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JOURNAL OP HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ November 15, 1864. 



effected, with what a few earnest amateurs accomplished 

 without such powerful auxiliaries. 



This year the Stoke Newington Show was held at the 

 Tabernacle, Kingsland Road, instead of, as heretofore, at 

 the Manor Rooms, and, being within a few yards of the rail- 

 way station, was much more convenient of access. The 

 display of specimen plants and cut blooms was even better 

 than in former years, and not being scattered to fill space, 

 was extremely effective. The arrangement was much the 

 same as last year, the plants in pots being placed at the 

 sides and ends of the room, whilst the cut blooms occupied 

 the tabling in the centre, a row of pyramid Pompons running 

 along the middle. It is not too much to say that there 

 was not a bad specimen or bloom in the whole Show ; a few 

 might be defective, but they were amply compensated for 

 by the excellence of the great majority. 



For Six Plants Mr. Ward, Tottenham, was first, with Prince 

 Albert, covered with its large crimson blooms, Golden Chris- 

 tine, Defiance, Annie Salter, Alma, and Lady Hardinge, 

 all of which were large healthy plants, and in fine blooin. 

 Mr-. George, gardener to — Nicholson, Esq., Stamford Hill, 

 came second with fine plants of Alma, Jewess, densely covered 

 with its orange and red blooms, and very even as regards 

 size, Little Harry, and Defiance. Mr. A. Forsyth, nursery- 

 man, Stoke Newington, was third, with Vesta, Annie Salter, 

 Lady Hardinge, fine, and others all good. 



In the Class for Three Plants Mr. Howe, the Secretary, 

 was first, with a magnificent specimen of Vesta 4 fset across, 

 and with probably not less than one hundred fine blooms, 

 Rifleman, and Lady Hardinge excellent. Mr. Forsyth was 

 second — his Prince Albert was very fine : and Mr. George 

 third. 



In the Class for Six Pompons in eight-inch pots Mr. Ward 

 was first. Salamon, General Canrobert, and Duruflet, were 

 remarkably fine, particularly the last, which was so densely 

 set with bloom that there was not more than enough foliage 

 left to set it off. Mr. Forsyth was second, having, among 

 others, fine specimens of Cedo Nulli, Lilac Cedo Nulli, and 

 Duruflet. 



For Three pyramid Pompons, Mr. Butcher was first with 

 nice plants of Cedo Nulli, Andromeda, and General Canro- 

 bert; Mr. George second; and from Mr. Ward came Duru- 

 flet, General Canrobert, and Cedo Nulli, in beautiful bloom, 

 but they were not considered sufficiently pyramidal in then- 

 growth to entitle them to a prize. 



Extra prizes were offered for the best two collections, and 

 Mr. Howe carried off the first. His Prince Alfred had an 

 extraordinary bloom, measuring 4J inches in diameter every 

 way, and in fact forming a perfect ball. White Globe, in 

 the same collection, was 4 inches across, and beautifully 

 incurved, while of Lord Eanelagh, Lady Hardinge, Anto- 

 nelli, Annie Salter, and Alma, the specimens were likewise 

 fine. Mr. Forsyth was second, with excellent specimens of 

 Beverley, Chevalier Domage, and others ; and among Pom- 

 pons, Golden Circle, and a very good standard Cedo Nulli. 



The Cut Blooms formed an excellent and very effective 

 display, and many of them were of extraordinary size and 

 perfection. It would be tedious to enumerate the blooms 

 exhibited in every stand, or even name the best where all 

 were so good ; we must, therefore, confine ourselves to stat- 

 ing that we observed a wonderfully fine bloom of Queen of 

 England from Mr. Moxham, Lady St. Clair, White Globe, 

 Lady Hardinge, Themis, Princess of Wales, varying con- 

 siderably in colour but very beautiful, Prince Alfred, Jardin 

 des Plantes, in some instances of astonishing size, Beverley, 

 Nil Desperandum, and many others. 



For Twenty-four Mr. Robinson, Islington, was first ; Mr. 

 Slade second; Mr. James third. Twelve, Mr. Moxham first ; 

 Mr. Ward third ; the name of the winner of the second prize 

 -we omitted to take down. For Six, Mr. Moxham first; Mr. 

 James second; and in another class for the same number, 

 Mr. Howe first; and Mr. Butt second, jhe latter being first 

 for a nice stand of Anemone-flowered varieties, and Mr. 

 Snare second. Very good stands of thirty-six Anemone 

 Pompons came from Mr. Ward and Mr. James, who took the 

 first and second prizes respectively ; and Mr. George had a 

 first-class certificate for a seedling called Princess Dagmar, 

 blush white with a high centre, which promises to be an 

 acquisition. Several extra prizes were offered by members 

 of the Society to winners iri certain classes ; three by Mr. 



Salter for three blooms of Princess of Wales, and three for 

 Robert James ; three by Messrs. James & Howe for Robert 

 James; and one by Mr. Snare for Jardin des Plantes. The 

 last was taken by Mr. Cornwall, Kingsland, with some very 

 fine blooms. 



The exhibition, and the arrangements connected with it. 

 reflected great credit on the Society and its Secretary, Mr, 

 Howe, and we hope that it may continue to meet with that 

 support which it so well deserves. 



HEATING TWO PEACH-HOUSES. 



I am about heating two Peach-houses, standing upwards 

 of 20 feet from a range of vineries which are about to be 

 heated by hot-water. Of course I must take the flow and 

 return pipes underground to the first Peach-house; but 

 what I want to know is, How can I take a flow and return 

 pipe to my second Peach-house without heating my first 

 one ? I have no sheds behind the houses, otherwise I would 

 take them in that way. I intend forcing the first house, 

 but only to assist No. 2 a little. — Inquirer. 



[We do not think it is possible to do what you propose — 

 heat the second Peach-house without heating the first, 

 except by having separate flow and return pipes for each. 

 However, we see no necessity for this, as you mean to force 

 the first house, and merely to assist the second. Let the 

 flow and return go all the way ; but join the flow and return 

 in the first house by a semicircular joint, and shut off the 

 circulation beyond by a valve or a stopcock. This will 

 enable you to heat the first without heating the second. 

 You will want more piping than this for the early house. 

 When you do not want heat shut off from the other piping, 

 and when you want heat in the second house without want- 

 ing it in tie first, leave only the flow and the return, and 

 counteract the little heat by more air. This will be every 

 way better than taking a distinct flow and return to the 

 second house under the ground. If you had given us the 

 position of the houses we might have been able to advise 

 better.] 



GARDENER EMIGRATING TO NEW ZEALAND. 



In answer to the query of "J. C." as regards taking 

 Strawberry plants to New Zealand, if some of our finer sorts 

 could be taken they would, no doubt, be valuable, but good 

 kinds can be had there. Tools should be taken, for almost 

 everything in that way, clothing, and furniture, are from 

 50 to 75 per cent, dearer than in England. I have no doubt 

 Quick would do well, as all our deciduous trees flourish, 

 there, and keep their leaves longer than in England. My 

 friend took chestnuts, acorns, and the seeds of almost all 

 our hardy trees ; but said they were of little use, as there 

 were plenty of all our common trees, as well as fruits and 

 vegetables. He advises people to take a little of the seeds of 

 the very best sorts of the following — Cabbage, Cauliflower. 

 Peas, Radish, Cucumber (Melons will not do without a 

 frame), Geraniums, Verbenas, Stocks, Asters, Delphiniums, 

 and, in fact, the best of every kitchen vegetable and flower 

 seed, as they will be handy ; always, however, bear in mind 

 that nearly all the trees, vegetables, and flowers which are 

 grown in England are found there, being taken by former 

 emigrants. 



Geraniums, Verbenas, &c., will live out all the winter 

 near a hedge where there is a little protection. Grass seeds 

 maybe grown there on a small scale, but it.would be cheaper 

 and better to take them. Were I going I would take all 

 seeds that I might have saved, as well as all my friends 

 could give me. My friend took chests of drawers, beds, 

 blankets, carpets, linen, crockery, and all kinds of small 

 articles, as these are dear there. Of course, this is only 

 advice for married people ; if single, take no furniture or 

 household things. For the voyage take no hams or bacon, 

 as pork and other good provisions in plenty are served out j 

 but cheese, or anything that requires no cooking, is very 

 handy. A few pounds of peppermint cakes or drops, or a 

 few bottles of wine or spirits, a table-spoonful to be put into 

 water when sickly, are very desirable. Also take plenty of 

 Onions and preserves, as they are very good in sickness. 

 Of course these instructions are for working- people who 



