June 1, 1876. 1 



JOURNAL OF HOBTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENKK. 



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Mr. Ball was first with Dracnsna Goldieana, Dieffenbachia Car- 

 deri, and Aralia spectabilia ; Mr. Williams having the second 

 place with Cycas intermedia, Woodwardia radicins cristata, and 

 Astrocariam murmureum, a robust Palm of great promise. For 

 six plants never before exhibited in Earope Mr. Bull was again 

 first with Gymnogramma Chelsoui, a noble variety; Smilax 

 Shnttleworthii, a trailing plant with richly marbled cordate 

 leaves C inches in length by 5 in breadth ; Maranta inscripta, 

 green with prominent silvery grey markings, distinct; Gunnera 

 granatensis, a noble Aroid; and Dieffenbachia majestica. Mr. 

 B. S. Williams was second with Phaius fimbriatus, a charming 

 pure white flower with yellow fringed lip; Panax laciniatus; 

 Croton Qaeen Victoria, a striking plant with golden foliage 

 8 inches long and an inch broad; Ficus ovalifolinm marmoratum, 

 and Croton Williamsii with creamy variegation, very distinct. 

 For three new plants never before exhibited in Europe Mr. Bull 

 again took the lead with Bomarea Carderi, a novel and bcaut'ful 

 plant trained round a trellis — this plant has Lily-like foliage 

 and flowers rosy pink externally, internally creamy with brown 

 spots, it is very striking and novel ; Martinezia Roezlii, which 

 promises to become a giant amongst Palms ; and Dieffenbachia 

 priuceps, a sprightly and beautiful plant with a silvery midrib 

 and spotted leaves. Mr. Williams was second with Adiantum 

 Williamsii, a greatly enlarged form of A. pedatnm, highly 

 effective, and likely to become popular ; Croton Williamsii, and 

 Ixora multifiora, apparently well named, seeing that half of the 

 bulk of the small plant consisted of its flower trusses. Messrs. 

 J. & E. Thynne, Glasgow, were third with Pteris serrulata Bar- 

 ronii, an unnamed Hectia and Dieffenbachia. 



Azaleas. — In the nurserymen's class for eight plants the 

 prizes of £12, £8, and £6 went to Messrs. Jackson & Sons, Kings- 

 ton ; 0. Turner, Slough ; and Messrs. Ivery & Sons, Dorking, 

 in the order named. In Messrs. Jackson's group Grand Crimson 

 was most exuberant and effective ; Mr. Turner's plants consist- 

 ing of the superior varieties which he has previously exhibited; 

 Messrs. Ivery's also consisting of small plants in good varieties. 

 i£10, £6, and £i being devoted to amateurs for six plants ; Mr. 

 Child, gardener to Mrs. Torr, Garbrand Hall, being first with 

 some of the finest oval-shaped plants which have this year been 

 exhibited, the plants being about 5 feet high and 3 feet in di- 

 ameter, and perfectly bloomed. The second prize went to Mr. 

 Eatty, gardener to E. Thornton, Esq., Sydenham, for plants 

 well flowered, but smaller than this exhibitor usually stages. 

 Mr. Ley, Croydon, had the third prize. In the open class for 

 fifteen Azaleas the same amounts were offered. Mr. Turner was 

 first with small well-bloomed plants of the beat varieties extant; 

 Messrs. Ivery being second also with good varieties. The plants 

 in these classes were numerous, but were not as a rule superior, 

 the season being somewhat late for them. 



Ericas. — In the open class for eight plants the prizes of f 10 

 and £8 were taken by Messrs. Jackson & Sons with a very fine 

 collection, the plants being well bloomed and trained ; and Mr. 

 Carmichael, who had the second place also with good specimens. 

 In the amateurs' class for six plants the honours were divided as 

 follows: Mr. Ward being first; Mr. Hinuell, gardener to F. A. 

 Davis, Esq., Surbiton, second; and Mr. Tudgey, gardener to 

 J. H. G. Williams, Esq., Henwick Grange, Worcester, third. 

 E. ventricosa grandiflora and a small plant of E. profusa in Mr. 

 Ward's group were the most noticeable, and all were good ; and 

 in Mr. Hinnell's E. ventricosa grandiflora, E. ventricosa mag- 

 nifica, and E. tricolor dumosa were in splendid condition. An- 

 other open class for six plants in pots not exceeding 12 inches 

 in diameter was provided, Mr. Ward securing the premier place 

 with medium-sized healthy specimens. The second prizes were 

 awarded to Mr. Legg, gardener to S. Ealli, Esq., Clapham 

 Park, who staged remarkably bright plants in perfect health 

 and good variety; and Messrs. Jackson & Sons, who also staged 

 a capital collection. The plants in this class wero about 2 feet 

 in diameter, and it was not easy to decide which collection 

 was really the best. The exhibition of these plants was both 

 extensive and good; there were a few straggling specimens, 

 but generally the plants were healthy, well trained, and well 

 bloomed. 



FiNE-FOLiAGED PLANTS. — In the Open class for twenty plants 

 in pots not more than 12 inches in diameter nor less than 

 10 inches, we can only say that the prizes were won by Mr. 

 Bull and Mr. B. S.Williams in the order named with collections 

 worthy of these famed horticulturists. In the nurserymen's 

 class for nine fine-foliaged plants in pots not more than 12 nor 

 less than 10 inches in diameter, the prizes were il2, £8, and 

 £6. Mr. Bull had the lirBt place for Eacephalartos ampliatus, 

 Dioou edule, Phormium tenax variegatum, Paudauus Veitchii, 

 Dracaena Baptistii, and Paullinia thalictrifolia. Mr. B. S. 

 Williams had the second place for an excellent collection, in 

 which Dracasna Shepherdii and Baptistii were very fine ; this 

 group included a most effective plant of Curculigo recurvata varie- 

 gata. In the corresponding amateurs' class the prizes and con- 

 ditions were the same. Mr. Legg, gardener to S. Ealli, Esq., 

 was first with a grand group, but almost hidden. Croton vo- 

 lutum is perhaps the finest plant in cultivation ; Dieffenbachia 



nobilia was in splendid order, Alocasia macrorhiza variegata 

 was highly effective, and the Palms, &c., in an admirable state. 

 Mr. Douglas, according to the official list, had the second place, 

 but we were unable to find his plants to note their names and 

 condition. 



Febns. — For eight stove and greenhouse Ferns (amateurs), 

 £10, £8, and £G were provided, the amounts being secured by 

 Mr. ChUd, Garbrand Hall ; Mr. Penfold, gardener to Eev. A. H. 

 Bridges, Beddingtou House, Croydon ; and Mr. Strahan, gar- 

 dener to P. Crowley, Esq., Waddon House, Croydon, in the 

 order named, the whole of the exhibitors staging good col- 

 lections. In the corresponding class for nurserymen the suc- 

 cessful competitors were Mr. Bull and Mr. B. S. Williams, both 

 of whom staged superior collections. For four Tree Ferns (nur- 

 serymen), Mr. Bull was first with noble " trees," CyatheaBurkei, 

 a wonderful specimen 10 feet high, and equally fine examples 

 of Cyathea dealbata and Dicksonias. Mr. Williams had the 

 second place with some grand examples from HoUoway. For 

 two Tree Ferns (amateurs), Mr. Sheen, gardener to E. Brooke, 

 Esq., Cain Wood Towers, Highgate, was placed first for a splendid 

 pair of Dicksonias 10 feet high, and having fine heads. These 

 were very superior examples of culture. Mr. Hinnell had the 

 second place, also with highly creditable specimens. In the 

 class for six Adiantums (open), Mr. Hubbersty was placed first for 

 luxuriant examples of A. trapeziforme, A. cultratum, A. excisum 

 A. multifidum, A. tenerum, A. maorophyllum, and A. farleyense. 

 Mr. Smith, gardener to A. Cooper, Esq., Twickenham, was 

 second ; and Mr. Sheen, gardener to E. Brooke, Esq., Cain Wood 

 Towers, Highgate, being third for a collection greatly superior 

 to the second-prize group owing to some mistake in staging. 

 Adiantum farleyense was the finest of its kind in the Exhibition. 

 A. trapeziforme, 5 feet through ; A. concinnum, A. gracilli- 

 mum, A. cuneatnm, and A. formosum, all in superior condition. 

 For six Filmy Ferns Mr. B. S. WiUiams was first with a group 

 of these charming plants, including Todea superba pelluoida, 

 Hymenophyllum demissum, Trichomanes auriculatnm andtrich- 

 oideum, and a fine plant of T. radioans. Messrs. W. EoUis- 

 son & Sons had the second place, in which Trichomanes Ean- 

 crof ti and T. alatum var. were the most attractive ; the third 

 prize going to Mr. E. Tudgey, Henwick Grange, his collection 

 being notable as containing good plants of Trichomanes radicans 

 and Todea superba. For twelve hardy Ferns Messrs. Jackson 

 and Sons had the first place with an excellent collection con- 

 taiuing one of the finest plants of Lomaria chilensis ever ex- 

 hibited. The collection also included a new Fern of undoubted 

 elegance and value — Athyrium Filix-fcemina Jacksonii — a plant 

 combining vigour with gracefulness in a remarkable degree. 

 The remaining plants, Struthiopteris japonica, Lastreas, Anthu- 

 riums, &c., were all very fresh and good. Messrs. Ivery & Sons 

 were second with a capital group ; and Mr. Stone, gardener to 

 C. Walton, Esq., East Acton, having the third place with a good 

 collection. 



For eight Gloxinias (amateurs), Mr. J. A. Battram, Tonge 

 House Gardens, Lower Norwood, was first with vigorously- 

 grown well-bloomed specimens ; Mr. Hammond, gardener to 

 S. Hunt, Esq., Brooklands, Lea Bridge Eoad, having the second 

 place for plants which had been injured in transit to the Show, 

 For eight Gloxinias (nurserymen), Mr. E. Kinghorn, Sheen 

 Nursery, Eichmond, was the only exhibitor and had the first 

 place with a collection of well-grown plants in superior varie- 

 tips. For twelve Amaryllids (open) Mr. Goddard, gardener to 

 H. Little, Esq., Cambridge Villa, Twickenham, was placed first 

 for plants characterised by extreme vigour and in rich and 

 varied colours; Mr. Baxter, gardener to 0. O. Hanbury, Esq., 

 Belmont, East Barnet, having the second place also for an 

 effective collection, the colours being very good, but the petals 

 being rather more pointed than is desirable in these fine flowers. 

 For eight Eoses in pots (open) Mr. Turner was accorded the first 

 place for the large plants which have won him such fame as a 

 Eose-grower; Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, being second for 

 equally fine specimens. The general impression was that these 

 collections should have been placed equal first, and later in the 

 day the awards were revised, and Cheshunt was placed on an 

 equality with Slough. 



Pel.aegoniums.— For eight show varieties (nurserymen) the 

 prizes were i£12, *8, and t'6, and the winners of them were Mr. 

 Turner, Slough, and Messrs. Dobson & Sons, Woodlands Nur- 

 sery, leleworth. Mr. Turner's collection was far the most 

 superior in culture and varieties. The sorts were the same as 

 those named in our report of the Eegent's Park Show last 

 week. The third prize was not awarded. In the corresponding 

 amateurs' class the prizes were of the same amounts, and were 

 secured by Mr. Ward, gardener to F. G. Wilkins, Esq., Leyton, 

 with such grand specimens as he alono can produce, the plants 

 being perfectly trained and well bloomed, and varying from 

 3 to 6 feet in diameter ; Mr. James, gardener to W. F. Watson, 

 Esq., Eedlees, having the second place with excellent examples 

 of culture, the plants being from 3 to 5 feet in diameter; Mr. 

 Weir, gardener to Mrs. Hodgson, The Elms, Highgate, having 

 the third place with smaller plants. For six fancy Pelargoniums 



