June 9, 1863. ] 



JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



409 



Although the near or distant approach to 100 denoted the 

 merit of the holding as a whole, I have not unfrequently used the 

 same mode of figure in detail. For instance : A book, or, what is 

 better, a sheet of stout cartridge paper, is ruled in columns for 

 figures — one column may denote fruits, one flowers, one vegeta- 

 bles, one fences, and one the back premises, walks, &c, and a 

 column for total. By entering in each column the respective 

 number the supposed merits of each article indicate, the sum 

 total will determine the position of the whole. This abstract 

 way of doing the work has the merit of enabling the person who 

 looks over the notes at last to ascertain the weak and strong 

 points in each. Sometimes, but rarely, it may be necessary to 

 append a few words as well ; but I very seldom do this. A 

 column for cleanliness ought, however, to be added to the above 

 list of abstract ones, and the sum total may be the approximation 

 of that which the whole may seem to deserve, which is better 

 than appending the total number they will represent when all 

 added together. The total absence of flowers ought not to depre- 

 ciate the merit of the whole to the extent the figures would 

 make it appear, for though their presence unquestionably adds 

 much to the appearance, and ought to have due attention, still, 

 in a cottage garden, they should stand second to vegetables and 

 common fruits. It is, therefore, with a view of giving a just 

 criterion of the condition of the place as a whole that, for general 

 purposes, I would advise only one column to be used ; or when 

 more is advisable, nevertheless to let the one devoted to the 

 " total " represent the figure it would do if there were no abstract 

 ones. 



Having extended these remarks to a greater length than 

 intended, I have not space to say anything on cottage-garden 

 produce as exhibited at horticultural shows ; at another time, 

 however, I hope to do so, and will explain certain features in 

 such things which experience has taught me are not, perhaps, in 

 every case sufficiently attended to. J. Robson. 



THE EOYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY'S SHOW. 



June 3ed. 



The display of plants and fruit on thi3 occasion was not only 

 extensive but excellent, and another great attraction was like- 

 wise afforded by the splendid American plants of Mr. John 

 Waterer, which will shorty attain their full perfection when 

 they constitute an exhibition of themselves. The day was 

 extremely warm— so much so as to render a long stay in the 

 tents very oppressive, and the company was large, exhibiting an 

 unusual preponderance of the fair sex. 



In Stove and Greenhouse Plants several excellent collections 

 were shown ; but as they consisted of nearly the same species 

 and varieties noticed in previous reports, it will be unnecessary to 

 repeat the names of those which have been already adverted to. 

 In the Class for sixteen Mr. Peed, gardener to Mrs. Tredwell, 

 took the first prize with several splendid specimens, both as 

 regards size and symmetry and the profusion of their bloom. 

 Among the most striking were Allamandas grandiflora and 

 cathartica, Erica depressa, Pimelea decussata, Dipladenia crassi- 

 noda, and Tetratheea erictefolia. Mr. Green, gardener to Sir 

 E. Antrobus, Cheam, was second, having his fine Azalea Coro- 

 nata, and Kalosanthes mimata, the bright colour of which was 

 very effective. Mr. Baxendine, who was third, had a fine Coleo- 

 nema rubra, Chorozema Henchmanni with an abundance of 

 flowers, and a very fine Aphelexis humilis rosea. 



In the Nurserymen's Class for ten, Messrs. J. & J. Eraser had 

 a fine Boronia serrulata, the scarlet Clerodendron Kamipferi, and 

 Vinca ocellata, the white and crimson flowers of which were 

 very showy. Mr. Rhodes, of Sydenham Park, was second, and 

 Mr. Cutbush, of Barnet, third, both having in their collections 

 good examples of Phaenocoma prolifera. 



The Amateurs' Class of ten was also worthily filled by Mr. 

 Chilman, Mr. Wheeler, and Mr. Kaile. The first had Aphelexis 

 macrantha roBea with fine large flowers, Aerophyllum venosum 

 in full beauty, Hedaroma tulipiferum, and a nice Pimelea Hen- 

 dersoni. Mr. Wheeler was second, and Mr. Katie third; the 

 latter having a brilliant Kalosanthes coccinea Buperba, and a nice 

 bushy Chorozema Lawrenceanum. 



For collections of six Mr. Page waB first ; and Mr. J. Tegg, 

 gardener to Baron Hambro', second, having, among others, good 

 plants of AUamanda Schotti, Pimelea decusBata, and Ixora 

 javanica. 



In the Class for six Fine-foliaged Plants the first prize was 



awarded to Messrs. A. Henderson & Co., who had fine examples 

 of DiefFenbachia maculata, Draccena ferrea, the splashed-leaved 

 Alocasia macrorhiza, the golden variegated Croton, Caladium 

 Chantini, Ananassa sativa variegata. Mr. Hutt, gardener to 

 Miss Burdett Coutts, was second, and exhibited some of the large 

 specimens which appeared at the Crystal Palace, such as Latania 

 borbonica, Rhopala corcovadensis, also the curiously carved- 

 leaved Philodendron pertusum, Dieffenbachia variegata, &c. 

 Messrs. Jackson & Son had the Lace Plant, Ouvirandra fenes- 

 tralis ; the curious Cephalotus follicularis, or New Holland 

 Pitcher-plant ; and a fine Todea africana. 



Of Cape Heaths the show was also good. Messrs. Jackson 

 and Son took the first prize for ten, among which were Bergiana, 

 a beautiful bushy plant completely covered with bloom ; florida, 

 also fine ; and ventricosa magnifica and tumida, both of them 

 striking plants. Mr. Rhodes, who was second, had coccinea 

 minor and ventricosa magnifica, and good plants of other kinds. 



In the Amateurs' Class for eight, Mr. Peed came in first, and 

 Mr. Page second. Their' collections contained good specimens 

 of florida, eximia superba, ventricosa magnifica and coccinea 

 minor, and tricolor Wilsoni. Mr. Baxendine was third, having 

 also some good plants. 



In six kinds the successful competitors were Mr. Chilman 

 and Mr. Wheeler, the latter having Bergiana, a fine plant ; and 

 ventricosa coccinea minor, also very pretty. 



Azaleas were not equal to those shown at the Crystal Palace 

 and Kensington, although some of the same plants as shown at 

 these places were recognisable. Mr. Penny, of St. Dunstan's, 

 Regent's Park, was first in the Amateurs' Class, Juliana and 

 Madame Miellez being the most noticeable in hiB collection ; 

 whilst Mr. Green was second, the two finest in his six being 

 Iveryana and Prsestantissima, which formed a match pair hand- 

 somely grown, but not so well covered with bloom as desirable. 

 Mr. Cross and Mr. Page also obtained prizes, and collections 

 came in addition from Mr. Chilman, Mr. Peed, and Mr. Kaile. 



In the Nurserymen's Class, Mr. Turner again took the highest 

 position, his plants putting into the shade those of all other com- 

 petitors ; they consisted of Juliana, Glory of Sunninghill, Ex- 

 tranei, Chelaoni, Iveryana, and Criterion. Messrs. Fraser were 

 second, their finest being Due de Brabant, salmon pink ; and 

 Flower of the Day, a fine white striped with rose. 



Of Orchids, several excellent collections were shown ; most of 

 the plants, however, having already appeared at the Royal Hor- 

 ticultural Society's last Show, it will be unnecessary to repeat 

 their names here. 



In collections of twenty, Mr. Baker, gardener to A. Bassett, 

 Esq., Stamford Hill, had the first prize. He had several fine 

 iErides, the yellow-flowered Cattleya citrina, Trichopilia coccinea 

 and crispa, besides others previously noticed. Mr. Milford was 

 second ; among his plants were a fine .Erides Lindleyanum and 

 Cattleya Mossire speciosissimn, very Bhowy. Mr. Peed was third. 

 For a collection of eight, in which were the pretty iErides Lobbi, 

 a fine Vanda tricolor suaveolens, and Cypripedium barbatum 

 grandiflorum, Mr. Woolley, of Chushunt, had a first prize. 



In collections of twelve, Mr. Penny had the first prize, his 

 specimens comprising a fine Phalsenopsis grandiflora, Calanthe 

 veratrifolia, and a noble Yanda suavis. Mr. Page was second ; 

 Saccolabium retusum, Oncidium ampliatum major with innu- 

 merable flowers, and Lselia purpurata being the most remarkable 

 of his plants for beauty. Mr. Green had Oncidium Lanceanum, 

 and the Butterfly Orchis, and received the second prize. 



In the Class for six Orchids some fine iErides, Saceolabiums, 

 and Cattleyas, were shown by Mr. Wiggins, and Mr. Smith, of 

 Syon. 



British Ferns came from Messrs. Ivery & Son, of Dorking, 

 who had a first prize for a collection of twelve, in which were 

 included the elegant feather-like Athyrium Filix-fcemina plumo- 

 sum, Osmunda regalis cristata, Hymenophyllum Wilsoni, Sco- 

 lopendrium vulgare sculpturatum, and other rare and interesting 

 kinds. A fine collection of seventy kinds was also shown by 

 the same firm. Miss Clarkson received a second prize for her 

 collection, which contained a very fine Hymenophyllum tun- 

 bridgense, Trichomanes brevisetum, Asplenium germanicum 

 alternifolium &c. 



In exotic Ferns, Messrs. A. Henderson & Co. were first with 

 a fine collection, comprising Cibotiums Schiedei and Barometz, 

 Brainea insignia, Adiantum tenerum, and Cyathea voconensis. 

 Fine collections also came from Mr. Lavey, and Mr. Young, 

 Highgate, among which were some noble specimens. 



Calceolarias were exhibited by Mr. James, of Isleworth, Mr. 



