Eucharis x "Burfordiensis"

Gardeners' Chronicle, September 23, 1899.

E. x "Burfordiensis" (see fig. 84, p. 247).—We take the opportunity to illustrate the fine Eucharis exbibited under this name at the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., when the Floral Committee recommended the award of a First-class Certificate. This variety is most likely the result of a cross between E. Stevensii and E. Mastersii. The leaves, while resembling those of E. Mastersii, are narrowed in the direction of E. Stevensii. Mr. Bain, who has charge of Sir T. Lawrence's garden, describes the plant as unusually free in flowering. The flowers are rather more than 3 inches across, and about 2 inches long. They are not flat like those of E. grandiflora, but somewhat bell-shaped. E. Burfordiensis is likely to become a popular garden variety.