In the conservatory, as noted above, the display was unusually bright, the stage along one side of the entire path being entirely occupied with large and beautiful groups of plants. The most noticeable were those from Messrs Veitch, the Orchids and Amaryllises being particularly attractive. Among the former were several specimens of the fragrant Dendrochilum glumaceum, with numerous spikes of its diminutive flowers. The charming Angraeeum citratum was represented by a specimen flowering very freely in a shallow pan. The pretty Dendrobium Ainsworthi was in good condition, its rich purple-lipped flowers being numerous. One specimen of D. crassinode had a growth about 3 feet long bearing twenty fine flowers. Many other handsome Orchids were also observable, among them being several good varieties of Cattleya trianae and Epidendrum macrochilum album. A specimen of Rhododendron Veitchii was shown, with abundance of its beautiful large white crisp flowers. R. Taylori was also exhibited in good condition, and near them was a group of Rhododendron Early Gem, a dwarf form, with oval dark-green leaves and purplish lilac-coloured flowers of medium size, but produced very freely. It appears a useful plant for decorative purposes, owing to its dwarfness and floriferousness.

Plants of Guelder Rose 2 feet high in 32-size pots had a profusion of their balls of white flowers. The double purple Cineraria Mrs Thomas Lloyd was in similarly good condition. Cyclamens were contributed in vigorous health; but the Amaryllises were the chief feature of the groups, a large number being exhibited of various shades of colours, some very rich, and the flowers generally of excellent form. A gold medal was deservedly awarded for these fine collections.

Mr B. S. Williams also obtained a gold medal for a large and handsome group of Orchids, including some fine specimens of Cypripedium villosum, one central plant about a yard in diameter having more than three dozen flowers, while several others of less size had from twelve to twenty. Dendrobium Freemani had two growths, each bearing twenty of its warm purple-tinted flowers. Two large healthy specimens of Phaius grandifolius had a dozen spikes each. A plant of Masdevallia ignea had more than thirty flowers, but rather small, owing to a check the plant had received, as the variety is really a very good one both in depth of colour and size of flower when in good condition. Cymbidium eburneum was well shown; also the pretty Odontoglossum Rossii majus, and many others which cannot now be particularised.

The General Horticultural Company contributed an attractive and elegant group of fine-foliaged and other plants. Very noticeable were specimens of AEchmea (Chevalliera) Veitchii and Tillandsia Saundersoniana. The former has been in flower for a long period, the spike of closely imbricated crimson bracts with their serrated margins being very distinct. The latter has recurved glaucous green leaves with reddish spots, and a large spreading inflorescence of flowers which were not open, but the pale yellow bracts rendered it attractive. Small plants of Dracaena bella occupied the centre of the group. This is a charming dwarf variety with narrow crimson leaves, and admirably suited for table decoration, as it colours well in a young state. The elegant Adiantum Bausei was in good form; several good specimens of Nephrolepis Duffii being also exhibited, with Aralias, Palms, etc. A silver Flora medal was awarded.

Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., Burford Lodge, Dorking (Orchid grower, Mr C. Spyers), exhibited a very beautiful collection of Orchids, chiefly Odontoglossums, some of which had, however, been lent by Messrs Veitch and Williams to permit the representation of a larger number of species and varieties. More than twenty forms of Odontoglossum were shown, some in extremely fine condition; one specimen of 0. Alexandrae having a long spike with sixteen flowers. The pretty 0. roseum had seven spikes of its rich rose-coloured flowers. 0. Rossii majus had live spikes of its large flowers; while the peculiar and distinct 0. Uro-Skinneri had a long spike of blooms, of which the purple marbled lip is so striking. Among other Orchids was a good example of Miltonia cuneata with about a dozen spikes, some bearing ten flowers; Cymbidium eburneum being also well represented. A silver-gilt Flora medal was awarded.

Cyclamens occupied a considerable space, three good collections being staged - namely, from Mr H. B. Smith, Ealing Dean; Mr R. Clarke, Twickenham; and Mr Charles Edmonds, Uxbridge, - to each of whom a silver Banksian medal was awarded. All the plants were in excellent condition and flowering very profusely, the collections differing chiefly in compactness of habit and height of the flower-stalks. Messrs Osborn & Sons, Fulham, were awarded a silver Banksian medal for a bright group of decorative plants, comprising Azaleas, Cytisuses, Spiraeas, Ericas, Hyacinths, Cinerarias, Richardias, etc., tastefully arranged. A,bronze medal was also accorded to Mr Aldous, Gloucester Road, for a similar group. Messrs W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, exhibited ten boxes of fine Camellia blooms, Alba plena being particularly fine, - and other good varieties were L'Avenir, excellent form, clear pink; Countess of Derby, similar but larger; Reine des Fleurs, fine crimson, very useful variety; Ninfa Egeria, white, good substance and excellent form; Fimbriata, white, very symmetrical; and Mathotiana, a large flower, rich crimson colour. A silver Banksian medal was awarded.

Mr R. Dean, Ealing, sent some pretty Primroses; and a group of plants was contributed from Chiswick, containing a good assortment of useful decorative plants, the fine specimens of Pteris serru-lata cristata major being especially noticeable.

Mr S. Ford, The Gardens, Leonardslee, Horsham, staged a very fine collection of Apples and Pears in excellent condition. The Apples were the most numerous, and were greatly admired for their plump fresh appearance. About sixty dishes were shown, and the silver Banksian medal awarded was well deserved.

First-class certificates were awarded for the following plants : -

Cineraria Mr H. Little (James)

A very distinct and striking variety, quite a new break in Cinerarias. It might be appropriately called tricolor, for the flowers have three clearly marked concentric bands of colour, the marginal one about a quarter of an inch wide, deep maroon, the next crimson, and the centre white. The flowers are of good form, about 1 1/2 inch in diameter.

Primula The Queen

Mr J. Tomkins, Showell Green Nurseries, Birmingham, obtained a certificate for this variety, the flowers of which were fully 2 1/2 inches in diameter, of fine substance and good outline, but not so flat as might be desired. It is one of the Fern-leaved type, of neat habit, the colour of the flowers being white with a slight pink tinge and a yellow eye.

Phaius Tuberculosus (Sir Trevor Lawrence)

A remarkable and pretty Orchid from Madagascar. The leaves were similar to those marking the genus, but not so large as in the majority of species. The flowers were 2 inches across, in spikes about 9 inches high; the sepals and petals ovate acute and white, the upper slightly arching; the lip was about 1 1/2 inch long and 1 inch broad, constricted in the middle; the base and sides were yellow, thickly dotted with a reddish tint, with a tuft of yellow hairs at the base, and three bright yellow ridges in the centre; the apex was white and pink, with a crisped margin. Four to six flowers were borne in a spike.

Cyclamen Persicum, Vars. Lilian Cox And Charming Bride (Edmonds)

These were two good white varieties, very similar in appearance, but differing slightly in the breadth of the petals, which in both were of good width and substance. The habit was compact and the flowers numerous.

Amaryllis John Heal (Veitch)

Flowers of excellent form; division broad, white at the tip with a band down the centre, deep scarlet at the sides, greenish in the centre. Certainly one of the finest formed Amaryllises that have been obtained; the broad and rounded petals and good general outline rendering it unsurpassed in that respect.

Amaryllis Royal Standard (Veitch)

Flowers neat in form and size, similar to the last in colour, but richer and with less green in the centre.

Amaryllis Miss Alice Gair (Veitch)

Large flower; broad divisions of a very rich vermilion colour. An excellent variety, and scarcely equalled in brilliancy of tint.

Asplenium Baptistii (Williams)

A very distinct species with bipinnate fronds 1 foot to 18 inches long; the pinnae narrow, serrated, dark green, half an inch broad, and 3 to 5 inches long. The plant is a native of the South Sea Islands, and was introduced about two years ago. It was certificated by the Royal Botanic Society last year.

Imantophyllum Miniatum Martha Reimers (Williams)

A noble variety of Imantophyllum obtained by Mr Williams from the Continent. The plant shown had fine rich green leaves 2 feet or more in length; two umbels of flowers, one on a peduncle 2 feet in height, and comprising nearly thirty large blooms. The corollas are 3 to 4 inches long, brilliant orange-scarlet, with a lighter centre. We give the name as rendered by Mr Williams, but we presume the variety is the same as that figured in the ' Flore des Serres' last year as Marie Reimers, and which was one of several in Van Houtte's nursery raised by M. Theodore Reimers, gardener to Madame Donner, near Hamburg. - Journal of Horticulture.