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such a beautiful exhibition should last for so short a time, and it was thought 
that two days might have been advantageously devoted to it. As the second 
of the special shows arranged for the season its success augurs well for those 
to follow. 
Roses. —A class was provided for these—eighteen plants, not less than 
twelve varieties, in pots not exceeding 9 inches in diameter, and in this 
there were three entries, the collection, together with the groups not in 
competition, constituting a very good representative display of Roses. Mr. 
Charles Turner won premier honours with a handsome collection of 
medium-sized plants, but exceedingly healthy, bearing well-developed 
foliage and substantial blooms, such as we are accustomed to see from 
the Slough nursery. The varieties shown had been carefully selected, and 
were consequently all good, but the following were particularly noteworthy 
for the number, size, and beauty of their blooms :—Edouard Morren, Star of 
Waltham, Mons. E. Y. Teas, Celine Forestier, Innocente Pirola, Camille 
Bernardin, Madame Gabriel Luizet, and Madame Lacharme. Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt, followed closely with plants of similar size, compact in 
habit, and bearing fine flowers, especially Catherine Soupert. Marie 
Baumann, Marquise de St. Roman, and Madame Lacharme. Mr. W. 
Rumsey’s, Waltham Cross, were rather smaller, but the blooms were good 
and the plants healthy. 
Orchids. —Substantial prizes were offered for nine Orchids in two 
classes, but they did not bring many competitors, only two entering the 
amateurs’ class, and one in the nurserymen’s. Of the former the best 
collection was that from De B. Crawshay, Esq., Rosefield, Sevenoaks 
(gardener, Mr. S. Cooke), who had some well-grown healthy specimens of 
Cattleyas, C. Mossise and C. Warneri being very fine ; the handsome Cypri- 
pedium Lawrencianum, the bright Epidendrum vitellinum majus, Yanda 
suavis with four spikes, Odontoglossum vexillarium, and Lselia purpurata 
alba were the other principal plants. H. Little, Esq., Hillingdon Place, 
Uxbridge, secured the second place with good examples of Cattleyas 
Mendeli and Leopoldi, Dendrobium Dalbousianum, Cypripedium ciliolare, 
and Aerides Eieldingi extremely beautiful, with five large spikes. Mr. H. 
James, Castle Nursery, Lower Norwood, had the only collection in the other 
class, and he gained the first prize with profusely flowered specimens of 
Cattleya lobata, eighteen flowers ; Odontoglossum polyxanthum, three long 
spikes ; Brassia verrucosa, very handsome, with about twenty spikes, and 
forming a most striking central plant; Odontoglossum citrosmum, and 
several other Cattleyas were also well represented. 
Azaleas. —Two classes were also devoted to these, but there was only 
one entry in that for nurserymen, Mr. C. Turner’s fifteen beautiful specimens 
well deserving the first prize awarded to them. They were neat little 
specimens, semi-globular or pyramidal, covered in flowers and of most 
effective varieties, the most noticeable of which were the following :— 
Bernard Andreas alba, double white; Mrs. Turner, rosy pink and white; 
Jean Yervaene, crimson and pink; Flag of Truce, white; Mdlle. M. Yan 
Houtte, white and red; Duchesse de Nassau, crimson scarlet; Grandis, 
very deep red ; Reine des Pays Bas, white and pink, pretty; Mad. C. Yan 
Echaute, white; Princess Clotilde, double ; and Apollo, white. 
Messrs. G. Jackman’s magnificent specimen Clematises, which we 
described in our report of the Regent’s Park Show last week, gained 
this firm the premier award in the class for six Clematises, and in which no 
other competitor entered. 
Pelargoniums. —The Slough Pelargoniums were in excellent condition, 
and secured the leading prizes in both the classes—namely, for twelve and 
eighteen plants. They were of the usual character from this establishment, 
free vigorous specimens splendidly flowered. Especially fine was Lady 
Carrington, its peculiarly soft tint being very pleasing. Other good 
varieties were Fanny Gair, Illuminator, Princess Teck, East Lynne, Prince 
Leopold, Ritualist, Amethyst, Kingston Beauty nearly 6 feet in diameter, 
Maid of Honour, and Claribel, all most effective exhibition plants. The 
eighteen comprised smaller but very beautiful plants. Duchess of Edin¬ 
burgh, Maid of Kent, and similar decorative varieties were in admirable 
condition ; less well-known forms being Madame Marie Knecht, white, very 
floriferous, and good, and Madame Albert Decairis, very distinct, the flowers 
having a light centre streaked, and a broad crimson margin. 
Calceolarias. —The most prominent collections of these were the two 
brilliant groups of fifty plants in the nurserymen’s class, which gained the 
prizes for Mr. James, Farnham Royal, Slough, and Messrs. J. Carter & Co., 
High Holborn, in that order. The Farnham plants were dwarf, compact 
specimens, bearing large handsomely coloured flowers, mostly seifs, of 
exceedingly rich shades, several being uncommonly brilliant. Messrs. 
Carter’s Calceolarias were much more varied in colours and more useful 
for decorative purposes, the plants being compact, with healthy foliage ; 
indeed they have never been better shown by this firm. In the amateurs’ 
class for twelve plants, J. C. Lanyon, Esq., Birdhurst, South Croydon 
(gardener, Mr. Ford), and Mrs. Bennett, Tulse Hill House, Upper Tulse 
Hill (gardener, Mr. Howe), winning the first and second prizes respectively 
with freely flowered useful specimens. 
For collections of cut blooms of hardy herbaceous plants, Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt, and Thomas S. Ware, Tottenham, won the two leading 
prizes with choice assortments of flowers representing a great number of 
the most effective plants now in flower. Mr. H. Little had the only group 
of twelve Amaryllises, excellent in colour, but not remarkable for the form 
of their flowers. Mr. C. Turner staged the only group of Carnations, which 
proved one of the mo3t pleasing exhibits in the Show; the varieties very 
very numerous, and the flowers fine. Several of the best were certificated, 
and are described at the end of this report. The Pansies from Messrs. 
H. J. & F. Hooper, Bath, and J. Forbes, Hawick, N.B., attracted much 
admiration, the flowers being large and varied in colour. 
Miscellaneous. —Several handsome groups were contributed by non¬ 
competing exhibitors, and added greatly to the beauty of the Show. 
Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, were awarded a silver-gilt Banksian 
medal for a superb group of dwarf Roses in pots, distinguished by the 
healthy floriferous condition characteristic of the Waltham Cross plants. 
The chief varieties were Queen of Queens, Alfred Colomb, Capitaine 
Christy, Comtesse de Serenye, and Ulrich Brunner, fils. Ten boxes of 
handsome blooms were also staged. A silver Banksian medal was adjudged 
to Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway, for an extensive and effective 
group of stove and greenhouse plants, including a number of choice Orchids, 
Ericas, Amaryllises, and numerous others. Mr. W. Rumsey, Waltham Cross, 
was awarded a bronze Banksian medal for a large group of dwarf and standard 
Roses in pots effectively arranged. Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, contributed 
a highly interesting collection of hardy plants, in which dwarf Phloxes, 
Pseonies, and Polemoniums predominated. Of the last-named, P. Richard- 
soni (which was certificated) was particularly noteworthy, its large bluish- 
mauve flowers being very attractive. Messrs. Lane & Son, Berkhampstead, 
had a large group of hardy Azaleas and Roses, and Messrs. Kelway & Co. 
contributed collections of Pyrethrum and Amaryllis flowers. 
Special Prizes. —Messrs. Webber & Co., Covent Garden, offered three 
prizes for the best samples of Strawberries packed for market, which were 
won by Mr. J. Yert, Audley End Gardens, Saffron Walden; the Earl of 
Radnor (gardener Mr. S. Haines), and Hon. Col. W. P. Talbot (gardener 
Mr. C. Waite), all staging shallow boxes of fruits firmly packed in leaves, 
and there was little difference between them in the condition of the fruits. 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons’prizes for the best brace of Cucumbers, to include 
Sutton’s Purley Park Hero or Sutton’s Cluster, were won by Mr. S. Haines, 
Sir R. F. Sutton, Bart., Benham Park, Newbury (gardener Mr. C. Howe) ; 
and Mr. C. Waite, in that order, all showing good fruits. There were six 
entries. For the best brace of Melons, to include Sutton’s Scarlet Invinci¬ 
ble, Sutton’s Masterpiece, or Sutton’s Hero of Lookinge, Messrs. Sutton 
and Sons also offered three prizes, which were awarded to Mr. C. Herrin, 
Chalfont Park Gardens, Gerrard’s Cross ; Mr. C. Howe, and Mr. S. Haines, 
the first and last named varieties being those shown. 
Fruit Committee. —There were not many exhibits before this Committee, 
and their duties were soon performed. Mr. Howe, Benham Park Gardens, 
was awarded a vote of thanks for specimens of his new Cucumber, Benham 
Park Hero, a cross between Challenger and Telegraph, very even fruits of 
moderate size. A first-class certificate was awarded for Melon Benham 
Beauty, a green-flesh variety, with a smooth or slightly netted yellowish 
skin, and very deep well-flavoured flesh. Mr. Fyffe, Thames Ditton House 
Gardens, was also accorded a vote of thanks for Grapes Black Hamburgh and 
Foster’s Seedling, in good condition ; also to Mr. Hudson, Gunnersbury, for 
Black Hamburgh and Lady Downe’s (last year) Grapes, the latter in excellent 
condition and bearing a dense bloom. Mr. T. Lyon, Sundridge Park Gardens, 
was awarded a cultural commendation for Brown Turkey Figs, very large 
and well ripened. Mr. Justus Corderoy, Blewberry, sent several dishes of a 
good late Apple, for which a letter of thanks was accorded; and Mr. C. 
Penfold, Leigh Park Gardens, Havant, sent a seedling green-flesh Melon, 
which was not, however, considered sufficiently distinct for an award. A 
cultural commendation was awarded to Messrs. W. & E. Wells, Croxby 
House, Hounslow (gardener, Mr. G. Thompson), for six pots of Strawberry 
Sir Charles Napier, bearing very fine and numerous fruits, also for a basket 
of large fruits of the same variety. Fine samples of Stott’s Monarch 
Rhubarb were shown from the Society’s Gardens at Chiswick. 
Floral Committee. —Mr. C. Noble, Bagshot, exhibited a number of 
Clematises well flowered, and comprising some very fine varieties, one of 
which, Sir Joseph Hooker, was certificated. Pirate King, deep purple; 
Countess Gleichen, mauve white ; Lord Beaconsfield, lilac mauve, very 
imposing; Lady Constance Kennedy, double white; and Mr. Gladstone, 
pale bluish mauve, very bold and handsome, were the principal varieties. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, showed a group of new plants, ma,ny 
of which were certificated, and are described under that head. In addition 
were flowers of Cytisus elongatus, white and yellow, very free; Lilac alba 
grandiflora, with extremely large substantial white flowers; and Wistaria 
alba, with white flowers. Mr. T. J. Siedel, Dresden, was awarded a vote of 
thanks for a hybrid Rhododendron named Kcenigen Carola, a cross between 
Falconeri and hybridum album, bearing white pink-tinted bell-like flowers, 
very pretty and free. Mr. C. Kershaw sent specimens of his red-leaved 
Sycamore, which has been previously noted. 
Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, were awarded a vote of thanks for a 
handsome plant of Aerides Ballantineana with twelve spikes. Messrs. 
James Carter & Co. obtained a similar award for plants of Mimulus Ruby, 
Princess Beatrice, and others, representing a fine strain, which was com¬ 
mended; also for Calceolaria Yictor Hugo, a rich ruby crimson-coloured 
variety. Mr. C. Turner had several fine Azaleas, the best being Memoir 
de L. Yan Houtte, double crimson, very rich; Elise Lieben, white 
with pink streaks; and Baron de Rothschild, purple. C. L. Ingram, 
Esq., Elstead House, Godaiming, showed several Orchids, Cattleya 
Mendeli, Anguloa Ruckeri, Cattleya nobilior, and Cattleya Schofieldiana 
being fine. Mr. James, Lower Norwood, wa3 awarded a cultural 
commendation for a handsome plant of Yucca filamentosa variegata 
in flower, the spike being 6 feet high. A vote of thanks was also adjudged 
to Mr. Cummins, gardener to A. H. Smee, Esq., Wallington, for a plant of 
Cattleya Mossiae Smeeana, with a golden throat to the lip, somewhat like 
aurantiaca. Mr. Stacey, Dunmow, exhibited a stand of his excellent Ver¬ 
benas, which attracted much admiration, the flowers being very large and 
the colours wonderfully bright. The best of the varieties were as follows : 
—Purity, white ; Ophelia, pink; Hamlet, scarlet; Striata, pink-and-white ; 
Lord Brook, scarlet, with a white centre ; Mabel, lilac blue; lilacina, pale 
lilac ; and Fairy Queen, pink centre and light margin. 
CERTIFICATED PLANTS. 
Polemonium Richardsoni (Ware).—A very handsome form with lilac 
blue flowers, 1 inch in diameter, and most freely produced. 
Dodecatheon splendidum (Ware).—Yery beautiful, remarkable for the 
rich colour of the flowers—namely, a deep rose with a yellow ring. 
Cattleya Schofieldiana (C. L. Ingram).—One of the C. Leopoldi type, 
with brownish green sepals and petals spotted with a darker colour, and a 
crimson lip covered with small projections. 
Odontoglossum crispum lilacinum (Pollett).—A variety with well-formed 
flowers tinted purple and thickly spotted with chocolate. 
O. crispum roseum punctatissimum (Pollett).— Tinged with rose and 
purple, with numerous small brown dots scattered over the flower. 
Lobelia superba (G. Weedon, Ealing).—An effective variety, dark blue, 
with a white eye ; strong, but compact and free. 
Aerides Wilsoniana (Sander).—A white counterpart of A. Ballantineana, 
and equally fragrant. 
Heliotrope Roi des Noirs (Yeitch).—A magnificent dark purplish blue 
variety, with large flowers in dense heads, and extremely fragrant. 
