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JOURNAL OP HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GAKDENEB. 



( Jnne S, 1875. 



arranged in whorls as in L. Hamboldtii, and the colour and 

 spotting are also similar to Hamboldtii. To Messrs. Cripps for 

 a very free flowering sweet-scented Clematis named Lady Alice 

 Neviil; and to Mr. W. Bull for Pelargonium Prince of Wales, 

 a bright red variety of the Queen Victoria type. 



Mr. Wilson had Lilium Thunbergianum splendeus, certainly 

 the finest of the species that has yet been shown. 



Messrs. Cripps sent seedling Clematis Blue Perfection, Maid 

 of Kent, and Duke of Edinburgh, Qaercus striata, and Cratfegus 

 filicifolia. Cut Aquilegias camo from Mr. Webster of Gordon 

 Castle ; and iEchmea Maria Eegina from Messrs. Dixon of 

 Beverley. 



A vote of thanks was given to Messrs. Veitch of Chelsea for 

 a collection of cut flowers of Ixias, Iris, &c. 



Messrs. W. Barron & Son, Elvaston Nurseries, Borrowash, 

 Derby, sent a collection of new Coniferous plants — Eetinospora 

 tetragona aurea, a very pretty species from Japan ; Cupressus 

 Lawsoniana elegantissima, which has more white in its compo- 

 sition than any other variety, and if true to its character will be 

 very useful ; Taxus elvastoneusis aurea, very distinct ; Retino- 

 spora pisifera aurea, very fine. Many other distinct spacia 

 were in the collection. 



Mr. E. Holmes, Whittington Nurseries, Lichfield, sent a 

 species of Juniper from Virginia, an erect-growing species of 

 graceful character. Seedling Pyrethrums from Messrs. Kelway 

 of Langport, Galopin red and Eugenie white, were of very fine 

 character. Mr. W. Thomson of Clovenfords Vineyard received 

 a vote of thanks for a very spike of Vanda suavis with nineteen 

 flowers. 



BATH AND "WEST of ENGLAND SOCIETY'S SHOW. 



CROYDON, JUNE 1st. 



The horticultural tent at the Bath and West of England and 

 Southern Counties Association is always a prominent feature of 

 attraction to visitors. This year it is no exception, for the Hon. 

 and Rev. J. T. Boscawen has spread a floral feast of no mean 

 order. He has disposed of his material to the beet advantage, 

 and produced an example of plant-grouping which is — as it was 

 meant to be — instructive. As a rule the arrangement of plants is 

 too close and formal, notably was this the case at the Palace on 

 Saturday last. But Mr. Boscawen will tolerate no crowding, or 

 permit no flatness, whereby one plant only hides the deformity 

 of another. Neither will he follow the stereotyped plan of 

 arranging the " highest at the back ;" but he boldly brings to 

 the front towering Tree Ferns, and around their stems is grouped 

 in the most agreeable manner Orchids, Mosses, and stove plants. 



This, it must be remembered, is not an ordinary exhibition, 

 where the plants are grouped in classes, but the whole are 

 arranged with a view to the best aggregate effect. Thus we 

 find a charming combination of Adiautum farleyense and 

 brilliant Cattleyas. We find splendid examples of Utricularia 

 montana from Sir W. Marriott associated with noble Stag's-horn 

 Ferns from Messrs. Rollisson & Sons, and elegant Palms from 

 the Rev. A. H. Bridges. We notice handsome stove plants from 

 Mr. Stephenson Clarke intermingled with equally good speci- 

 mens from Mr. Crowley, and Orchids from Mr. Brymer. We 

 find gorgeous Rhododendrons from Mr. Noble surmounted with 

 handsome Drac;enas from Mr. Bridges, and flanked by Palms 

 from Messrs. Rollisson. Thus does Mr. Boscawen exercise his 

 taste, and labours with an energy which commands success to 

 spread a feast not only for gratification but also for instruction. 



To enable him to carry out his designs he solicits plants from 

 all who are able and willing to contribute, and sends the best 

 acknowledgment in his power to gardeners who respond to the 

 invitation. Thus voluntaryism and good feeling are the main 

 springe of the Exhibition, and whoever knew these agencies to 

 fail ? True some large exhibitors failed to fulfil engagements, 

 but even that was a favour rather than otherwise, for the tent 

 was filled, and any further addition would have been an incubus 

 rather than an attraction. 



Amongst those who contributed to the Exhibition was Mr. 

 King, gardener to Stephenson Clark, Esq., Croydon Lodge, who 

 sent an extensive collection, comprising Palms, Ferns, Pan- 

 dannses, Selaginellas, a good Clerodendron, and the bright 

 yellow Verbascum chrysophyllum. The plants were healthy 

 and well grown. Equally good were those from Mr. Strachan, 

 gardener to Philip Crowley, Esq., Waddon, consisting of good 

 Crotons, a fine Rhyncospermum, an excellent Blandfordia no- 

 bilis. Ericas, Dieffenbachias, Gloxinias, and the attractive Saxi- 

 fraga nepalensis. Mr. Penfold, gardener to Rev. A. H. Bridges, 

 Beddington House, sent excellent Palms, Tree Ferns, capital 

 Draeicnas, Nepenthes, a very good Maranta fascida, &c. Mr. 

 Hill, gardener to Sir W. Marriott, Down House, Blandford, sent 

 remarkably well-grown Orchids and other good plants. Orchids 

 also came, both in plants and cut blooms, from W. E. Brymer, 

 Esq., M.P., which were well grown and interesting. Messrs. 

 W. Rollisson & Sons, Mr. B. S. Williams, and Mr. Noble also 

 contributed well ; and Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, sent their 

 specimen Roses. The plants are being admired by thousands of 



visitors, and Mr. Boscawen has the Batisfaction to feel that h is 

 labours are appreciated. 



In the show grounds we noticed as prominent objects the 

 seed and root museums of Messrs. James Carter & Co. an d 

 Sutton & Sons, which are enjoying a good share of patronage. 

 Horticultural erections are exhibited by Messrs. Dennis & Co., 

 Boulton & Paul, Parham, Cranston, &o. The weather is bright, 

 and visitors numerous. 



CKTSTAL PALACE FLOWER SHOW. 



May 29th. 



A FALLING barometer on Friday, and a drizzling morning suc- 

 ceeding, portended au unfavourable day for the first great sum- 

 mer Exhibition, which was held in the Central Transept on 

 Saturday last. The day, however, although dull was dry, and 

 enabled a large number of spectators to visit the Palace and 

 Show. It was worthy of their patronage, for the display was an 

 excellent one, equal, perhaps, to the best of past years, and 

 superior to most of them. But the most gigantic plants ap- 

 peared dwarfed in this lofty transept in comparison with the 

 effect the same plants would produce in a large marquee. Still, 

 even in the Palace the noble Roses, gorgeous Azaleas, massive 

 Heaths, and fine stove and greenhouse plants asserted their 

 power of attraction, and compelled a recognition of their in- 

 triusic excellence. Not quite all the classes were filled, but in 

 most of them was good competition, and an idea of their num- 

 bers is conveyed when we note the plants extended down each 

 side of the transept to a length of 150 yards. 



In the nurserymen's class for twelve stove and greenhouse 

 plants Messrs. Jackson & Son, Kingston, occupied the premier 

 position with remarkably good specimens, of which the most 

 striking were Azalea Petunia?flora, a huge pyramid of rich pink ; 

 Anthurium Scherzerianum, good ; Dracophyllum gracile, a re- 

 markable close and fine specimen; Boronia pinnata, an ex- 

 cellent plant; Hedaroma tulipifera, very fine; with Cleroden- 

 dron Balfourii, Aphelexismacrantha purpurea, Pimelea Hender- 

 soni, very dense; and Erica depressa multiflora. Mr. B. S. 

 Williams had second honours with a valuable group, comprising 

 Azaleas, Aphelexes, Ericas Tricolor Wilsoni, and Cavendishii, 

 Hedaroma tulipifera, Allamanda grandiflora, very bright ; Bou- 

 gainvillea spectabilis, Medinilla magnifica, &c. Mr. Morse, 

 Epsom, was third with smaller but good plants, of which Heda- 

 romas, Aphelexes, Ericas, and an Ixora were the most effective. 



In the amateurs' class Mr. Ward, gardener to P. G. Wilkins, 

 Esq., secured first honours with nine splendid examples, con- 

 sisting of Anthurium Scherzerianum with about fifty spathes, 

 an immense Genetyllis tulipifera, a handsome Statice, a good 

 Erica and Aphelexis, a capital Azalea, &c. These were perfect 

 globes of bloom of .5 to G feet in diameter, and in excellent con- 

 dition. Mr. Chapman, gardener to J. Spode, Esq., Hawkyard 

 Park, and Mr. Peed, gardener to Mrs. Treadwell, St. John's 

 Lodge, Lower Norwood, were placed equal second. Mr. Chap- 

 man's best plants being a grand specimen of Ixora Prince of 

 Orange, Heaths, Eriostemous, and Azaleas. Mr. Feed's, which 

 were larger but not better, consisting of Clerodendron Balfourii, 

 Francisceas confertifolia and calycina. Azaleas, &c. 



In the nurserymen's class for fine-foliage plants Mr. Williams 

 staged a group of large plants, but deficient in light and bright 

 colours, which did not show to advantage with the fine lively 

 groups of the amateurs. In these Mr. Legge, gardener to 

 S. Ralli, Esq., Cleveland House, Clapham Park, was worthily 

 placed first with a well-grown collection, bright, fresh, and 

 beautiful. Crotons Weismanni and Tounghii were admirably 

 finished, while Dracaena Baptistii, Alocasia Lowii, a Dieffen- 

 bachia, and Palms were in excellent order. Mr. Chapman, gar- 

 dener to J. Spode, Esq., was placed second with larger plants 

 but less bright, consisting principally of Palms. Mr. Child, 

 gardener to Mr. Torr, Garbrand Hall, being third, his best 

 plants being Gleichenia speluncae, a Dicksoma, and a highly 

 coloured Croton Weismsnnii. 



In the nurserymen's class for nine Cape Heaths Messrs. Jack- 

 son & Son secured first honours with plants combining good size 

 with fine quality. The best were Ericas ventricosa coccinea 

 minor, mutabilis, Shannoni, ventrioosa grandiflora, and tricolor 

 speciosa; Mr. Morse being second with medium-sized well- 

 bloomed plants, of which E. Devoniana, E. Perspicua nana, and 

 E . Westphalengae were noticeable. Amongst amateurs Mr. Ward 

 was first with six plants of undeniable excellence, embracing a 

 gigantic example of Cavendishii, a fine Tricolor impressa, Exi- 

 mia superba, a model, and a densely-bloomed Elegans. Mr. Peed 

 was placed second with good Ventricosas, a superior Eximia, 

 &c. ; and Mr. Wheeler, gardener to Sir F. H. Goldsmid, third. 



Azaleas were excellently shown ; in the nurserymen's class 

 Mr. Williams was the only prizetaker; the collections were 

 extremely effective. In the amateurs' class of six plants Mr. 

 Ratty, gardener to R. Thornton, Esq., The Hoo, Sydenham Hill, 

 was a good first, with enormous pyramids fully feet across the 

 base and 7 feet high, each well finished. His most noticeable 



