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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ May 28, 1885. 
an immature state. They are also deprived of stem and roots unmercifully 
and without thought, and then gathered as we may Potatoes at home, 
packed and despatched to England. On the voyage the half ripe bulbs 
must suffer to a great extent, and what is more injurious 1 and then 
having been sold in London or elsewhere by auction they pass into the 
retailers’ hands, and finally to those of private growers. Can these bulbs 
be expected after such exposure and hardship to produce results equiva¬ 
lent to bulb3 which have remained untouched in the ground 1 The cause 
of many bulbs failing to make either much root or produce flowers is due 
to the fact that they are lifted in an immature state, and this to some 
extent accounts for the contorted stem growth so often seen in these 
L ; lies. 
I have grown Lilies of the L. umbellatum or davuricum group, and 
their pots filled with roots (a perfect mat), and at the same time quite 
mops of roots about the surface. These were home-grown bulbs, and all 
flowered well. This season I have some bulbs of L. candidum potted 
in autumn (good bulbs, too), and which have hardly made a root yet 
(May 2nd), and again some bulbs of L. speciosum potted at the same time 
are vigorous, making roots plentifully above and below, w r hile L. davuricum 
is sturdy, well rooted, and with prominent flower buds. I need hardly 
remark that these stem roots are much more numerous on some species 
than on others. The long-flowered section have, as a rule, only a few; 
while L. auratum, L. speciosum, and L. umbellatum have numbers. The 
statement made by “ Scientia ” that “suifaco roots are unnatural and 
only produced when the proper roots are defective,” is mere fiction, and 
it is no more unnatural for Lilies to produce two distinct sets of roots than 
it is for some Primulas to do so. In the latter case, while leaf growth is 
going on the roots are composed of innumerable fibres, and when this is 
complete (I confine myself now to P. japonica, P. rosea, and P. denticulata 
group more particularly), and while the flower spike is being formed, strong 
vigorous fleshy roots are annually made that go deeply into the soil. 
Again, as futther proof that these roots are by no means unnatural, I may 
mention some clumps of auratums which I had charge of in a garden 
some years ago, the vigorous root-action below being well illustrated by 
the numerous bold stems which annually carried from thirty to seventy 
flowers each. These had formed quite a colony, and the surface was 
a mass of roots, which received annually a heavy mulching of well- 
j e cayed cow manure.—E. Jenkins. 
DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH GRADE SPLITTING. 
My name lias appeared in the pages of your valuable Journal 
in connection with this noble Grape splitting. Everyone has 
not the convenience to grow the Duke in what are regarded as 
particularly suitable houses and a limited amount of moisture in 
the atmosphere as some of your con-espondents have My 
Dukes are growing in a vinery 30 feet long, with several other 
varieties, and all get the same treatment. 
There are seven Vines—namely, three Black Hamburghs, one 
Lady Downe's, one Muscat Hamburgh, one Mrs. Pince, and one 
Gros Colman. The other varieties, which are grafted, are 
Alnwick Seedling, Gros Maroc, Duke of Buccleuch, Gosford 
Black, Muscat of Alexandria, Buckland Sweetwater, Raisin de 
Calabre, Golden Queen, Duchess cf Buccleuch, Mrs. Pearson, 
Black Alicante, and Cooper’s Black. These are now in fruit and 
can be seen by anyone. 
Mow, what about limiting the moisture in the atmosphere 
where so many varieties are growing in the same house ? Those 
who condemn the gimlet should give it a fair trial before they 
write against its use. I have used it to prevent splitting for the 
last eight years, and the result has always proved most satisfac¬ 
tory, never having a split berry after using it. The Duke is not 
so liable to split where it is not in high cultivation or growing in 
a light dry soil. I shall never be alarmed that any ill results 
would follow the use of the gimlet.—A. Kirk, Norwood, Alloa . 
BATH SPRING SHOW. 
May 13th. 
Tiie second of the five Exhibitions that have been arranged by the 
Bath Floral Fete Committee was in every respect a success. Liberal prizes 
were offered, the result being a grand display, more especially of flowering 
plants, which were fully appreciated by the crowds of visitors that thronged 
the three large tents and the beautiful Sydney Gardens where the shows 
are held.. We cannot speak very highly of the arrangement of the exhibits, 
notably in the case of the best specimen flowering plants. Many of these 
were extra large and good, and to these were assigned much the smallest 
tent, while the cut flowers, Calceolarias, Cinerarias, and other comparatively 
insignificant plants presented by no means an imposing appearance in a 
rather large tent. The judging was completed much earlier than usual, 
and everything was done to favour an early and enjoyable inspection. 
Greenhouse Azaleas .—As usual these included many extra fine trained 
specimens. With nine plants Mr. W. Long, gardener to C. Gardiner, Esq., 
was easily first, having grand profusely flowered pyramids, about 9 feet high, 
of Stella, Magnet, The Bride, Roi d’Holland, Due de Nassau, Iveryana, 
Guillaume, Criterion, Model, Stanleyana, and Souvenir du Prince Albert. 
Mr. C. H. Reel, gardener to Col. Landon, was a good second with smaller, 
but fresh and well-flowered pyramids ; and Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, 
third with large and fairly well flowered untrained bushes. Mr. W. C. 
Drummond, Bath, was first with nine specimens, and Mr. G. Hallett, 
gardener to Mrs. West, second, both staging creditably ; while the prize¬ 
winners with six plants were Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, and Mr. A. Hawkins, 
gardener to T. Jolly, Esq. 
Specimen Flowering Plants. —There were three very good lots of tvvelve 
plants shown, but Mr. Cypher was easily first with beatifully flowered 
specimens of Hedaroma tulipifera, Franciscea eximea, Pimelea Hendersonii, 
Anthurium Schertzerianum grandiflorum, Azalea Charmer, Pimelea spec- 
tabile, Aphelexis macrantha purpurea, Erica depressa, Anthurium Schert¬ 
zerianum, and Erica Cavendishiana. The last named is a magnificent 
plant, measuring fully 6 feet through, Very symmetrical, and beautifully 
flowered. Mr. W. Long received the Becond prize for a most creditable 
collection, among which were grand plants of Ixora Prince of Orange, I. 
Williamsii, Pimelea spectabile rosea, Rhododendron Gibsonii, and Anthu¬ 
rium Schertzerianum. Mr. J. F. Mould was a good third. With nine plants 
Mr. W. J. Mould, gardener to E. E. Bryant, Esq., took the lead, his best 
being a beautifully flowered Hedaroma tulipifera, Erica Cavendishiana, 
Clerodendron Balfourianum, Anthurium Schertzerianum, and Pimelea spec¬ 
tabile rosea. Mr. C. H. Keel was a good second, his collection including 
well-flowered specimens of Rhododendron Sesterianum, R. Gibsonii, and R. 
Yeitchii. Mr. H. Jones was third. Mr. G. Tucker was first with six plants, 
these consisting of medium-sized and very well flowered specimens of 
Azalea Mdlle. Leonie Van Houtte, A. Herman Siedil Liebig, Erica alba, 
Epacris Eclipse, Statice profusa, and Anthurium Schertzerianum. Mr. 
Hallett was second with neat healthy plants. In the class for one stove 
plant Mr. W. Long was first with Ixora Williamsii in excellent condition, 
and Mr. Cypher was second with a well-flowered specimen of Franciscea 
calycina major. In the corresponding class for a greenhouse plant, a per¬ 
fectly flowered Hedaroma tulipifera gained Mr. W. J. Mould the first prize. 
Mr. W. Long following with Pimelea mirabilis. 
Fine-foliaged Slants and Ferns .—The former were not so well shown 
as usual, the Crotons especially being in poor condition. With fifteen 
specimens Mr. Cypher was first, these including healthy and fairly large 
examples of Pritchardia pacifica, Encephalartos villosus, Dasylirion 
acrotrichum, Latania borbonica, Cycas revoluta, Kentia Canterburyana, 
Phormium tenax variegatum, Pandanus Veitchii, and Crotons Princess of 
Wales, Warrenii, and Sunset; Mr. J. T. Mould was second with a creditable 
group. For nine plants Mr. W. C. Drummond, Bath, was placed first, his 
only really good specimens being of Latania rubra, Latania borbonica, 
Pandanus Veitchii, and Kentia australis ; Mr. B. Hopkins, gardener to John 
Bayley, Esq., Frome, was a creditable second. All his plants were very 
healthy, Croton magnificum, Asparagus plumosus scandens on a balloon¬ 
shaped trellis, Pandanus Veitchii, and Begonia Rex being the most note¬ 
worthy. A very fine specimen of Cycas revoluta gained Mr. Drummond 
the first prize for a single plant, Mr. Cypher following with a smaller plant 
of the Bame species, while to Mr. W. J. Mould was awarded an extra prize 
for a good sized plant of Encephalartos horridus Bryantiana. Several good 
groups of Ferns were staged, but the majority of the plants were more 
remarkable for freshness than size. The best fifteen varieties were staged 
by Mr. W. J. Mould, these including Gleichenia rupestris, Cheilanthe3 
elegans, Adiantum Farleyense, Gleichenia Speluncm, Davallia Mooreana, 
Cibotium regale, Dicksonia antarctica and Davallia Mooreana in good 
condition. The second prize was awarded to Mr. J. Coke, gardener to 
A. P. Stancombe, Esq., Trowbridge, but this position would have been 
taken by Mr. G. Tucker had he not included a Selaginella in his group. 
Mr. H. Jones was easily first with nine Ferns, and Mr. W. C. Drummond 
second, both staging healthy specimens of popular kinds. 
Orchids .—A considerable improvement in point of both numbers and 
quality was noticed in the classes provided for Orchids. Mr. J. Cypher 
took the lead with six varieties, these consisting of medium-sized and well- 
flowered examples of Odontoglossum cirrhosum, Cattleya Skinnerii, Den- 
drobium nobile, Cattleya Mossiae, Oncidium ampliatum, and Masdevallia 
Harryana. Mr. F. Perry, gardener to H. C. W. Miles, Esq., Bristol, was 
seemd, his collection including Cymbidium Lowianum, Ada aurantiaca, 
Cattleya Mossiae, and Vanda tricolor well flowered and fresh. Mr. W. C. 
Drummond was third. With three varieties Sir A. Ramsay was easily first, 
having Dendrobium nobile, Cymbidium Lowianum, and Cattleya Mendelii 
in good condition ; Mr. Perry was again second, and Mr. W. J. Mould third. 
Sir A. Ramsay was also first with a single specimen, a finely flowered 
made-up pan of Cattleya Mossiae, Mr. C. H. Keel, following with a beauti¬ 
fully flowered plant of the attractive Dendrobium suavissimum. 
Heaths, Rhododendrons, and Hoses .—A few very freely flowered Ericas 
were shown, the first prize for six varieties going to Mr. W. Long, who had 
E. Cavendishiana and E. Lindleyana in good condition. Mr. Cypher was 
second, and Mr. J. F. Mould third, while the winners with three varieties 
were Messrs. J. F. Mould and H. Jones; and with a single specimen Messrs. 
C. H. Keel and J. W. Durbin. Rhododendrons were well shown, and though 
not large proved very attractive, their value for pot culture being forcibly 
demonstrated. The prizewinners with groups of twelve plants were Messrs. 
A. A. Walters, J. Cooling & Sons, and W. C. Drummond ; and the best sorts 
were Mrs. Holford, Lady Claremont, Blandyanum, Mrs. John Clutton, The 
Queen, Ellen Cook, Brilliant, Admiral White, George Palmer, Michael 
Waterer, Prunifolia flore pleno, Peruginia, and George Brown. Pot Roses 
made quite a display, and on the whole were shown very creditably. With 
nine plants Mr. J. F. Mould took the lead, the best of them being Celine 
Forestier, Paul Verdier, Glory of Cheshunt, Abel Grand, and Madame 
Lacharme. In the second-prize group, staged by Mr. J. E. Morris, gardener 
to R. B. Cater, Esq., Bath, there were also a few creditable specimens. The 
first prize for six varieties was awarded to S. P. Budd, Esq., Bath, who had 
medium-sized beautifully flowered specimens of Teas Pauline Labonte, 
Sat'rano, Marie Van Houtte, Madame Willermoz, Catherine Mermet, and 
Clothilde. Mr. A. W. Southard, gardener to F. J. Walker, Esq., was a good 
second, and Mr. A. HawkiDs third. 
Pelargoniums, Calceolarias, and Cinerarias .—The former were scarcely 
so good a^tosual, and not much can be said in favour of the Calceolarias and 
Cinerarias. With nine Pelargoniums Mr. G. Tucker was first, his group 
consisting; of fairly large and very healthy examples of Beauty of Kingston, 
Mary Mallett, Bothwell, Triomphe de St. Mande, Digby Grand, Elegance, 
Mons. Victor Lemoine, and Madame Place. Mr. J. Cypher was a ^ood 
second, having among others good plants of Edward Perkins, Duchess of 
Edinburgh, and Triomphe de St. Mtnde. The best six plants, consisting of 
