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JOITRNAL OF HORTICULTUliE AND COITAQE GABDENER. 



( Augast 10, 1809. 



bj the Committtro to pOEBOES some merit, and recommended that thcir 

 cnltivatiou be continaed. One nas a white with a long bauch and a 

 Proutignan tiavonr, another with a Mnacadine flavoor, and ouc some- 

 what in the way of Morocco. There were besides 6ve other varieties. 

 some of which were raised from the Strawberry Grape, the flavonr 

 of which was particnlarly rich and novel. The Committee highly 

 commended the collection, and were of opinion that the three lirst 

 noticed ehoald receive special attention. 



FLonAL Committee. — Rev. J. l)ix in the chair. This was one of 

 the beet meetings of the year. The exhibition of Gladioli and the 

 good old Hollyhock were ii treat in tliemsolvos, and had there been 

 proper and snfficient space for them, they would have been mnch more 

 effective. Of seedling Ilollyhocks there were none of snfficient merit, 

 or snperior to older lands. Messrs. Kclway were awarded throe first- 

 class certificates and one second-class certificate for seedling Gladioli. 

 There were mimy other seedlings sent, but far behind those which 

 received awards. 



Mr. Boll received first-class certificates for Kncephalartos grandis, 

 Eneephnlartos plumosa, Macrozamiaexcelsa, and a new gigantic form 

 of Aroid, introdnced by Dr. Seemann. The plant was recognised, bnt 

 the specific unme conld not be remembered. A Fptcial certificate was 

 awarded Mr. IJuU for a collection of Orchids. Mr. Williams, Hollo- 

 way, received a special certificate for a collection of Orchids, and a 

 special certificate for a finely-grown specimen of Lapageria rosea. 



Mr. Green, gardener to W. W. Saunders, Esq., received a first-class 

 certificate for a most graceful climbing Asparagus. This plant was 

 trained on a strong cord, to which it readily attaches itself, nud enables 

 the cultivator to adapt it to any situation he 7>lease3 without any fear 

 of breaking or injuring the plant. Messrs. Downie, Laird, & Laing 

 received firat-clnss certificates for hybrid Nosegay Zonal Pelargonium 

 Lady Hawley, dark |rimKon ; also for Stanstead Rival, a light orange- 

 scarlet Zonal. Mr. uoode, gardener to the Dowager Lady Ashburton, 

 received a special certifii-ute for the finest specimen of Lilium anratom 

 OTer exhibited. One bulb had divided into ten or eleven tlowering stems, 

 producing one hundred and fifty flowers. It was most magnificent ; it 

 was one of the pale-spotted varieties. It was commended as worthy of 

 the Lindley medal, which was unanimously awarded. Tue Society must 

 Jeel deeplj obliged to the Lady Ashbnrtou for her kindness in sending 

 £0 valuable a plant to the meeting; the packing and conveyance 

 must have entailed considerable trouble. A fine specimen of Lffilia 

 elegans Tumeri, exhibited by the same lady, was awarded a special 

 certificate. 



Messrs. Lee, Hammersmith, received a special certificate for a 

 collection of succulent plants, consisting of Echeverias, Sempervivums, 

 &c. ; they also sent a coUection of Centaurcas, which were not con- 

 sidered snOiciently distinct. Mr. W. I'aul, Waltham Cross, was 

 awarded a first-class certificate for a very useful decorative shrub, 

 Euon3-mu3 flavescens. Mr. C. J. Perry, of Castle Bromwich, received 

 a first-class certificate for Verbena Ada King, and a first-class certi- ^ 

 ficate for Thomas Lawden ; Messrs. Kelway similar awards for seedling 

 Gladiolus Medina, Cherub, and Accius ; and a second-class certificate 

 for Freemason. Mr. C. Chater, Saffron Walden, was awarded a first- 

 class certificate for a new, dwarf, beautiful, free-flowering Ageratnm, 

 Imperial Dwarf. This was much admired, and will prove extremely 

 nseful for bedding purposes. Mr. Eckford, gardener to Lord Radnor, 

 Coleshill, received three first-class certificates for seedling Verbenas 

 of considerable merit— viz., Harry Eckford, Eclipse, aud Lady Anne 

 Speirs. 



Messrs. Veitch exhibited a large and beautiful coUection of Gladioli 

 not for competition. 



Mr. Porter, gardener to E. Benham, Esq., sent seedling Hollyhocks. 

 Messrs. Lee exhibited a showy tricolor Zonal Pelargonium called Ed- 

 ward Milncr; Mr. W. Paul four seedling Zonal Pelargoniums- 

 Sultana, Lord Falkland, Empress, and Comet; also an evergreen 

 fihrub from Japan, name not known, to be seen again. Mr. Pen-y 

 exhibited sixteen seedling Verbenas ; two only received certificites. 

 Messrs. Kelway sent nine seedling Gladioli, four of which were 

 awarded certificates. J. Sladden, Esq., Ash, Kent, sent several seed- 

 ling Gladioli. Messrs. Bunyard, Asbford. Kent, sent four seedling 

 Gladioli— viis., Stella, Marguerite, Clipjier, and Pawn, the latter novel 

 in colour, but with no other recommendation. Mr. Jcnks, gardener to 

 I>. Lannach, Esq., sent seedling Zonal Pelargonium Brambletye.a pale 

 pmk. Mr. C. Turner sent three seedling Dahlias— Mrs. T."Colman, 

 Charles Lidgard, and Kensington, all of which were reqaested to be 

 seen again. Mr. George. Putney Heath, exhibited Nosegay Pelargo- 

 Dinms Gem, Brightness, Northern Star, Minster, and Perfection. 



The first prize for twenty-four spikes of Gladiolus was taken by 

 Messrs. Kelway A: Son, of Langport, Somerset, with very fine examples 

 of Meyerbeer, Prince Imperial, Le Titien, Thomas Moore, Prince of 

 Wales, Picciola, Sansparei!, Mario Dnmortier, Aceiu.q. Gipsy Queen 

 Felicien David, Senator, Cherub, Picotee, Thomas Methven, Eurvdice,' 

 Montaigne, Queen, Rossini, and Pulton. The spikes in this coUection 

 were supported by brass rods placed lengthwise between the rows. 

 The second prize was withheld, and the third awarded to Mr. J. Slad- 

 aen, of Ash. 



Class 2 was for twelve spikes. Here again Messrs. Kelway were 

 first with a fine collection, in which, besides kinds already named, we 

 noticed Emile, Molicre, ApoUou, Madame Desportes, a splendid new 

 white variety ; Freemason, which received a second-class certificate; 

 Albert Victor, Flavia ; Medina, which received a first-class certificate, in I 



colour white tinged with lilac at the edges. The second prize wad with- 

 held, and the third awarded to Messrs. Bunyard & Son, of Maidstone. 



Class ;J was for twelve spikes, and for amateurs only. Here Mr. 

 Douglas, gardener to F. nhitbonru. Eb(j., Loxford HuU, was fipst 

 with excellent spikes of Achille, Vellcda, Prmcess Alice. Hom« re, Imp«- 

 ratrice Eugenie, Madame Victor Verdier, Madame Furtado, Rossinif 

 Madame Desportes, Adolpho Brongniart, Priuiess Mary of Cambridge, 

 and Thomas Methven. The Ker. H. H. Dombrain was socond, and 

 Mr. Sladden third. 



In Class 1, for six spikes, the Rev. H. H. Dombrain was first with 

 Imperatrico Eugt-nie, Milton, Madame Dombrain. Homere, Shakes- 

 peare, and Dr. Lindloy. Mr. J. Sladden was second with seedling 

 Crown of Gold, Monsienr Legouve, Mario Dnmortier, Dr. Lindley, 

 and Thomas Methven. Mr. Douglas was third. 



There was a good show of HoUyhocks. Mr. W. Chater and Messrs. 

 J. J. Chater were respectively fir^t and second for tix cut spikes ; and 

 the same firms took the same relative positions for twenty-four cut 

 blooms, Messrs. Kelway being third. For twelve the Hcv. E. Hawke 

 was first with beautiful examples of Ruby Queen. Willin>;ham Model, 

 Octavia, Plirine, Tournament. Alba superba. Ida, Cams Chater, Ivan- 

 hoe, Senior VVrangler, Acme, and Harold. Many of these are of Mr. 

 Hawke's own raising, and the blooms exhibited wore worthy of his 

 high reputation as a raiser and grower of this fiower. 



Many complaints were mado tLis day, and very justly made, that 

 there was no accommodation in tlie way of tables on which exhibitors 

 might arrange their flowers ; It will be admitted it is not a pleasant 

 thing to kneel on hard stones to arrange specimens of Gladioli and 

 HoUyhocks, or any other cut specimens. This omission of preparing 

 tables for putting up flowers must not be forgotten. The complaint 

 made can easily be remedied; and when the Society is so well and 

 kindly supported at these interesting meetings by amateurs and nor- 

 serymen, their re(^nc8t for this accommodation we feel sure will be in 

 fature complied with. 



A MEETiNo of the Committee was also held at Chiswick on the 

 10th iust.. the Rev. J. Dix being in the chair. The Committee met 

 in fnU force on this occasion, but the trial plants were far from being 

 in a satisfactory condition ; some of them were received very late in 

 the season, others had suffered from the late frosts. The Committee 

 propose shortly to hold another meeting at Chiswick, when the Zonal 

 Pelargoniums wiU be in better condition. A few awards were made 

 among the Bronze Zonal section. The Moor, Plutus, and the Rev. 

 "W. F. Radclyffe received first-class ccriificatcs. There is a great same- 

 ucss in these Bronzes ; as with the Tricolor Zonal, it is diflUcolt to meet 

 with anything new and distinct. Amy Richards, a seedling from the 

 gardens, a robnst Tricolor Zonal, received a first-class certificate as 

 being of good constitution. Sir R. Napier, a distinct dark-zoned 

 variety, also received a first-class certificate. There were many others 

 the characters of which were not fuUy developed ; they will probably 

 receive rewards at the next meeting. Miss Kingsbury, a favourite 

 SUver Bicolor, was in fine condition, and received a first-class certifi- 

 cate ; and the same award was made to Beauty of Lee, a bright rose 

 flower; Advancer, a deep rose flower; and \Villiam I'nderwood, a 

 well-formed scarlet free-flowering variety, nsefnl as a beddcr. 



The Committee was mnch pleased with a coUection of Pentstemocs, 

 and among them with the light blue Pentstemon .Tofferyanum. Owing 

 to some confusion in the names no awards were made. These beauti- 

 ful decorative plants are to be re-arranged for another season. It is 

 much to be desired that the contributors of trial plants would send 

 them earlier to the gardens, as in many instances justice cannot be 

 done them. A collection of double Zonal Pelargoniums, under glass, 

 met with much approbation. They had been well taken care of and 

 neatly trained, and the plants were well covered with flowers. 



General Meeting. — W. Wilson Saunders, Esq., F.B.S., in the 

 chair. Two new Fellows were elected ; one of them was H. Whit- 

 worth, Esq., the Secretary of the Manchester Botanic and Horticol- 

 tural Society, in recognition of his assistance in connection mth the 

 Itoyal Horticultural Society's Manchester Show. The Committee 

 awards having been reported, the Chairman, in the absence of the 

 Rev. M. J. Berkeley, remarked on such of the plants as were of the 

 greatest interest and beauty. Foremost among these was the magni- 

 ficent specimen of Lilium anratum, from Mr. Ooode. to which the 

 Lindky medal was awarded. As this species of Lily had already ex- 

 hibited a con.?iderablo tendency to produce variations in its markings^ 

 Mr. Saunders said he could not help thinking it offered a good basis 

 for hybridisations, in order to add colour to its shape and fragrance. 

 The collections of Gladiolus were next referred to as affording glori- 

 ous colours, as well as the rapid rise of the flower in public favour. 

 The Hollyhock, hkewise, was touched on as exhibiting a charming 

 diversity of colour, although when first introdnced only a single flower, 

 and it was recommended to anyone in want of a good effective plant 

 for a border. Of the fine AmorphophaUus, with a splendid snake-like- ' 

 marked stem, shown by Mr. Bull, Mr. Saunders remarked that large 

 as the head appeared, it consisted of but a single loaf. He had 

 several species, and one closely allied to it, but not the same. They 

 produced only one or two leaves. After pointing out the fine specimen 

 of Loilia elegans Tumeri, and Mr. Chater's dwarf Ageratnm before 

 alluded to, the latter of which he considered would )>e the admiration 

 of thousands in bedding arrangements, Mr. Se.unders passed on to the 



