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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE. 
[JUNE 6, 
2 very handsome Dillwynia floribunda, and the some- 
what scarce Pavetta caffra, with nunrerous clusters of 
white blossoms. Associated with these were Crowea 
saligna, in luxuriant health ; a splendid Ixora coccinea; 
2 large Polygala oppositifolia, in fine bloom ; together 
with several Heaths, and other plants.—In Mr. 
Barnes’s group, were some admirable specimens of skil- 
ful cultivation. At the back stood a large Crowea 
saligna, and, supporting it, a very fine plant of Clero- 
dendron squamatum ; a good Allamanda cathartica ; 
and an Ixora coccinea. Along with these were also 
the blue Leschenaultia biloba ; a large Polygala opposi- 
tifolia ; Rondeletia speciosa, in good condition; and 
several Heaths. In front was the same noble specimen 
of Phzenocoma prolifera, formerly exhibited ; and 
several other finely-grown plants, which have been pre- 
viously described. 
In Cotrecrions of 20 Species there were three exhi- 
bitors—Mr. Ayres, gr. to J. Cook, Esq. ; Mr. Hunt, 
gr. to Miss Traill ; and Mr. Pamplin, of Walthamstow: 
was also the white flowered Anguloa uniflora; the 
showy Cattleya Mossize, and a splendid Oncidium leuco- 
chilum.—In Mr. Plant's group were Saccolabium gut- 
tatum, a eharming species, with 5 drooping racemes of 
purple blossoms ; the white flowered Calanthe veratri- 
folia, with 10 flower spikes; the rare Phaleenopsis 
amabilis, with large white grotesquely cut flowers; 
together with a good Cattleya intermedia, and the 
curious rather than beautiful Vanda cristata.—M essrs. 
Rollissons sent the beautiful Oncidium Lanceanum, 
whose violet lip eontrasts well with the brown spotted 
petals; a variety of Lycaste gigantea, of no great 
beauty ; a large Aerides odoratum; Oncidium luridum 
guttatum, with a long pendent spike of dull brown 
spotted blossoms, and the brown flowered Oncidium 
crispum.—Groups of 10 plants were produced by Mr. 
Rae, gr. to J. J. Blandy, Esq., of Reading ; by Mr. Don, 
gr. to F. G. Cox, Esq., of Stockwell, and by Mr. Hunt.— 
Among Mr. Rae's plants we remarked Cattleya Mossico, 
with three large purple flowers ; a good Brassia macu- 
the two former receiving first prizes, their coll 
being equal in point of merit. Mr. Ayres sent, among 
others, Allamanda cathartica in splendid condition, both 
as regards health and bloom; anda large Gloriosa 
superba, perhaps the finest plant of the kind ever ex- 
hibited. Associated with these were the comparatively 
new Cyrtoceras reflexum, a large Pimelea decussata, a 
lovely Azalea variegata, anda fine Polygala, together 
with several Heaths, and other plants of less moment, 
At the back of the stage, in Mr. Hunt’s group, stood a 
noble Ixora coccinea, with upwards of 14 large scarlet 
heads of bloom ; and, supporting it on one side, a large 
Pimelea decussata, and on the other, the same Pimelea 
spectabilis formerly described, but with its blossoms 
more fully developed. In front were several fine 
Heaths, some Azaleas, an Oncidium, and an Allamanda 
cathartica producing three flowers. Besides these, the 
collection contained several other plants exhibiting ex- 
cellent management. In Mr. Pamplin’s group, to 
which a third prize was awarded, we remarked the 
well-known Metrosideros floribunda, with scarlet brush- 
like blossoms ; a good Pimelea spectabilis, together with 
several Heaths and other plants,— Groups of 10 species 
were shown by Mr. Green, gr. to Sir E. Antrobus, 
Bart. ; Mr. May, gr. to E. Goodheart, Esq.; and by 
Mr. Bruce, gr. to B. Miller, Esq.. of Tooting. Mr. 
Green sent a magnificent Apbelexis humilis, about 
3 feet in height, and nearly as much in diameter, the 
branches depending over the pot. This plant, perhaps 
the finest of its kind ever exhibited, was a mass of blos- 
soms, which were displayed to much advantage, the | c 
flowers remaining open throughout the day. Along 
with it was a beautiful Pimelea Hendersoni, 2 feet in 
height, and the same in width, finely bloomed; aud a 
small Ixora coccinea, producing nine heads of blos- 
som.—Mr. May senta fine specimen of cultivation in 
the form of Crowea saligna, measuring nearly 4 feet in 
height, and as much in diameter, hardly, however, 
enough advanced in bloom; and along with it Erica 
splendens; a low spreading Azalea lateritia, in fine con- 
dition ; a large Ixora coccinea, and a good plant of the 
showy Clerodendron squamatum. — In Mr. Bruce’s 
group we remarkeda good plant of the blueLeschenaultia, 
a small but very neat Pimelea rosea, and a pretty 
JEschynanthus parasiticus, trained over a wire trellis, 
the bright orange flowers regularly disposed among the 
deep green leaves, producing an agreeable contrast. 
Along with it was a good plant of the pale flowered 
Aphelexis ides, a fine Stepl is floribund. 
and a pretty Gompholobium polymorphum.— Collections 
of 6 plants were numerous; the best came from Mr. 
Clarke, gr. to W. Block, Esq. ; Mr. Malyon, gr. to T. 
Brandram, Esq.; and Mr. Taylor, gr. to J. Costar, Esq., 
of Streatham.—In Mr. Clarke’s group was observed a 
good Polygala cordata, 3 feet in height, and 21 feet in 
width; a pretty Ixora coccinea, and a nice plant 
of the interesting little red and white blossomed 
Phymatanthus tricolor. — In the second group 
were Ixora coccinea, Vinca rosea alba, and a good 
Clerodendron fallax. Mr. Taylor sent the blue Lesche- 
naultia biloba, and a fine Erica Bergiana, quite a mass 
of small round deep purple blossoms. Several other 
. groups of 6 plants were also produced, to which extra 
prizes were awarded, In these we remarked a good 
Stephanotis floribunda among the plants from Mr. Kyle, 
gr. to R. Barclay, Esq. ; a thriving Veronica speciosa, 
showing bloom freely, in the group from Mr. Kaye, gr. 
to B. D. Colvine, Esq., and along with it a famous Ma- 
hernia incisa, with the branches hanging gracefully 
over the pot, forming a ball about 3 feet in diameter ; 
it was hardly, however, sufficiently in bloom. Mr. 
Stanly, gr. to H. Berens, Esq.; sent the silvery Aphe- 
lexis argentea, with slender variegated stems encom- 
passing a wire trellis. 
. The display of exotic Orcurps was a decided 
Improvement on the last exhibition. In groups of 
15, the competitors were Mr. Mylam, gr. to S. 
Rucker, Esq., of Wandsworth, Mr. Plant, gr. to J. H. 
Schroder, Esq., and Messrs. Rollisson, of Tooting. 
M Mylam sent Stanhopea maculosa, with 4 open 
richly spotted blossoms ; the larger variety of Oncidium 
ampliatum ; Odontoglossum grande, with large brown 
and yellow flowers; a splendid Cyrtochilum stel. 
latum, with :20 spikes of pale yellow blossoms ; 
the beautiful Aerides affine; a famous Oncidium 
crispum, with 3 strong spikes of glossy deep brown 
blossoms ; and a perfectly new and exceedingly hand- 
some Anguloa, with 6 open large orange blossoms, 
spotted with brown. This is perhaps the finest species 
of the genus yet introduced. From the same collection 
lata, O hastatum, and the comparatively 
rare Anguloa uniflora.—Mr. Don showed the violet- 
flowered Huntleya violacea, the pretty little white and 
yellow-bl d Buri ia venusta, a handsome 
specimen of Peristeria Humboldti, with three drooping 
spikesof brown spotted blossoms, and Dendrobium san- 
guinolentum.—Mr. Hunt produced Epidendrum macro- 
chilum, and five Oncidiums.—Six species were produced 
by Mr. Bruceand by Mr. Barnes;the former sending good 
specimens of Cattleya Mossice, Broughtonia sanguinea, 
and Aerides odoratum ; and the latter the hardy Cypri- 
pedium’spectabile, not quite in bloom; three Oncidiums 
and Calanthe veratrifolia. As asingle specimen we ob- 
served Coryanthes macrantha, with three large rich 
brown spotted blossoms. 
Of Snowy Prants two fine groups of Clerodendrons 
were produced ; the best was from the garden of 
J. Cook, Esq., and certainly did Mr. Ayres much 
credit, for seldom have we seen better specimens ; 
the other was from Mr. Barnes, of Bromley. The 
heat of the day, however, caused some of the plants 
to flag, detracting somewhat from the effect which 
they would otherwise have produced. Collections of 
tall Caeti were shown by Mr. Clarke, gr. to 
Mr. Green, and Mr. Catleugh, | of 
Among Mr. Clarke's plants, which were all 
in excellent condition, we noticed in particular a splendid 
Epiphyllum Ackermanni, a mass of flowers, each mea- 
suring at least 6 inches across ; Cereus Scottii, a trailing 
ty, with bright red blossoms; and a large C. spe- 
sissimus, producing upwards of 15 open flowers.— 
Mr. Green sent the larger variety of Epiphyllum spe- 
ciosum, whose flowers are a decided improvement on 
speciosum, both in point of size and colour ; and along 
with it E. Jenkinsoni, mexicanum, and others.—In Mr. 
Catleugh’s group were Epiphyllum splendidum and 
Ackermanni in good condition. The season for Azaleas 
was past ; Mr. Green, however, sent a collection, which 
was far from being in fine condition.—A beautiful group 
of Seedling Rhododendrons was produced by Mr. 
Waterer, of Knaphill, near Bagshot, and excited much 
interest. 
Collections of Hzarus were numerous, and there was 
no lack of well grown plants ; but we have still to com- 
plain of want of novelty among this tribe. With one 
exception, hereafter to be noticed, there was nothing 
new. Mr, Hunt, as usual, produced a famous group 
of 15 plants ; so did Mr. Barnes; and in Mr. W., P 
Ayres’ collection were some fine specimens of cultiva- 
tion. Mr. Hunt sent, among others, a famously grown 
Massoni (one of the most difficult to cultivate of the 
genus) about 2j feet in height, and 3 feet in diameter, 
and the drooping green-blossomed Halieacaba, In Mr. 
Barnes’s group were E, metuleflora bicolor, a some- 
what straggling growing, but rather handsome species, 
with long fiesh-coloured tubes passing into white at the 
ends ; densa, covered with small white flowers; and 
the curious red and gréen-flowered Plukenetiana.—Mr, 
Ayres sent a small plant of splendensin good condition, 
and a fine gemmifera. Groups of 12 species were 
shown by Messrs. Fairbairn, Fraser, and Rollisson. 
Among these, of species not previously mentioned, was 
the pretty little Thyrae-leaved Heath (E. Thymifolia), 
loaded with small purple blossoms, Various groups of 
6 plants were produced, the best of which came from 
Mr. May and from Mr. Bruce, of Tooting, both sending 
fine plants. 
The Roses in pots commanded much attention ; but 
they were hardly so fine as we have seen them. There 
is no greater task than the production of a fine col- 
lection of this beautiful flower, Groups of 12 varieties 
were shown by Messrs. Lane and Paul, and by Mr. 
Dobson, foreman to Mr. Beek, of Isleworth. The 
owers in the first group were— Fabvier, Yellow, Le 
Page, Souvenir de la Malmaison, Proserpine, Armosa, 
Reine Victoria, Adam, Theresita, Elise Sauvage, Ni- 
phetos, and Emilie Courtier. Messrs. Paul sent Belle 
Allemande, Taglioni, Caroline, Don Carlos, Harrison's 
Yellow, Miss Glegg (Noisette), Mrs."Bosanquet, Bouquet 
de Flore, Aubernon, Bougere, La Victorieuse, and Gou. 
balt, Mr. Dobson's plants were Madame Desprez, Nou- 
velle Heloise, Hamon, Fulgens, Augustin Mayel, Arch- 
duke Charles, Emilie Courtier, Ne plus Ultra, Triomphe 
du Luxembourg, Enfant d'Ajaceio, La Reine, and Gou- 
balt. In addition to these other groups of 12 were also 
exhibited by Mr. Francis, of Hertford, and by Mrs. Sted- 
man, of Isleworth ; the former group contained William 
Jesse, Comte de Paris, Charles Duval, Paetolus, Blairii 
No. 2), Marjolin, La Reine, China, Rivers, Melanie | 
Walder, Bouquet de Flore, and Princess de Lamballe, | 
Mrs. Stedman sent Aimée Vibert, Crimson Madame 
Desprez, Niphetos, Prudence Reeser, Comte de Paris, 
Perfection, Lady Alice Peel, Beauty of Billiard, Coun- 
tess of Albemarle, Lord John Russell, Souvenir de la 
Malmaison, and Fulgens. 
ut Roses in boxes were also produced by Mr. 
Francis, Mr. Betteridge, and by A. Rowland, Esq., of 
Lewisham.’ 
As Since Specimens of superior cultivation, a large 
number of plants were placed on the tables. A first 
prize was awarded to Mr. Hunt for his splendid Gom- 
pholobium polymorphum, formerly described, and which 
was again produced in first-rate condition, and another 
first prize to Mr. Parker, gr. to J. H. Oughton, Esq., 
for the Pelargonium named Priory Queen; this was a 
magnificent specimen of good cultivation, measuring at 
least 5 feet in diameter, in fine health, and literally a 
mass of blossom, regularly dispersed all over the plant. 
A Bronze Medal was awarded to Mr. Bruce for a 
splendid Aphelexis humilis, and a similar award was 
also made to Mr. Don for a good Aerides crispum. Mr. 
Green sent the pretty pink-flowered Tremandra Hugelii, 
Mr. Don, Caladium bicolor, Mrs. Stedman, of Isleworth, 
Brugmansia Waymanni, Mr. Catleugh the curious 
green flowered Billardiera mutabilis, Mr. Jackson, of 
Kingston, Dracophyllum secundum, and Mr. Paine, gr. 
to Miss Wigan, Cereus Scottii trained in the form of a 
crown. 
As new plants in bloom were exhibited the white 
flowered Dracophyllum gracile ! by Mr. May, of Wood- 
ford, and Cuphea platycentra, producing deep orange 
tubular blossoms, by Mr. Smith, gr. to J. Anderson, 
Esq., of Regent's-park ; Mr. Malyon sent Veronica sa- 
licifolia, Mr. Taylor, gr. to J. Costar, Esq., Xanthosia 
rotundiflora, Mr. Barnes, Hindsia violacea, and Mr. 
Ivery, of Peckham, two Delphiniums and a Salvia 
named capensis floribunda, Of new and rare plants 
not in bloom were exhibited Musseenda macrophylla, 
from Mr.W. P. Ayres, Physurus pictus and the Ceylon 
Anzetochilus setaceus from Messrs. Rollisson, and from 
Mr. Francis, of Hertford, Ilex latifolia, Taxodium sem- 
pervivens, and Quercus glabra. 
Among the Frorists’ Frowzms, the Pelargoniums 
W.|attracted, as usual, the greatest share of attention. 
They were arranged on each side of along tent; generally 
finely grown and in abundant bloom. The Amateurs’ 
Class, for 12 first-rate varieties in 8-inch pots, was well 
supported by Mr. Cock and Mr. Stains; the former, 
taking the first prize, exhibited Orion, Emma, Mustee, 
Erectum, Sunset, Rosy Circle, Duke of Cornwall, Ka- 
tinka, Rosetta, Isabella, Shield of Achilles, and Duchess 
of Leinster ; and, among the flowers of the latter, we 
noticed Sunbeam, Duke of Wellington, Titus, and 
Erectum, in very fine condition. In this Class for Nur- 
serymen, the Ist prize was voted to Mr. Dobson, fore- 
man to Mr. Beck, for Arabella, Aurora, Bellona, Mark 
Antony, Desdemona, Resplendent, Zenobia, Othello, 
Favourite, Sunset, Isabella, and Hebe's Lip ; these were 
all seedlings raised by Mr. Beck, rich in colour and fine in 
texture.—Mr. Gaines’ collection was placed second; they 
were grown very dwarf. The plants were in fine health 
and bloom, "l'hethirdprize was awardedto Mr. Catleugh, 
and an extra prize to Messrs. Smith, of Battersea, for 
Pelargoniums in 12 distinct varieties grown in 11-inch 
pots. Theamateurs' prize was taken by Mr. Parker, 
gr. to J. H. Oughton, Esq. ; these plants were produced 
in fine condition of growth, and with profusion of finely 
developed bloom. The flowers were Jubilee, Sultana, 
Duke of Cornwall, Louise, Hebe, Enchantress, Alice 
Gray, Janus, Erectum, Symmetry, Luna, and Roulette. 
The Nurserymen’s prize in this class was awarded to 
Mr. Gaines. For Pelargoniums in eight varieties, 
grown in 8-inch pots, the prizes were awarded, first, 
to Mr. Coysh, gr. to R. Hudson, Esq., Clapham ; 
second, to Mr. Moseley, Pine-apple-place; third, to 
Mr. Robinson, gr. “to J. Simpson, Esq. A Bronze 
Medal was awarded to Mr. Gaines, for Queen Victoria 
and Anais, two pretty fancy Geraniums ; and a certifi- 
cate to Mr. Wheeler, for his specimens of Queen Vic- 
toria. We have before noticed that the collections of 
Calceolarias do not keep pace with the improvement in 
the flower ; they were shown in varieties of six. Mr. 
Wright, gr. to the Hon. Mr. Rushout, received 
the first prize; the second was awarded to Mr. Paine, 
gr. to Miss Wigan, Highbury ; third, to Mr, Garrod, 
gr. to H. B. Freeman, Esq., of Hampstead, and bronze 
medals to Mr, Stanly, gr. to ;H. Berens, Esq., and to 
Mr. Lewis, gr. to T. Hurd, Esq., and the first and 
second prizes to Nurserymen were respectively awarded 
to Mr. Gaines and to the Messrs, Henderson, Pine-apple- 
place.—In Cinerarias, for collections of 4 varieties, the 
first prize was awarded to Messrs. Henderson, secon 
to Mr. Kaye, gr. to B. D. Colvine, Esq., and Certificates 
to Mr. Malyon and to Mr, Catleugh.—Of stands of Ra- 
nuneulus, 6 were exhibited, and Certificates awarded to 
Messrs. T'yso and Son, Mr. Costar and Mr. Mitchell ; 
the stand from Mr. Tyso contained 24 blooms, all seed- 
lings of the present year, and among them were flowers 
of exquisite colour, beauty, and form ; they were named 
Honoria, Antagonist, Fascinator, Brunel, Urania, Cotta, 
Bertha, Pascal, Lydia, Poliander, Acadia, Sarepa; 
Amara, Oxendon, Festus, Clara Pleasor, Pavie Me- 
dusa, Amelia, Sobraon, Melanthor, and Don Jorge— 
Stands of Pinks were exhibited, and a first prize 
awarded to Mr. Norman, of Woolwich.—Several stands 
of Pansies were placed on the table; the first prize 
was awarded to Mr. Turney, of Chalvey; second to Mr- 
Bragg, of Slough ; third to Mr. Cutler, of Slough, and an 
extra prize to Mr. Parsons, gr. to A. George, Esq., Bn- 
field. —Mr. Smith, of Hornsey, received a first prize for 
