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I have them made in two pieces, for I consider a moveable top is a great 
advantage, as ventilation is readily effected, and the plants are not sub- 
jected to cold air either directly over or driving full upon them sideways. 
The base or box is square, 2 feet every way, and 11 inches deep, aboard of 
^ breadth, and an inch thick. The outer edge of the upper rim of 
the box is chamfered off so as to give the needful rest for the top, 
and cause it to. fit close. The top is hipped. The centre or ridge is 
made like a finial with knob for lifting the top or cover by, and into 
this the angle pieces are morticed and tenoned, and secured with screws, 
the angle pieces being ordinary l^-ineh sashbar, 
and the bars are 1 inch. The bottom rail is 3 
inches by 1 inch, made so as to project over the 
sides of the box to throw off the wet, and are 
grooved half an inch from the edge on the under 
side. Eight squares of glass only bedded in, no 
top putty being used, and secured in position 
with copper tacks, complete the roof or cover. 
The glass is 21-oz. I first had the lights made 
with only four squares, each an equilateral 
triangle, but I found the panes get broken 
oftener than would probably be the case were a 
bar put up each ; besides, a smaller size is less 
costly refaired than a larger one. 
Ihe appearance is good; indeed, they are ornamental rather than 
otherwise. Any carpenter can make them, or any handy man for 
that matter. I had twenty-four made this spring, glazed, painted three 
coats white lead for 10s. each.—G. Abbey. 
. [Very useful protectors (figs. Ill and 112) of the same nature and 
price are made by Mr. Frazer of Norwich, and there is scarcely a garden 
in the land in which they would not be of great service for a variety of 
plants, crops, and propagating purposes.] 
CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW. 
Mat 22nd and 23rd. 
The second of the series of shows arranged by the management of the 
Crystal Palace Company was held on the dates above named, and was 
unanimously declared to be one of the finest—if not the finest—ever held at 
the famous Palace of Sydenham. Both from its magnitude and from its 
general character this is admittedly “ the Show of the season and the 
large number of visitors present amply testified to the wisdom of providing 
such a great display. The plants arranged in competition for the liberal 
assortment of prizes offered were good in quantity and in quality. They 
were arranged in the central transept of the Palace under canvas awnings, 
and some idea can be formed of the extent of the Show when it is stated that 
the exhibits extended almost from end to end of the magnificent promenade ; 
while the large circular space at the foot of the orchestra stairs was also 
occupied. So much for quantity. As regards quality, it will suffice to 
allude to such renowned exhibitors as Messrs. Chapman, James, Rann, and 
Wakeham with stove and greenhouse plants ; Turner with Azaleas, Pelar¬ 
goniums, and Roses ; Ford and Salter with Calceolarias ; Paul with Roses ; 
and Jackman with Clematises, to prove its general high character. A stage 
down the centre of the transept contained the majority of the exhibits, the 
larger specimens being very properly placed upon the floor. It will thus 
be seen that the plan adopted last year of holding the Show at the end of 
and in marquees outside the building, was departed from this year. Never¬ 
theless, the result was satisfactory, and Mr. Head, the energetic master of the 
ceremonies, is to be congratulated upon having accomplished his task care¬ 
fully and well, as also is the management on the undoubted success of the 
Show. 
Stote and Greenhouse Plants. —As usual, the imposing specimens 
staged in the classes for stove and greenhouse plants formed a most striking 
feature of the Exhibition. Such splendid plants as these, immense in size, 
most profusely flowered, and beautifully trained, excite not only the 
admiration but the wonder of visitors. For nine specimens the first prize¬ 
winner of last year, Mr. Chapman, gardener to J. Spode, Esq., Hawkes- 
yard Park, Rugeley, again secured premier honours with Hedaroma tulipi- 
fera, a magnificent plant covered with flowers and most skilfully trained; 
Ixoras Dixiana and coccinea, Tremandra ericaefolia, Dracophyllum gracile, 
Anthurium Schertzerianum, Erica depressa major, Chorozema Chandleri, 
and Aphelexis grandiflora. All were large, healthy, and well furnished 
with flowers, the last named being particularly noticeable. Mr. Henry 
James, Castle Nursery, Lower Norwood, was placed second with somewhat 
smaller but excellent specimens, of which the most notable were Aphelexis 
macrantha purpurea, Hedaroma tulipifera, and a fine plant of Azalea Model. 
In the corresponding class for amateurs Mr. Chapman scored a still easier 
victory, a splendid plant of Tremandra ericaefolia, and large healthy speci¬ 
mens of Aphelexis and Ericas Cavendishiana and profusa, mainly accounting 
for the fiat. Mr. Charles Rann, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcross 
Park, Sussex, was second, showing good plants of Azalea Princess Alice, 
Cytisus Everestianus, and Tetratheca ericoides. For one specimen stove 
plant in bloom Mr. Wakeham, gardener to H. Barrett, Esq., Menivel, 
North Dulwich, was placed first with a grand plant of Clerodendron Bal- 
fourianum, nearly 5 feet high and 4 feet through, covered with flowers. This 
was the only prize awarded. In the corresponding class for one greenhouse 
plant Mr. Rann was most deservedly awarded first prize for a magnificent 
globular specimen of Genetyllis tulipifera, most profusely flowered. A fine 
plant of Azalea Due de Nassau won the second prize for Mr. Roach, gar¬ 
dener to R. Thornton, Esq., The Hoo, Sydenham Hill; and Mr. Penfold, 
gardener to the Rev. Canon Bridges, Beddington House, BeddingtoD, was 
third with Rhynchospermum jasminoides in superior condition. 
Azaleas. —Large, handsome, and densely flowered plants of Souvenir de 
Prince Albert, Reine des Beiges, Gledstanesi Formosa, Magnet, Louis Von 
Baden, La Superbe, Model, Magnifica, and Her Majesty, comprised the 
collection of Mr. Roach in the class for nine plants, and the first prize was 
deservedly accorded to him. Mr. C. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, was 
placed second, grand plants of Due de Nassau, A. Borsig, Etendard de 
Flandre, Criterion and Iveryana being included in this group. Smaller, but 
still good plants, were shown by Mr. Henry James, who was placed third, 
and by Mr. J. F. Mould, nurseryman, Pewsey, Wilts, to whom an extra 
prize was awarded. For eighteen plants Mr. C. Turner was placed first 
with handsome plants of the best known varieties, Mr. Roach receiving 
second prize. One collection only was shown in the amateurs’ class, and 
Mr. Roach was awarded the first prize for fine healthy specimens of Cri¬ 
terion, crispiflora rosea, Iveryana, Magnifica, Due de Brabant, and Donna 
Maria. 
Ericas were represented by quality rather than by quantity, as but two 
collections were staged in the class for nine plants. Mr. Mould was placed 
first, and Mr. H. James second, the former showing large plants of affinis. 
Queen Victoria, Kingscottiana, ventricosa coccinea minor, Lindleyana, <fcc., 
well furnished with bloom. Mr. James’s plants were, though equally large, 
less profusely flowered. 
The redoubtable Geo. Jackman & Son. Woking Nursery, were unopposed 
in the class for twelve Clematises, but if their victory was easily won, it 
was none the less highly creditable. Their plants were never shown 
in better condition than at the Show under notice, and it is almost needless 
to say that the splendid plants with their im mense blooms excited universal 
admiration. 
Fine-foliaged Plants. —These were well shown, and the stately plants 
provided a welcome relief to the blaze of colour afforded by the flowering 
specimens. In the principal class—that for nine plants—Mr. C. Rann was 
awarded first prize, showing grand specimens of Alocasia metallica, Cycas 
revoluta, C. circinalis, a magnificent plant; Croton multicolor, 5 feet across; 
C. undulatum, a very large and healthy plant; Dieffenbachia illustris, 
Spathiphyllum pictum, &c. Mr. Penfold secured the second prize, healthy 
and large plants of Alocasia macrorhiza variegata, Anthurium crystallinum, 
Asparagus plumosus 4 feet across, and Carludovica Drudei 8 or 9 feet 
high, being the most notable plants shown by him. Mr. H. Jam r s was 
placed third, also showing good plants. In the class for amateurs Mr. Rann 
was again first, his collection including fine specimens of Gleichenia Mendelli, 
Latania borbonica, and Croton princeps. Mr. Penfold was awarded second 
prize. Mr. Rann scored his third victory, a very creditable result to him, 
in the class for a single plant with a very fine Croton Hendersoni, fully 
5 feet across. Mr. J. Sharpe, gardener to F. Hatchett, Esq., Parkfield, 
Grove Park, Lee, S.E., was second with a good plant of Gleichenia 
flabellata, and Mr. Wakeham was third with Dracaena regalis. 
Ferns. —Delightfully fresh and pleasing were the exhibits in the classes 
for Ferns. For nine plants Mr. Wakeham was to the fore with large and 
healthy specimens of Dicksonia antarctica, Divallia Mooreana, very fair; 
Adiantum card io chi sen a, A. formosum, Arc. Mr. H. James received second 
prize for good plants, including a Dicksonia, a very fine plant of Blechnum 
intermedia, Neottopteris australasica, and Lomaria gibba. No other groups 
were shown. In the amateurs’ class Mr. Penfold was placed first, and Mr. 
G. Collins, gardener to J. S. Rose, Esq., Wandsworth Common, second. 
Orchids. —Mr. Hill, gardener to Henry Little, E=q., Hillingdon, near 
Uxbridge, secui'ed the first prize in the class for nine Orchids. His collection 
consisted of Dendrobium thyrsiflorum with fourteen spikes, Aerides 
Fieldingi with five spikes of bloom, Lycaste Skinneri, Cypripedium ciliolare, 
Odontoglossum Alexandra roseum, Cattleyas Mossiae, Leopoldi, Mendelli, 
and a variety of the latter with paler sepals and a clearly defined deep 
crimson lip. "Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to J. Southgate, Esq., Selborne, 
Streatham, was a very close second, a handsome plant of Odontoglossum 
vexillarium, Cypripedium barbatum with nineteen flowers, Dendrobium 
Falconeri, and a splendid Cymbidium Lowianum being the most note¬ 
worthy features of his collection. Mr. H. James was third, and also showed 
well. For a single specimen Mr. S. Cook, gardener to De B. Crawshay, 
Esq., Rosefield, Sevenoaks, was awarded first prize for a grand plant of 
Vanda suavis with four spikes of bloom. Mr. C. J. Salter was second with 
Dendrobium Falconeri, and Mr. J. Wakeham third with Cattleya Mossias 
superba. Mr. Cook was awarded first prize in the amateurs’ class, Vanda 
suavis, Cattleya Mossiae, and Odontoglossum vexillarium being his most 
noteworthy plants. Mr. Salter was second, and Mr. A. Luff, gardener to 
R. R. Hyatt, Esq., Leigham Court Road, Streatham, third. Three beautiful 
collections were exhibited in the class for a group of Orchids, and they 
were very greatly admired by the numerous visitors. Mr. Salter was 
distinctly first, his plants being charmingly arranged, and edged and 
interspersed with Ferns. Mr. James was second with a smaller but 
admirably arranged group, and Mr. Luff third. 
Crotons. — Three collections were shown in the principal class, Mr. 
Bird, gardener to A. Causton, Esq., Lodgemore, Alleyne Park, North 
Dulwich, was awarded first prize for large, healthy, and symmetrical 
specimens of pictus, Andreanus, Weismanni, Evansianus, Disraeli, AVilliamsi, 
Queen Victoria, undulatus, and Prince of Wales. Messrs. Hooper & Co. 
received second, and Mr. Mould third prize. In the amateurs’ class Mr. 
Bird again secured premier honours with good plants, Mr. Wakeham being 
second. 
Drac.enas. —Messrs. Hooper were awarded first prize in the principal 
class for these, large and vigorous plants of recurva, voluta. Frazeri, 
amabilis, Gladstonei, Elizabeth®, Salmonei, imperialis, and Thomsoni 
gaining them the verdict. Mr. H. James was a meritorious second, and Mr. 
Bird third. In the amateurs’ class the last-named exhibitor was awarded 
first prize, Mr. Penfold being placed second, and Mr. Wakeham third. 
Competition was brisker in this than in the open classes, as two other 
groups were shown. 
Caladiums. —Three competitors entered the lists in the principal class 
for these plants ; Messrs. Laing & Co., Stanstead Park, Forest Hill, securing 
leading honours with fine large healthy plants. Mr. Sharp was awarded 
second prize, and Mr. Collins third, both showing remarkably well. 
Pelargoniums. —These were well shown throughout, but two collections 
only were staged in the class for nine plants of the Show and Decorative 
type. Mr. C. Turner easily took first prize with splendid plants 3 feet across 
and very profusely flowered; Kingston Beauty, Lady Isabel, Duchess, of 
Bedford, Decorator, Prince Leopold, and other well-known good sorts being 
staged. Mr. Wiggins, gardener to W. Clay, Esq., Grove Road, Kingston- 
on-Thames, was awarded second prize for smaller, but healthy well-flowered 
, plants. Mr. Griffin, Gothic Lodge, Charles Street, Sydenham Hill, was 
