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JOURNAI. OF HOBTIOULTUBE AND COTTAGE GABDENER. 



I Jnne 1, 1876. 



(trarserymen) Mr. Turner had the first place for medium-Bized 

 plants of Mirella, Mrs. Hart, Excelsior, Jewess, Princess Teck, 

 and Henry Baily ; Messrs. Dobson & Sons having the second 

 place with plants of ordinary merit. For sis fancy Pelargoniums 

 (amateurs) Mr. James, Redlees, was unopposed and unapproach- 

 able with his splendid specimens, each 4 feet in diameter, and 

 perfectly trained and bloomed. Eight variegated or tricolor 

 Pelargoniums (nurserymen), the prizes of .flO and A'G went to 

 Mr. Coppin, The Nursery, Croydon, and Mr. Pestridge, The 

 Nursery, Brentford, with medium-sized well-coloured plants ; 

 an extra prize being awarded to Mr. Meadmore, The Nurseries, 

 Eomford. In the amateurs' class for six plants Mr. J. Lover, 

 gardener to J. Roberts, Esq., Shirley Cottage, Croydon, was first 

 with plants from 1 to 2 feet across, in good health and colour ; 

 Mr. Hinnell, Surbiton, being second for smaller yet perhaps 

 brighter plants ; Mr. North, gardener to F. Hill, Esq., Brent- 

 wood, having the third place for compact and nicely grown 

 Bpecimens. Mr. North also exhibited a seedling Lobelia — Little 

 Emily, a type of L. Paxtoni, admirable for growing as a pyramid 

 for conservatory decoration. For twelve bicolor or gold and 

 bronze Pelargoniums Mr. Meadmore had the first place with 

 well-grown plants a foot in diameter, W. E. Gumbleton being 

 the best ; Mr. Pestridge, Brentwood, being second for medium- 

 sized well-coloured plants ; the third prize being awarded to 

 Mr. Lambert, gardener to H. W. Segelcke, Esq., Dulwich, The 

 Czar in this group having an intensely dark zone. 



Palms. — Twelve Palms in pots not exceeding 8 inches in dia- 

 meter (open), the first and second prizes went to Mr. Bull and 

 Mr. Wright in the order named for superior collections. For 

 six Palms in pots not exceeding 16 inches in diameter Mr. Bull, 

 Chelsea, was again first with a valuable and glossy group, com- 

 prising Geonoma pumila, Kentia Moorei, very fine ; Hyophorbe 

 Verschafteltii, and Latania borbonica. The second prize went to 

 Messrs. R. & J. Thynne, Glasgow ; Martinezia erosa and CocoB 

 Weddelliaca being very good ; Mr. Ley having the third prize 

 with a superior group, quite worthy of having been placed 

 equal second with the Glasgow group. For four Palms in pots 

 not exceeding IG inches in diameter (amateurs), Mr. Harrow, 

 gardener to H. Bessemer, Esq., was placed first with Cocos 

 Weddelliana, Kentia Fosteriana, Livistonia altissima, and 

 Thrinax elegans, all fine plants well cultivated; Mr. Butler, 

 The Gardens, St. Dunstans, Regent's Park, being second with 

 capital plants of Geonoma pnmila, Cocos "Weddelliana, Areca 

 lutescens, and A. Verschafteltii. An extra prize was awarded to 

 Mr. Strahau for four very good plants. For six Crotons (open) 

 Mr. Bull had the premier place with plants in superb health and 

 colour, comprising C. volutum, spirale, Weismannii, majesticum, 

 Cooperi, and imperiale. Mr. Harrow was second with large 

 well-grown plants in good sorts, Mr. "Williams being third with 

 large plants. For twelve Dracfenas (open) the first and second 

 prizes were ±10 and id, and the winners of them Mr. Bull and 

 Mr. "Williams, who both staged superior collections in sorts 

 which have been previously enumerated. 



For twelve hardy perennials in pots (open), the first prize 

 went to Mr. Parker, Tooting, for a fine collection, Pinguicula 

 grandiflora being in splendid condition, Saxifraga nepalensis 

 (pyramidalis) charming ; Orchis foliosa, TroUius grandifloruB, 

 Spirsea palmata. Irises, Lupines, &o., attracting a large amount 

 of public attention. Messrs. EoUisson & Sons, Tooting, were 

 second with a highly effective group, Alyssum "Weisbickii 

 being very distinct and noteworthy ; Mr. Roberts, gardener to 

 "W. "Terry, Esq., Fulham, being third for large newly-potted 

 plants. For eight Paonies in pots Mr. Parker, Tooting, was 

 the_ only exhibitor, and had the first prize for showy plants 

 which could not be otherwise than effective in shrubbery 

 borders, the single and double white varieties being very 

 effective. Mr. Parker also had the first prize tor a moderate 

 pair of Yucca filamentosa variegata. For twelve bunches of out 

 blooms of hardy herbaceous plants the prizes went to Mr. Dean, 

 Ealing, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Parker in the order named. These 

 collections arrested considerable attention, Mr. Dean's being the 

 most distinct, every bunch belonging to a different genus, and 

 hence had the post of honour. 



There were several miscellaneous exhibits. Messrs. Hugh 

 Low & Co. brought a grand new Cattleya, C. Blunti, the flowers 

 being of the purest white except the throat, which was a soft 

 yellow, the lip being beautifully fringed. Mr. Laing exhibited fine 

 new Bicolor Geraniums; Mr, Turner, new Pelargoniums; and 

 Messrs. Jackson & Sons, decorative Pelargoniums Charles Out- 

 ram and Miss Bradshaw, both of them floriferous and effective. 



FRUIT. 

 For a May show this was one of the best collections seen in 

 London for many years, and reminds us of the excellent shows 

 of fruit that used to be held at the Crystal Palace twelve or 

 fifteen years ago in that month. There were thirteen dishes of 

 Black Hamburgh Grapes, and the quality of the first-prize dishes 

 is very good indeed. The first prize goes to Mr. J. Akehurst, 

 gardener to S. Copestake, Esq., The Grove, Kentish Town. The 

 bunches were small but even in size, berries large, and with a 

 fine bloom. Mr. Banuerman, gardener to Lord Bagot, Blithefield 



Hall, Eugeley, was second with bunches in his usual fine style. 

 The third prize went to Mr. Edwards, gardener to W. B. Tris- 

 tram, Esq., Fowley, liiphook, Hants, with large well-coloured 

 bunches; but the bloom was a little rubbed, or they would have 

 had a higher position. For three bunches of Black Prince the 

 first prize went to Mr. Geo. Holliday, gardener to J. Norris, 

 Esq , Castle Hill, Bletchingly; and the second to Mr. J. Bolton, 

 gardener to "W. Spottiswoode, Esq., Coombe Bank, Sevenoaks, 

 'They had both fairly pood bunches, but far behind what used to 

 be shown. For three bunches of any other Black kind a grand 

 dish of Madresfield Court from Mr. G. Grimmet, gardener 

 to J. "Wilmot, Esq., Pine House, Isleworth, was first. Mr. 

 Baunermau was third with small but well-coloured Muscat 

 Hamburghs. 



For three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria there were nine 

 competitors ; the first prize being awarded to Mr. J. Douglas for 

 an excellent dish. The berries are immensely large and well 

 coloured for the season. Mr. G. Grimmett has the second prize 

 with three meritorious bunches. The third goes to Mr. "W 

 Bates, gardener to "W. H.Pnuchard, Esq., Poulett Lodge, Twick- 

 enham. He had large bunches, but the berries were not quite 

 ripe. Most of the other dishes were unripe. For Buckland 

 Sweetwater Mr. Douglas had by far the best : his three bunches 

 were large and well coloured. Mr. G. Parkhouse, gardener to 

 T. Holman, Esq., Hawkhurst, was second; and Mr. A. Phillips, 

 gardener to A. Moss, Esq , The Mills, Chadwell Heath, was 

 third, but the berries were unripe. For three bunches of any 

 other white kind Mr. Douglas was again first with splendid Canon 

 Hall Muscats. The second prize going to Mr. Bannerman for 

 well-ripened Foster's Seedling; and Mr. R. Gilbert, gardener to 

 the Marquis of Exeter, was third for the same variety. For 

 Frontignan Grapes Mr. P. Edwards was first with three beau- 

 tiful bunches of Grizzly Frontignan. Mr. J. Hepper, gardener 

 to C. O. Ledward, Esq , The Elms, Acton, was second, and Mr. 

 Bannerman third with very good dishes of the same sort. 



For two Queen Pines Mr. J. Bland, gardener to D. "White- 

 house, Esq., Newport, Mon., was first with a good pair. Mr. 

 H. Plummer, gardener to R. Thornton, Esq., Cannon Hill, 

 Merton, was second with small fruit. i?or any sort of Pine 

 other than Smooth Cayenne and Queen, Mr. Douglas was first 

 with a good Charlotte Rothschild ; Mr. J. Deaville, gardener to 

 J. R. Bannerman, Esq., "Wyaston Leys, Mon., was second with 

 a Montserrat, and Mr. Plummer third with a Black Jamaica. 

 Pines were very poorly represented. 



There were but three dishes of Peaches exhibited, the best 

 being one of Noblesse from Mr. J. Maber, gardener to C. AU- 

 busen, Esq., Stoke Court, Slough. Mr. P. Edwards was second 

 with Royal George, and Mr. M. Davis third with Grosse Mig- 

 nonne. There were two dishes of Nectarines. Mr. J. Maber was 

 first with Hunt's Tawny. Mr. G. Holliday was second with a 

 good dish of Lord Napier ; although this sort is not so highly 

 coloured as Hunt's Tawny, it is richer-flavoured. A good dish 

 of Brown Turkey Figs from Mr. Coleman, gardener to Earl 

 Somers, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, gained the first prize in its 

 class. Mr. G. T. Miles, gardener to Lord Carington, "Wycombe 

 Abbey, Bucks, showed a splendid dish of Elton and one of Black 

 Circassian Cherries, and won the first prize in each class with 

 them. 



In the class for Strawberries of the British Queen and Dr. 

 Hogg type there were but two competitors. Mr. Douglas was 

 first with highly-coloured British Queen, and Mr. Earley, Valen- 

 tines, Ilford, was second with the same sort. There were eight 

 competitors in the class for Sir J. Paxton and Sir C. Napier 

 type. Mr. C. Raffill, The Gardens, Tredegar Park, Monmouth, 

 was first with a splendid dish of Black Bess ; Mr. J. Edwards 

 was second with Sir C. Napier; and Mr. Douglas third with 

 President. 



Melons were well shown, ten fruit being staged in each class. 

 In Green-flesh Mr. Coleman was first with Victory of Bath, Mr. 

 G. Holliday second with Golden Qaeen, and Mr. J. Atkins, 

 Lockinge Gardens, "Wantage, third with Heckfield Hybrid. In 

 Scarlet-flesh Mr. C. Howe had a very fine Read's Scarlet-flesh, 

 and won the first prize; Mr. E. Tudgey, gardener to J. H. G. 

 "Williams, Esq., Henwich Grange, "Worcester, second with 

 Scarlet Gem ; the third prize going to a nice Hero of Bath from 

 Mr. C. Raflill. 



There were two Vines in pots from Mr. J. Deaville, gardener 

 to J. N. Bannerman, Esq., Monmouth. They are of the Black 

 Hamburgh variety, but not first-rate ; a third prize was 

 awarded to them. Mr. G. T. Miles showed two very fine dishes 

 of Tomatoes named Stamfordian. It is a grand sort, shaped 

 liked Hathaway's Excelsior, but larger than that sort is usually 

 grown. 



Tbis must close our notice of this extensive and excellent 

 Exhibition, a notice which has no pretence to include every- 

 thing which was exhibited. The Show was, by its mode of 

 arrangement, difficult to report, and the work of judging was no 

 sinecure. Nothing was left undone to render the event a success. 

 The officials, under the direction of Mr. Wills, were assiduous 

 in their several duties, and the Summer and Winter Garden 



