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JOURNAL OF HOBTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GAEBENER. 



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white within, stained with rosy-pnrple without. Petals very 

 broad, oblong, obtuee, emarginate at the apex, and somewhat 

 caneate at the base, pure soft white, sparingly freckled with 

 rosy purple or violet dots. Lip saccate, about as large as a 

 dove'd egg, white, with a few violet dots. Siaminode white, 

 with a blotch of clear lemon colour. 



C. niveum is at once a chaste and most attractive plant when 

 in bloom, and entirely distinct from any other species hitherto 

 introduced. It is a native of India, probably of Barmah or 

 Siam, but the exact locality whence it was brought is not known. 

 The usual compost (peat, sand, and sphagnum) suits this species 

 well. It should be placed in the warm end of the East Indian 

 house, and treated liberally to water, but care must be taken to 

 liave the pots well drained, to prevent stagnant moisture destroy- 

 ing the roots. The supply of water must be decreased during 

 ■winter, but at the same time it should be borne in mind that 

 -as these plants are destitute of pseudo-bulbs, they cannot suSer 

 spant of moisture with impunity. — Experto Cbede. 



ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Mat 17th. 

 On this occasion the Show was held in a spacious tent at the sonthern 

 •side of the garden. Instead of stages for the plants turf banks were 

 -employed, and with excellent effect. In the centre was a circle with 

 -a large Palm set round with Roses, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons. 

 The broad central walk of the tent, with hanks of flowers on each side, 

 was curved out to suit the outUue of the circle, and the banks sepa- 

 •rated from the higher ground on each side by a dwarf Box hedge, 

 'which served as a backing to the flowers, without at the same time 

 -obstructing the view of what was beyond. The effect of this arrange- 

 ■ment was very good, but would have been improved by a more plenti- 

 ful introduction of larger specimens. The main features of the 

 ^Exhibition were Pelargoniums, Heaths, stove and greenhouse plants, 

 and Palms, and though these did not fill np the large area of the 

 iient so fully as desirable, still the display was both extensive and good. 



For nine Show Pelargoniums in S-inch pots Mr. Ward, gardener to 

 T. G. Wilkins, Esq., Leyton, was first with magnificent plants 4 feet 

 'in diameter, in all respects admirably grown, being covered with 

 *bloom, with abundance coming on, and the foliage fresh and without 

 being in the slightest degree " drawn." The kinds were Conqueror, 

 tPatroness, Mdlle. Patti, Lilacina, Alabama, Rose Celestial a splendid 

 specimen, Empress Eugenie, Pericles, and Exhibitor. The second 

 prize went to Messrs. Dobson & Sons, of Isleworth, who had fine 

 .plants of Rose Celestial, Desdemona, and Lilacina. ^or six Mr. 

 "Ward was again first with plants averap^ing 3 feet across, and, like his 

 larger specimens, admirably grown. Rob Roy and Beacon were ex- 

 tremely brilliant, while of light kinds Desdemona was large and very 

 "Hue ; the others were Empress Eugenie, Maid of Honour, and Fair 

 'Rosamond. Mr. James, gardener to W. F. "Watson, Esq., Isleworth, 

 ■was second. 



Of Fancy Pelargoniums, the best six in the amateurs' class came 

 from Mr. Weir, gardener to Mrs. Hodgson, Hampstead ; the second 

 4>est from Mr. James ; and in the nurserymen's class, Messrs. Dobson 

 were the only exhibitors, taking the first prize. Acme, Godfrey, Ellen 

 JBeck, Lady Craven, and Carminatum were the best. 



Class 5 was for six Clematis. In this the only exhibitor was Mr. 

 Charles Noble, of Bagshot, who took a first prize with C. Jackmanni, 

 ■and beautifully-flowered plants 18 inches high of Miss Bateman, Lord 

 iiondesborough, Mrs. Howard Vjse, Harry Richmond, and Miss 

 Howard. On Miss Bateman there were three dozen blooms. 



The next class, 6, was for Palms. The best sis came from Mr. 

 "Wihiams, Holloway, and consisted of noble specimens of Phcenico- 

 ^horium sechellarum, Latania borbonica, Chamasrops humilis, Phaenix 

 sylvestris, Corypha australis, and Verschaffeltia splendida. Messrs. 

 JBollisson, Tooting, were second with Verschaffeltia splendida, Pritch- 

 ardia pacifica, Areca Verschaffelti, Areca Intescens, a very graceful 

 species, Acanthophoenix crinita, and Latania aurea. Messrs. Lee 

 ulso exhibited an excellent group not for competition. 



In the open class for eight Cape Heaths, the first position was taken 

 ■by Mr. Ward, with a very large plant of Erica tricolor elegans, E. tri- 

 ■color Wilsoni in fine bloom, excellent specimens of elegans, Caven- 

 dishii, depressa multiflora, and floiida, together with a good plant of 

 Candolleana, and ventricosa grandiflora. Messrs. Jackson & Son, of 

 Kingston, were second with a fine example of the white perspicua 

 tiiana, ventricosa coccinea minor blooming most profusely, and good 

 specimens of several others. The third prize went to Mr. Morse, 

 Epsom, who had among others two pretty sorts, E. mirabilis and 

 E. mnndula, and the free-flowering effective white species candi- 

 flissima. For six Heaths, Mr. Carr, gardener to P. L. Hinds, Esq., 

 Syflest Lodge, was first, with among others beautifully-bloomed speci- 

 mens of ventricosa magnifica, ventricosa coccinea minor, and mu- 

 ■fcabilig. Mr. TTard was second with ventricosa magnifica, very brilhant ; 

 and Mr. Wheeler, gardener to Sir F. H. Goldsmid, Bart., MP., 

 Regent's Park, third. Of twelve Heaths in l"2-inch pots, Mr. Ward 

 iJnrnished admirably -grown specimens full of bloom, taking a first 

 prize, the second and third goiog to Messrs. Jackson and Mr. Wheeler, 

 gardener io J. Phillpot, Esq., Stamford Hill. 



Stove Ferns in collections of six came next in the schedule. In the 

 amateurs' class Mr. Carr was first with a very beautiful Lomaria, said 

 to be a hybrid, elegant in its habit ; Davallia pyxidata, a large Platy- 

 cerium grande, and the beautiful Adiantum farleyense. Mr. Smith, 

 gardener to C. Walton, Esq., Manor House, Acton, was second. In the 

 nurserymen's class Mr. Williams had lovely examples of Cibotium 

 Schiedei ; two fine Gleichenias — viz., speluncre and rupestris, each 

 about -i feet in diameter ; Todea superba, a large Bird's-nest Fena, 

 and Todea africana. For this collection the first prize was awarded, 

 and the second went to Messrs. Bell Sz Thorpe, Stratford-on-Avon, 

 who had a pretty thriving specimen of the Bird's-nest Fern, Davallia 

 pysidata, and Lomaria gibba. 



Stove and greenhouse plants were shown in 12-inch pots, and for 

 that limited size of pot many of the specimens were remarkably good. 

 For twenty Mr. Ward was first with three Heaths, an Ixora, Draco- 

 phyllum graeile in excellent bloom, a showy scarlet Clerodendron spe- 

 ciosum, C. Balfourii in fine bloom, Francisceas, Authurium Scherzeri- 

 anum, Chorozema Chandleri, Acrophyllum venosum, Statices, Azaleas, 

 and other plants. The whole of these were not only well grown, but 

 in excellent bloom. Messrs. Jackson, of Kingston, were second, and 

 Mr. Kemp, gardener to the Duke of Northumbeiland, third. In these 

 collections were excellent examples of Aphelexes, Boronias, Heaths, 

 Azaleas, Acrophyllum venosum, and Chorozemas. For nine specimens 

 Mr. Carr was first with a collection, in which were a very finely bloomed 

 Chorozema cordatum elegans, Erica propendens and Victoria, and 

 Aphelexis macrantha purpurea. Mr. Wheeler, gardener to J. Phill- 

 pot, Esq., who was second, had a fine example of Bou^ainvillea glabra. 



Of fine-foliaged plants Mr. Bull, Mr. Williams, Messrs. Bell and 

 Thorpe, Mr. G. Wheeler, Messrs. Lee, and Messrs. A. Henderson 

 exhibited groups. Mr. Bull was first for a fp-oup of twenty with Palms, 

 Cycads, Dracsenas, and Yuccas. Mr. W^illiams, who was second, had 

 Sarracenia Drummondi and purpurea fine, Alocasia Lowii and me- 

 tallica, variegated New Zealand Flax, Yuccas, DracEeuas, and Palms, 

 Messrs. Bell & Thorpe were third. An extra prize was given to 

 Messrs. A. Henderson. 



In the miscellaneous class, always a large one, but this time less so 

 than usual, Messrs. Lee exhibited an interestiuE; mixed tjronp of 

 plants in flower, intermixed with others remarkable for the beauty of 

 their foliage. Messrs. RoUisson sent a number of fine Gloxinias, 

 various in colours ; Messrs. DickRadclyffe & Co. a tasteful aquarium, 

 with a stand decorated with Ferns ; Mr. Bull a group of Orchids,* 

 Palms, and new and rare plants, among which was Primula japonica, 

 noticed in our last report, and which is, doubtless, destined to become 

 one of our favourite out-door and cool conservatory plants ; and Mr, 

 Turner, of Slough, several fine baskets of Tricolor Pelargoniums, a 

 stand of Tulips, and one of The Bride Clove Carnation, together with 

 Azaleas and Roses. 



M. Alexis Dalliere, of Ghent, sent in tubs some remarkably fine 

 specimens of Bays, Gold and Silver Hollies, and Chamierops humihs, 

 the last about 7 feet high. Messrs. Lane ifc Son had a very attrac- 

 tive group of Roses, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, &c., forming the centre 

 of the exhibition tent ; Mr. Ware, of Tottenham, one of spring 

 flowers ; and Messrs. E. G. Henderson & Sons, a small group in which 

 Thalictrnm adiantifolium was very effective by its Fern-hke, deep 

 green, beautifully divided leaves. The same firm also sent a number 

 of seedling Mimnluses, together with a golden-leaved Ivy, which, if 

 it prove constant to its character, will be an acquisition. 



Fbuit Committee. — G. E. Blenkins. Esq., in the chair. Mr. 

 Small, Nurseries, Colnbrook, sent examples of Small's Lord Ragjan 

 Apple, the flavour of which was gone. Mr. Turner, Royal Nurseries, 

 Slough, sent two dishes of Gooseberry Pippin, a good keeping kitchen 

 Apple, -which was in excellent condition. Mr. Gardiner, LowerEat- 

 ington Park, Stratford-on-Avon, sent a collection of thirteen varieties 

 of Apples in very good condition, to which a special certificate was 

 awarded for the excellent way in which they had been kept. Mr. 

 Searle, gardener to B. C. Steele, Esq., Marlesford Lodfie, Hammer- 

 smith, sent three fruit of a large Lemon of good quality. Mr. A. 

 Colburn, gardener to J. Blyth, Esq., Woolhampton, sent some very 

 large and fine examples of Loquats, to which a special certificate was 

 awarded. Mr. J. Pottle, gardener to B. D. Colvin, Esq., Woodbridge, 

 Suffolk, sent a dish of new Potatoes, named Prince Teck— a Rood- 

 looking Kidney, of good quality when cooked. M. Linden, of Brus- 

 sels, sent examples of a seedling Pear, raised from Beurre Clairgeau, 

 very much in appearance of that variety. They were, however, too 

 far gone for the Committee to pass any opinion upon. Mr. Standish, 

 of the Royal Nursery, Ascot, sent bunches of his new seedling Grape 

 Royal Ascot Frontignan, the great merit of which is its earliuess and 

 fine flavour. The fruit was grown in the same house with Black Ham- 

 burgh, of which a bunch not yet coloured was also shown, while the 

 seedling was perfectly ripe. The Vines were started early in January. 

 It was raised from Muscat Blanc de Saumur and Chasselas Musque. 

 A first-class certificate was awarded to it. 



A communication was read from Mr. Temple, of Balbirnie, describ- 

 ing the mode in which the Lady Downe's Grapes exhibited at last 

 meeting were kept. It was as follows : — 



" The Ladv Downe's Grape referred to were ripe in Augu-t, cut in No- 

 vember (I tliink some earlier and some later, bui tbese were among the 

 earliest). The temperature would aver.ige Irom 40^^ to 5tj°, but sometimes 

 down nearlv to the freezing point. They were kept in the dark. The 



