March 18, 1869. ] 



JOUKNAIi 01' HORTICULTUKE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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kiuda Messrs. Cutbush were first with Hose Applatic, white and pale 

 rose ; VauderXeer, Colour Cardinal, Proserpiue broken, Keizerskroou, 

 and Buttercnp, a showy yellow. Mr. W. Cutlush, of liarnet, was 

 aocond ; Mr. W. I'anl third. Tiie last aauied bad Lu Matelas, sillty 

 roso, with pain Jtlicato edg«H, vory pleasing:;, and Snperinteiideut, 

 white, feathtTfd with purple. Mr. Turner, of Slou-^h, also Bcut somo 

 pretty kinds. Tho only exhibition in the amateurs' class came from 

 Mr. Steel, of liammi-rsmith, and beiuj» cioelleut was awarded a lirst 

 prize. 



Crocuses, likowiso. wero not nnmorous. and though somo very good 

 pots were ehown. the collection as a whole was not remarkable for 

 quality. Albion, Caroline Chisholm, and Mammoth wore the best 

 whites ; and ot' jmrplo, blue, and striped kinds, Perfection, I'rinco of 

 Wales, Sir Walter Scott, Princess Alexandra. Nu nlus Ultra, and 

 Sky4)luo were tho most conspicuous for <(iiaUty. Mr. W. Paul and 

 Messrs. Cntbush were respectively lirst and ;jeeond in tho nurserymen's 

 class, and Mr. Steel took a first prize in that lor amiitenrs. 



For six pots of lily of the Valley prizes were also offered, but only 

 three exhibitors camo forward to claim them — namely, Mr. W. Cut- 

 bash, Mr. W. Paul, and Mr. Wheeler, gardener to Sir F. Croldamid, 

 who took prizes in tho order in which they are named. Tho pots from 

 Mr. Wheeler contained smaller masses, but the tlowers were fine. 



Of Cyclamens, Mr. Wiggins, gardener ti> W. Beck, Esq., of Isle- 

 worth, sent a splendid collection of seventy-eight pots, many of them 

 containing from one hundred to two hundred blooms, throwing all 

 other exhibitors of these beautiful flowers into the shade. Mr. Ed- 

 monds, of Hayes Nursery, and Mr. James, of Isleworth, were second 

 and third respectively. Mr. Buck, of Covent "iarden, sent a pot in 

 which there were two colours of flowers, the inference being that they 

 were from the same oorm. Mr. Turner also exhibited a collection in 

 small pots; and good Primulas were contributed by Mr. Wiggins, Mr. 

 James, and Mr. Hawkins, who each took prizes. Mr. Wiggins also 

 sent a few Polyanthuses. 



Large miscellaneous collections of plant.^ from Mr. Williams, of 

 HoUoway, and I\Ir. Bull, of Chelsea, received extra prizes. In that 

 from the former were numerous Orchids, including the beautiful new 

 white variety of Lyca'ite Skinneri and Dendi'ochilum glumaceum, 

 berry-bearing Aucubas, Yucca filameutosa, Agave filifera, Dracaenas, 

 Cibotinm regale. Authuriums, rare Ferns, and other line-foliaged 

 plants, together with Heaths and other floweriug plants ; while Mr. 

 Bull contributed uumerous Palms. Dracienas, lihopala aurea. Yuccas, 

 his remarkable pair of Agave filifera, which he may well style " match- 

 leas," though they match so well together. Phormium Colensoi varie- 

 gatum, Urospatha sjdendens. the beautiful Adiantum farleyense, 

 Lomaria gibba Belli., and other rare Ferns, as well as Cypripediuma, 

 Odoutoglossums, and other Orchids, besides Camellias, and a host of 

 plants of recent introduction, tho whole forming a most interesting 

 collection. Messrs. Downie, Laii'd, &; Laing. and Mr. Turner, of 

 Slough, sent some of the new C'oleuaes raised at Chiswick ; and 

 Messrs. Paul A; Sou a group of Orange trees, dwarf standard Aucubas 

 in fruit, Amaryllises, and the new double crimson Thorn, also a group 

 of Eoses, together with some beautiful cut blooms, taking an extra 

 prize. Mr. W. Paul also contributed a group of Koses ; Mr. Ware, 

 nurseryman, of Tottenham, baskets of spring-fiowering plants ; and 

 Mr. Cannell, Bicolor Pelargoniums. 



In addition to the other attractions of the Show, there was Mr. W. 

 Paul's exhibition of spring flowers, which was combined with it, and 

 which will be noticed separately. 



The anticipations that T had formed, that owing to the special 

 prizes ofifered by the Hutch growers, this would probably be the finest 

 exhibition of Hyacinths ever seen, and that the competition for these 

 prizes would be confined to nurserymen, have both proved correct ; 

 never have I seen such grand collections staged as those put up by Mr. 

 Wm. Paul, and Messrs. Cutbiish it Son, never was there a keener 

 contest, and never had anyone cause to be prouder of his laurels than 

 had Mr. Cutbush in carrying off the two first prizes offered by the 

 Dntch growers. To gain a first prize in such a case is something, but 

 to meet with a foeman worthy of one's steel, and yet pluck the laurels 

 from his brow, i-^ better still ; nor need anyone who showed such collec- 

 tions as Mr. Paul be af^hamed of hoUliug setond place. In character- 

 ising the two collections. I should f^ay there was greater finish and 

 refiiiement in Mr. Cutbush's and perhaps more boldness in Mr. Paul's, 

 while the foliage in the collection of the former was everything that 

 could bo wished, Mr. Paul's being rather 'onger. perhaps owing to 

 stimulants being applied too soon, or to too mnch heat. 



I must again repeat my conviction that, for the encouragement of 

 Hyacinth -growing, it was a mistake to throw the whole sum into 

 open competition ; it would have set manv to grow who were now 

 merely lookers-on- to have made some priv.es for amateurs. It is a 

 matter of congratulation, too, to know that the Dutch growers were 

 perfectly amazed at the show— indeed, went so far as to say they had 

 never seen Hyacintlis before. It is the saiac with them as with the 

 Rose-growers of France — they supply us with i'ne raw material, but in 

 the manufactured article we beat them hollow, and one and all ex- 

 pressed themselves delighted at the triumphs of horticultural sldll dis- 

 played in these and the Cyclamens of Mr. Wiggins and other growers. 



There was one very satisfying matter for the '.general lovers of the 

 Hyacinth, who are often deterred from exhibiting by the large prices 

 annssed to some of the varieties, and that is. that by far the gi-eatest 



nnmber of flowers in the winning stands were low-priced flowers. 

 Such kinds as (irand Lilas, Charles DicK-ns, Baron Von Tuyll. La 

 Jeuno Anne, Gigantca, Grandeur u Merveille, Queen of tho Nuther- 

 landrt. Lady Sale, and others of this same classes, wliich can be 

 obtained from '.)'/. to Is-, each, and probably much loss when a number 

 arc bought, figured extensively in i\w various collections. True, there 

 are some such as Solfaterre, Feruck Khan, Ida, Due du MalakofT, Arc., 

 which are expensive, but there is little doubt that for a very moderate 

 sum good collections that would, if well managed, bo successful can 

 bo obtained, and ho let us hope to see an increased stimulus given to 

 Hyacinth-growiug by this move of the Dutchmen, especially if it bo 

 followed up. 



From Hyacinths I pass on to Roses. Messrs. Paul it Son and 

 Mr. William Paul had collections both of pot Roses and cut blooms, 

 and very beautiful they were. In pot Hoses Messrs. (leorge Paul had 

 charming plants of Gloiro do Dijon, Victor Verdier, Souvenir d'un 

 Ami, Fraui.'ois Lacharme, Madame Furtado, Comtesse de Paris, 

 Princess Mary of Cambridge {l)eautiful), Mons. Neman (excellent). 

 Dr. Andry, Madame dc St. Joseph, Mademoiselle Thcrese Levet (very 

 pretty), Duke of Edinburgh, a splendid Rose with peculiar scarlet 

 tinge : Horace Vemot (good) ; Ci'-line Forester, Madame Victor Verdier, 

 and Marie liauraan (beautiful). In cut Roses they had four boxes of 

 beautiful fresh blooms. Amougsttbe most noticeable were Marguerite 

 de St. Amaud. Beauty of Walthara, Souvenir d'Klise, Maurice Ber- 

 nardiu, John Hopper, Louise de Savoie, and Souvenir de M. Portemir, 

 one of Margotten'a new Rosea of this year, and one which I thought 

 highly of when I saw it, and in which I wus informed to-day it has 

 a peculiarly beautiful salmouy tinge in the petals, which is quite novel. 

 Mr. William Paul's cot Roses were also very beautiful, containing 

 some of the choicest of the older beauties. 



In new Hyacinths there was nothing remarkable. Mr. W. Paul 

 had a first prize for a collection containing Andromache, red ; Purple 

 Queen, thin in the spike ; Dante, confused ; double Diebitz Sabal- 

 kausky. White Swan, and Hector, the best, but none of them seemed 

 to me improvements of existing kinds. 



I have again to express my surprise at the miserable display of 

 Camellias. There were three boxes of cut blooms displayed, but tho 

 greater number were the Anemone-tlowered varieties, and there was 

 not a good imbricated bloom in any of the boxes. There was also one 

 collection of lanky, bad-coloured plants staged, but altogether it was 

 quite a reflection on our horticultural skill or enterprize. 



Of the Cyclamens it is impossible to speak in too high terms ; Mr. 

 Wiggins's were grand. He has hit upon a strain of spotted flowers 

 which are very pretty, and his plants were marvels of growth, while 

 Mr. Edmonds's collection had some flowers more richly coloured than 

 any 1 had seen. — D., Deal. 



Fruit Committee.— ^l/rtrrA 16M. — G. F. Wilson. Esq., in the 

 chair. Mr. Calver, gardener to Sir H. Cotterell, Bart., Gamons. 

 Hereford, sent specimens of the Garnons Apple, which was considered 

 the same as Fearn's Pippin. He also sent a seedling Apple, which, 

 though handsome and well kept, was not remarkable for fiiivour. Mr. 

 Whiting, of Deepdeue, sent a dish of very handsome White Spanish 

 Onion, perfectly sound and well kept. Mr. Melville, of Dalmeny 

 Park, sent a collection of Variegated Kale, some of which are hybrids 

 between the Ragged Jack, the Red Dutch, and the annual Variegated 

 Kale. The cross between the Red Cabbage was the newest feature, 

 and the Committee recommended Mr. Melville to continue his exi>eri- 

 ments in that direction. 



Floral ConiiTTEE, Ufarrh ItV//.— Rev. J. Dix in the chair. Thanks 

 to the very kind supporters of the Tuesday meetings, the Messrs. 

 Veitch, Mr. Williams, aud others, the exhibition this dny was attrac- 

 tive. The inclement weather and other causes may have prevented 

 the usual display at these gatherings, but the Society has much to be 

 thankful for that it has such staunch supporters in the exhibitors of 

 interesting collections of plants. 



Messrs. Veitch exhibited a large collection of plants, spring-flower- 

 ing and others, and among them three seedling Amaryllids were 

 awarded a special certificate. These had fine flowers, but not equal 

 to those exhibited on previous occasions. Messrs. Veiteh's collection 

 of plants was awarded a special certificate. It would be too much to 

 name the specimens, but we must notice the various colonred double- 

 flowering Peaches. Roses, Narcissus, Azaleas, d'c. Mr. Turner, Slough, 

 sent a small seedling plant of Azalea La Superbe. Although but one 

 flower was expanded it received a first-class certificate ; this is one of 

 the brightest red and shaded varieties yet seen. Mr. Williams, of 

 HoUoway, sent a collection of Orchids, which merited the special cer- 

 tificate awarded him. 



Messrs. Smith, Dulwich, sent a collection of plants, the greater 

 portion of which consisted of seedling Cinerarias. Four were selected 

 for the Committee's opinion. One named Royal Puqde received a 

 first-class certificate ; this plant is of great merit and very distinct, a 

 deep purple with verv conspicuous disc. luo, another variety, white, 

 with a perfect carmine belt, a fine fiat flower, but with doubtful foliage, 

 received a second-class certificate. Mr. Weston, gardener to D. Mar- 

 tineau, Kaq., exhibited two seedling Azaleas, Enoch Ardeu and Lucius, 

 far below the standard of the present day. Messrs. Henderson, Wel- 

 lington Road, sent very beautiful variegated plants of Spinea, or 

 Hoteia japonica, an extremely neat and elegant plant, which received 

 a tisrt-class certificate. A special certificate was awarded for the col- 



