amongst  the  best 
.specimens,  while  smaller  plants  were  staged  in  variety.  The 
edging,  composed  of  Ficu.s  repens  .gave  a  pretty  effect,  and  a 
large  basket  of  Saxifraga  sarmentosa  tricolor  macle  an  attractive 
bit  of  colouring. 
Mr.  Geo.  Retithe,  Hardj’  Plant  Nursery,  Keston,  exhibited  a 
small  collection  of  Snowdrops,  Colchicums,  Crocuses,  and  Irises, 
also  plants  of  Saxifragas,  and  the  pretty  foliage  of  Shortia 
galacifolia. 
Messrs.  "W.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate,  staged  a 
tasteful  group  of  forced  shrubs  and  alpine  plants.  The  arrange¬ 
ment  left  little  to  be  desired.  There  were  Lilacs  in  variety, 
Forsythia  suspensa,  Jasminum  nudiflorum.  Daphne  Mezereum 
all)!!!!!,  Prnnus  triloba  flore-pleno,  and  Rhododendron  dahuricum, 
A  collection  of  Hellebores,  Scilla  trifolia,  Sternbergia  Fischeriana. 
Pri  mroses  (chiefly  double  varieties),  Galanthus  Fosteri,  and  a  nice 
collection  of  Iri.-^es — which  included  I.  Histrio,  I.  Tauri, 
I.  Histrioideu  and  I.  Heldreichi — were  noteworthy. 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  con¬ 
tributed  a  nice  display  of  Cyclamens  in  d-in  pots.  The  plants 
were  well  grown,  and  the  blooms  well  developed.  A  few  Lilacs 
and  Palms  made  an  appropriate  background.  A  beautiful  spring 
display  was  made  by  Mr.  John  Russell,  Richmond,  who  had  a 
large  group  of  Azaleas,  Lilacs,  and  foliage  plants. 
From  IMessrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  King  Street,  C'ovent  Garden. 
came  a  pretty  group  of  bulbous  and  other  flowering  plants,  taste¬ 
fully  displayed  in  moss.  The  giant  Galanthus  Elwesi  was  in 
excellent  form  ;  Irises  were  a  strong  point,  and  included 
I.  reticulata  histrioides,  I.  Heldreichi.  The  well-known  I.  reticulata 
and  I.  unguicuhvris  were  here.  Primula  obconica  was  displayed 
in  variety,  and  the  collection  of  Hellebores  was  most  interesting, 
as  were  also  the  collection  of  Crocuses. 
A  collection  of  Primulas  and  alpine  plants  was  staged  by  Miss 
Hopkins,  Knutsford,  who  had  the  blue  Primrose.s,  and  a  large 
number  of  double  and  single  varieties  in  good  form.  The  old 
gold-laced  Polyanthus  Lancashire  Hero  was  noteworthy. 
IMessrs.  J.  Cheal  and  Sons,  Crawley,  made  a  display  of  rock 
plants  arranged  in  boxes  in  the  natural  style.  The  background 
was  compo.sed  of  suitable  Conifers,  Hellebores,  Primroses, 
Saxifragas,  and  Sedunis  were  the  chief  features.  From  Mr.  W. 
Palmer,  Andover  Nurseries,  came  a  nice  table  of  double  Primula 
sinensis  named  Queen  Alexandra.  The  plants  are  vigorous  and 
the  flower  trusses  large,  while  the  colour  may  be  described  as  a 
very  pale  pink — a  really  useful  variety. 
Messrs.  H.  Cannell  and  Sons,  Swanle.v,  occupied  a  large  space 
with  Primulas  staged  in  their  well-known  style.  The  varieties 
here  were  a  vast  improvement  on  the  older  stellate  forms,  a  few 
of  the  best  being  Queen  Alexandra,  Fairest  of  the  Fair,  Red 
Rover,  Triumph,  and  Kentish  Queen.  The  firm  also  staged 
boxes  of  flowers  of  the  fimbriated  type,  which  comprised  all  the 
be.st  colours.  A  table  of  Coleus  thyrsoideus  in  grand  form  was 
also  exhibited. 
Mr.  \Y.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth,  staged  Chrysanthemum  Winter 
Queen  in  first-rate  condition.  The  blooms  were  disbudded,  and 
the  variety  is  undoubtedly  most  valuable  for  the  late  winter  work. 
An  interesting  display  of  alpine  plants  came  from  Iflessrs. 
T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Feltham.  The  chief  features  were  Hellebores  and 
Primroses  in  variety  ;  Tanakea  radicans,  Cyclamens  in  variety, 
Adonis  amurensis,  C’rocus  species,  and  Primula  obconica.  The 
latter  contained  a  well-flowered  double  form.  The  quaint 
Scoliopus  Bigelowi  Avas  noticeable — 'but  Avhat  an  odour! 
Mr.  Geo.  Mount,  Canterbury,  exhibited  a  small  group  of  cut 
Roses  in  splendid  condition.  The  flowers  and  foliage  left  little 
to  be  desired.  The  varieties  Avere  C’aroline  Testout.  Mrs.  J. 
Laing,  Niphetos,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Libertv,  and  Mrs. 
WC  J.  Grant. 
Messrs.  Sutton  and  Son.s,  Reading,  arranged  a  grand  display 
of  Primulas,  th.e  fir.'t  variety  of  notice  being  the  neAV  Double 
Duchess,  an  exact  counterpart  cf  the  single  form.  The  latter 
Avas  also  in  fine  form.  A  very  striking  variety  Avas  Brilliant 
King,  the  brightest  form  yet  seen,  the  foliage  being  perfect. 
The  varietie.i  Giant  White,  Crimson,  Royal  Wlrite,  Lavender, 
Terra-cotta,  Pink  and  Blue  Avere  models  of  groAvths  and  of 
development.  Carnations  Avere  Avell  staged  by  Messrs.  W. 
Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate.  The  best  varieties  being  Mrs.  S.  J. 
Brooks,  Lady  de  Ramsey,  Chas.  H.  Curtis,  Mrs.  T.  LaAvson,  and 
The  Queen. 
A  bright  display  was  that  from  Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Son?, 
Ltd.,  Chelsea,  Avho  staged  some  Coleu.s  thyrsoideus,  Avith  its 
charming  blue  floAvers ;  Eupatorium  vernale,  and  Jacobinia 
coccinea,  each  in  pleasing  contrast.  A  feAv  plants  of  Cheiranthus 
KeAvensis  Avere  o!i  A'ieAA'. 
Medal  Awauds  fugm  the  Floral  Cojiahttee. — Silver-gilt 
Flora  to  Sutton  and  Sons,  Silver-gilt  Bank.sian  to  Hill  and  Son. 
Silver  Floras  to  John  Ru.ssell.  Cannell  and  Sons,  and  Barr  and 
Sons.  Silver  Banksian  to  Cutbush  and  Son,  J.  Veitch  and  Sons, 
Ltd.,  and  Geo.  Mount.  Bronze  Flora  to  YC.  Palmer.  Andover. 
Certificates  and  AAwards  of  Merit. 
Beoonia,  Mrs.  II.  T.  Di.TSon  (T.  Dixson,  Woodsicle  Nursery,  I’oh - 
gate,  Sussex). — A  Avinter-floAvermg  variety  of  semperflorens,  robust, 
leafy,  and  clustered  Avith  deep  pink  floAvers.  A.M. 
Cypripedium  x  rKdippe.  (Capt.  G.  L.  Holford,  C.I.E.).— The 
pai’entage  Avas  not  recorded.  It  is  a  very  handsome  floAver  Avitli  a 
goodly  ti-aee  of  Spieerianum  in  it.  The  dorsal  sepal  is  large,  tinged 
green  at  base,  with  rose-purple  body  and  Avhite  edge.  The  petals  and 
pouch  are  brown. 
Cyp'  ipp.diurt  aureuvi  riryinahs  (Mr.  G.  F.  Moore,  Bourton-or-  lie 
Water). — The  parentage  here  Avas  Leeanum  x  villosum.  The  dorsal 
sepal  is  Avhite.  Avith  a  green  base  ;  the  jietals  and  pouch  are  grccnish- 
broAvn.  The  form  is  very  attraeti\’e.  .A.M. 
Cypripedium  x  h'.  II.  Page  (Mr.  G.  F.  Aloore). — Parentage; 
C.  niveum  x  Boxalli  atratum.  The  floAvers  are  small.  Avith  almost 
Avhite  pouch,  the  petals  and  back  sepals  being  lined  and  spotted  Avith 
pu.-ple-mauve.  The  name  giAcn  to  it  is  that  of  Mr.  Moore’s  orchid 
groAver.  A.IM. 
Cyivipcdiiim  x  Thompsoni  (Mr.  G.  F.  Moore). — Parentage: 
C.  villosum  aurcum  x  Calypso.  A  very  large  floAver  of  shining 
surface,  petals  and  pouch  rich  broAvn.  edged  a  pretty  greenish  tint, 
and  the  dorsal  sepal  is  flushed  Avith  bright  purple  and  edged  Avhite. 
A.M. 
Eupatorium  rcrtuile  (.J.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ltd.). — Decidedly  one  of 
the  best  species,  and  a  fine  greenhouse  plant  for  this  time  of  year.  It 
is  A'ery  robust.  Avith  thick  ovate-elliptic,  cordate  leaA’es.  darkly  colovired. 
