July i, 1872. ] 



JOURNAL OF HOETICULTuEE AND COTTAGE GAEDENeS. 



For twelve hardy perennials in 1'2-inch pots Messrs. E. & J. 

 Perkins, Leamington, were first with healthy plants of Dianthus 

 Highclere, bright crimson. D. floribundus, a pleasing rose ; 

 Potentilla Hamlet and others were pretty. Messrs. Bollisson 

 were second, and Mr. T. S. Ware third. 



Collections of Alpine Plants. — Of these there were some nice 

 collections ; that from George Maw, Esq., was first, and contained 

 over 130 distinct species ; Messrs. E. & 3. Perkins were second ; 

 Mr. T. S. Ware third ; and an extra was awarded to Messrs. 

 Bollisson. 



Hardy Fekns. — In one of the small tents devoted to these, 

 Mr. Lowe, of Highfield House, Nottingham, exhibited some 

 very striking forms of our native species. The following had 

 first-class certificates awardedto them : — Athyrium Filix-fcemina 

 Albertii, A. F.-f. centiceps, A. F.-f. todeoides superbum, A. F.-f. 

 Lowei angustatum, A. F.-f. Alexandra, A. F.-f. Victoria? elegans, 

 Adiantum Capillus-Veneris optandum, A. Capillus-Veneris imhri- 

 catum, A. Capillus-Veneris angustatum, A. Capillus-Veneris rnul- 

 ticeps dentatum, Asplenium marinum imbricatum superbum. 

 The fronds of this variety are very distinct. Mr. Lowe also 

 obtained first-class certificates for some curious and distinct 

 forms of Scolopendrium, asmall crested form of Osmunda regalis, 

 also for Lastrea dilatata Fraserii, a very small but exceedingly 

 pretty form. First-class certificates were given to the follow- 

 ing Ferns from J. E. Mapplebeck, Esq., viz. : — Athyrium Filix- 

 fcemina spicaturu, paucidentatum abruptum, flabellatum abrup- 

 tum, and flexile, Gillsonia? flabellatum, and ceratophylloides ; 

 Lastrea dilatata cristata splendens, Pteris aquilina grandiceps 

 Mapplebeckii, and Polypodium vulgare bifido-cristatum. 



Conifers and Eveegeeens. — These were arranged in pic- 

 turesque groups, and served as a screen to the fruit and vegetable 

 tents. Some of the specimens were exceedingly handsome. All 

 the collections might be considered good, and they formed one 

 of the most interesting features of the whole Exhibition. Iu the 

 class for twenty, Messrs. W. Barron & Son, Elvaston Nursery, 

 Derby, were first : they had a noble specimen of Thuja gigantea ; 

 a very handsome Picea Parsonsi ; Eetinospora leptoclada, a pretty 

 pyramid nearly 4 feet high; Thujopsis lajtevirens, a spreading 

 plant; Retinospora obtusa; and Gold and Silver Variegated 

 Hollies were most noticeable. Messrs. Standish, of Ascot, were 

 second, and Messrs. Pope & Son were third, an extra prize 

 being awarded to Mr. G- Davidson, White Cross Nursery, Here- 

 ford. For twelve Messrs. Barron again held the highest posi- 

 tion. They had a handsome pyramid of the Golden Yew, Eeti- 

 nospora pisifera, and R. plumosa aurea, a magnificent example 

 of Thujopsis dolabrata, and the variegated form of it ; Arthro- 

 taxus cupressoides, and A. laxifolia. Messrs. Standish were a 

 very close second; their collection contained some very rare 

 specimens. Eetinospora pisifera stricta was very ornamental ; 

 E. plumosa aurea, very pretty. They had also B. obtusa alba, 

 a handsome Cephalotaxus Fortuuei robusta, Abies obovata, and 

 A. Hookerii. Mr. G. Davidson was third. 



The best single specimen came from Messrs. Barron ; it was a 

 grand example of Eetinospora plumosa aurea. Messrs. Standish 

 had the second best, a fine Picea Lowii ; and Messrs. Pope had 

 the third best. 



Hardy Deciduous Teees and Sheubs. — The highest award 

 again fell to Messrs. Barron. The most striking specimens were 

 Avex polymorphum atropurpureum, A. p. pectinatum, A. rufi- 

 nervum, Quercus pedunculata Concordia, the Golden Oak ; Quer- 

 cus pedunculata pectiuata, Variegated Elm, Variegated Turkey 

 Oak, and Purple Beech. Mr. G. Davidson was second with nice 

 specimens. 



New Plants and Miscellaneous. — Mr. Fowler, gardener to 

 the Earl of Stair, Castle Kennedy, had a first-class certificate 

 for his new white variegated Abies Douglasii Stairii, and similar 

 awards were made to Messrs. Carter & Co. for Ana^ctochilus 

 Ortgiesii, a handsome kind ; to Mr. Maw for Iris tingitana, purple 

 banded with yellow; to Mr. Bobert Veitch, Exeter, forTacsonia 

 exoniensis, of a very pleasing rose colour ; to Mr. Guildford for 

 Coleus Tryoni ; to Mr. Ware for Gymnosterix latifolia, with 

 graceful, broad, grass-like, pale-green leaves; to Mr. Williams 

 for Pteris Applebyana, also to Mr. Williams for Lissochilus 

 Krebsii. Second prizes in the class for the best new Orchid 

 were taken by Messrs. Veitch and Messrs. Rollisson, each show- 

 ing the beautiful Masdevallia Harryana. For six new plants 

 Messrs. Veitch were first with Croton Weismannli, Dracama 

 amabilis, Paullinia thalietrifolia, Draeama Dennisoui, D. ama- 

 bilis, and Aralia Veitchii. Messrs. Eollisson were second, show- 

 ing among others a fine specimen of Draeama lentiginosa, and 

 Todea intermedia in a case. 



In the Miscellaneous class superb groups were furnished by 

 Messrs. Veitch and Mr. Williams, consisting mostly of what are 

 considered new plants, though most of them have been noticed 

 before in these columns. Messrs. Veitch's group, which occupied 

 a large space in'one of the centre beds, was excellently arranged, 

 and contained, besides many other plants of recent introduction, 

 Gravesia bertolonoides, the beautiful rose-dotted Bertolonia 

 guttata, and the pearly-spotted morgaritacea superba, Maranta 

 tubispatha, Paullinia thalietrifolia, Darlingtonia californica, 



figured last year. Mr. Williams had the beautiful Todea 

 Williamsii, Damionorops Lewisianus and periacanthus, two very 

 handsome Palms, fine specimens of Anthurium Scherzerianum, 

 and several Orchids. Messrs. Carter & Co. had an excellent 

 Adiantum farleyense, Anrectochilus Ordiana, new Dracaenas, and 

 altogether an excellent group. 



From G. F. Wilson, Esq., Weybridge Heath, came a charm- 

 ing collection of cut flowers of Lilies, including Lilium Brownii, 

 white ; L. umbellatum citrinum, a very handsome unnamed 

 species from the Rocky Mountains. Mr. Holmes, Whittington 

 Nursery, Lichfield, sent a curious plant from the mountains of 

 New Zealand, covered as if with little orange beads. 



VEGETABLES. 



The show of Vegetables was very extensive, and the quality 

 of the productions was worthy of all praise ; probably a better 

 assortment was never before put up at any public exhibition. 



Collections. — Class 158, to consist of the following : — Two va- 

 rieties of Peas, two varieties of Kidney Potatoes, two varieties 

 second early Round Potatoes, twelve of each kind, three heads 

 of Cauliflower, brace of Cucumbers, eight Turnips, eight Carrots, 

 eight Onions, brace of Vegetable Marrows, and three Lettuces. 

 Limited to noblemen's and gentlemen's gardeners in Warwick- 

 shire, Worcestershire, or Staffordshire (offered by the Proprietors 

 of Midland Counties Herald). In this class five collections only 

 were staged; that from Mr. G. Craddock, The Gardens, Compton 

 Verney, Warwick, comprised a brace of Telegraph Cucumber, 

 Veitch's Royal Ashleaf Kidney Potato, Onions, Carrots, Cauli- 

 flower, Vegetable Marrows, <fcc. Mr. F. Ford, gardener to W. B. 

 Davenport, Esq., Baginton Hall, Coventry, was second. His 

 Globe Artichokes, Carter's Hundredfold Peas, and Gloucester- 

 shire Kidney Potatoes were very fine ; he had also a brace of 

 Marquis of Lome Cucumber, very good for that variety. 



In Class 159 (collection of vegetables, fifteen dishes, to include 

 not more than four dishes of Potatoes, different varieties, twelve 

 of each, limited to noblemen's and gentlemen's gardeners ; the 

 counties of Cornwall and Devonshire excluded), there were eight 

 collections, some of them of an exceedingly high order of merit. 

 Mr. W. Cox, The Gardens, Madresfield Court, Great Malvern, 

 had a collection in plates. He had grand examples of Carter's 

 Hundredfold and Laxton's Supreme Peas, Early Hammersmith 

 Kidney, and Early Coldstream Potatoes, magnificent Large lied 

 Tomatoes, Globe Artichokes, Carrots, Dwarf Kidney and Long- 

 pod Beans. The collection from Mr. E. Gilbert was neatly set 

 up in a shallow box 4 feet 6 inches long, by 2 feet 9 inches wide, 

 each dish in small wicker baskets, the intervening spaces being 

 filled in by Curled Parsley. It comprised Laxton's Superlative 

 and Carter's Hundredfold Peas; Golden Multiplier Kidney, and 

 Early Coldstream Round Potatoes ; excellent Early Red Toma- 

 toes, White Tripoli and Nuneham Park Onions, Early London 

 Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Kidney Beans, and Globe Artichokes. 

 Mr. G. T. Miles had a collection set up in a box, which con- 

 tained some very meritorious productions — Ashleaf Kidney and 

 Early Coldstream Potatoes, Rising Sun (a very fine sample) 

 and Laxton's Alpha Peas, wonderful examples of Early White 

 Naples Onion and Early Horn Carrot, Powell's Red Tomato, 

 Globe Artichokes, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Celery, and Kidney 

 Beans. Mr. Miles was first, Mr. Cox second, and Mr. Gilbert 

 third. 



For the challenge cup offered by Messrs. Carter & Co., of 

 High Holborn, London, for a collection of twenty-four varieties 

 of vegetables, there were only two competitors. Mr. D. Lums- 

 den, Bloxholm Hall Gardens, Sleaford, was first. He exhibited 

 a dish of Mona's Pride Kidney Potato ; Carter's Hundred- 

 fold (fine examples, the pods of a deep green colour), Laxton's 

 Supreme and Quality Peas ; most excellent examples of Veitch's 

 Silver White Celery, and Improved Giant Longpod Beans. 

 Altogether this was a highly meritorious collection. The second 

 prize was awarded to Mr. W. Cross, gardener to J. B. Lousada, 

 Esq., Peak House, Sidmouth ; he had enormous examples of 

 Marquis of Lome Cucumber 30 inches in length by 10 inches 

 in circumference ; Carter's Hundredfold Pea, again, was very 

 fine. The Early Rose and Bresee's Peerless Potatoes were re- 

 markable. 



Peas. — In the class for collection of six kinds, to include 

 Maclean's Best of All, Mr. Cox was first with that variety, Lax- 

 ton's Alpha, Carter's Hundredfold, Quality, Supreme, andKentish 

 Invicta; Mr. R. Gilbert was second; and Mr. W. Cross third. In 

 the class for a single dish, Mr. C. Frisby, Blankney Gardens, 

 Sleaford, "was first with Laxton's Alpha; Mr. J. Richardson, 

 Boston, was second; and Mr. Cox third with Supreme. For three 

 varieties, Mr. E. Smith, Bentham Gardens, Upper Alstone, 

 Cheltenham, was second, and Mr. Turk third. 



For thirty pods of Laxton's Superlative (prizes offered by 

 Messrs. Hurst & Son), Mr. E. Gilbert had magnificent examples, 

 and was first ; Mr. Cox was second ; Mr. J. Richardson third ; 

 and Mr. D. Lumsden fourth. 



Potatoes (best twelve Kidney). — Mr. A. H. Biddies, Park 

 Lane, Loughborough, was first with remarkable examples resem- 

 bling Beaconsfield ; Mr. F. Ford was second with an unnamed 

 variety ; and Mr. F. Clarke, Barleythorpe, Oakham, third. Mr. 



